16. Making The Annette Satchel Size by Swoon Sewing Patterns

[@ThePamster]

Wow great tip on the zip installation at 1:38:30 or so. I'm definitely going to utilize that wisdom when attempting my own Annette! Thank you so much for the tutorial Lauren, I've had this pattern for a couple of years. Since Swoon gave us one freebie during lockdown. I haven't ever felt brave enough to try until seeing you tackling it! Wow! And the next tip about putting the lining rightside out in the exterior wrongside out is mind bending! Thank you!!! ♥

[@amandaglidewell8451]

I live how your cat is always by your side in all your videos. 😊

[@ParchCraftAustralia]

Honestly think that this might be one of your very best tutorials...so helpful tip wise and just really professional plus your Annette is totally awesome...bravo!! I have to make one next..definitely! Hope all is well with your little Dorothy and CJ ...I know this one is more than 2 years ago but its timeless. Thank you,..Lindy

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!

[@SimplyShere]

This video now has me convinced I need this pattern.

[@lisalivingstone6313]

OMG! You are a super talented professional and I adore your confidence! Thanks for this video!

[@roxannericchio3556]

Thank you so much for your video! ❤️ I don’t think I could have figured out how that zipper went in. Your videos are excellent and help me be a better bag maker.

[@andreaweichselbaum6936]

OMG … this bag is sooo adorable❣️ Lauren, i love your tutorials - always❣️❣️❣️ Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹

[@TheWanderingWife]

I love the double line of stitching, and I do it often. I think it really adds to the classiness, yet it costs almost nothin extra.

[@Sewlady718]

I love your kitty. My little Sammy does the same thing. I'll have to add a bed for him. Cute idea. Love your videos.

[@cindyw6621]

Hi Lauren. I have only just discovered you a couple of days ago and I Love your Knowledge about all the different interfacings. You are a Fabulous teacher and You have Beautiful WorkWomanship. I love how you have so many fancy dancy tools to make your job seem so much easier than it is. I also Love how you reference everything too and where to get them and you don't miss a beat. You have so so many tips and tricks and you share all these for free. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I am so in Awe of you. You are Awesome and Gorgeous, when we catch a glimpse of you and so so encouraging. :) You Rock.!!!!!!!

[@LaurenMormino]

Aw thank you Cindy!! Your words are so kind!!

[@cindyw6621]

Just telling it how it is, you are AWESOME!!!! :)

[@amaliagallucci33]

Complimenti!! Bellissima borsa! Anche come abbinamento di colore. Bravissima a spiegare il tutorial.

[@cecilianyberg4941]

Thank you. I have to try the pipping! I will start on small projects. The tips were amazing!

[@aislinnkoenig9955]

I'm so glad I watched the piping even though I'm not planning to do it on my Annette. I have the issue with my piping SA flipping up in corners all the time...never thought to baste it down!! Thanks, Lauren!! 💜

[@Mellie726]

thank you so much for these videos Lauren. I am so enjoying them. Love making bags but thoroughly enjoy seeing such professional results and hardware !

[@patriciawoodland1406]

Your work is so good!! You're a true natural!!

[@LaurenMormino]

Aw thanks Patricia!

[@RebekahHartung]

You do beautiful work

[@bstimp]

Thank you so much for your 2 videos on the Annette! It helped so much and I learned alot. I had made more simple tote bags before but nothing so complicated! I can't wait to make another one for me this time! I also purchased your bag that had the connectors from your website. The staple at the curves was an amazing tip and really saved a serious amount of headaches!

[@2170diva]

Loved the video - very professionally done. Thank you!

[@cindyblick2782]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@LaurenMormino]

Thank you Cindy!

[@dyeitb1ack]

Thank you for the tutorial, it turned out so nice! 👍💗 Ben is a cutie too!

[@dyeitb1ack]

Also I forgot to ask, I was wondering what pattern you used for the handle connectors - as I prefer them much more. I find the u shape one on the Annette cuts off a lot of the feature print too.

[@LaurenMormino]

Of course! I used the Louise connectors, also from Swoon!

[@cutflower36]

Turned out really cute!

[@rhonda3071]

Lauren, can you share your pattern for the special connectors? I bought the Annette Swoon pattern today after seeing how beautiful your bag turned out but I'd like to make mine with your connectors.

[@kathrynriosa3551]

Thanks so much for a great video of the Annette Bag. Loved the staple tip. I am sewing with and it kept slipping at the corners.

[@Mac5family]

Awesome! You are super talented!

[@margiecastonguay517]

Hi lauren could ypu zig zag the outer stich on the pocket to the side

[@dragonflyslair5060]

Hi Lauren, Maybe you could try an alcohol ink pen and go around the edges of your tabs before applying the trim. That way you will hide any of the white that is showing from the cut side of the tab.

