I know a lot of people are going to ask, so I'll go ahead and put it here in a pinned comment: I order my custom vinyl from Xiamen Hsd Ribbons & Co on Alibaba. I have used them for the past 4 years and adore them! Great customer service - and no, I do not get paid to say this. They can send you a sample set, but the faux leather I use is the W-03. It has a very subtle texture, is matte, and holds color quite well. It DOES have the thick, fleece backing as a lot of customs do, so you'll want to put a layer of woven interfacing on it before sewing! Xiamen Hsd Ribbons & Crafts Co: hsdribbon.en.alibaba.com/ You can tell them Georgia of Fierce Kitten Studio sent you!
Another great video, Georgia!! Love the comfy look! :) I am just getting started with making bags and didn't want to go through the expense of customized tags just yet, so this is perfect!! I bought the HTVRont Auto Heat Press after watching your Emotional Baggage video and have to say that I absolutely LOVE it! I can't wait to try this! Thank you so much for all you do!
Just the thing I am looking for. That expensive pair of scissors lol cricut is finally doing something for me. Thank you so much for sharing this. I am making some new labels immediately.
I've found it pretty useful for me as of late with trying to cut out smaller pieces of bags while I work on the bigger pieces. I can get a lot of cutting done in a short period of time this way!
Thanks for another great tutorial. I've thought about doing this on vinyl zipper overlays. I use my Cricut to cut them out already. I think adding a logo to it would be great for some projects.
You look so cozy and I wouldn't have noticed sweatpants - or the lack of makeup - if you hadn't mentioned it lol I have the foil stuff for my machine, I volunteer to try it >:D
On another note (from my sweat pants comment): I’m a new bag maker, and one of the struggles I am having is knowing how to choose waterproof canvas (which I haven’t used) and vinyl. I bought some vinyl (from Amazon) and really lucked out with it. Waterproof canvas looks really heavy to me-and there are several kinds. The vinyl in the big box stores can sell for a lot but when I look at the backing it doesn’t look so great. How do I know what’s good? I know that Ottertex is good stuff, but some of it is really heavy…would I use that waterproof canvas for lining, or is there some lighter version to use? Those are the sorts of things that I am wondering about, and I hate to spend a ton of money (that might be wasted) while I figure it all out! Thanks!
Great idea - I didn’t try doing this on non fraying vinyl. I have done similar on wide cross grain ribbon. And then folded over 2 cut raw edges or sewn into seam inside. I got my logo digitized for embroidery but haven’t done that yet either
Ahh nice! For the ribbon, have you tried burning the edges with a lighter? Could also use twill binding now that I think about it... soooo many possibilities that don't involve dropping $400+ on custom tags!
I have just recently found you. I’m trying to watch as many of your videos as possible every morning to learn more about bag making to sale at craft shows next fall. I’m an experienced sewer but a novice bag maker. When you talk about making our own tags on canvas or on any woven fabric I’m hearing it should be on the bias. Why is that? I’d welcome an answer from anyone! Thank you.
OOOOH yeah I could look into that. I have a Cricut but I don't have the special tool needed for foiling. The stuff I do for the tags I sell is actually laser engraving into a special leatherette that has a foil lining under a thin layer of faux leather.
I love this idea! I’ve been wanting some tags for some little pouches but I can’t buy custom at the moment. I have a couple of metal ones that say Handmade but for some reason I think saying that is pointless. 😂. I think I’ll try some cork!
Hi! Question out of the subject in this video 😅 Did you have plan to release the backpack pattern we see in some of your video? I really love it, i know there is pattern base/inspiration but I see lot of awful feedback on this pattern. 😅 If your realease your all re-do version I prefered buy your 😊
My mat size is 36" wide x 24" deep - I got it from a company I no longer support (Martelli Notions). They posted some really inflammatory and hateful things to their business page. Several of their influencers (myself included) immediately left the program. It's not the first time it happened, apparently :(
HTVront Auto Press! Here's my affiliate link (if you want to use it, totally up to you - I don't think I get anything from it because I never set up an affiliate account): bit.ly/3ZPdTDa
Would you tell me about your heat press and do you recommend it? I want it for making handbags. I have been doing my research and I am totally confused.
