DIY Sew To Sell Ipad Case Tablet Handbag Learn to Sew for Markets and gifts with handles and zips

[@cindyhenderson2452]

A fantastic tutorial. I just finished making one for my granddaughters laptop. It's gorgeous

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's wonderful Cindy. Well done😁

[@ksandry1]

Thank you so much Christine for showing us how to make these bags. I like the way you do the outside pockets it gives a more professional look to the bags. Also your instructions are so easy to follow.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Maxine 😁

[@sisterkerry]

One of the things that is so good about your work is you aim for beauty _and_ utility. I once watched a paper craft video of an item that looked lovely. I made it and realised that after you stripped away the packaging all that left was a bulldog clip and half a post-it-note pad🤨 I think a handcrafted item should always aim for the beauty and utility I have always seen in your work.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Sister Kerry. I'll definitely steer clear of bulldog clips and post its 😁

[@sisterkerry]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Chuckle 😊

[@maylenabuttle8265]

So glad to have this tutorial and that you also leave in and fix your mistakes. I can now attempt to make my bag for my new tablet. Thank you for your hard work and easy follow videos. Xx

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Maylena. If I had kept all my mistakes from that video, it would have been an hour longer🤣🤣

[@carlabattle8301]

I really enjoyed watching your videos. Thank you for creating them. They are so helpful.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Carla😁

[@suegeedee]

I made a couple of tablet bags before watching your video and was delighted to pick up a few tips e.g. burning the webbing and applying zip tabs. I'll now try making another one incorporating your techniques. Love that you keep your videos real and confess your mistakes! We're all human 😉

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, thanks Sue. I didn't confess ALL my sins. This bag had me constantly unpicking as I was in such a rush to get it done 😅😅

[@KatiFalk1]

You do a great video and make things so simply. Thank you for your expertise and for sharing it with us.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Kati 😀

[@rheawetzler1853]

Thank you again for another super tutorial. I really enjoy watching them.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I really like your new metal labels. Makes it look really high end. Another great video. Thank you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Cynthia. I really should use them more often 😁

[@sharonwright4479]

Thank you Christine. Another brilliant project, you really are a very good teacher. Thank you for all your tutorials. 🥰

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Sharon 😀

[@atomiclisa]

I love your economy of sewing. You really do make great use of your time. Thanks for sharing your shortcuts and talents.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Madge 😀

[@taniahartley4210]

Loving your tutorials Christine thanks for taking the time out to share your work. Great to see a fellow Victorian next time im up you way i will call in to your shop and have a look around

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Tania. I love when viewers come in and have a chat 😊

[@tinavernon5387]

Christine your videos are excellent!! I love the way you care about explaining every step along the way. I watch every one that I find. There’s no guesswork when following along with you. And your chuckles make it even more enjoyable to watch! Thank you so much! I rave about your channel to all of my family and friends! Have a great day!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's so nice of you Tina. Thank you. I hope they're my evil chuckles you're hearing. I do have a sinister side🤣🤣😻

[@tinavernon5387]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs pfft. Haha! It’s just like you’re a lifelong friend!! 🤪 cheers😜

[@Dep5723]

We all make mistakes. Thank you for your tutorials. Love watching them

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Vickie. I certainly make a few mistakes 😄

[@michellemacdonald3850]

Happy Mother's Day Christine and to all those here who nurture and give love and support to others.🥰🥰

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Mish 😊

[@frogandfudge]

Thank you Christine for making this tutorial. I'm definitely adding this to the list of things I want to stitch. I love all of your tutorials and the way you explain and show every step. Take care, Diane 😘

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Diane 😊

[@georgycolson9671]

Those are beautiful!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Georgy😁

[@teresa15654]

Hi Christine, I'm so pleased I found your fabulous videos. I just love the way you highlight your mistakes, it makes me feel less of a failure knowing you too make errors - my stitch unpicker is my best friend 😂 I can't wait to get started making the tablet bag today. Please keep the videos coming, they are my go to viewing in the wee small hours when sleep evades me 🥰

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Teresa, I think I could make just as many videos of all my mistakes as I actually have videos. My seam rippers (I have several) are my best friends as well😀

