I am just now seeing this video 6 years after you posted it, and it is still an excellent tutorial on how to make a tote bag. This was SO well done, Sherrill. Thank you ever so much for all the time it took you to compose this great video! I've already started my tote bag by creating the paper patterns. Can't wait to finish it!
I have to say this is the best tutorial I have seen. Very clear and well explained. Thank you for sharing. It really shows how much prep you put into this tutorial even before you started filming it. True professional
You are "sew" good. If I could only sew like you but I am learning great things from you. Thank you. Also, you are so patient and clear making it an enjoyable experience just watching you show us how to construct. Again, thank you.
OMG you are the ONLY one that actually shows exactly what to do and how - and the ONLY one who I can follow and really come out with something!!! I so appreciate the time you take!! Now - feel free to disregard this and I will still be your forever fan - but is there ANY way you would consider doing a quilted jacket? I know there are some easier ways, through like a kimono pattern or I have seen from a sweatshirt - but only you could make it actually understandable. Again I thank you for all you share!
This is the first pattern I've actually used all the direction...mostly because they were so clear! And the reason my bag turned out so well. I'm getting ready to make a few more!
This was a fantastic video! Im actually making kids size bags but this tutorial gave me so much information, I feel like I can make many varieties! I I had no idea one hand was dysfunctional until you mentioned it. I think you're pretty amazing Cheryl!! wow, just wow. thank you so much
This is a terrific tote design- thank you so much! Already have 4 friends and 3 family members in mind to make these for- birthdays, Christmas...maybe even a Late-but-Special Mother's Day Gift. THANK YOU!
Just finished this project and loved how it turned out and fun too! I agree with many others, you are a great teacher and thank you so much for your videos. Please when you can, show us a zipper closure on this?
I made this bag last night. You made a perfect tutorial. I tweaked a few things. Still did 6 pockets . But I put one of the outer pockets on the liner, instead of both on the outer body. I also added a zipper pocket inside on the liner. It made a beautiful bag. I used duck cotton I bought at hobby lobby for $3/yard and for the strapping I used faux leather. I'd love to email you a picture. It really came out lovely. Oh yeah, I did a magnetic closure.
Just made this bag. Turned out wonderful! I also added inside pockets with excellent results. A 12 pocket tote! Thanks for the slow step-by-step instructions.
Thank you for sharing this gorgeous 6 pocket bag. I intent to do one for myself and thanks to your instructions I will try and do one like this. It's so lovely!!
what a fantastic bag and thanks for explaining it so clearly, one of the best tutorials I have ever seen, you clearly love what you do that you would take so much time and effort to put it together, cant wait to try it will make fantastic gifts, thanks for sharing, bless,
Thank you, Sherrill. I really appreciate your precise directions. I'll watch this again and try to sew this bag. I've done one similar, but I believe yours will be great!
I was my mom's assistant but had never made a bag before watching you lots of times stopping at the steps doing them moving on to the next step doing it moving on etc..... I have a bag! Being an assistant for years I was able to make it a little bigger and putting the pockets on the inside, but needed to see and hear the steps to give me the confidence to do it myself due to my mom not being here anymore. Thanks again
Love how well it's explained...amazing prep for the video...I like my strap wider or use webbing straps...but ..be sure you have equal loops,of strap on both sides or your handles will not be even
Another option is to leave your opening for turning along the top instead of the lining bottom Then when you sew your 1/8th inch around the top it will close up the seam. You can use seam tape to hold the opening perfectly together. I've used this technique on many bags that are several years old now and they are holding up well.
Thank you for this thorough tutorial! I just finished mine and turned out really cute! It's a little smaller than I expected, but it'll work for an overnight trip I have planned with my husband 😊
I wish I had seen this last year, explained so very well. Someone’s written directions from a pattern, was very confusing. Beautiful fabric selections.
I am just now seeing this video 6 years after you posted it, and it is still an excellent tutorial on how to make a tote bag. This was SO well done, Sherrill. Thank you ever so much for all the time it took you to compose this great video! I've already started my tote bag by creating the paper patterns. Can't wait to finish it!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😊
I have to say this is the best tutorial I have seen. Very clear and well explained. Thank you for sharing. It really shows how much prep you put into this tutorial even before you started filming it. True professional
You r the best teacher who explained the bag in a proper way step by step thanks
Thank you so much 🙂
You are "sew" good. If I could only sew like you but I am learning great things from you. Thank you. Also, you are so patient and clear making it an enjoyable experience just watching you show us how to construct. Again, thank you.
Hi Joyful. Wow thank you very much. Glad the sewing tutorials are helpful. Thanks for watching💗and happy sewing😍
Simply LOVE LOVE LOVE the way you taught....Thank you do much...just going to try.
I know this is a few years old, but this is the absolute BEST video tutorial I have seen! Thank you so much!
OMG you are the ONLY one that actually shows exactly what to do and how - and the ONLY one who I can follow and really come out with something!!! I so appreciate the time you take!! Now - feel free to disregard this and I will still be your forever fan - but is there ANY way you would consider doing a quilted jacket? I know there are some easier ways, through like a kimono pattern or I have seen from a sweatshirt - but only you could make it actually understandable. Again I thank you for all you share!