I use HTV on faux leather. I find if you are cut close to the vinly letters you can see the imprint of the edges of the clear sheet so I keep a good border around the lettering.
@@fiercekittenz also Siser sells a silicone sheet that can be used for substrates that can’t/shouldn’t get too hot. It protects the top layer but still allows for the heat and pressure of the platens
@@rozhollywood89 did you like the silicone sheet? I didn’t get it but seen how they used it and thought this is great for vinyl and heat sensitive substrates.
Xiamen Hsd Ribbons & Crafts Co: hsdribbon.en.alibaba.com/ I've used them several times in the past and actually have an order with them that's in progress. No minimums, but bear in mind you'll pay a lot in shipping. It helps that they can cut the yardage down to 12" rolls. I specifically use their W-03 Leather texture.
Not the point of this video, but where do you get your metal tags made? I definitely know what it’s like to let expensive equipment collect dust. Someone who shall remain nameless has 3 cricuts and even a serger all collecting dust for maybe most of the years they’ve been owned😱😱😱 Yes, I did say years! Honestly, in 20+ years the serger has never been used. No way did I just admit that😱 Thanks for your videos. Been enjoying them for a while now. Cheers from FL😺
Topwin on Alibaba! I think I’ve commented on where I get them a few times on this video comment thread. I’m on the road at the moment so can’t pull up the link.
Once you have the settings sorted and if you wanted to make a bunch, I would cut and weed the word, adhere the whole sheet to a similarly sized fabric, then you can cut them with a router and rotary cutter. If you into that sort of thing. I am. So I would. Also my pet peeve is thinking woman need makeup. Haven't worn it in decades. Isn't required to provide useful information.
Ooooh I'm into it alright! I actually have two lasers (a third on the way). I probably wouldn't cut the vinyl with the lasers as they aren't laser-safe. But you're right. I could have absolutely just put these all down on the vinyl and cut it out LOL!!!
I know a lot of people are going to ask, so I'll go ahead and put it here in a pinned comment: I order my custom vinyl from Xiamen Hsd Ribbons & Co on Alibaba. I have used them for the past 4 years and adore them! Great customer service - and no, I do not get paid to say this. They can send you a sample set, but the faux leather I use is the W-03. It has a very subtle texture, is matte, and holds color quite well. It DOES have the thick, fleece backing as a lot of customs do, so you'll want to put a layer of woven interfacing on it before sewing!
Xiamen Hsd Ribbons & Crafts Co: hsdribbon.en.alibaba.com/
You can tell them Georgia of Fierce Kitten Studio sent you!
Commenting on the sweatpants and no makeup to say who crafts in makeup and real pants?? Like, really...aren't we all in sweatpants and bare faced 👀 🤣
RIGHT? I'm mostly joking around, because I get a lot of comments on my appearance. I just delete those.
I sure know that I am. The minute I get home from work, the confy clothes go on. Why would I not be confy at home?
Or pants at all?
WHY did I never think to use my Cricut for making tags?!?! You're clearly more caffeinated than I am, so many thanks for the idea
I do love your videos and ideas! It’s so refreshing that you don’t hold back info and everyone can try it if we feel like! Thank you Kittens!
I've been doing this for about a year now. On the inside, on a zipper overlay. And yes I use my cricut to cut the overlay too
Another great video, Georgia!! Love the comfy look! :) I am just getting started with making bags and didn't want to go through the expense of customized tags just yet, so this is perfect!! I bought the HTVRont Auto Heat Press after watching your Emotional Baggage video and have to say that I absolutely LOVE it! I can't wait to try this! Thank you so much for all you do!
I’m so glad!!! I’ve been loving mine! I think it’s a lot more consistent with heat distribution.
I use my cricut to draw my logo with a permanent marker on cork and then the Cricut cuts it. I have also digitized it for embroidery.
Thanks for the detailed tutorials they are very helpful and I love your style!! BTW you look great all natural…not everyone needs to cake their face
Thanks! I’ve been considering this for a few weeks. I’m excited to try it out.
Love this, great for using my scrap cork
11:16 It's just a tag with some unique personality. I like it.
