See, this is why I watch tutorials even if I already know how to do/make something - you never know if it's going to be a new way of doing it. This is so much easier than the "measure from the stitch line and cut a square" method - such a PITA to get those squares perfect! - and much more accurate than the "flatten it out & stitch across where it looks right" way that I've been guilty of more than once. Excellent tutorial; thank you for posting it.
You are so right. I will watch endless tutorials when learning a new thing or refreshing and I find I pick up different tips and techniques along the way. A big time commitment but worth it in my book.
I've been making box corners in so many different ways I can't count them all. This is so obvious yet simple. Thank you. I will have perfect box corners on the new bag I'm about to make for my sister. It's my ffrst attempt with Harris Tweed.
Avid sewer. New knowledge is wonderful. Just picked up some leather work tools, one (a Pony) needed a cover, no problem-made one. It was ugly, two 90 degree corners, UGH! I searched square corner, wrong vocabulary and no hits. Then! Lightbulb moment. How to sew corners on a tote. Bingo! You popped up. Wonderful. Couples views of your video, over to the machine with my squares. Outstanding tutorial. The process worked on the first try. Marvelous. I looked you up for a subscription; found you and in my eyes I think you are much prettier with longer hair. Thanks so much. TaTA
I have seen sooooo many videos and didn't get it. In under 10 minutes with this video CLARITY - CONSTRUCTION EXAMPLES - CONFIDENCE. I went right down to my machine and was able to turn a fun pillow cover into a box corner bag and made a birthday gift. Boom. DONE. I have now subscribed and won't waste my time searching other videos.
I've seen lots of tutorials on making boxed corners. Yours is the first I've seen to explain how when you make the bottom larger, it shortens the height of your bag. ( by half that measurement.) I had to learn that on my own. TYSM for sharing this informative video with us.
Brilliant! I'm about to begin my bag making journey and this makes so much sense and takes a lot of mystery out of taking that first stem. I feel really confident to even start designing a simple bag to see how I go! Thank you SO much.
When you showed the rule about the height being half the width of the corner, I literally said NO WAY to no one in particular. This changes everything! Thanks so much.
Right! 😁 I think this is the 6th video I've watched on this technique (over probably 15 years as I'm not a regular sewer... or very skilled, though totes are my #1 necessity!) and her explanation really seems like it will stick. (Yet I've saved the video regardless!)
Holy moly, you have no idea how I've struggled with zippers and boxed corners. You are wonderful. Many, many thanks for this tutorial and the "sew a perfectly straight zipper" tutorial as well.
how PERFECTLY SIMPLE!!!! THANK YOU :-) Adding to this post..... I made a quilted bag and used this method. WOW how simple and works like a charm. No cutting, pure genius. Thank you again for sharing your method. BTW I was quite nervous, never having used this method and it was my first quilted project!!! 😁
By applying my mediocre skills and using an ancient sewing machine, I made a bag out of some crappy leather. My measurements were off, my seams were horrible, yet to my surprise, by following your instruction, I actually ended up with some decent corners! Thanks for sharing this and for taking the time to put it on video - especially such a quality, well done video.
Glad to help. Keep making bags it's addictive! Join my Facebook board for help and support with all my patterns, chat anytime: facebook.com/groups/170115107145604
OHMYYGAWWD! MY MIND OF CREATIVITY HAS BEEN EMPLODED RIGHT NOW!! I AM GETTING WONDERFUL INFO ON PERFECT BOXING! THIS IS SO FREAKIN AMAZING! OHMYGAWWD! TO THE SEWING MACHINE OF DOOM! LOL! *rushes frantically to the Sacred Singer 4411HD to try out new method*
This is the best tutorial I've seen on boxed corners. I only wish I had seen this a couple of years ago when I started making totes, purses, etc. Thank you for showing & explaining the best way to do this!
New to sewing and this is the best explanation by far! I now understand why my boxed corners were not looking even. Thank you. This works so much better than the method I was using.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! I am new to sewing and I don't like the straight bags without a boxed bottom so I have been wrestling with this concept for weeks. I am SO glad you did this tutorial. You just made my sewing career exponentially better! You are amazing!
Thank you for this video! Using it and a formula I found on the Internet for making a boxed cover I made a nice dust cover for a portable oil-filled heater that we use occasionally.
OMG!..You just made my day! I literally spent almost two hours experimenting and messing up! Now..now I know what to do, and my corners are perfect!! Thank you so much for such thorough explanation. No more guess work.