[@lindagiddes4551]

I love watching your u tubes your very easy to follow plus you show mistakes lol I’m a new subscriber

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Welcome to the channel Linda😁

[@cheryllee3346]

Thanks for teaching step by step I really enjoyed your tutorial...I love to sew I will be giving this a try...keep sewing 🧵 and teaching💕...if you’re a Mom Happy Mother’s Day💐🌸🌹

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Cheryl. I'm a mum of two beautiful twin boys aged 28 🥰

[@lynetterene]

Thank you so much for sharing this project. Looking forward to making it!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Hope you enjoy it Lynette 😀

[@Noskipstitch]

Thank u so much. I love this & I need one for myself. I did the shoe bag & I absolutely love it 💗 Hopefully I'll catch up with all ur videos ☺

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Sonia. The shoe bags are one of my favourites 😁

[@diananesbitt1260]

I am amazed at how much you get for your beautiful things. I live in South Carolina and people I know want pay that much. Although, if it has somebody’s name on it, they will pay a lot more than it’s worth. They’re paying for the name not the item. Anyway, I do a lot of sewing to sell. I also do ceramics to sell. That’s how I make a living. Have a lovely day.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Sometimes I am amazed as well Diana. In the early days, I didn't think people would spend good money on items as I always thought about what I would do in that situation, but have since realised there are many people out there with a different mentality, and have no problem paying for items that I may consider to be overpriced. These days I'm more comfortable putting a higher price on my items knowing I have the luxury to drop the price later if items don't sell 😀

[@researcheverything6168]

Hey Christine. I've been watching for a while, just not posting but I just have to thank you for all the videos that you are doing. No one teaches like you do and I have made several of the items you have tutorials for. Was looking to expand my range of items to sell in my very niche market, and you have greatly helped. My husband likes me watching your videos as my practice has yielded him bags to hold his tie-down straps for his trailer (the box bag made from faded heavy canvas), heavy chains (the shoe bag made from old blue jeans) and other "tool" bags. And I've actually sold some doggy poo pouches and shoe bags made with niche fabric. Thank you soooo much. Can't wait to get these on my website.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, I love that your husband gets all the goodies. Chris is my guinnea pig here whenever I create things 😀

[@wandahoffberg9261]

Thank you for a very good video . I just finished iAd/iPhone bag for my daughter. I interfaced& lined with fleece rather than foam. Not so bulky but I would not know how to price it. Very clear directions so thank you again. Wanda H

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's wonderful Wanda, and the fleece was a great idea. Thank you😀

[@Scottwell460]

Your instructions are easy to follow and love the way you showed the wee ops mistake we all make from time to time. It kept it real and a great watch. Yes, I have it saved on my favourites to re watch and re watch. Thank you for sharing, p.s. those metal name tags are really cool.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Rosie. I make plenty of mistakes in most of my projects 🤪

[@annierodenberg2327]

Love this bag. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏻❤️

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Annie 😀

[@frogandfudge]

Hi Christine, thank you so much for making this tutorial. I was one of your viewers who requested it. You made it look easy! I've finally made a bag, took me most of the day and all evening. Not bad for a first attempt😅. Live and learn... Take care, Diane 😘

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks for sending the pic Diane. I love your fabric, and the bag turned out great 😃

[@pug7996]

oh wow! I was hoping you would do a tutorial on this one. I saw this in one of your other tutorials and thought that thIs would be ideal for my grandchildren.Thank you and stay. safe. ❤😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome PUG 😀

[@Simone-rx4ri]

I just found your Channel. I love sewing! I love your easy to follow videos. I also love the other content on your channel. Thanks

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Welcome Simone. Thank you 😀

[@mooreroadstotravelon3]

Thanks for sharing!

