CRAFT TO-GO CASE // Sewing Tutorial!

[@objectiveobserver4278]

I love your kitty just chilling out while you're working.

[@KristyHammons-o2g]

Erica is awesome I need some help and she got right back to me , She is one of the few people ot make good tutrials . she talks slow enought for me to understand her and showes each step clearly. Thank you Erica for all you work.

[@sharihannah9251]

Love how your sewing supervisor is on the job!! Kitties are great!!

[@TLRDJ]

I love your videos and especially your bloopers and interruptions...Real LIFE! God bless you.

[@1tlb0k61]

Love the bloopers! Little miss kitty & kiddos interruption is too real. God bless you! Truly impressive that you can put out such wonderful vids...!!!

[@cherylsmakes]

Love this! And love Jax’s little toe beans as well!! He’s so cute!

[@jatzygirl3120]

This is just what I need for my EPP. I also love your supervisor. 😂❤🎉😊😅

[@marthamora6648]

I can’t believe how easy the instructions for sewing is coming from you.

[@NikkiVelazquez]

I love the bag, but I love your cat even more!

[@emarie7591]

Hey there Ms. Erica!!! love love LOVE this project! Just wanted to share that when I've made your other little cases, I actually used vinyl from a bedsheet set packaging. For this one, I will likely do the same. Also, I have some fridge magnets that I received from local pizzerias and such and I will likely use them for the magnetic strip. During the pandemic, I've been doing quite a bit of "domestic sourcing" which is basically just using what I have lying around the house! Hugs!!!

[@karenlea5292]

What great ideas! So practical and I think I will use them. Thank you.

[@libertybuckeye9663]

Great ideas!♥️

[@debiabshier7208]

Love this project! How did you sew directly onto the vinyl without using tissue between your presser foot & the vinyl??

[@erica_arndt]

Oh that's a great up-cycle idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@erica_arndt]

I'm not sure, I just go slow and my Juki seems to handle it without sticking to the vinyl. But I have seen people use a Teflon foot, and I've also seen them put a piece of tape on the bottom of their foot to keep it from sticking as well.

[@suejameson1517]

Just amazing. You really are The bag lady! Er… that’s a compliment!

[@mariabossio2828]

Love you bloopers!!! And your kid!!! So funny and natural!! Love your fabrics too!!!

[@virginiaohlsen8042]

Just wanted to say thank you, thank you. I was finally able to see the zipper onto the Bible cover I’m making for my grandson. It took me about a whole week looking through all kind of videos, the problem is that most zippered book covers the zipper is wider than the standard zipper. I added 1 inch fabric because the Bible is 2 1/2 inches thick. You are the only person that has a tutorial on how to sew the zipper. Thank you so very much.

[@marthaburnum3925]

I just love this project but especially the beautiful kitty! He looks just like my Lucky boy who passed about two years ago. So sweet!

[@gladtidings4all]

Wow amazing! That is a new technique how to insert that zipper. I never seen this! Thanks!

[@beckyhautanen1774]

Love the creative assistant! Bag is awesome!

[@kriscaballero6321]

I love this! Cat in the basket is adorable 😁!!

[@marianneb.7112]

Love your assistant! Tfs!

[@beckybowman9895]

I love your cat!! The bag is awesome as well !

[@JudithBrummett]

I love your kitty sewing with you. I recently lost my Thor-dog and its nice seeing other ppls pets. Great video. TFS!

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Thor-dog. They certainly leave a hole in our lives when they are gone.

[@erica_arndt]

Oh, I'm sorry for your loss, that's so hard, we love our fur babies!

[@barbaralesatz581]

I love your kitty, need to see more. So well behaved. Love to watch your channel, u explain everything so good. Easy to follow along. I will keep watching and subscribe. Say hi to the kitty for me, what a cutie...

[@lindadavis6193]

😂😂😂😂 love the blooper. Makes sewing so real

[@clairenason4869]

Love the bag. Also love the real life happenings in the background.

[@debraweiser175]

You are so talented. Love your channel.

[@conniepgh]

Just wanted to share that I made my own case for my cross stitch supplies. I love it! I made a glasses pocket instead of a scissors pocket, and I made all of the vinyl pockets with zippers instead of open pockets. Thanks for the great video! I'm excited to make another one.