Literally, bless you for this information. I was struggling terribly with this component as a person new to sewing. I implemented your techniques, and voila, beautiful box corners even on the heavy canvas I am sewing. I really cannot thank-you enough, you are a wonderful presenter, teacher and person.
Thank you very much. I was looking for something that could box out some bags that I am making. I just went in and did it on one of my test bags I just did an hour ago, Though doing a zipper and liner on the serger, I am going to try and cut one of the corners off to pull the bag thru tomorrow Then just zigzag the corner after I pull it. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for this awesome tutorial! It has been years since I made a tote with boxed corners and your video reminded me. Also, your tip about ironing the seams open is brilliant!! Thanks again!
Great video.I am just a beginner and never used a sewing machine but my first bag was reasonable with, of ,course many errors but this video will certainly help along the way. Thank you
Thank you! I made top grades in geometry (17 years ago 🤦), but somehow when I was trying to apply that to drafting a small tote bag for my little girl, isosceles and Pythagoras betrayed me! Base equals 1/2 height! Brilliant reminder and exactly what I needed to be able to proceed with the fun part!
That’s a great tutorial Diane, I do like boxed corners, (which by the way sounds so much more elegant than “sugar bag bottoms” which is how I used to refer to them) Can’t wait to see what’s coming next.
Great video! It didn't dawn on me that the height of the bag would change commensurate with the size of the box corner! I noticed that you didn't cut the corners. I was thinking that leaving the fabric in place might help to reinforce the corners.
Thank you for this clear, easy and inspirational video. I wish I’d watched this a while ago as I ‘interpreted’ the box bottom of an existing bag to copy it, which then became a total mess! Bless you.
May I ask where have you been all my life? I received one of your tutorials on my Pinterest board and I loved the bag, so I purchased the pattern and cannot wait to make it. Then I saw you have a UA-cam page...this just made my day...boxed corners....perfect...thank you so much
I just purchased oilskin to make the Forever tote and can't wait for it to arrive so I can get started. I was thrilled to see this pattern for sale. Diane is a great teacher and has impeccable taste. I would be all over any garment patterns she designed. Good luck with your bag!
I made the Harris tote for a friend (she loves it) from the Craftsy class and my next project is the Forever Tote. Her bags are beautiful. She has great taste, and her instructions are so clear. I'm gathering up all the other items I need for the bag while I wait for my oilskin to arrive. If Diane ever sells garment patterns, sign me up.
Thank you I have struggled grately with box bottoms they are never even and it takes me 10 minutes to do it! This is such a simple easy way to do it and will definitely be trying this out when I make my next bag thank you! I am going to subscribe I didn’t realise how great a channel this is! Again thank you xxx
Yes, use with any stabiliser Decovil Light included. If you have an entry level machine and worried about layers and bulk you can cut the stabiliser out of the corner sections beneath where you are sewing.
Thank you! Often I've seen patterns whereby the bottom corners are cut out before they are stitched (e.g. cut out a 2x2 inch square at each corner, match seams, then sew). Your way/explanation allows me to fold the side and then mark up 1 inch to sew across (suspect adding 1/2 extra for seam allowance).
See, this is why I watch tutorials even if I already know how to do/make something - you never know if it's going to be a new way of doing it. This is so much easier than the "measure from the stitch line and cut a square" method - such a PITA to get those squares perfect! - and much more accurate than the "flatten it out & stitch across where it looks right" way that I've been guilty of more than once. Excellent tutorial; thank you for posting it.
Glad you enjoyed thank you
You are so right. I will watch endless tutorials when learning a new thing or refreshing and I find I pick up different tips and techniques along the way. A big time commitment but worth it in my book.
That tip at the end on how much it reduces the height by was so key! Thank you very much ❤
Glad it was helpful. Thank you x
FINALLY an easy and to the point explanation on how to sew boxed corners. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
So helpful. Many thanks
OMG Where have you been? I just learned to sew and couldn't find a clear explanation of how to do this.. THANK YOU!!
You are so welcome! Why not join my Facebook group too for lots of sewing fun: facebook.com/groups/spencerogg
I've been making box corners in so many different ways I can't count them all. This is so obvious yet simple. Thank you. I will have perfect box corners on the new bag I'm about to make for my sister. It's my ffrst attempt with Harris Tweed.
We love a bit of Harris tweed - good luck!
