Bag Making Techniques Archives - Page 3 of 11

19 Mar

VIDEO: How to Get Smooth Straps on Your Bag

March 19, 2022
Posted by Sara Lawson
Leave a comment

In this video, I will discuss a few ways to get smoother, straighter straps. If you're frustrated with wavy straps on your finished bag, try one of these tips the next time you make a strap! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7TtNzdaP3s]

11 Mar

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Use a Handheld Hole Punch Tool

March 11, 2022
Posted by Sara Lawson
2 comments

In this video, I will demonstrate how to use the OESD Hole Punch Tool to cut out holes for rivets and grommets by hand. This tool is economical and easy to use! You can find the OESD Hole Punch Tool here: https://tinyurl.com/ycknnb63 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdEA2Nzh-Gw]

18 Feb

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Make a False Bottom

February 21, 2022
Posted by Sara Lawson
25 comments

In this video, I will show you how to make a false bottom for a bag. A false bottom is a fabric-covered, stiff item that you can put in the bottom of a bag. This is especially helpful in larger bags when you don't want the bottom to bow down under the weight of the items placed inside. The...

01 Feb

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: My Fabric Stash

February 1, 2022
Posted by Sara Lawson
2 comments

In this segment of Bag Lab, I'm answering a viewer question about how I store and organize my fabric. What about you? What's been most helpful for you when organizing your fabric stash? [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ohTSzuT0o0] My video showing how to use comic book boards to store your fabric - https://tinyurl.com/4zy8mhyh My bookshelves are the Ikea Billy Bookcase - https://tinyurl.com/5n766d33 I love answering questions...

17 Jan

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Use Tweezers to Sew Curves

January 17, 2022
Posted by Sara Lawson
3 comments

In this video, I'll demonstrate how to use tweezers for sewing curves. Tweezers are great not only for pulling your fabrics right sides together without putting your fingers in danger from the needle, but they can also double as a form of stiletto. You can find the Easy Tweezers here: https://tinyurl.com/mvj55696 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfcNP0Lwz2I]

17 Jan

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: Using Woven Labels for Your Bags

January 17, 2022
Posted by Sara Lawson
bag pouch, bag tags, sewing, woven labels
Leave a comment

In this video, I will show you some fun woven labels that you can add to your bags or pouches. The labels add a little bit of extra special to your projects. You can find the woven labels here: https://tinyurl.com/2mepk36n [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tazjMmFr1Io]

14 Jan

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Avoid Skipped Stitches on Corners

January 14, 2022
Posted by Sara Lawson
7 comments

Have you ever gone to sew a corner on a bag or pouch and encountered one stitch that's a little bit off (it usually looks like the stitch is on a diagonal, as if it's cut the corner)? Today I'll talk about how to avoid that! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CygrC5dtTY0]

06 Jan

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Clip and Sew Curved Edges

January 6, 2022
Posted by Sara Lawson
1 comment

In this video, I will demonstrate how to clip and sew curved edges. Have you ever sewn your exterior together perfectly, but then gone to sew the curved edges of your lining and thought, "Hmm, this doesn't seem to fit?" I'll talk about that in today's video! You can find the video to make my Easy Leather Hobo Bag here:...

09 Dec

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Install Magnetic Snaps Using a Rivet Press

December 9, 2021
Posted by Sara Lawson
dies, install magnetic snaps, rivet press how to
2 comments

In this video, I will show you how to use the magnetic snap die to install magnetic snaps on your rivet press. Here are the items that I talked about in the video: KAM Snaps DK93-KX Adapter Base – https://tinyurl.com/yrsekdp6 KAM Snaps Dies for Magnetic Snaps (14mm, or 9/16″) – https://tinyurl.com/c8k287cz Magnetic Snap Rivets (14mm, or 9/16″) –...

14 Nov

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: Beginner Bagmaking Toolkit

November 13, 2022
Posted by Sara Lawson
2 comments

I keep the tools that I use every time for making a bag, on my cutting table. Here are the tools that I found there. This is not an exhaustive list of all the notions that you could use when making a bag. The Beginner Bagmaker’s Toolkit: 12″ x 6″ Omnigrip ruler – https://tinyurl.com/ph3cmxyp 24″ x 6″ Omnigrip ruler – https://tinyurl.com/vnyaxs6 Clover Chaco...

01 Nov

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Use SVG Files in Cricut

November 1, 2021
Posted by Sara Lawson
2 comments

Did you know that there are a bunch of Sew Sweetness patterns that have SVG files available (if not, here are the patterns that currently have SVG files available!)? SVG files are made to be used in electric cutting machines, such as the Cricut Maker. If you have a Cricut, here is a helpful video that Michelle Graham has...

02 Oct

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Use a Towel Holder to Attach Zipper by the Yard (Zipper Tape)

October 2, 2021
Posted by Sara Lawson
how to attach zipper pulls, zipper by the yard, zipper tape
3 comments

In this video, I will show you how to use an inexpensive towel holder to attach zipper pulls (I used the adhesive on the back of my towel holder to attach it to a drink coaster that I already had on hand). You can find the towel holder here: https://tinyurl.com/2n63xmxu And the zipper tape/pulls here: https://tinyurl.com/yfu3aajr [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYLU3AZTjyE]