[@wendygaylard4560]

I like that you give the cutting measurements it really helps me.

[@chickad5820]

Amazing as always Erica. I love this and I think I'll add a second page with a zippered vinyl pencils/pens pocket and another pocket for a pattern and/or paper or extra cardstock. What fun. Maybe a big one for a retreat and those items, including fabric to go and a small cutting mat, ironing pad, scissors, rulers, pins...etc. The ideas are flowing for sure. Maybe even a shoulder strap incase I need my hands for other things. Oh what fun to create.... You truly are an inspiration... Stay safe... Barb

[@jennybaker5713]

Barbara, do you know how to make a 2nd page? I want to do that! Mine will be for thread and bobbins. I guess if I make it big enough, I won't need extra pages...

[@patmurray5054]

Really nice bag. Love your hair too.

[@cathylounsbury7707]

Hi Erica! I wanted to tell you something I learned on a Floss Tube channel. Take a piece of iron-on interfacing and cut it the size you want the pieced side of the bag to be and lay the interfacing with the sticky side up. Lay your 2 1/2” squares right side up on the interfacing with the edges touching and arrange them the way you want them to look, then iron the squares to the interfacing. Now you can just fold the interfacing over along the bottom edges of the top strip of squares (horizontally) and sew a 1/4” seam the length of the strip. Repeat for the other strips. Now fold the strips vertically and sew the vertical rows together. When you are done, the points meet precisely and you only need to sew a few rows instead of piecing all the little squares together. It saves a ton of time and looks awesome!!! 😁 If I didn’t make sense or you have a question, let me know and I will clarify.

[@erica_arndt]

Okay, I think that makes sense, interesting concept!

[@cathylounsbury7707]

@@erica_arndt if you want to see a tutorial, watch Nicola at Bumble Stitches Floss Tube. If you just actually do what I described, I think you will figure it out. It was life changing for me not to have to sew all the little squares together. I have a bunch of mini charm packs that I make bags out of and it was taking so long to piece them all together, so it made a big difference to me. Good luck! You have excellent videos and I love to watch you and make your projects!!!

[@cathylounsbury7707]

@@erica_arndt it is Bumble Stitches floss tube extra between #9 and #10.

[@lovelyday2805]

That sounds like 10 Sisters grid

[@themonogrammom]

@@lovelyday2805 Yes, but the tensisters easy piecing grid allows a little extra room around each fabric piece to make folding even easier. Carmen Geddes (of tensisters) has visited the quilt shop where I work and I was so impressed with her products (and her personality).

[@Mab5]

Fun and clever design! Thanks for demystifying the zipper install, cat tail and the outtakes. Definitely a fan.

[@grams5580461]

I have all the supplies to make this except for the cat tail. Love your videos. I really like the out takes.

[@madeleincoetzee5636]

Love everything especially Jax your assistant... You make it looks so easy to make this bag.

[@amysander5800]

Soooo cute!! I love that you let your floof “help” you. 😻 My Maynard always wanted to be with me when I sewed. He crossed the rainbow bridge a month ago. I miss his “supervision” while I create.

[@DiVaIve]

What a great project case. Love it. Love also that kitty is always there to give you a paw!

[@joseegervais4268]

The cat! Oh my! So cute! Great tutorial Erica! Can't wait to give it a try!

[@tierneycreates]

Awesome project and the kitty paws made me smile!

[@kristyrohm1500]

Awesome bag! Love the bloopers!

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Wow that is a phenomenal tutorial.....you are so wonderful and hysterical so love the ending trials thank you so much for sharing

[@lizbeery1452]

If I wasn't a quilter I would still watch your video's because Jax is so entertaining. He wanted to be on camera even if it was only his paws. So funny, thanks keep them coming.

[@maryjacobsen6539]

I really enjoy watching your videos! I especially love the little "boo boos" at the end. They are so funny and cute! Thank you for sharing your talents and humor!

[@lovelyday2805]

Thank you sew much for sharing your wonderful pattern with all of us for FREE!! 👍🏻😁

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

I think we all have a Jax to contend with while sewing. lol. I love love love this bag! Thank you 💕

[@eugeneandcarriebartoszek1244]

So enjoy your tutorials!

[@eunicesanchez4456]

You teach us the cutest projects !! Thanks so much Érica !!