Avid sewer. New knowledge is wonderful. Just picked up some leather work tools, one (a Pony) needed a cover, no problem-made one. It was ugly, two 90 degree corners, UGH! I searched square corner, wrong vocabulary and no hits. Then! Lightbulb moment. How to sew corners on a tote. Bingo! You popped up. Wonderful. Couples views of your video, over to the machine with my squares. Outstanding tutorial. The process worked on the first try. Marvelous. I looked you up for a subscription; found you and in my eyes I think you are much prettier with longer hair. Thanks so much. TaTA
Thanks and happy sewing!
I just learned more in your sewing tutorial, about geometry, than I ever did in class. 🙄 😁 Thank you, for this!
Wonderful! Thank you
I have seen sooooo many videos and didn't get it. In under 10 minutes with this video CLARITY - CONSTRUCTION EXAMPLES - CONFIDENCE. I went right down to my machine and was able to turn a fun pillow cover into a box corner bag and made a birthday gift. Boom. DONE. I have now subscribed and won't waste my time searching other videos.
So glad it helped, thanks Kelly. Why not join my Facebook bag making group too: facebook.com/groups/170115107145604/
I've seen lots of tutorials on making boxed corners. Yours is the first I've seen to explain how when you make the bottom larger, it shortens the height of your bag. ( by half that measurement.) I had to learn that on my own. TYSM for sharing this informative video with us.
So glad you found it useful - thank you ❤️
This is the best intro and full explanation of boxed corners I have found. I was struggling and frustrated until I found this video! THANKS
Awesome, thank you!
Brilliant! I'm about to begin my bag making journey and this makes so much sense and takes a lot of mystery out of taking that first stem. I feel really confident to even start designing a simple bag to see how I go! Thank you SO much.
Wonderful! Join my FB group for lots more free stuff and daily interaction facebook.com/groups/170115107145604/
Thank you so much! I get it now! You're a good teacher. I'm off to sew me a gusseted bag. 😊
Wonderful!
I love it when someone who really knows what they're doing explains the process so simply. I'm inspired to try. Thanks very much!
Thanks so much xx
Fabulous explanation without having to deal with the "with seam/without seam" question!!
You just revolutionized how I make my bags, thank you for this extremely informative video!
You are so welcome!
When you showed the rule about the height being half the width of the corner, I literally said NO WAY to no one in particular. This changes everything! Thanks so much.
Glad I could help lol xx
Right! 😁 I think this is the 6th video I've watched on this technique (over probably 15 years as I'm not a regular sewer... or very skilled, though totes are my #1 necessity!) and her explanation really seems like it will stick. (Yet I've saved the video regardless!)
Holy moly, you have no idea how I've struggled with zippers and boxed corners. You are wonderful. Many, many thanks for this tutorial and the "sew a perfectly straight zipper" tutorial as well.
Glad to help xx
This is the clearest demonstration I've seen on making boxed corners. Thank you!
Thank you x
how PERFECTLY SIMPLE!!!! THANK YOU :-)
Adding to this post..... I made a quilted bag and used this method. WOW how simple and works like a charm. No cutting, pure genius. Thank you again for sharing your method. BTW I was quite nervous, never having used this method and it was my first quilted project!!! 😁
Glad it helped!
By applying my mediocre skills and using an ancient sewing machine, I made a bag out of some crappy leather. My measurements were off, my seams were horrible, yet to my surprise, by following your instruction, I actually ended up with some decent corners! Thanks for sharing this and for taking the time to put it on video - especially such a quality, well done video.
Glad to help. Keep making bags it's addictive! Join my Facebook board for help and support with all my patterns, chat anytime: facebook.com/groups/170115107145604
Thank you for providing such easy-to-understand directions for creating evenly aligned boxed corners!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for ironing the seams, that makes it perfect. Too many sewers don't iron and it makes all the difference x
I know, I always tell my students about underpressing. You can never press enough as far as I'm concerned xx
I can't figure out how to iron the bottom seam open
OHMYYGAWWD! MY MIND OF CREATIVITY HAS BEEN EMPLODED RIGHT NOW!! I AM GETTING WONDERFUL INFO ON PERFECT BOXING! THIS IS SO FREAKIN AMAZING! OHMYGAWWD! TO THE SEWING MACHINE OF DOOM! LOL! *rushes frantically to the Sacred Singer 4411HD to try out new method*
🤣🤣🤣
This is the best tutorial I've seen on boxed corners. I only wish I had seen this a couple of years ago when I started making totes, purses, etc. Thank you for showing & explaining the best way to do this!
