Your kitty in studio always makes me miss my studio girl. She was always involved with whatever i was doing. Give her extra smooches. My girl was almost 17, so we had a good run❤
I’m just so glad to know that even the pros can have “those days”. I cuss a LOT. I don’t sew around the granddaughters cause my room is rated R for language. Thanks for being human! I’ve learned to use a stapler in those corners (the corners without the zipper), and I unzip the zipper. I also use a skinny foot. I had a terrible time with my first Mav pack. I really messed up the zipper badly, and tossed the bag in my scrap bin, only saving the hardware. I also don’t attempt to topstitch the front anymore and it looks perfectly fine.
I'm glad you are showing your boost. I have so much frustrations making this bag and I have made 8 of them and not one is perfect. I've watched so many videos of this pattern where everything is perfect and I think why isn't mine... Thanks for showing your hiccups!😅
I feel all of that. Thank you for showing the good, bad, ugly, and reality of making curved gussets. No matter how many you make of them, you never know when it's just gonna fight you. I've struggled with the Catalina bag for the same reasons, it seems like having a zipper without a placket is askin' for trouble 🙃
I find that opening the zipper all the way makes it so much easier to sew! I also find it helpful to baste at 1/8” first and then go back around and sew at the correct seam allowance!
Also, I did hear you say that you sewed with a 1/4” instead of a 3/8”. I use the 3/8” on this pattern and around the zipper it’s slightly less than 3/8” but I sew it as close to the zipper as my zipper foot will allow and it seems to work perfectly every time!
I've made several of these and love them. Thanks for showing a different way of doing straps. I was wanting to add a clasp instead of buckle but I've been too lazy to figure it out! Lol
You are a much better woman than me , I so would have given up. That zipper construction is the reason I have yet to buy that pattern. I'm glad you persevered and ended up with a great bag that I'm sure your sister will love.
You are awesome! The fact that you kept going speaks volumes. I can not sew patterns like this either. I usually add 1 inch to gusset, cut the gusset in half, and set zipper in the middle.
I too love this pattern and bought the templates to make more.I believe the crook that the flange make with the zipper causes the problem. I have made another pattern that Sew’s directly to the zipper and created a mini gusset for that side to give me fabric to snip in the corners but havent done it with this pattern. Great sew and it looks great.
You sounded so fed up 😢 my only suggestion would be to have the zipper open when you sew that panel on so it’s not as tight around the curves. I know some people will snip the zipper tape but it scares the life out of me 😂 so I usually keep the zipper open. I’ll also use staples from time to time, but I haven’t made this pattern so can’t say if that would help much. But I’d also like to say thank you for posting this video, troubles and all, as it shows others that even the best of bag makers have struggles. Keeping it real as always ❤
Well done for persevering..I think on bags like this getting the seam allowances spot on is essential otherwise it just doesn’t fit. I’m not a fan of zippers on the gussets personally.. You could try basting it on with 1/8” first then going round again….will be a little easier and staple the bottom curves. It’s quite tight corners so never the easiest. Well done Nicole…i would have had a tantrum , thrown it and stomped off lol
Haha I almost threw it away but I’m glad I got there in the end. My little sister LOVES it and didn’t notice any of the issues I had with it, so I’ll call that a win!
I also have that corner problem EVERY time. I just think the corners are too sharp. I have used your corner template and made a bigger corner and it works almost every time! It doesn't compromise the look of the bag at all. Hope this helps! I know the struggle!
You can use staples to keep the fabric together. Once you finish sewing, remove the staples before you do the binding. I use too get so frustrated back then before staples. Give a try and see if this works for you. 🌴
I don’t have the experience you do, but I’m not a fan of the zipper on the seam. I’ve seen too many zippers shred from the stress. I usually make a gusset piece for it. In the bags I have trouble with the corners wanting to move, I’ll put 1 staple in each corner to keep it from moving. I haven’t tried the Louie yet, it’s super cute.
@@SewGnar I did it on the Mav by Linds Handmade and on the Hydro pouch by Sweet Adeline Stitches and I think the shape is better. But that’s just my opinion.
Ughh…I was so exited to finally make this and it was a frustrating sew for me….I’m going to try again but I’m not super exited now LOL! I too was thinking oh I’d like to make a lot of these because I love the design and lots of people say it’s their favorite… I hope it goes better next time for me
@@SewGnar ok, my next went a little better. I agree it is challenging. I might give it one more try to see if it goes even better but yes, it is challenging. The funny thing is, it goes really smoothly and the only challenging part is the front with the zipper. Other than that it was fine…
I have done this pattern many times and always seem to have one problem or another. Especially adding the front to the zipper. . I have been known to add about a 1” piece of exterior fabric and lining along that zipper edge to essentially make the zipper tape a bit wider and “clipable”. I’ve also put the gusset on backwards (but it still looks good). I do love the pattern though. Looks great in cork!
I don’t remember who did a UA-cam video but the same thing with zipper tape directly on gusset , they increased the width of the gusset piece a bit then cut it half or so and then zipper not on front piece.