[@1tlb0k61]

Oh my goodness. So generous of you! Wonderdul ~

[@gladtidings4all]

I love those end video clips especially your son!! So cute!

[@vicki8042]

Love the project and the kitty paws!

[@quiltnanny2011]

Love this! Love the cat tail and feet in video 😍😂

[@mrsmiggins6435]

Just found you Erica😁. This is fantastic, it always show when a crafter is a stitcher!😁. Thank you. Love the "out takes".🤗 Take care

[@elizabethholzer7471]

Loved this detailed class.

[@gailbroadaway3531]

I have been wanting to make a Bible cover, and I see that with just a little modification, this will work perfectly!

[@jacquelineboyd1269]

Thanks for sharing the tutorial of your pattern

[@theresademeester6108]

Thanks again Erica for another fun project. The instructions are very easy to understand, and the outtakes make me smile. 😊 And as always, Jax is so cute.

[@peggymcthompson261]

This is just what I’ve been looking for to make myself a new case for my crochet hooks.

[@carolreiter6157]

Thank you Erica for a beautiful travel tote. I will surely make one of these for me and one for a Christmas gift for my friend.

[@KelMarieME]

This bag will be perfect for the sewing kit my daughter wants for her birthday! Thank you for this video! I cam't wait to make a bunch of these for myself and my daughter.

[@Molly-pb2yb]

How adorable! Erica...you're such a professional! Thank you!

[@karenkoutsoumbaris6308]

I love this bag and you are such a good teacher 👩🏼‍🏫 Thankyou so much!

[@bwalker3675]

Love your tutorials! Especially love your kittie, who just lays right by you without getting into everything. Keep the tutorials coming. Thanks Erica.

[@maryrosespriggs5427]

Thank you for the very clear directions.

[@sshaw4429]

So cute! Making one for my daughter in law. And the cat, is a bonus!

[@boondockcrafters2636]

What a great project. I just want to say I absolutely love your bloopers!!!! They always make me smile. Great job as always

[@jesssews]

Omgoodness I am in love with your bag I would gave never attempted this but I sat and watched your viedo all the through and you made it so easy I would be tempted to try it. I love you viedos. You make it so easy. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@catheyok]

I love the versatility of this bag and your fabric colors are right up my alley!! My mom and grandma used to sew with vinyl before I learned to sew and I’ve never tried it before. I always thought it would be difficult. But now I see that it isn’t! Wonderful tutorial!!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Great craft bag. Thanks for the tutorial Erica.

[@pique-nique]

I love, love, love your style of teaching. I have enjoyed learning with you. And your designs and methods are fantastic. This is yet another project I have on my list of projects to do. Thank you so much!

[@suejameson1517]

What a great project! I have used so many of your patterns that i have purchased the pdf this time to say thank you for all the free stuff you so generously give us. Love it!

[@erica_arndt]

Thank you so much for your support! :)

[@candigordon3591]

Another great tutorial. Thank you so much. ❤️🧵🪡❤️

[@harbourcolour]

This is the prettiest bag ever. And your cat's little toes in the tutorial are SO adorable. I was going to ask how you get the kitty to sit still until I saw your outtakes ;) LOL

[@erica_arndt]

Yeah, he pretty much just does whatever he wants LOL!

[@HaideeEverson]

This is exactly what I was looking for and you have made the instructions so clear. Thank you so much.

[@LifeWithTheFultons]

Just finished this project. I changed the front, I did strips in a diagonal and then cut down to a rectangle. I will say that the binding was nearly impossible for me to machine stitch. I had such a hard time, even using my smallest presser foot to keep the binding lined up, especially in the corners. I think I’ll rip the seam out and just hand bind it. Absolutely love how it turned out. It’s such a sturdy and beautiful little case.

[@QUILTINGCHAP]

I love this bag! In fact I loved it so much that I bought the pattern for a friend as well as for me. I loved having the written pattern as well as the video. My friend made hers 25% larger and it is great. The size in the pattern is perfect for my needs. I am using it at home but will take it on trips also. I am doing simple modern embroidery on 6" blocks and hope to have enough to make a quilt at the end of 2022. Thank you for a great pattern and video!!

