How to Sew and Use DIY Packing Cubes

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @jennyhippy
    @jennyhippy 4 місяці тому

    Thank you!!!! I have used this video several times now to sew packing cubes for myself and my family. My in-laws are using theirs right now on their month-long trip to Africa! Thank you so much for creating this. It is very clear, helpful, and I especially love the extra tips like reinforcing the seams with bias tape.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 місяці тому

      How nice of you to sew these for family!

  • @lauracooper4255
    @lauracooper4255 2 роки тому +1

    Came across this video because I've been wanting to create my own travel cubes to match the rest of my travel ensemble. Great tutorial! thank you!

  • @mypoemcarmen
    @mypoemcarmen 7 років тому +11

    Thank you for this video😀 I love my IKEA packing cubes but they fray so much! So now I'm getting myself some of that non-rip Nylon and make this into my next sewing project🙂

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @werelemur1138
    @werelemur1138 7 років тому +4

    The zipper installation was EXACTLY what I needed to know for the purse I'm making. Thank you!

  • @IrynaBoehland
    @IrynaBoehland 7 років тому +3

    Thank you, Melly! What a great idea. I could use it for my girl when she goes on sleepovers.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @ornelladay2041
    @ornelladay2041 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for this. I've been scouring UA-cam this evening for an appropriate bag to use for storing sewing project supplies. I don't have a dedicated sewing room and rarely get around to making up projects straight away, needless to say that by the time I do I've misplaced something. I'll be making up a couple of these to store the "ingredients" for a project; fabric, pattern, notions/embelishments etc. May make this a little deeper or larger or both and perhaps a vinyl external pocket listing contents/planner page. Many thanks for the tutorial.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      Glad it’s helpful!

  • @jacquicardillo4537
    @jacquicardillo4537 7 років тому +2

    Excellent tutorial - thank you! I made a couple of these a few years ago using interfaced cotton for the body but I really like your idea of using ripstock. I also used two zippers that meet in the middle in the front. I used a heavy gauge clear vinyl for the top without any mesh, and yes it was a bit tacky to feed through the machine. If I do another one a rolling foot or a non stick foot may help with that.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @valclements7092
    @valclements7092 5 років тому

    Hi Melly, thank you very much for sharing the packing cube tutorial. Val 🇨🇦🇬🇧❤️

  • @Carol-Bell
    @Carol-Bell 7 років тому

    Wow you explain and show it so well it turns out these are very easy to make:) .

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @kayjohnson4639
    @kayjohnson4639 7 років тому +2

    This is such a helpful and informative video, thank you.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @dianadivadiamond
    @dianadivadiamond 7 років тому

    This was a very interesting video. I do like that cube idea. May try and make one.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @hasamod41
    @hasamod41 7 років тому +3

    Wow! that's great. Do you have a sewing project how to sew a traveling dress bag for suits and gowns for a wedding. Thanks for this tutorial

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому +1

      Nope, but the process would be similar to this, just on a bigger scale.

    • @hasamod41
      @hasamod41 7 років тому

      Thank you. I was away without wi fi. Would you be able to make a tutorial?

  • @Jana-TheCraftyGambler
    @Jana-TheCraftyGambler 5 років тому

    Pretty awesome. I’ll have to try this one.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @mioangel1227
    @mioangel1227 5 років тому

    Thanks so much for the great tutorial!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @schisandra
    @schisandra 7 років тому +2

    Thank you for the pattern & video tutorial! I was wondering why you use mesh plus vinyl instead of just vinyl?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому

      I answered that in my post about this; click on through in the description to see my reasoning.

    • @clairevanloon2
      @clairevanloon2 7 років тому

      Lorem Ipsum mesh is see-trough so you are able to see what is in it

  • @janedarc1471
    @janedarc1471 5 років тому

    Great video and economical tip.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @ShellyAuen
    @ShellyAuen 7 років тому

    Fantastic tutorial!! Thank you!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @alitigni3722
    @alitigni3722 7 років тому

    Thanks for the beautiful idea

  • @brendarosenbaum1478
    @brendarosenbaum1478 5 років тому

    Thank you for this video. Do you think that outdoor fabric would also work for this project? It is water resistant and comes in many prints. Or another fabric I have is an oil cloth or laminated fabric would these work?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      I can't say for sure because I haven't tried either type of fabric on this specific project.

  • @sherrysenn2177
    @sherrysenn2177 Рік тому

    How did you determine how long to cut the side piece and Tab 2. .I’d like to make a smaller one.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  Рік тому

      The sides need to equal the circumference of the top at the seamline plus seam allowances.

  • @lindaosterberg8782
    @lindaosterberg8782 Рік тому

    The radius of the rounded corners makes a huge difference in hoe the sides fit!! 2" is about right.

