Dish Drying Mat… Pumpkin Potholder… TOTE BAG?? Yup. 😎🎃🧡

[@carrissaoliver7766]

I need a She Sews Seams shirt that says, "It's your world, I'm just living in it"!

[@destrygraves]

Me too!

[@daphnemartin]

@@carrissaoliver7766 I sooo would wear one!

[@judymcmurtry7805]

I want one too.

[@amycolvin6902]

OMG me to😊

[@lindagiddes4551]

Me too, I love this saying

[@christinewozniak623]

Idea for the potholder tab . It could be used as a buttonhole for a button placed on a tab that crosses over the top of the bag 😊

[@nursevanhelsing4413]

Absolutely!

[@micheleh4016]

Great idea

[@rick18611]

Or, it could be used as a key holder..

[@jdbfortney]

Oh my goodness ❤❤❤❤❤

[@noreensmedley2223]

...or to hang your sunglasses on....

[@m.k.1543]

I love this. Also if you added a green, brown or pumpkin colored button where the loop on the potholder is you now have a pocket that closes!

[@OrlaQuirk]

That's a really cute idea! I was thinking, if you tucked the loop into the pocket and stitched a little way down, and you put a dog leash clip in there, on the loop, then you have a nice place to clip your car keys. And they'd fall down into the pumpkin pocket.

[@m.k.1543]

@@OrlaQuirk ooh. Thats a good idea too!! I love having a place where I wont lose my keys! Brilliant!! You could actually use a pot holder on each side and implement both ideas and get the best of both worlds!!

[@AlviraAul]

Thanks for making this video on suggesting more budget friendly alternatives. Love it!

[@MistyRaymond]

OMG the “hello pumpkin” potholder pocket is stinkin ADORABLE!!!

[@maryrusso9700]

OMG. PLEASE dont stop making videos! You're amazing and I love learning from you! You're so good - thank you!!!

[@shesewsseams]

Wow, thank you for the kind words!’

[@lisasymonds2972]

I agree!

[@alyshahurd]

100% agree

[@lucindagregory4351]

You have such an inspiring personality!❤ I have just about collected all items needed to make this bag. Excited!!!!

[@alyshahurd]

@@lucindagregory4351 SO excited for you!

[@phylliswindus9535]

I'm going to need a support group for all the bags I've been making - I'm so addicted now! Love ya' Chelsea!

[@shesewsseams]

🤭🤭🤭

[@daphnemartin]

@@phylliswindus9535 😂😂🎉

[@phylliswindus9535]

@@shesewsseams You don't want to know how many Marshall's I've been to looking for Kate Spade cupcake mats.

[@cathyrowe594]

​@@phylliswindus9535 I've been saved from that due to the nearest Marshall's being about 130 miles away 😂

[@VanessynhaHolodniak]

This is why rich people are rich. Instead of wasting money on wallets, they invest in meaningful things. For bags, *jklux* is enough.

[@cynthiastover2183]

Thank you - thank you - YOU got my 12 yr old ADHD granddaughter so interested in sewing because your videos are so fun and ensured success for her - she has been watching you since July and making those she loves bags to their delight - they can hardly believe she made them. We even made a deal that if she goes through the whole school year without missing any assignments (the ADHD) I would get her a better sewing machine - she is so excited and calls me each week to ensure me that she hasn't missed any assignments - I'm so proud of her - so thank you - thank you

[@shesewsseams]

Oh this makes my heart so happy! Please tell her I said hi and good job!!!

[@richardmarcis2545]

Isn't wonderful how people can help others in their lives! We need more like her, it would be a better world 4sure! God bless your family

[@virginiaomalley]

I usually buy the dish towel that matches the drying mat and use that for the straps.

[@katherinenelson5905]

WOMAN! I told myself I didn't need another bag AS I stood in Dollar Tree with 5 dish mats. I thought I was being good but ya'll know I will be back at the DT TODAY!

[@shesewsseams]

🤭🤭🤭

[@daphnemartin]

@@katherinenelson5905 🤭

[@raelemoore9808]

😂

[@rosiekelsoe7177]

I'm there with ya 😅

[@marjoriegarren7447]

😂 That's me! I need another bag/tote/purse like I need another hole in my head!

[@jaimec9801]

Oh my stars! Could you give us ideas for casserole carriers. That print would be so cute for Fall through Thanksgiving. I could use it for 3 months of our family dinners. We always take something and bring home leftovers. Thank you for blessing so many of us with wonderful ideas and simple instructions. ❤

[@elizabethcallihan9971]

Yes I thought that was what this was going to be😅

[@conniescreations1633]

Love this idea, please please Chelsea

[@MaryanneN_]

Maybe flip the dimensions? If the whole mat is big enough for your dish, make that the bottom. Would need some reinforcing because the contents you’d be carrying would be heavy.

