Sew to Sell Patchwork bag with free sample upholstery swatch fabric

[@itsmelaura1533]

The fabric is free but your dedication to saving them from the landfill is a lot of work! Not only have you saved them, you have made them into beautiful and useful projects! You are an amazing lady and I am so very thankful to have found your channel as I find you to be very inspiring! I would love to have your abilities, you make it all look simple. I struggle, even though you make sewing much easier! I love your new machine! Thank you, Christine for making these videos. I have made several of your projects.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's so lovely Laura. Thank you so much 😃

[@heathers9599]

An excellent tutorial without annoying music. Very clear and precise instructions. Thanks so much!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Heather 😁

[@1961dottie]

Thank you so much for sharing your work. Blessings upon Blessings from Cape Town, South Africa. I learn so much from you and I go to your video's back and watch it over and over if I battle with making bags.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It's a pleasure Dottie😊

[@debbiehall4155]

I loved watching you make these bags. They are beautiful. And with the leftover fabric, you made those pretty smaller bags. You are so good at what you do. And a very good teacher. Thank you for this video.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Debbie 😃

[@janetsheehan6983]

Good idea Christine, it would be a great way to use up all those bits of patchwork fabric that we just can't throw away. Thanks again. You are so clever!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Absolutely Janet. Even the linings can be pieced together again 😃

[@marygoodlet]

Thank you for your delighful informative videos, I have been sewing for 50 plus years but you are so easy to listen to and understanding ❤❤❤❤🎉mary.k.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Mary ☺️

[@judifisher8703]

Hi Christine. You are such an inspiration, I have been working all week on my pet line and was looking last night at the pile of animal print scraps that I have and thought that is a lot of Doggie Doo Pouchs since they were on the smaller side. Watched this video and I am now putting pieces together and making really cute totes out of the mixture of prints and plains. Thank you again. 😃

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, that's awesone Judi. I remember I use to think that small pieces meant small projects. Now I jsut want to put everything back togther again 😁

[@patmaddux.9962]

I’m a fabric saver, also. I don’t have access to fabric like you do but I have people give me scraps that I put to good use. Love your videos. Really look forward to 5hem.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Pat. I've been so lucky getting these fabrics, and am happy to be able to do something with them 😃

[@gail9297]

I find it difficult to match up fabrics in a pleasing way. I found your description of how you choose the fabric pieces and put them together for the bag to be very helpful. Thanks so much for all the info you pack into your videos!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Gail. Thank you😁

[@thomastremblay8564]

Had a fellow quilter who had boxes of these samples. We made walker bags and donated to a local nursing home. Greatly appreciated by the residents.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Oh, they would have loved them Thomas. I'll be doing walker bags very soon myself😀

[@lynnries7729]

So impressed with these lovely, professional bags! You make it look simple but I know it's a lot if work. Well done.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Lynn 😃

[@mellodym5931]

Hi Christine. I love watching your videos. You are very talented and make things look so simple. You're an inspiration to others. Thank you!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Mellody 😃

[@barbarajohns6467]

Marvellous ! Going to start straight away. Many thanks Christine

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Happy sewing Barara😁

[@janetschram3552]

This is great. I worked for a factory a long time ago and I have some fabric swatches. Now I know what to do with them. Thank you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's great Janet. Have fun playing 😃

[@tgh1155]

Thank you for the in depth lesson I live in Ireland and your tuition is very easy to follow Thank you again

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Treasa😁

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I love sewing shopping bags. You always do a great job with a lovely finish. I have 2 gorgeous sample books with large pieces of fabrics and 2 of kiddie fabrics - may they'll get used this year, fingers crossed 🤞

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I really enjoy sewing with swatches. They're so wasy to sew😀

[@gravedigger447]

These are not just practical, but also beautiful. Thank you for sharing this idea. I've made countless things from swatches and the results were often quite surprising. Recently, I've been given a swatch with pure wool tweed fabrics and so far could only think of one thing to make from them: I used small glass jars for my sewing pins and "upholstered" a little pillow on top of the lid for a pincushion. They look great, but who needs pincushions 🤭. Can you think of other uses for pure wool?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Sabine. How big are your pieces? Is there enough that you could make the playing card holders? Or perhaps little lavender sachets, or hand warmers if they're really small. 😃

[@gravedigger447]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs They're 30 x 35 cm. Thanks for the suggestions. Lavender sachets are a good idea!