Thanks for giving me the courage to try this! I just have a tiny cricut press but I make it work!
Just the thing I am looking for. That expensive pair of scissors lol cricut is finally doing something for me. Thank you so much for sharing this. I am making some new labels immediately.
I've found it pretty useful for me as of late with trying to cut out smaller pieces of bags while I work on the bigger pieces. I can get a lot of cutting done in a short period of time this way!
Thanks for another great tutorial. I've thought about doing this on vinyl zipper overlays. I use my Cricut to cut them out already. I think adding a logo to it would be great for some projects.
It's Sweatpants Tuesday! Take THAT, Trolls! ;-)
Thanks! I really do enjoy your content!
You look so cozy and I wouldn't have noticed sweatpants - or the lack of makeup - if you hadn't mentioned it lol I have the foil stuff for my machine, I volunteer to try it >:D
On another note (from my sweat pants comment): I’m a new bag maker, and one of the struggles I am having is knowing how to choose waterproof canvas (which I haven’t used) and vinyl. I bought some vinyl (from Amazon) and really lucked out with it. Waterproof canvas looks really heavy to me-and there are several kinds. The vinyl in the big box stores can sell for a lot but when I look at the backing it doesn’t look so great. How do I know what’s good? I know that Ottertex is good stuff, but some of it is really heavy…would I use that waterproof canvas for lining, or is there some lighter version to use? Those are the sorts of things that I am wondering about, and I hate to spend a ton of money (that might be wasted) while I figure it all out! Thanks!
Hello, that looks So Nice. Not to get off topic just have a question can you use your heat press to make t shirts? Love your channel.💙💗💜💚💛🧡😃😀
Yes, you can as long as you are using HTV (heat transfer vinyl) on your T-shirts.
@@dorothymasterson57 Thank You.
Great idea - I didn’t try doing this on non fraying vinyl. I have done similar on wide cross grain ribbon. And then folded over 2 cut raw edges or sewn into seam inside. I got my logo digitized for embroidery but haven’t done that yet either
Ahh nice! For the ribbon, have you tried burning the edges with a lighter? Could also use twill binding now that I think about it... soooo many possibilities that don't involve dropping $400+ on custom tags!
I have just recently found you. I’m trying to watch as many of your videos as possible every morning to learn more about bag making to sale at craft shows next fall. I’m an experienced sewer but a novice bag maker. When you talk about making our own tags on canvas or on any woven fabric I’m hearing it should be on the bias. Why is that?
I’d welcome an answer from anyone! Thank you.
Woven fabric won’t fray when cut on the bias!
Oh🤭 oops! Well good thing I only got samples made. Thank you for answering so quickly!😅
Scoring foil into tag would be interesting to see! I just bought my first cut machine (ScanNCut) so on a major learning curve....lol
OOOOH yeah I could look into that. I have a Cricut but I don't have the special tool needed for foiling. The stuff I do for the tags I sell is actually laser engraving into a special leatherette that has a foil lining under a thin layer of faux leather.
Gotta try this. thanks. off topic, but do you have any advice on sewing a denim pouch or wristlet bag, without the dented corner seams?
Do you have a look in mind?
I love this idea! I’ve been wanting some tags for some little pouches but I can’t buy custom at the moment. I have a couple of metal ones that say Handmade but for some reason I think saying that is pointless. 😂. I think I’ll try some cork!
I kind of like the idea of a tag that says "Handcrafted with Blood, Sweat, Tears, and Wine" :P
@@fiercekittenz there you go! 😂 truth!
Hi! Question out of the subject in this video 😅 Did you have plan to release the backpack pattern we see in some of your video? I really love it, i know there is pattern base/inspiration but I see lot of awful feedback on this pattern. 😅 If your realease your all re-do version I prefered buy your 😊
I'm collaborating with another sewist on this one and it'll be a while before it's ready :)
Honestly, the angled mistake looks better than the straight ones. It gives it a little sass 😂.I like it
I love you videos..have a question ...your mat what size is it and where can I find it? You Crack me up..love your energy😊😂
My mat size is 36" wide x 24" deep - I got it from a company I no longer support (Martelli Notions). They posted some really inflammatory and hateful things to their business page. Several of their influencers (myself included) immediately left the program. It's not the first time it happened, apparently :(
That heat press is cool. What brand is it and where can I get one?
