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Hahaha oh bless you. I’m glad you persevered and my video helped. Keep on sewing xx

Awe you are so welcome. Enjoy your bag x

Hi I dont mention measurements as they are in the pattern. If you refer to the pattern you will find them

Thanks Lisa. Just so you know I give all details and sizes in my tutorials and the index at the start says what time to go to. In this case grommets are around 1.58. There I give the info which in this case is 3/4” 😊

Thank you so much Patty you are so kind xxx

No the handles are short. The length you want is personal to you. Measure the length from front to back over your shoulder starting and ending where you want your bag to sit. Make that the length you want and add a few inches to allow for the strap ends in the seam

Oh bless you what a lovely comment. Thank you and enjoy xx

Haha I am sure everyone does. So glad the video helped you. Thanks for your kind words. Happy stitching xx

You are welcome glad you liked the video. I actually use my embroidery threads as they are stronger than cotton sewing thread and they are a nice thread for top stitching. They are Gunold Poly threads. Enjoy your new machine. I have had mine three years now and she’s lovely

@@DiScarrott Thank you for your reply, I have these threads, I thought may be they are too thin for top stitching... I have to try ;) warm regards from France

@@ARKENCIEL1 they are nice and strong, have used them for 11 years for bag making, you can’t snap these apart with your hands like you can sewing cotton. I can’t use them on my industrial cylinder arm as it’s too fast and they do break.

@@DiScarrott I barely sew with cotton except for quilting ; it's a big question for me to know which threads to use between piecing and top stitching, use the same for both ?

@@ARKENCIEL1 sorry I didn’t see your question sooner. I have been unwell. Yes I use the same for both

I’m so glad it helped you

Awe thank you what a wonderful comment. Thanks for taking the time to tell me how you got on. Shame I can’t see your bag. Bless you sweetie x

Can you tell me how to find the second tutorial? Thanks!

It is indeed. Thank you for your kind comment

Welcome hunny. I have been laminating all my patterns for about 4 or so years lol. I made a video a couple of years ago, here’s the link ruclips.net/video/83Olu8kDV48/видео.html. But thanks for the suggestion I totally agree with you

Most welcome xx

Thank you x

Thanks so much for your kind comment. Yes I will

That’s fantastic. It’s surprising how friendly it is isn’t it. I will be making more tutorials soon. I have been unwell so I am hoping to get back to it soon. If you subscribe and make sure notifications are turned on you won’t miss them. Happy stitching xx

You are so welcome and thank you for taking the time to comment x

I have messaged the designer and hope to get a reply to you soon.

I spoke to Jenna and sadly she is no longer selling her patterns. I need to leave the video up for those who bought it. So sorry

@@DiScarrott …no worries. I’ve got plenty to keep me busy for the next millennium, lol. Thanks for trying and the video.

Most welcome. Take a look at my other tutorials to see if you like those patterns. Thanks for highlighting the issue x

I checked the German site and the note about it not being sewable is new, they use to claim it was sewable as did Anne which is why I used it. I have used it for many years and still do without issues. I have the Janome HD9 professional machine and a cylinder arm industrial machine. I have never had an issue with using the tape, so, I wonder if you are using a domestic machine which may not like the tape. The other possibility is that you have the newer tape that’s no longer sewable? I bought a huge supply a few years ago that I am still using so I will buy the new one and test it out. I have never had a gummed needle either which I find interesting. I do mention the tape Anne sells is not sewable so I dont know if you bought that one. I would suggest you stick the tape in the seam allowance to avoid sewing on it and make sure it is washable.

​@Bags of Love by Diane useful to know, thank you. I wondered if it might be something like that, partly because Anne notes on her tapes in general that some users have problems, some don't. Obviously we're in different groups but I thought it worth asking at least. I've made most of my bags on a modern domestic mechanical Pfaff using a mix of universal and microtex needles. It does a pretty reasonable job with vinyl (as long as it's not chieftain) but both of those needle types get gummed up going through tape other than wash-away. I've now got some Organ Anti-glue needles (130/705H-ELP) but I'm bad at remembering to change them in time 🫢 and they're a bit pricey to use as my standard needle. I've also changed to my vintage Singer, having had a motor added recently, so fingers crossed that might be better but we'll see. At worst it's back to the wash-away or avoiding seamlines (when possible) unless I can remember to change needles in time! 🙄