Hi Gia. Thank you for the suggestion. I will see what I can come up with. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
This is the first pattern I've actually used all the direction...mostly because they were so clear! And the reason my bag turned out so well. I'm getting ready to make a few more!
Glad the video was helpful to you. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Great video Cheryl. Very clear instructions. Your fabric choices are beautiful. Maybe a follow up video could show how to add zipper closure
I can't wait to make my tote bag. I love your tutorials. You make sure to go through each step clearly and precise. Thank you!!!
This is such a great tutorial! The bag comes out beautifully! Thank you!
Hi Bettsi. So glad the 6 pocket tote bag tutorial was helpful. Thanks for watching💗 and happy sewing😍
I love how you explain everything. It makes it so simple to do!
Hi Mickey. Glad the tutorial was helpful. Happy sewing. 😍
I’m looking forward to more of your videos. Very easy to follow. Thanks for such well done instructions.
Hi Iris. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
The best teacher for sewing projects. Explains everything so clearly
Thank you so much for watching and happy sewing! 😍
Fantastic very good instructions
Glad you liked it. Thank you so much for watching and happy sewing! 😍
Well done!
The best teacher.
Thanks
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
This was a fantastic video! Im actually making kids size bags but this tutorial gave me so much information, I feel like I can make many varieties! I I had no idea one hand was dysfunctional until you mentioned it. I think you're pretty amazing Cheryl!! wow, just wow. thank you so much
Hi Marie. Glad the 6 pocket tote bag was helpful. Thanks for watching💗and happy sewing😍
I’ve been looking for diaper bag tutorials but the ones I found were so complicated, I love how easy this looks. Thanks for sharing.
Love the floral fabric!
Hi Sheri. Happy sewing😍
This is a terrific tote design- thank you so much! Already have 4 friends and 3 family members in mind to make these for- birthdays, Christmas...maybe even a Late-but-Special Mother's Day Gift. THANK YOU!
You’re great the best tote tutorial
Thank you so much for watching and happy sewing! 😍
Just finished this project and loved how it turned out and fun too! I agree with many others, you are a great teacher and thank you so much for your videos. Please when you can, show us a zipper closure on this?
Another great video! Thank you so much for your detailed expertise and clear instructions Sherrill.
You are so welcome Rachael! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Beautiful bag and you are wonderful. Even with one working hand you can come up with beautiful things. Love what you are doing. Thank you for sharing
Awesome for the summer. Thank you!!
Very good instructions!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thank you so much! I always appreciate your sewing videos!
Hi Vera. Thanks for watching💗 and happy sewing😍
Just the pattern I was looking for! Thank you!
Hi Mickey. Glad you liked the 6 pocket tote bag tutorial. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
As always, Excellent!!!!!!
Hi Madelaine. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Great tutorial - so clear and well-explained. You've inspired me to get sewing again. Many thanks for all the effort you have clearly put into this.
I made this bag last night. You made a perfect tutorial. I tweaked a few things. Still did 6 pockets . But I put one of the outer pockets on the liner, instead of both on the outer body. I also added a zipper pocket inside on the liner. It made a beautiful bag. I used duck cotton I bought at hobby lobby for $3/yard and for the strapping I used faux leather. I'd love to email you a picture. It really came out lovely. Oh yeah, I did a magnetic closure.
Did you put the magnet closure on the lining at the end of the project?
Thank you so much for this precise video. You are a terrific teacher. I made my pattern and my first bag today. Turned out beautifully.
Hi Jeanne. Fantastic. I proud of you. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Excellent tutorial.. Thank you so much for this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
watching from Jamaica love it
Hi Faithlyn. Nice to hear from you all the way from Jamaica. Glad you enjoyed the tote bag tutorial. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Love the fabrics you used in this bag. Nice bag. And will have to go on my rather long to do list. Thanks again
This is so neat!!! You call it a tote bag 🙋♀️ I’m going to make it my purse 🥰👍👏
Have fun! Merry Christmas. 😍
You are the best of the best instructor. Thank you,
Thank you so much for posting this. What a wonderful change you have. You have a really good way of explaining things.
Predictive text changed what I wrote, I meant to say what a wonderful channel.
Very helpful thank you
Thanks for watching💗and Merry Christmas😍
You are teaching very nice and clearly. Thank you very much.
I love making tote bags!
Best tutorial ever. Thank you.
Just made this bag. Turned out wonderful! I also added inside pockets with excellent results. A 12 pocket tote! Thanks for the slow step-by-step instructions.
Very easy,clearly,neatly and softly teaching .Thank you
Thank you for sharing this gorgeous 6 pocket bag. I intent to do one for myself and thanks to your instructions I will try and do one like this. It's so lovely!!