[@retroredo9850]

Love the way you did the zipper tabs. I have experimented with that too for less bulk but will try this method!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Retro. Hope they work out for you😀

[@countrysidecrafts8280]

so excited to make this! thank you for tutorial!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome 😁

[@lesleysmith8300]

This is an awesome project thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Lesley 😀

[@sharoncorstorphine]

Wow that is a great idea on how to do the zipper tabs. Thank you so much Hi from Sharon in Edson Alberta.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Hi Sharon. It's a great time saver😁

[@izzymartinez5227]

Like always, excellent tutorial.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Izzy 😀

[@lorainejones2375]

What a great idea to use double-sided tape to secure the Velcro(hook and loop tape), before sewing in place.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Lorraine. It's great for awkward places too. Especially holding patches in place 😁

[@ceciliaohman185]

Great product and great work!! The value comes from the market in my opinion. Priced right at $45…. People say “ I love your bags” and then they buy them. If they’re looking at one of my $55 bags and pass it’s because it is over their personal budget and that’s ok they will buy what they like AND what they can afford because they’re getting a well-made, good quality bag that’s useful for them or to give as a gift. I consider that some bags take hours to make… if that’s the case because of the size or design… the price goes up. Or if I break a needle and cuss! Haha up goes the price 🤪

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, we should charge double for all those needle breakages 🤣🤣

[@user-xi7fw6lt2d]

Hi, me again. I made the bag, added 2 inches to the width for my work laptop computer. It fit in the 2nd pocket Yay!!! However it didn't fit in the main pocket. I couldn't get it past the zipper tabs. I don't know what I did wrong, but I am going to make it again. I really enjoyed your video and thank you so much for showing me how to make this bag. Wish I could show you a picture ❤. Thanks again!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Well done. We have a facebook group "christine's home affairs" where you can share everything you make😀

[@retroredo9850]

oh glad to see this one! Ive followed you since you posted in one of my upcycle groups. I keep reviewing your videos. I want to add to my products. I dont make entirely like you do as I dont buy extras like hardware etc. but I have my way of using buttons and making straps. Just the main bag constructions help me out a lot! I use a lot of jean materials since everyone in town gives them to me!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's awesome Retro Redo. I'm always on the scrounge for hardware from lanyards, clothes etc when I get the opportunity 😂

[@Mericel1]

I love your label

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Mericel ☺️

[@trinesandns4947]

Great project. Thank you fro also sharing the mistakes you make. I make mistakes like this all the time when I sew, lol!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Trine. I'm very good at mistakes, getting better at unpicking too 🤣

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I have a Chromebook. I should be able to enlarge your bag pattern to make one to fit my Chromebook. However, I don't have the free time right now. Thank you for this video.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're welcome Arvetta. I done a few custom bags for people with laptops and notebooks and You're right. Just enlarge sizes to allow for your chromebook 🙂

[@gerrybford]

Catching up on some of your older vlogs I’ve missed. This one is very interesting though. It’s a great make. To get your price slightly lowered and you not beating yourself up about it, how about if you left out that extra pocket with the Velcro? I would think 2 zip compartments ample. Let me know what you think Christine.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It's a good option Gerry. The middle pocket actually ended up an unexpected bonus when I first started making these bags😁

[@christinerutherford3462]

Just a little tip for stopping fraying on the ends of the straps, I use a soldering iron

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Good idea Christine. I have a soldering/cutting iron for these straps. It cuts and melts at the same time.😀

[@pjacksreads536]

Thank you for sharing so much helpful information. I appreciate it! I’m new to sewing and definitely find your videos an important part of my development. BTW I recently saw a video where you made meatloaf. My son loves meatloaf and enjoyed yours very much. Thanks again.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's awesome Pjacks, and I'm glad the meatloaf was a success 😀

[@leadingladyau]

Hi Christine, thank you for showing us how to make this bag. My heart was hurting for you with the unpicking but I must confess it did make me feel a little less like a failure about the amount of times I have to unpick 😂 I was wondering if you could show us your industrial machine, I have been thinking of getting one, I make dog collars, but I don’t know much about them. I only need a straight stitch but needle threaders, thread cutters and fast sewing etc sound wonderful. What did you look for when you wanted to buy one?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I did much more unpicking than I was willing to admit to on this video. I've been thinking about discussing my machines in a video, my reasoning for choices, what I'd do differently etc. I'll try to get on to this very quickly 😀

[@leadingladyau]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thanks Christine, I, and I’m sure many others, will appreciate it. Thank you also for all the information, tips and tricks you have given, I am very grateful.