Oh gosh yes I forgot to mention needles. I never use universal needles because they aren’t very reliable. I found I got skipped stitches and thread breaks. I only use Organ that I buy in packs of 100 as it works out much cheaper. I use sharps for vinyl and various fabrics such as cotton, linen etc, leather for leather and denim and ballpoint for knit fabrics. I use sizes 80 or 90 unless sewing thick layers of denim and vinyl and I use anything from 110 upwards. I also use any of those for metallics. Metallic thread snaps are down to them twisting. I did a video regarding sewing with metallics. I will link it in a moment for you. I do get 3mm wide non sewable DST from Anne that I have used so you may like to try that. Also I use Gutterman HT2 glue which is amazing. It dried soft and quickly and doesn’t usually leave a mark but I am still careful when applying it. It’s also washable. It’s great to use on zips etc.

ruclips.net/video/pv73y_2mAgM/видео.html link for metallic thread

Hi Mandy. No it doesn’t peel off hunny. I have done this for many years and they are all still perfect. The laminate heat seals to the paper with the glue that’s on the laminating sheets. I use the best quality laminating sheets that are 250 macrons (125 each page/side). I also use an A3 laminator which makes a huge difference although not essential. Just make sure your laminator can take the 250 macron sheets

Btw sorry but I accidentally declined your request to join the group. It was 3am and I was half asleep. Please request again

Thanks so much Diane. I’ve been looking on Amazon today and I did wonder about the A3 size. So that’s very helpful. I’m in the UK too. I will click to join again, no worries 😂xx

Great! I approved your request to join. Check for a Fb message. I will send a link for the products I bought

Thanks! I have no idea I am in the UK. But I bought mine from a shop called Poundland which I believe is similar to the Dollar store

Awe you are so welcome x

Just regular 80gsm paper and you are so welcome x

Thanks so much glad you like it. I made a video on how I store my patterns. Here’s the link ruclips.net/video/83Olu8kDV48/видео.html

Thanks Karen. I buy mine from stickregal.de/

Hi, it’s a walking foot. You can get them for most, if not all machines. It’s essential if using certain materials like leather, vinyl etc

Oh bless you. I am so glad to help you. You are brilliant to have a go at following patterns, well done to you. I hope you try some of my bag tutorials. Join my group so I can see how you get on. facebook.com/groups/BagMakingAddicts/

Awe you are most welcome so glad it helped x

The pad is folded so it’s double thickness and I don’t have the iron very hot as it isn’t necessary. If the mat was affected I wouldn’t do it. Nor would I use the pad with one layer or the iron on highest heat. I now have the ironing pad attached to a thick board so I can use high heat.

You are so welcome x

Sorry, what weight?

@@DiScarrott the metalic thread

I’m not sure what you mean but it works well

Awe you are so welcome x

Very kind of you to comment thank you. It used to work like that but it’s no longer sharp so I have to use it like that. I really need to get another, they are very cheap so I don’t know why I haven’t haha. I have had it for about 10 years lol. Thanks so much though

Thank you for your kind comment, so glad it helped x

It’s for beginners with some experience of bag making. The instructions are very detailed and easy to understand.

When searching on Amazon I always read the reviews and pick the one with best reviews. This is my one www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B077R25DCR/po

@@DiScarrott Thanks for getting back to me, I have ordered the stapler, can't wait to try it out. Thanks also for showing me how to put in a recessed zipper going to give it a go.

@@carolynmcgregor9573 you are so welcome. Enjoy using the stapler, don’t forget the staple remover lol

The green machine

You can add it to most bags

kreationsbykara.com/collections/mf-lip-splatter/

@@DiScarrott thank you

Depends on where you are, I am in the UK. Check Google for Vinyl suppliers in your area

Thank you. Enjoy making yours x

Thanks. To be honest I do them the length I want to make them so it's entirely up to you how long you want them. But these start at each strip being 20 inch long and 2 inch wide so they end up 1 inch wide. Hope that helps

@@DiScarrott Thank you so much... Your amazing

@@marilynhall7499 Awe you are welcome and very kind x

It’s called an Edge Moon Lock. I get them from Emmaline Bags but you can get them anywhere

@@DiScarrott that is so helpful. Thanks so much!

@@jenniferotoo4642 Most welcome xx

Thanks Pamela. It’s a heat dissolvable ink pen. I used to use Frixion pens but they are expensive and they didn’t do white. I’m in the UK but this is what I use now www.amazon.co.uk/Erasable-Marking-Quilting-Dressmaking-Fabrics/dp/B08B3J4LSP