[@kehardy1986]

I just made this bag. It came out great but I really wish I would have found this video a week ago, it would have been a great help and you have great ideas. I may just have to make another one 😉. My friends always tell me I should be selling what I make, but I don't know where to start going from a hobby to a business. Do you have a tips for transitioning? Thank you again for the wonderful tutorial!

[@dianecsimmons2991]

Where did you get the connector from

[@MoonShookCo]

Love your videos. Thanks so much for doing them. Keep up the good work.

[@nancyingram966]

I actually ordered several piping feet online, for my 1181n, for different sized piping.

[@marthahumphrey3849]

Where do you get the strap end clips for the zipper ends?

[@Angela10226]

Hi Lauren, thanks for sharing your tips and tricks. I wonder if you would mind explaining what the reason is for the 5 feet on the bottom of the bag versus 4. I have never seen that done before and just wanted to know.

[@LaurenMormino]

I sell them in packs of 5 And the middle of the bag usually tends to fill up fast. So having the 4 will protect the sides but the 5th protects the center! :)

[@frankhenderson2443]

Love this. What size piping is this

[@LaurenMormino]

Standard wrights premade bias piping

[@lukebeckham1323]

thank you so much for making this video and really showing our inpovisions. i o have a question, the pattern does have a list of materials to use on the bag like what kind of lining to use an so forth. i want to know if i can use regular fabic with a pattern i like and use a purticular lining to stiffen it. would like to hear your thoughts on that or if its not possible. appreciate your time and its for the bag that your showing here

[@LaurenMormino]

You can use regular fabric for any parts of the bag but you’ll want to follow the recommended interfacing. You can use waterproof canvas to help stiffen the bag but it does not eliminate the need fo interfacing

[@lizthibodeaux2496]

The stapling tip is amazing! I love, love, love your videos! It looks like you stitched the main lining to the bottom lining at 1/2” SA. I am using the same lining fabric as you do in the video, but I used a 5/8” seam allowance in this area. Unfortunately, I cannot get the side linings to match up unless I do an easing stitch or make the pattern shorter. I have about 1/2” excess at the bottom. I will shorten the side lining pattern by 1/2” and test it on a sample fabric today. 🤗

[@Miss_Melly_D]

good job ! I am about to do this bag as well

[@lukebeckham1323]

another question, i understand that the u shape across the bag is flimsy would you have another way to enforce it instead of changing it that is to say i think the changes to the bag is much better and it even looks better i was just curious.

[@LaurenMormino]

You can add some interfacing to it :)

[@Designsbyizzi]

I am that you have a tutorial on this bag. Thank you so much! I have question about the Interfacing. I was thinking about decovil heavy for the bottom, is it gonna work? And I don't have decovil light for the side ,what would you recommend? Thanks in advance.

[@LaurenMormino]

Yes decovil heavy for bottom is great. You could just use foam in the sides too

[@carriesmith7515]

What size rivets are you using? I got some.12mm but I feel like they would be too long.

[@LaurenMormino]

I use 9x9 mm

[@christinablock4282]

Love the fabric. Lauren, what is the name of the blue and pink fabric?

[@LaurenMormino]

It’s actually repurposed clothing

[@brandyjackson-beansbags]

Hi Lauren! What double sided tape do you use that doesn't gum up the needle?

[@LaurenMormino]

It's from wawak.com - I havent had major gumming issues but some have - so be careful!

[@margiecastonguay517]

Would birthing be easier with the lininv through the pocket

[@jessicamarsh9779]

I’m late to the game here but I seen someone else make this bag in a FB Group, so I had to search for a LM Video on it. I love this bag! I already have the Pandora by Shamballa. They are super similar but this one is built slightly different, a slight bigger & has the outside pockets on sides. But they are the same shape & fairly close to the same size. My Q is, should I buy this pattern to make this bag or should I just print the Pandora at like 110% and try to add the side pockets by using the pattern gusset & just cut them to pocket size? I’m so conflicted on what I should do 🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️☺️

[@LaurenMormino]

I think the Pandora is so similar you would be fine to at least try that!

[@jessicamarsh9779]

@@LaurenMormino Okay. I’m gonna give that a try then. They are super close. I do like how the gusset on the Pandora wraps all the way around the panels instead of having a bottom then two side gussets. It’s just a bit smoother putting it together. Everything else seems to be fairly close as far as putting it together.

[@melissalan8105]

Is there a trick at turning the bag? My side ripped where the V shape is??

[@dianabates3649]

Yes how do You birth through the pocket without it ripping

[@Rainy5209]

Excellent

[@pamelawhite7127]

Lauren, what influenced your decision to purchase a walking foot Juki vs. one you can change the presser feet on?

[@LaurenMormino]

I work mostly with vinyls and you cannot add a walking foot to any other industrial machine.

[@E.McK-Crib]

Our cats could be twins!!!

[@doramedeiros2048]

Where can I find instructions for using the zipper template from By Piera? Thank you, love Ben!