Your instructions are so thorough. I love all your beginner projects. So fun.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
what a fantastic bag and thanks for explaining it so clearly, one of the best tutorials I have ever seen, you clearly love what you do that you would take so much time and effort to put it together, cant wait to try it will make fantastic gifts, thanks for sharing, bless,
I've learned so much from your video. Your motes on how stitch the strap itself is a tutorial by itself 😍 Thank you
Hi Cupoftea. Glad the tutorial was helpful. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Lovely. Thank you.
Thank you, Sherrill. I really appreciate your precise directions. I'll watch this again and try to sew this bag. I've done one similar, but I believe yours will be great!
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Love ❤️ it . Beautiful 😍
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Beautiful 😍 love it.
Thank you! Cheers!
You're such a good teacher because all of your instructions are so clear to under stand. Thanks for being on utube!
Beautiful set love ❤️ love ❤️ it..
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thanks so much for this very detailed tuition. Loved it. About to make my bag. Thanks for sharing.
Very well explained, I am so happy to find your video, thank you very much. So professional.
I was my mom's assistant but had never made a bag before watching you lots of times stopping at the steps doing them moving on to the next step doing it moving on etc..... I have a bag! Being an assistant for years I was able to make it a little bigger and putting the pockets on the inside, but needed to see and hear the steps to give me the confidence to do it myself due to my mom not being here anymore. Thanks again
You're welcome. So happy that you were able to make this bag. Thank you so much for watching! 😀
I love this bag set, thanks for sharing 👍
Love how well it's explained...amazing prep for the video...I like my strap wider or use webbing straps...but ..be sure you have equal loops,of strap on both sides or your handles will not be even
Hi Ruth. Glad you liked the 6 pocket tote bag. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thank you, Cheryl. This is a really clear and useful video.
Beautiful bag, too!
Thank you so much Sherrill, your tutorials are perfect and you are so talented. Thank you so much.
Thank you ❤️😀
‼️❤️Thank you for your tutorial, it is wonderful that you take the time to show how is done , am glad I found you.❤️❤️‼️
Wonderful exactly what I was looking for to gift my best friends whom I would be visiting next week. Thank you.
thank you so much for taking your time and learn us how to make a tote bag. Take care and stay safe. Milly (The Netherlands )
You are so welcome! 😀
This was a great video! Thank you!!
Hi Cindy. Glad the 6 pocket tote bag tutorial was helpful. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 💗😍
Really wonderful demo
Hi Patricia. Thanks for watching💗and happy sewing😍
Thank you so much I like and love your tutorial best ever.
Great video thanks, very easy to understand!
Thank you very much for sharing this... It is a very clear video...
Another option is to leave your opening for turning along the top instead of the lining bottom Then when you sew your 1/8th inch around the top it will close up the seam. You can use seam tape to hold the opening perfectly together. I've used this technique on many bags that are several years old now and they are holding up well.
Hi Kevin. Thank you for the tip. Happy sewing.
Great set! Love your video's you are a great teacher.
Love this!!
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing.😍
I have just made this beautiful tote bag, thank you so much for the easy to follow instructions.
I love the bag….wish the lighting was brighter and r the writing on the patterns were easier to see. I love all your tutorials, thank you!
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I love the fabric. Well done.
Thank you for this thorough tutorial! I just finished mine and turned out really cute! It's a little smaller than I expected, but it'll work for an overnight trip I have planned with my husband 😊
Great job! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Hello! I finished my beautiful tote bag with your instructions! It’s very easy! You are good teacher ☺️ thank you so much!!!!!!!
Thanks for this video Sherrill. Awesome!
Thats y i really 2 love youtube cause you will learn so many thing. (Diy). Thanks maam sheryl for the tutorial.
Thanks Sherrill
Great video tutorial!! Instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Thank you so much!
Very clear tutorial, thank you
Hi Cheryl. Wonderful work. Thank you for the video. It's really easy to understand. Have a nice day :-)
Great video! I added pockets on the inside but this helped a ton! Thank you!
Wow ! awesome video and i love the tote bag. Thank for sharing.
Lovely set of bags.
Thank you sharing I really enjoyed your video it was easy to understand I made two one using your measurements and one using my own
Thanku so very much fr clear explanation my bag came out toooo beautiful 😍
Many thanks
Most welcome 😊
Great tutorial very clear instructions , thank you for your work and excellent demonstration.
Thank you for that very good lesson. You're a good teacher. Merry Christmas.👌👍
Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
Thanks alot nice job and love the bag
You’re welcome 😊
Wonderful tutorial. Thank you!
Love this tote.
Thank you 😀
Brilliant video thank you, I’ll def try this
Hello ma'am made this tote today. Came out verryyyy well. Thanks once again.
Love!!!
I just love your tutorials another great project😊
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of sewing , Love the bag,
I wish I had seen this last year, explained so very well. Someone’s written directions from a pattern, was very confusing. Beautiful fabric selections.
Hi Sheri. Glad you the 6 pocket tote bag tutorial was helpful. Thanks for watching💗and happy sewing😍
Wonderful tutorial. I really like how you did it. I will be making one soon. Thank you.
You’re welcome. Thank you so much for watching! 😀❤️