[@cherylantonelli2391]

Great ideas, thank you Christine😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Cheryl 😃

[@GloriaHasberry]

The bags and pouches turned out so pretty. The patch work resulted in a great product at the end. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Gloria 😃

[@anitap.3336]

Such a great idea...now to be able to find some upholstery swatches

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Hope you find some Anita 😁

[@GsportsSoccer]

Some of these upholstery fabric would make for some very interesting furniture but they make cute bags 😆

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I've seen some work done with these fabrics, and you're right BG. The furniture comes up amazing. So glad it's very versatile too 😃

[@debbiekollar7508]

Great tutorial as always. Happy to see you are feeling better and stronger.🙏❤️

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Debbie 😃

[@snowshadow11]

I really like those, but I like your lable on the outside. Great project! I love the colors!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Snow Shadow. I've had several people comment on my labels lately that they don't like them on the outside, so I thought I'd try them inside instead. I agree with you though. I feel as though there is something missing on the outside. I should stick with what I know is working😃

[@samariana16]

I think I'd add a solid rectangle on the bottom to become the bottom of the bag so that the squares stay the same size. I sure love your tutorials!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you. I do this in some of my bags, but agree it would be more balanced😃

[@lorrainestokes931]

They look great ! Thankyou !

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Lorraine 😃

[@mustluvteaching]

Such great tips as always. I will try this soon and see how they sell at the market I am doing in a month. Thank you Christine!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'd love to know how you go. Good luck! 😃

[@ambergilbert5804]

Thank you sweet lady.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Amber 😃

[@anneheslin9923]

Amazing as usual! 👏😘🍍

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Anne 😃

[@madscientist2782]

Just curious, could you use the sticky residue side to place the zipper down on it and then you would not have to use a glue stick or glue tape to help hold the zipper in place just before sewing? Just a thought, and also I love to watch you sew and how you go about it. Love that you love to use fabrics that many others would throw away. Repurpose, recycle, reuse. I love it.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a fabulous idea, and the sticky residue is certainly tacky enough to hold the zipper in place. I'll try this next time if the sticky side is the same side as the zipper tape. The only thing that would be a nuisance is having it gum up my needle. Thank you😁

[@sharonlauch6813]

I love your videos, and the bags you make. I saw one of your videos where you made a cell phone bag that you said your mom requested, similar to a Tendersmile pattern. I have searched and searched to find that video again because I would love to make that bag, but I’ve had no luck in finding the tutorial. Has it been taken down, or can you give me some advice as to finding it? Thanks for all of your videos. You make it look so simple!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Here it is Sharon. That was just a few weeks ago😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/omjXoHibptuHoLssi=qO67biRyN_QmLlh4

[@julienixon5911]

I think the fold lines would bother me! Personally would make them smaller and cut them off. Glad they sell for you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks julie. The folds come out once ironed. I was just a tad lazy😁

[@GsportsSoccer]

Love these

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks BG 😃

[@ursulagreen8374]

I would think the paper left on the seams would also give it more strength. Love these bags. How do you get fabric samples?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I agree Ursula. Thank you😃

[@evekankam6744]

They are lovely,do you put on your labels that they are saved from land fill? .The colour scheme are lovely,thanks for sharing

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Eve. The swing tags have my "fabric story" on them, where the labels have Stitch This - Handmade in Nagambie - and my website 😃

[@jo-anncrippen683]

Hello..this is the first time I have visited your site. Where are you getting these samples from?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Jo-Ann, I just posted a video on this topic two days ago. Here's the link 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ6QpWp5ibhmb7c

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thank you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Cynthia 😃

[@cherylfritts7860]

Very nice. How do you get the samples?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Cheryl. I did a video on this topic a little while back, but you can ask around at furniture stores and upholsterers 😃

[@lorirodgers5982]

I am having a hard time getting the paper/glue off of some samples I bought recently. Are you using steam or a dry iron? I actually had to soak the bottom edges of some and then of course they need to be dried and or ironed which is taking way more time than I want. I don't want to cut the bottom section off, but it might be the best thing to do.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Lori, most of the time I can get the paper off with a dry iron. I've just finished another project with paper that wouldn't budge. I'm going to have to soak the fabric in a tub of hot water to ry to release the glue. Not sure if it will work yet, but I have a plan if it doesn't work. 😃

[@lorirodgers5982]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I did end up trimming the bottom of my sample piece, but not too much. We'll see about the others . . .

[@kemarchese1]

I would love any extra fabric that you don’t want.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, But I want it all Kathy 🤣🤣

[@DeborahTanton]

Sprinkle a small amount of baby powder on the sticky. It loses its power without changing the fabric.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Deborah. I worry that it might damage the machine with the oil though😁

[@edithwebb2336]

Where do you get the sample fabric?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I did a video a few months ago Edith that might give you some ideas 😃

[@dotjohnson4247]

It would be easier to just fold your box corners and stitch across - then cut the corner off - this would save the hassle of measuring the corners and cut out the boxes.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Dot. I always do that for my batch sewing as well, but alternate the different methods from one video to the next. I actually prefer to cut my corners off at the end😃

[@joyfuljoy5711]

🪡🪡🪡🙂🙂🙂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Joy😁

[@anitasiemieniuch-dn4vs]

Please see one bag at a time and we could see what u made not 4 ,6 bags at a time only one

[@noteven3085]

Love you!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, thank you 😊