You are such a good teacher. Perfection is over rated! Your frustration and mine differs in -Mine features a lot of swear words! What do you think about tex 70? I have been seriously thinking of switching over to it.
? I have the same machine what stitch length do you use. And why don't you topstitch the lining also? I have been binged watching your videos for 2 days. And I absolutely love your videos. Got my first order of cork today.
I usually use 4mm to 4.5mm. I don’t topstitch my linings because the stitching never turns out nicely, so I skip it. I also use a stiff interfacing so when I turn/flip my lining down it holds well.
I get frustrated with curves and gussets, but I’ve found that when I stopped sewing gusset up I get better results. So when the panel is tucked into the gusset I sew it gusset down and keep the panel tucked and it is much easier for me. I don’t know if that made sense.
I have. At some point in the video, I showed one I made that way. I don’t like how the binding on the front flips when the zipper is undone. Glad you enjoy my channel!
It was going really smoothly until you told Rosie off …? You struggled on and got the job done. Maybe, in future, allow the cat to do whatever she wants.
The fact that you show us your frustration is so great. Sometimes I get frustrated and feel that I'm the only one. Great job.
Your kitty in studio always makes me miss my studio girl. She was always involved with whatever i was doing. Give her extra smooches. My girl was almost 17, so we had a good run❤
I’ll give druzy some snuggles for you!
Somedays sewing is more difficult than other days. Proud of you for mustering on.
Thank you for showing us how you work through the frustration! I also appreciate your tips and how to enclose the strap connection! Brilliant 🤩
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video! Your technique for finishing your strap ends with wrapped piece of cork & rivets is awesome.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m just so glad to know that even the pros can have “those days”. I cuss a LOT. I don’t sew around the granddaughters cause my room is rated R for language. Thanks for being human! I’ve learned to use a stapler in those corners (the corners without the zipper), and I unzip the zipper. I also use a skinny foot. I had a terrible time with my first Mav pack. I really messed up the zipper badly, and tossed the bag in my scrap bin, only saving the hardware. I also don’t attempt to topstitch the front anymore and it looks perfectly fine.
I’m torn on if I like it without the top stitch but it’s definitely easier to omit that step!
I'm glad you are showing your boost. I have so much frustrations making this bag and I have made 8 of them and not one is perfect. I've watched so many videos of this pattern where everything is perfect and I think why isn't mine... Thanks for showing your hiccups!😅
I have lots of hiccups 😂😂
Thank you for showing us your struggles. I have the same struggle with sewing zipper directly to back. I avoid bags that do this.
I want to conquer them!
I feel all of that. Thank you for showing the good, bad, ugly, and reality of making curved gussets. No matter how many you make of them, you never know when it's just gonna fight you. I've struggled with the Catalina bag for the same reasons, it seems like having a zipper without a placket is askin' for trouble 🙃
I tend to avoid the patterns that attach the zipper directly to the front panel, or really any bag that has a lot of curves. They’re my nemesis!
@@SewGnar same!
I find that opening the zipper all the way makes it so much easier to sew! I also find it helpful to baste at 1/8” first and then go back around and sew at the correct seam allowance!
I’ll have to try that on the next one!
Also, I did hear you say that you sewed with a 1/4” instead of a 3/8”. I use the 3/8” on this pattern and around the zipper it’s slightly less than 3/8” but I sew it as close to the zipper as my zipper foot will allow and it seems to work perfectly every time!
You got it, lady! You’re awesome ❤️
You are!
I made my first one today and had the same issues. It kicked my butt too! I will give another one a try and hope it gets better after practice…
I've made several of these and love them. Thanks for showing a different way of doing straps. I was wanting to add a clasp instead of buckle but I've been too lazy to figure it out! Lol
Glad you enjoyed the video!
You are a much better woman than me , I so would have given up. That zipper construction is the reason I have yet to buy that pattern. I'm glad you persevered and ended up with a great bag that I'm sure your sister will love.
You are awesome! The fact that you kept going speaks volumes. I can not sew patterns like this either. I usually add 1 inch to gusset, cut the gusset in half, and set zipper in the middle.
I want to try that and see how it changes the shape!
I appreciate that you showed us the struggle. I definitely have projects that want to challenge me more than I’d like, haha. The bag turned out great.
I like how you show how u cutout the pattern. Gives me ideas on different ways to cutout.😊
Love the way you filmed the cutting out ❣️ missed your videos so really enjoyed this one 🥂
Yeah! Another learning vid! Really good teacher. 🎉
Bless you! I would have tossed it and told my sister to buy one from someone else. 🤣🤣🤣 It did turn out looking great though!
Thank you! 😊
I too love this pattern and bought the templates to make more.I believe the crook that the flange make with the zipper causes the problem. I have made another pattern that Sew’s directly to the zipper and created a mini gusset for that side to give me fabric to snip in the corners but havent done it with this pattern.
Great sew and it looks great.
It looks so good in cork! Thanks for the tutorial. I've been meaning to make one, and this will spur me on.