Can I just say what a brilliant, clear tutorial that was! Your presentation style is excellent and you make everything so straightforward. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
New to sewing and this is the best explanation by far! I now understand why my boxed corners were not looking even. Thank you. This works so much better than the method I was using.
Wonderful!
I'm going to attempt my first boxed corners on the lining of a crochet bag I made. This tutorial was really helpful and clear so I think I got this 😊
Wonderful!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! I am new to sewing and I don't like the straight bags without a boxed bottom so I have been wrestling with this concept for weeks. I am SO glad you did this tutorial. You just made my sewing career exponentially better! You are amazing!
You are welcome, why not join my sewing group for more helpful tips and tutorials:
facebook.com/groups/170115107145604/
Beautifully explained. Thank you
You're most welcome
Thank you for this video! Using it and a formula I found on the Internet for making a boxed cover I made a nice dust cover for a portable oil-filled heater that we use occasionally.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for explaining so clearly and easy how to make boxed corners
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Carolina x
Definitely easier than cutting out a square then sewing. Thankyou😊
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks to u I made my first bag...it wasn't perfect but it was good enuff for guberburnet work.
Wonderful!
Hands down the best tutorial on boxed corners! Thank you, Diane @ Spencer Ogg!
Aww thanks, so glad it was helpful
So glad I found this. Instructions so clear.
Glad it was helpful!
Simplest way I've seen yet. Great technique. Thank you.
Many thanks x
OMG!..You just made my day! I literally spent almost two hours experimenting and messing up! Now..now I know what to do, and my corners are perfect!! Thank you so much for such thorough explanation. No more guess work.
Glad I could help!
I have never seen this explained so thoroughly! Thank you for the video.
how perfect is this! Never had this explained so well before, no wonder mine were wonky!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the easy to understand menoth for boxed corners.
S
Happy to help!
Love her explanations and way of communication.
Best boxed corner tutorial EVER!!! Thank you for giving me the correct clues! Now my corners wont look like crap 😭
Happy to help!
wow thank you so much, you should see the sad box corners over here LOL can't wait to try this out!
So glad it was useful - have fun!
Whatever your shirt is made of looks neat!
Velvet lol xx
Excellent tutorial on boxed bottoms. Thanks Diane another winning demonstration 💖💖💖
Love love love how you get right to the point 🙏🤗. Thank you
Best sewing tutorial on UA-cam! Thank you
We’ll explained. Good tutorial. Thanks!
Thank you
Literally, bless you for this information. I was struggling terribly with this component as a person new to sewing. I implemented your techniques, and voila, beautiful box corners even on the heavy canvas I am sewing. I really cannot thank-you enough, you are a wonderful presenter, teacher and person.
Glad I could help!
Thank you. Brilliant tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
Best tutorial ever! I cant thank you enough for sharing your boxy corner secret 😊. ❤
Oh thank you!
Thank you very much. I was looking for something that could box out some bags that I am making. I just went in and did it on one of my test bags I just did an hour ago, Though doing a zipper and liner on the serger, I am going to try and cut one of the corners off to pull the bag thru tomorrow Then just zigzag the corner after I pull it. Thanks again!
Wonderful!
Great tutorial, thank you so much, from sunny Perth Australia
Glad I could help, thank you xx
Brilliant, that explains so much that I didn't realise. I know it reduces the width but never took the height into consideration. Thank you, Diane.
Easy to follow and 😊to the point tutorial, just what I needed! Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
This was an excellent tutorial! Thank you
You're very welcome!
No wonder my box corners were not very good. Thank you for this tutorial! Now on to a perfect box corner!
Thank you - EXCELLENT demonstration - appreciate
Very straightforward and fun. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Awesome video!!! I usually find cutting out the square is easier to reduce bulk, but this was great too!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful explanation! Wow, Thank You!
You're very welcome!
Oh thank you! Finally understand & I’ve been sewing for many many years. You made it easy.
Wonderful! Glad it helped :)
I’m making a bag for my brothers back pack. This is explained so well and easy to do. Thank you. ❤
You’re welcome 😊
You are fantastic! I am now a faithful fan of you videos! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
You are so welcome!
Thanks so much for this awesome tutorial! It has been years since I made a tote with boxed corners and your video reminded me. Also, your tip about ironing the seams open is brilliant!! Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks! Very clear and easy to understand. Going to try to make a cover for a harp and want to try this for the corners. Fingers crossed!
Great video.I am just a beginner and never used a sewing machine but my first bag was reasonable with, of ,course many errors but this video will certainly help along the way. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much! 🤗 I’m going to make a large denim tote bag for our giant Connect 4 game, and this video was so helpful. 🥀
I'm so glad!
