By Annie Easy Does It Bag Tips and Hacks

[@damecupcake]

I watch this over and over because you don't stress over anything and had lovely results. I'm gathering my courage to dip my toe into the bagmaking world.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

@damecupcake if I can do it you can do it. Thanks for watching

[@evemarevelyn3184]

I made my easy dose it bag, and followed your tips of sewing on the bias to the front of the bag . It did make it easier for me. Thanks for sharing!

[@MACoutureCrafting]

@@evemarevelyn3184 I'm happy you liked it.

[@sandrawest8248]

Using this fabric to make the Easy bag for my cousins. To celebrate my Mexican side. Thanks for this tutorial.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

You are so welcome! Your bags are going to be show stoppers.

[@vickicrowther4116]

I think we all need to remember that the recipients of the items we make are not going to immediately turn them inside out & rate them out of 10! If we mention the quality of our sewing they’re just going to say “What!!!!! Are you insane?!!”. I think you work to a consistently to a high standard & because you problem solve & critique your work, your skills will continue to evolve. 😁

[@MACoutureCrafting]

You are too kind. When I think about how we critique our own work I laugh. At our guild meetings the first thing all the ladies throw out is a disclaimer. You are absolutely correct no one cared about what is happening on the inside of the bag.

[@evemarevelyn3184]

Thank you for the tutorial. I’m going to try is free pattern . I really like your tips.

[@zinaw.9768]

Wish I would have seen your great tips and hacks before I made my first 'Not" so Easy Does It Bag! But with your thoughtful bag making skills, I am ready to try it again! Thank you for sharing your expertise. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Thanks so much for dropping by my channel. Some of these little tips and tricks can be fun. I love that you will be trying again.

[@iviolanti6836]

😆the part "I know it's not my gift" is priceless and right on point! THANK you for sharing the hacks, your bag is lovely, and I admire your nails. My old hands couldn't pull them off, but yours look fantastic.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Thank you so much for hanging with me. I think it's important to know your strengths and set yourself up for success.

[@scottydog6539]

Wish you were my neighbor. We could sew together Your sewing is definitely quilt show quality. You need to submit your items in a show. You would definitely win an award. Perfect sewing. Love watching you, so (sew) perfect.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

I sew all day all night. I just can't stop.

[@leighh5435]

Innovative and brilliant. Thank you so much. My first attempt making this bag; ended up in the trash! I'll try again.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

You got this! I know you can nail it.

[@kathyholmes2435]

Bags turned out adorable. Love your nails.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Thank you I liked these cuties.

[@DianeB2023]

So glad I found your channel. I love your design aesthetic and the way show the challenges that you have with the binding.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

I'm glad you enjoyed this too. Stay tuned you never know what might be coming next.

[@pattucker612]

Nice video, I’m like you I don’t like binding either ,but yours looks good, happy sewing.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

thank you so much for watching

[@rhondawright9559]

Always so much fun to watch! Beautiful bags.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[@scottydog6539]

Love your fabrics.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Thank you so much

[@evemarevelyn3184]

Love it!

[@glorywipfli781]

These turned out so beautiful!

[@MACoutureCrafting]

you are too kind

[@pammyj1576]

Love watching your tutorials!

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Glad you like them! Stay tuned many more coming.

[@loiscasey1338]

You did it again! Great job!

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Thank you so much

[@yolandavelez9689]

I lie your work. Beautifull.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Thank you so much for watching

[@scottydog6539]

You are terrific. Love your nails too so pretty

[@MACoutureCrafting]

You are always so kind. I love to pick out themes and play with colors

[@joannecolajo]

Hi. New to by annies patterns. When she says cut by w x l. Or l x w. Directional pattern is why I am asking.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

I struggle with that part too. In the very beginning of all her patterns she tells you how they should go. I usually look at the pictures

[@Goodness125]

What size needle is recommended for quilting the foundation with a walking foot? I would be so grateful for your advice.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

I like to use a topstich size 14.