[@jennygill1594]

Love your tutorials. You are very easy to follow. I want to come for a drive to your shop ,Are you open every day

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Jenny. I'm usually open Fri, Sat, Sun & Mondays 😄

[@barbarameehan113]

Very nice bag.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Barbara 😊

[@irisjakob5221]

I'm really so glad that you make such stupid things (like forgeting the handles and sewing the handles to the lining), too. I thought I was the only one who does that.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Oh I forget things all the time. Mostly I forget to open my zips 😄

[@malusantos1551]

Thank you 👏🏻💕

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're welcome Malu 😀

[@user-xi7fw6lt2d]

I absolutely love this tutorial out of all the tutorials that I've seen on KZbin for making an iPhone bag. What was the mistake that you said you made on the front piece, where you said you had the wrong piece down? I'm still trying to figure that out is what you are saying okay in that part of the video? I'm so nervous and I don't want to mess up so I just want to make sure I understood where you said you made a mistake on the front piece. Thank you!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It's been a while since I've made these bags. The instructions would be right. It would have just been me doing something I shouldn't have😀

[@user-xi7fw6lt2d]

I see that there is a reply but I can't view it.

[@nancycrosson6644]

I love watching your tutorials. Very informative. Do you have a bag that has a zip right around with only the bottom is closed.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Not sure I'm visualising this properly Nancy. Do you have a photo? You can email or head over to Facebook (Christine's Home Affairs) and share there 🙂

[@nancycrosson6644]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs good day. Thank you for responding to me. Unfortunately I don’t have a picture but it is like a book. Instead of just having the zip on the top you can have the zip from bottom left right around to the bottom right. Like you opening a book. More like a bible /book cover. Hopefully that can help.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I think I get it Nancy. I'll be out of action for about 6 weeks(surgery tomorrow), so I may need a reminder. I don't have a video yet, but can certainly do one.😀

[@nancycrosson6644]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs all the best with your surgery. Looking forward to more of your videos. Stay safe and blessed.

[@maxineiles6806]

christine thanks for sharing i have a question I see you use not a thicker tooth zips for these. i have a few in my inventory that are chunky tooth zipper that i want to use but am worried about how to sew over them even when adding a cloth ends ,do not want to break a needle or my machine any tips please on how to use these types of zippers

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Hi Maxine, As long as your zippers are nylon and not metal, you'll be able to sew over them. The tabs will help a lot. I quite often turn my handwheel over by hand until I'm certain that my needle won't break. If it goes through fairly easily, then I'll very slowly go back and forth over the zipper. The zips I used here are slightly chunky, and worked ok.... The other thing you could do is make a longer tab, and cut some of the nylon teeth off the ends before placing the tabs on. Of course, this will make the bag opening a little smaller too. Hope that's helped 😀

[@evekankam6744]

That’s a lovely bag, ideal in this day and age,my grandchildren go everywhere with their I pad. About the price, my daughter at Xmas went on line to buy my granddaughter a case for hers.Made out of denim,recycled old jeans,as the kids are all into recycling and saving the world,this company was asking £95 English pounds .Only had main bag with zip and a trouser pocket from old jeans at the front.Maybe you should get a label stating you recycle and you could up your price.That about 165 Australian dollars

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Eve. I will put the price up. Not to $165, but maybe add just a little more. Will do an update on this in the future 😀

[@evekankam6744]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs yes that’s too much ,but people especially young people will pay silly prices for recycling and saving the plant items it’s the cool thing so my grandchildren tell me.Put a “save the planet or save a tree label and you can double the price 😁

[@user-xi7fw6lt2d]

Hello when you topstitch are you top stitching the top and the lining together or just top stitching the top piece

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'm topstitching both layers😁

[@muse-o]