Thank you! I made top grades in geometry (17 years ago 🤦), but somehow when I was trying to apply that to drafting a small tote bag for my little girl, isosceles and Pythagoras betrayed me! Base equals 1/2 height! Brilliant reminder and exactly what I needed to be able to proceed with the fun part!
Glad it helped!
Awesome tutorial for a beginner sewer!
Thank you! 😊
BRILLIANT
That’s a great tutorial Diane, I do like boxed corners, (which by the way sounds so much more elegant than “sugar bag bottoms” which is how I used to refer to them) Can’t wait to see what’s coming next.
Nice clear directions and a lovely pleasant voice as well.. Thanks!
Thanks Anna x
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge 🙏 helpful 👍 tips.
My pleasure!
Great video! It didn't dawn on me that the height of the bag would change commensurate with the size of the box corner! I noticed that you didn't cut the corners. I was thinking that leaving the fabric in place might help to reinforce the corners.
Its optional to cut the corners off. I tend to leave them on for strength unless its big and bulky
I'm making scrub bags and they need boxed corners, thank you so much, so easy to follow
Wonderful!
Thank you my dear.
Welcome 😊
Thank you for this clear, easy and inspirational video. I wish I’d watched this a while ago as I ‘interpreted’ the box bottom of an existing bag to copy it, which then became a total mess! Bless you.
May I ask where have you been all my life? I received one of your tutorials on my Pinterest board and I loved the bag, so I purchased the pattern and cannot wait to make it. Then I saw you have a UA-cam page...this just made my day...boxed corners....perfect...thank you so much
Thanks Lynette, so glad you liked them xx
I just purchased oilskin to make the Forever tote and can't wait for it to arrive so I can get started. I was thrilled to see this pattern for sale. Diane is a great teacher and has impeccable taste. I would be all over any garment patterns she designed. Good luck with your bag!
Absolutely amazing. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great, simple and clear explanation and demonstration video. Thanks!
Thanks so much xx
Your videos are so easy to follow !!! Thank you
Thank you xx
Awesome lesson. I wish more people would teach so clearly. Thank you. I will subscribe now to your channel.
Thanks Raymond 😁
I love this your explanation is so simple. Thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful!
My my MY you have got to Love perfect Boxy Bottom 😁🌹💖✨❣️
Thanks for sharing the Box bottom Perfection 🌹💖
Lol xx
Diane's Harris Bag tote on Blueprint/Craftsy is fabulous! Treat yourself and get the tutorial!
Thanks for the heads up
I made the Harris tote for a friend (she loves it) from the Craftsy class and my next project is the Forever Tote. Her bags are beautiful. She has great taste, and her instructions are so clear. I'm gathering up all the other items I need for the bag while I wait for my oilskin to arrive. If Diane ever sells garment patterns, sign me up.
Thank you! What a great tutorial. You have made it so simple, logical and easy to remember.
Beautiful video, beautiful teacher. Thank you
Thank you! 😃
Helpful, yes / most helpful, yes / better than the rest, yes!
Great to hear! Thank you
Looks great , I am loving it , thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Thank you I have struggled grately with box bottoms they are never even and it takes me 10 minutes to do it! This is such a simple easy way to do it and will definitely be trying this out when I make my next bag thank you! I am going to subscribe I didn’t realise how great a channel this is! Again thank you xxx
Thanks Ella, hope you enjoy the channel
Lovely tutorial - clear, logical, easy to remember because you make it so!! Thank you, Diane! You're the best 🤗
Thank you Diane! This will help me so much...no more guessing and hoping...
Thank you very very much from Greece!
You are my bags hero! Thank you.
Thank you for this. Excellent tutorial! Please do more Blueprint classes also. Love your teaching style!
Can I box corners if I have used deco in light as a stabiliser. Thank you for your tutorials, they are so thorough and really help x
Yes, use with any stabiliser Decovil Light included. If you have an entry level machine and worried about layers and bulk you can cut the stabiliser out of the corner sections beneath where you are sewing.
Thank you! Often I've seen patterns whereby the bottom corners are cut out before they are stitched (e.g. cut out a 2x2 inch square at each corner, match seams, then sew). Your way/explanation allows me to fold the side and then mark up 1 inch to sew across (suspect adding 1/2 extra for seam allowance).
Thank You so very much , I have never understood them😭😭😭Thanks Again👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Genius
Thanks for the tip
Happy to help!