  • @gsansoucie
    @gsansoucie 5 років тому

    Very helpful, thanks.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @ashyta1784
    @ashyta1784 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your tutorial! I have a question: Is the waterproof fabric you use like the one used in umbrellas?

  • @Britneymphotography88
    @Britneymphotography88 5 років тому

    Since my mom have project going, I am going to make one, wondering if Can I use fleece brand from Joanns or Flannel brand?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      I haven't sewn this in another fabric so I couldn't say for sure how it would work.

  • @mariaconcepcionmroque8111
    @mariaconcepcionmroque8111 2 роки тому

    🌏❤️🕊😊
    😊 Hello smelly!
    Thank You So Much For Sharing Your Skills! This is my first time Watching You On UA-cam Videos.
    I Love Your Idea & Your Video.
    I would like to make this Packing.
    I’m having proud to go to your website.
    God Bless.
    Stay Safe!

  • @annaschwarzwalder6069
    @annaschwarzwalder6069 7 років тому +2

    I need to print out the supply list is that available? I am not understanding how to get the Supply list? Newbie at sewing

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому +2

      Check the link to mellysews.com in the video description for the supply list.

    • @annaschwarzwalder6069
      @annaschwarzwalder6069 7 років тому +3

      Yes, I got that...am I able to print it out? Sorry, new at this...I do have to say, you are the ONLY person on the web who ever, ever, answered a question I posted. I am a NEW FAN of yours!!! Thanks for all you do, you give me Confidence~~

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому +1

      You can create your own printable if you plug the web address for that post into printfriendly.com

  • @gildalocascio2381
    @gildalocascio2381 7 років тому

    grazie per questo tutorial che giunge proprio al momento giusto perché volevo farmi un porta-lavoro a valigetta ma non capivo come fare:ora grazie a te lo so👍👏👏👏👋👋

  • @SUN-it6rf
    @SUN-it6rf 5 років тому

    Thanks a lot. Good job.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @melly4022
    @melly4022 5 років тому

    Now I can easily pack my clothes in my suitcase

  • @socalgal007
    @socalgal007 7 років тому

    have u tried to use gift wrap tissue paper under the rip stop material to help it feed through rather than changing the tension?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому

      No, because then you have to deal with the paper, whereas adjusting the pressure fixes the issue as the sewing machine was designed to.

  • @sbrennan0813
    @sbrennan0813 5 років тому

    Is there a way to make this into a double zipper compression cube?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      I haven't tried that, if you do let us know how it goes!

  • @daisdesigns
    @daisdesigns 4 роки тому

    Thanku so much for this vedio🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @geripfromnyc27
    @geripfromnyc27 7 років тому +2

    Thanks, these are so expensive to buy. Do you have any ideas about making the double-zipped compressible cubes?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому +1

      Sew two of these and then quilt the bottoms together.

  • @lauraokorn7303
    @lauraokorn7303 6 місяців тому

    Where can I get the vinyl?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 місяців тому

      Should be linked in the post linked in the video description

  • @mcairlyn4437
    @mcairlyn4437 6 років тому

    I see the actual instructions of how to sew this packing Cube, however I don't see a pattern. Am I looking in the wrong place?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  6 років тому +1

      There is a list of dimensions in that post, not a pattern. This is all rectangles.

    • @mcairlyn4437
      @mcairlyn4437 6 років тому

      Melly Sews Thank you.

  • @valeriekushner5003
    @valeriekushner5003 5 років тому

    I can’t find the link for the fabric and pattern.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      It's in the video description.

  • @danicarcamo6676
    @danicarcamo6676 2 роки тому

    1/2 a yard in cms what is the equivalence?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  2 роки тому

      There are lots of conversion calculators online.

    • @danicarcamo6676
      @danicarcamo6676 2 роки тому

      @@Mellysews If I do not have nylon I will just use T-shirts

  • @christinemann6027
    @christinemann6027 7 років тому

    Wow

  • @dianebeddis4959
    @dianebeddis4959 4 роки тому

    How do I get the link

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 роки тому

      All the links are in the video description when you click "Show More"

  • @pamelacasey1699
    @pamelacasey1699 7 років тому

    Do you know of any sources for rip stop?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 років тому +1

      I got mine at Joann.

    • @susanlea7759
      @susanlea7759 6 років тому

      A fabric store......

    • @gsansoucie
      @gsansoucie 5 років тому

      Ripstopbytheroll.com fast shipping too.

  • @nadinasanichar4253
    @nadinasanichar4253 6 років тому +1

    Instead of folding, you should roll your clothes.
    Just a tip next time you go traveling.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  6 років тому

      I've tried it both ways, but I can get more in a cube folding usually.

  • @ReticulatingSplines_
    @ReticulatingSplines_ 5 років тому

    Most good packing cubes have mesh so it can breathe, so I'd skip the vinyl.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  5 років тому

      I prefer the ones with vinyl and waterproof nylon like the one I made so I can use them as wet bags.