[@janiceweber-coons9937]

I know its a tutorial. but I also know you think out loud like this when all alone. 🤣

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Yep I definitely think out loud.

[@suzysewsnv4445]

Great tips! What was the fabric glue that you used? Thank you!

[@MACoutureCrafting]

I always keep permanent themoweb fabric glue in the green bottle it's a must have.

[@mphailey1]

Your bags came out beautifully! I made my first one of these bags and used the binding hack to have the binding on the outside - it looks nice, but a little sloppy, so next time I’ll use the inside binding hack! Also, loved the zipper hack - definitely going to do that!xoxo

[@jayneterry8701]

Cute bags! I'm wondering if you could just zig zag the final seam of the binding? Then the line doesn't have to be so straight. I seem to get a fold or two in mine. I like watching you use the rotary cutter. You use it so delicately and carefully 🙂. I laughed when you said ' I've met me'

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Thank you so much for commenting I hope you stick around. I have so much more to share. I do not play games with my rotary cutter I think I should name it.

[@craftyaddie7388]

Not sure if anyone can answer now, but can you use a 12” zipper?

[@MACoutureCrafting]

I wish I could help but I gave all of mine away. There is a Facebook group dedicated to By Annie patterns that might be able to help.

[@murwill1]

Please what is that foot called? I have never seen in on the left side before thanks

[@MACoutureCrafting]

What foot? At what time in the video. I don't remember off hand

[@murwill1]

@@MACoutureCrafting 41;03 you are sewing the zipper it looks like a 1/4 inch foot but it is on the left side

[@MACoutureCrafting]

@@murwill1 that's my stitch in the ditch foot. I'm using it a lot lately

[@loiscasey1338]

Is the binding 2” or 2.5”? I’m gonna try this.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

For which part?

[@loiscasey1338]

@@MACoutureCrafting binding strips. Width of cut?

[@MACoutureCrafting]

@loiscasey1338 I think it's 2.5 inches the pattern is free on the By Annie site. I just gave a few suggestions I think.

[@marthaisiordia4104]

Where did you buy the Frida fabric? It is beautiful

[@MACoutureCrafting]

This fabric is by Robert Kaufman and I got it from M & L fabrics

[@marthaisiordia4104]

@@MACoutureCrafting Thank you for sharing. I am nowhere close to sewing like you but I I love that you value your hard work and your crafts.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

@@marthaisiordia4104 I bet you can totally sew like me probably better. Thank you so much for your encouraging words.

[@randpn5056]

Have you done the Bowl me over? Would love to see if you have!

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Not yet but it's on my list

[@lindadavis6193]

Is this like outside binding for clam ups?

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Yes

[@lindadavis6193]

I read it in files but wasn’t quite clear til i saw you do it. Thanks for showing. Enjoy your channel

[@MACoutureCrafting]

@@lindadavis6193 thanks for watching

[@margiecastonguay517]

Is your binding the full two inch veggie the hack

[@MACoutureCrafting]

It's 2.25 two and 1 quarter

[@nananjdz]

Do you ever pre-wash your fabric?

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Very seldom. If it's a baby quilt I'm gifting I consider it but even then not always.

[@aracelimccune9948]

Would you recommend using vinyl?

[@MACoutureCrafting]

I've done it and I love it on the inside and the construction makes it pretty easy as long as your foot does not stick

[@aracelimccune9948]

@@MACoutureCrafting Thank you for your quick response.

[@jayneterry8701]

Check out Tiffany's Quilting Life when she's sewing binding if you want to try bias seam. She very beginner friendly.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

I'm going to have to see what she is up to.

[@gisellejones1139]

Beauties !! Sometimes lose what you're doing at the bottom of the screen

[@MACoutureCrafting]

I just hate that but I promise you didn't miss anything relevant just some fussying with stuff close to my body.