You sounded so fed up 😢 my only suggestion would be to have the zipper open when you sew that panel on so it’s not as tight around the curves. I know some people will snip the zipper tape but it scares the life out of me 😂 so I usually keep the zipper open. I’ll also use staples from time to time, but I haven’t made this pattern so can’t say if that would help much. But I’d also like to say thank you for posting this video, troubles and all, as it shows others that even the best of bag makers have struggles. Keeping it real as always ❤
Well done for persevering..I think on bags like this getting the seam allowances spot on is essential otherwise it just doesn’t fit. I’m not a fan of zippers on the gussets personally..
You could try basting it on with 1/8” first then going round again….will be a little easier and staple the bottom curves. It’s quite tight corners so never the easiest.
Well done Nicole…i would have had a tantrum , thrown it and stomped off lol
Haha I almost threw it away but I’m glad I got there in the end. My little sister LOVES it and didn’t notice any of the issues I had with it, so I’ll call that a win!
I also have that corner problem EVERY time. I just think the corners are too sharp. I have used your corner template and made a bigger corner and it works almost every time! It doesn't compromise the look of the bag at all. Hope this helps! I know the struggle!
Way to hang in there - it turned out great.
My little sister loved it!
You can use staples to keep the fabric together. Once you finish sewing, remove the staples before you do the binding. I use too get so frustrated back then before staples. Give a try and see if this works for you. 🌴
I’ll give that a go next time!
I don’t have the experience you do, but I’m not a fan of the zipper on the seam. I’ve seen too many zippers shred from the stress. I usually make a gusset piece for it. In the bags I have trouble with the corners wanting to move, I’ll put 1 staple in each corner to keep it from moving. I haven’t tried the Louie yet, it’s super cute.
I want to try making this bag with a full middle zipper gusset, I’m wondering if it’ll change the look of the front though. Only one way to find out!
@@SewGnar I did it on the Mav by Linds Handmade and on the Hydro pouch by Sweet Adeline Stitches and I think the shape is better. But that’s just my opinion.
Ughh…I was so exited to finally make this and it was a frustrating sew for me….I’m going to try again but I’m not super exited now LOL! I too was thinking oh I’d like to make a lot of these because I love the design and lots of people say it’s their favorite… I hope it goes better next time for me
Practice makes…. Easier? Lol. This is just a challenging pattern but man, it’s fantastic when it works out!
@@SewGnar ok, my next went a little better. I agree it is challenging. I might give it one more try to see if it goes even better but yes, it is challenging. The funny thing is, it goes really smoothly and the only challenging part is the front with the zipper. Other than that it was fine…
@@lyndahargis2495and it feels like the front goes great until some random spot where it suddenly doesn’t! Lol
@@SewGnar 💯
I have done this pattern many times and always seem to have one problem or another. Especially adding the front to the zipper. . I have been known to add about a 1” piece of exterior fabric and lining along that zipper edge to essentially make the zipper tape a bit wider and “clipable”. I’ve also put the gusset on backwards (but it still looks good). I do love the pattern though. Looks great in cork!
Thanks for sharing!
I don’t remember who did a UA-cam video but the same thing with zipper tape directly on gusset , they increased the width of the gusset piece a bit then cut it half or so and then zipper not on front piece.
You are such a good teacher. Perfection is over rated! Your frustration and mine differs in -Mine features a lot of swear words! What do you think about tex 70? I have been seriously thinking of switching over to it.
I LOVE Tex 70! Also, mine does have swear words too 😅 but I edit them out.
? I have the same machine what stitch length do you use. And why don't you topstitch the lining also? I have been binged watching your videos for 2 days. And I absolutely love your videos. Got my first order of cork today.
I usually use 4mm to 4.5mm. I don’t topstitch my linings because the stitching never turns out nicely, so I skip it. I also use a stiff interfacing so when I turn/flip my lining down it holds well.
I get frustrated with curves and gussets, but I’ve found that when I stopped sewing gusset up I get better results. So when the panel is tucked into the gusset I sew it gusset down and keep the panel tucked and it is much easier for me. I don’t know if that made sense.
Makes total sense!
Hm, it seems to me that it is very difficult to get a nice corner without snipping into the zipper tape... it seems to be a very tight fit.
Love this bag in cork! Beautiful!! 💝 Also, where did you get your oil slick punch? 🥰💞 Sew FUN!
I think I found it… Laurens site? Moremeknow 💜💞
Hi. Love your channel. Love this bag. Have you ever tried to bind both front and back to the gusset? I have found that to work better. Just a thought.
I have. At some point in the video, I showed one I made that way. I don’t like how the binding on the front flips when the zipper is undone.
Glad you enjoy my channel!
I wonder why the SewGnar10 discount didn’t work.
At fabric funhouse? Do all caps, maybe that’s the issue!
What kind of thread are you using in the bobbin?
I always match whatever is on top, so it’s Wawak Tex 70
@@SewGnar why I am asking,I am doing the same and using tex 69 in both for years and it works great but my cutter is not working now.
@@Designsbyizzioh I don’t use my thread cutter, I always snip.
@@SewGnar oh gotcha,now I do too 😊 since it doesn't work
It was going really smoothly until you told Rosie off …? You struggled on and got the job done. Maybe, in future, allow the cat to do whatever she wants.