[@tyandc]

I have just started watching your videos. You’re a great teacher. I was wondering where you got the template for the zipper box for the zipper pocket

[@LaurenMormino]

thank you! it's from bypiera.com

[@kehardy1986]

What hand press is that you used for the rivet holes? And what size rivets are those?

[@LaurenMormino]

It’s from gold star tool. 9 mm rivets

[@longevityforeveryoung1853]

Is that quilt cotton fabric you're using? It's pretty.

[@kehardy1986]

What tape is that exactly. I'm looking in the site but don't think I see it. What's the width?

[@LaurenMormino]

It’s 1/2 leather tape. There’s a link in the video description:)

[@vontaperez6684]

Your work is GREAT!!! Where is the vinyl for your straps from?

[@LaurenMormino]

FM stores in Springfield

[@gloriabonham5661]

Hi I'm trying to find a video of putting a zipper in a Nora Swoon bag someone on Facebook said you have done one but I just can't find it. Help please I really don't want to make the Nora unless I can put a zipper in it, bought the paper pattern

[@LaurenMormino]

Ive not done a video for Nora, sorry!

[@gloriabonham5661]

@@LaurenMormino thank you Lauren couple people posted in Swoon Facebook group about adding a zipper and someone said you made a video on how to. That would be awesome if you make one later everyone says they learn more from you.

[@dianabates3649]

What weight or type vinyl do you recommend?

[@reymyrty7538]

love this. Is this 🔫 l print?

[@chouquetmichele2792]

Quelqu un à traduit en français, et les mesures des pièces éventuellement merci

[@ttnt8883]

Love the combo colors, you did awesome with the bag piping, it has a different look, where did you buy the faux leather?

[@LaurenMormino]

I got this vinyl from FM Stores in Springfield!

[@marthahumphrey3849]

I haven't purchased the pattern yet. Are the modified connectors included in the pattern?

[@LaurenMormino]

They are not. They’re available in my pattern The Alaine / or a smaller version is available in the Swoon Louise Barrel Bag

[@pamelawhite7127]

My zipper on one side was not right so it didn't zip up. However, I did not want to rip those stitches so I just took the zipper pull all the way off of both ends, fixed the side that was not right, put that pull back on and voila I now have a zipper that zips all the way the right way, yay!

[@68carolinas]

Hi, just found your channel & I am loving it. Quick question, I noticed that you are using a Juki sewing machine. What model is it, it looks like a commercial type. It reminded me of my Grandma's machine. She was a professional seamstress.

[@LaurenMormino]

1181N

[@annagoodsell8441]

Where do you get your name plates.

[@erinswanson3643]

Anna Goodsell she says all the time from Alibaba.com.com from a man named Bruce. Molds of your logo are $70 and the plates can run $.60 - $2.00 each depending what size you need.

[@ruthtay9819]

Do you mind if i ask you where you have your name plates made?

[@LaurenMormino]

I purchased them through alibaba :)

[@biloxipinto62]

It don't matter how many times I've put a zipper on this bag. I can't seem to keep it from buckling. I've measured it on both ends but when I put the lining on it buckles.. Im so upset. I've watched you over and over again. I love putting zippers on purses but for some reason I just can't.

[@biloxipinto62]

U make it look so easy.

[@LaurenMormino]

Bertha did you Iron your zipper before installing?

[@anitakomma509]

This is amazing!! I’m so glad I found this when I got to the zipper part of my bag. Question- what kind of white marking pen is that?! I never find something that works that well on dark colors. 🖤 Also- love your background music 😆

[@LaurenMormino]

I believe it’s the Tandy leather marking pen. I’ve got a link in the description too

[@lashaunda2066]

Hi I just subscribed to your channel. I like your style! Where did you get the water proof canvas and all the fabric you use to make bags?

[@LaurenMormino]

I have links in the descriptions :D tons of places

[@heatherstewart7131]

How many hours do you work in a day?

[@LaurenMormino]

Sometimes 2 sometimes 18 💀

[@LaurenMormino]

Mostly 10-16

[@TBoneWinters]

Do you sell on Etsy? ❤️

[@LaurenMormino]

Moremeknow.Com

[@debracupples1441]

How wide is your double sided tape and do you have a favorite brand? I am looking forward to those templates! Thank you!!

[@debracupples1441]

Heard it! Thank You!

[@heatherstewart7131]

Who is “We”?

[@joshuacarl3241]

There has to be a better way to get this bag right-side and wrong side,.....it is a bear! Every time I do the switch it wrinkles more and more.

[@chrishorton1793]

I like the videos you do but volume is terrible once you actually start the how to. Too bad.

[@LaurenMormino]

Hi Chris! Thank you so much for your feedback!

[@chrishorton1793]

Oh my gosh. Just put in my earphones to the iPad and I can hear perfectly now! Nothing to do with you. I apologize!! 😊