Great video Christine, thank you. It looks quite straighforward to do. However, I wonder, what size is the iPad you made this bag for, please? Mine measures just under 10" x 7 1/2". Would your fabric measurements work for me, or would I need to adjust them? If so, how much extra would I need to allow on each side for 'space' and for seams, etc? Many thanks.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Karen, mine was one of the first Ipads that came out over 10 years ago. (I keep misplacing it) I would allow at least 1" clearance all the way arround, and then add seam allowance to that as well 😀

[@muse-o]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you for your help. So at least 1.5" extra on each side (maybe 2"), and, a little more at the top and bottom, to accommodate the zip, without it scratching the item. I'm also considering making mine using the other orientation (ie portrait rather than landscape). I don't believe it will affect the fabric requirements nor construction. Just the zip sizes.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

@Karen Hughes that sounds perfect. Changing the orientation is a good idea 😃

[@CoffeeCrazy]

What type of interfacing or stabilizer did you use?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

If I use furnishing fabric, I don't use any at all as there is enough stability in the fabric. If using cotton fabric, I'd use light to medium Pellon if you want some padding, but I'd usually just use light or medium weight dressmakers interfacing. Stabilisers are really personal choice dependant on the finish you're after, and how much your machine can take 😀

[@petravandemoosdyk6472]

Christine check out Dreamy Bag Hardwear. I had personalised zipper pulls made.They are in Tassie

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Petra. I've just checked her out. She has some very nice products 😁

[@juliewhiting6639]

Hi Christine - thanks for such a great channel. I have made a few items of yours and a couple of them I have done amendments to - looking at this video for example to help me make an iPad pocket for inside a handbag my daughter designed and asked me to make as a birthday present. Just wondering what the best forum is to provide feedback and pictures to you on for your products? Facebook?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Hi Julie. We have a FB group Christine's Home Affairs where you can share everything you make. We'd love to see it 😃

[@colleendarkow4949]

Really happy with how mine came out. Do you have cut dimensions for the iPad Pro?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Colleen, I'm still in the dark ages using Ipad one🤣. I don't even know what the Pro looks like. I'd add 2 inches to size of your device for wiggle room😄 Good job on your bag

[@colleendarkow4949]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I’ll try that tomorrow. Thank you! I have a photograph, but can’t figure out how to post it.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

@@colleendarkow4949 you can share it to instagram, or email if you like😀

[@krisliv5539]

I really loved this. Great, exciting. My question is, Christine, where do I get upholstery fabic. I live in Michigan. I would love for someone kind who is willing to give me what they are not using. I am felling better to get sewing again. I hope you will be willing to contact me. Thank you again.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Kris, check out my free fabric videos. They'll give you some ideas on sourcing the fabric😀

[@nancychandler7289]

Do you have a link or contact at Alibaba? Love this video and just what I am looking for!!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Nancy. This is where I got my tags from. 😀lihuihardware.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2756.trade-list-buyer.0.0.27b076e9PtAnKz&tracelog=from_orderlist_company

[@tammydye1902]

Have you made or consider making a laptop bag/case?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Yes Tammy. I usually do custom orders for these as the laptops vary in size. I make exactly the same pattern, just bigger😁

[@lizsparkes3838]

Whats the largest size tablet this will take please?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'm not familiar with the size of the other tablets Liz, but this is quite spacious😁

[@user-xi7fw6lt2d]

Hi, just ran across your channel while searching for laptop bags. Would you be able to provide the pattern sizes for a laptop? Thank you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Laptops come in different sizes, but depending on size, I'd allow an extra inch top and bottom😀

[@mlburdei]

Are we allowed to follow your video tutorial to make and sell these bags??

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Of course you can. I encourage everyone to sew to sell anything I make. I wish you great success 😀

[@dale2512]

What stabilizer did you use?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

As the fabric was medium to heavy weight, I've just used a regular dressmakers iron on interfacing. In the upholstery bags, I don't use any. If I used cotton, I'd probably use light weight Pellon 😄

[@carlabattle8301]

Where do you get your metal labels?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Carla, I've put the link to both labels in the description box of video😁

[@petravandemoosdyk6472]

Cost me $$65 for mold and $150 per 100. This was for silver, I'm yet to get the other colours.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

The freight was what made them expensive. They would only use one company for delivery, even though there are cheaper options 🙄