HTVront Auto Press! Here's my affiliate link (if you want to use it, totally up to you - I don't think I get anything from it because I never set up an affiliate account): bit.ly/3ZPdTDa
They look so cool....sorry just catching up 😅
Thank you for sharing!
You look great to me. Don't stress!
😂😂you are very funny. Love your intro
LOVE THIS, BUT.... i have no idea what HTV is. and how did you get the fierce on the vinyl? need more info please and thx
Oh! HTV is heat transfer vinyl, the iron on stuff you can cut with a Cricut or Silhouette.
but how id you write on it. siser??? what is that@@fiercekittenz
Would you tell me about your heat press and do you recommend it? I want it for making handbags. I have been doing my research and I am totally confused.
I have a whole video on it!
Thank you
I use HTV on faux leather. I find if you are cut close to the vinly letters you can see the imprint of the edges of the clear sheet so I keep a good border around the lettering.
Yeah I think that happened here, but it eased off when I put it up to a hairdryer!
@@fiercekittenz also Siser sells a silicone sheet that can be used for substrates that can’t/shouldn’t get too hot. It protects the top layer but still allows for the heat and pressure of the platens
@@rebekahkui I bought it 2 silicon sheets and heat resistant tape.
@@rozhollywood89 did you like the silicone sheet? I didn’t get it but seen how they used it and thought this is great for vinyl and heat sensitive substrates.
@@rebekahkui yes I think the silicon sheet is great especially when I'm using HTV on faux leather.
you are amazing ❤ keep being you…
Thanks 🙏 for sharing this.
Where did you get your X-Large purple cutting mat that’s on the table ??
I'm pretty sure it's a Martelli's.
This is my Martelli mat! It’s so sturdy!
Queeeeeeeeen, thank you!
Where do you get you get your own vinyl/fabric made???!!!
Xiamen Hsd Ribbons & Crafts Co: hsdribbon.en.alibaba.com/
I've used them several times in the past and actually have an order with them that's in progress. No minimums, but bear in mind you'll pay a lot in shipping. It helps that they can cut the yardage down to 12" rolls. I specifically use their W-03 Leather texture.
Not the point of this video, but where do you get your metal tags made? I definitely know what it’s like to let expensive equipment collect dust. Someone who shall remain nameless has 3 cricuts and even a serger all collecting dust for maybe most of the years they’ve been owned😱😱😱 Yes, I did say years! Honestly, in 20+ years the serger has never been used. No way did I just admit that😱 Thanks for your videos. Been enjoying them for a while now. Cheers from FL😺
Topwin on Alibaba! I think I’ve commented on where I get them a few times on this video comment thread. I’m on the road at the moment so can’t pull up the link.
@@fiercekittenz Wow, YT just notified me today you replied 🤦🏼♀️🙄 Thanks so much for responding, I really appreciate it 🙏🏻 Cheers from FL😺
Why kind of heat press is yours?
This is the HTVront Auto Heat Press. They sent it to me to review a few weeks ago! I LOVE it!
Once you have the settings sorted and if you wanted to make a bunch, I would cut and weed the word, adhere the whole sheet to a similarly sized fabric, then you can cut them with a router and rotary cutter. If you into that sort of thing. I am. So I would. Also my pet peeve is thinking woman need makeup. Haven't worn it in decades. Isn't required to provide useful information.
Ooooh I'm into it alright! I actually have two lasers (a third on the way). I probably wouldn't cut the vinyl with the lasers as they aren't laser-safe. But you're right. I could have absolutely just put these all down on the vinyl and cut it out LOL!!!
@@fiercekittenz Sounds like fun :) I have done quilting in the past so I think in batches :)
This is a comment on the sweat pants and the lack of makeup: You look great! Who the heck cares? 😊
❤❤
I just came to comment because you have no make up on and you are in sweatpants, I mean, a woman on my own level. haha :P great video, thank you!
could have done with less of the childish manoeuvres and talk. Was distracting and kinda embarrassing to watch
I'll make sure to add more inner child content in the upcoming videos so you feel even more embarrassed.