[@missinginastitch]

Loved the "life happens"

[@splibragirl]

I don't know what I look forward to more, the tutorial or the bloopers at the end! I love the binding seam! Just made the divide and contour bag from Byannie and that would have been great to do the binding instead of the quilting way. (which I used and wish I would have saw this sooner ugh)

[@peace102]

So excited I purchased the pattern as I love your teaching style. Question, would you consider a video to add additional pages to it? I’m sure I can always do a vinyl project bag to go inside but would love a way to securely add extra pages. Thank you so much. Love your energy!!!

[@catherinecearns9002]

I have lots of Tilda now I know what to use them for - my first “quilting supplies “ bag

[@patriciakalisak4300]

So adorable love the fabric

[@barbaradonaldson2774]

I love this little project bag. I can’t wait to make one. Thank you for sharing this.

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

Thank you so much, Erica!!! You're a master expert at explaining this!!! You make it seem so easy! I am going to try this one for sure!

[@mommyhobbs48]

Your tutorials are always so easy to follow! Thank you!

[@tammyb878]

Omg. Lol 😂 great tutorial and the bloopers at the end made me laugh! Thanks for the wonderful videos.

[@MarieH528]

Hi Erica! Fantastic Case, Love it! I can think of many uses for it-Great for on the go cross stitch also! Thank You for Sharing!

[@lillybellep8956]

absolutely beautiful and you explained how to make it so clearly! Thank you so much. I am sure I will make many mistakes along the way, but look forward to making it anyway. BTW I love your cat's tail and feet in the video so sweet how he watches.

[@GooGooGal316]

I love it. I’m excited to learn EPP. You’ve inspired me. I’m even going to make the bag first! I’m. Beginner quilter!

[@GooGooGal316]

Can you assist me with the vinyl and the black magnet!. And where I am get it? Thank you!

[@Molly-pb2yb]

I can't wait to make this! Just bought some Tilda fabric as well! I think the magnetic application is genius! Thanks Erica!!

[@karenquilter4101]

I have been looking for this same fabric. May I ask where you found it??

[@amysander5800]

I’ve been looking for a Bible cover pattern that I like for what seems like forever. With just a tiny bit of modification, this will be PERFECT!!! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to make both! ❤️❤️

[@joycosta5656]

Love this idea but u might want to use foam board or card card as the Word is heavier than a double edged sword, lol!!!

[@FayeKiser-pr2yu]

GREAT video, Erica!! Your bag is SO CUTE!! Loved your bloopers at the end!! Lol

[@katrinamullis6943]

This would also be perfect for a needlework project bag. Just add a page of vinyl in the middle to hold floss. Exactly what I was looking for. Great tutorial

[@hattiedraper1061]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you. I can’t wait to do one for my EPP projects.

[@KumaSews]

Hahaha. “Dad consumed all the noodles…”. Life! Adorable bag, family, and if course Jax!

[@juliestephenson8138]

Love your project, I’ve got some Tilda fabrics leftover from quilt recently made and will use to make it. Jax made sure he’s centre of attention! 💗

[@Cindy1956ful1]

Beautiful fabrics! This project wasn’t my cup of tea. But I found myself watching it to see how long it took for the sleeping cat to get off the cutting mat! She’s really cute and such a rockstar personality!

[@lorainephelan3658]

Love the paws

[@Southerngirl7305]

Thank you for this tutorial I'm a cricut crafter and definitely need this beautiful bag.

[@3blubirds]

What an amazing tutorial. Loved it! You make it look so easy!! I can only hope that when I complete mine, it'll come out just as nice. 🤭 Looking forward to your next tutorial.

[@jennybaker5713]

Mine will be plainer on the outside so that all my time and energy can be in the inside and the zipper!!

[@grmanat]

Love your videos!!! So clear and helpful!!! The outakes are hilarious!

[@kayleehealy8406]

Such a gorgeous bag, thank you for the KZbin tutorial. I’ll definitely make one of these 🫶🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@maryholbrook4919]

I have just found you lucky me, I love your projects and your teaching method thank you xxx

[@veronicapeters1328]

Love this bag and look forward to making it. Appreciate the tutorial and detailed pattern.

[@reneejohnson5041]

another wonderful project explained and demonstrated so well! Thank you so much! Definately going to make this for my EPP. Can't wait to see your remaining parts of your EPP series. Thanks again!