[@cnbash]

So cute for taking extras to fall get-togethers and potlucks! It would be totally AH-mazing (hint, hint😊) if there was a matching casserole carrier, so we can be totally extra when we swish into those holiday whoop-de-doos. "My coordinating set? No, it's not a designor. I just whipped it up for the occasion." Take THAT, snotty relatives!😂

[@shesewsseams]

🤭🤭🤭

[@traceyschuster7067]

How precious! Love the interior fabric. What about a 9 x 13 casserole taker bag for Thanksgiving? Could that be made from the large dish mats????

[@daphnemartin]

@@traceyschuster7067 Great idea!!

[@kimberlylamey5738]

I found fall plaid drying mats. They are really classy. Waiting to become a bag! Thanks.

[@nettez1157]

Oh Chelsea!! Love your tutorials and how creative you are!! I have to say that you are the Sweetest person that I’ve ever come across on the you tube sewing scene. Your encouragement and positive attitude are so refreshing in today’s world. THANK YOU for being YOU!!❤️🥰😃👏👏

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@ElizabethGray-zg3bg]

Couldn't agree with this comment more!

[@NormaLeal-p6d]

I saw them at dollar tree yesterday and automatically thought of you😅 was wondering when you were going to make it 😂❤ ❤ I think I might try it and use as a grocery tote I hate the cheap bags at the stores

[@sahmnancy]

SO CUTE! I've been sewing more than 50 years and i need to.nake this!!

[@luwanacouch2617]

You are absolutely adorable and I love watching you. You are so much fun and inspiring.👏👏👏

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!!

[@singingtick]

I went to DT today for the sole purpose to get these materials. I did and now I have to make the bag.

[@shesewsseams]

Yessss!!!!

[@lindacajigas3315]

Sew much fun! Now, if only my DT had those fun mats.

[@BeckaMarieDill]

You are a whole entire vibe and I’m loving that I found your channel! 🤍

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@deanaadkins7829]

And the loop on potholder will hold keys yahoo. ❤love this one.

[@kendranewton9071]

Love it, so stinking cute! Love the idea of potholder pocket too!😊

[@stephaniebucia7467]

OMG!!! I went to Dollar Tree AND THEY HAD EVERYTHING plus PLUS!!Tomorrow I will be making one!! THANK YOU CHELSEA!!

[@shesewsseams]

Have fun!

[@doreenczech2552]

I love this!! I was just at the Dollar Tree looking at these. Going back to grab a few to make bags for my mom's senior group.

[@raelemoore9808]

I wasn't going to comment....but I just have to tell you how much happiness I get watching your videos!! You are so funny! I get just as excited when you finish a bag as you do. Love your joy and smiles😊

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Amazing! Love your dish drying mats. Thanks so much for the tutorials!

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@bubbley1963]

I have around four Dollar Tree around me and I ran around to all four to get all the supplies I needed to make this tote bag I'm so excited. One store had the potholders and the other store had the mats and the other store had the lining fabric now I'm ready to go home I make some tote bags for gifts and for a raffle prize

[@nilsarios7492]

Adorable you're so lucky that at your Dollar Tree, you have such pretty ones and choices. I don't by me. Love your ideas.

[@scoopMN]

I hear ya. I do DoorDashing and a couple other driving jobs so I am able to check around to other stores while I am in the area and I really had trouble finding these mats and other stuff that she uses. Bummed me out the pumpkin potholders I found were without the cute embroidery. If I was better at that I would do it myself, but that would be a disaster. It is weird how they have such a vastly different variety across the nation. 👀

[@BP-fv6lc]

Your ideas never cease to amaze me! So cute, love it especially the pocket. 😊😊

[@shesewsseams]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jennao10]

I love your instruction! I'm addicted! 😊

[@shesewsseams]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@YaderCarlassara]

Thanks for the video. I would say that fakes have been around for years. I think it's only now coming to light because of social media. I have seen fakes of LV and Chanel since the 1990s and know how to get them if I want them *jklux* . So this is nothing new at all. If it seems like a lot, maybe people are just more aware than they used to of educational videos about real and fake stuff.

[@margaretswann6805]

I’m so happy I found your channel. Thank you for showing me another way to make a bag!

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@hearthandhomescents]

Well, I’m in love! These bags are so fun already, and then you made one out of one of my favorite things…pumpkins! 😍🎃

[@christinahall3318]

This is so fun!!!! BTW your hair is so beautiful!

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!!

[@lizbrown3021]

I love that you smiled the whole time. I was having a blah day, and this was amazing. Thank you

[@ztarlee]

I kept refreshing KZbin waiting for your video. Love your videos so much!💕💕💕

[@shesewsseams]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sabinebarrett6860]

I feel so inspired every time I watch your videos. You make every project manageable and easy. Thanks for the inspiration

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@jeannettepirkle7472]

You have me addicted with dish drying mats.i keep checking dollar tree. Even Hobby Lobby.😂❤️👍 I love this. The pocket is so cute!!

[@dale3404]

So adorable. You always have the cutest projects.

[@shesewsseams]

Wow, thank you!

[@taraloesel5997]

I came for the bag… but I’m staying for YOU. Not only is your tutorial so good and easy to follow, but your peppy personality and positivity is so fun! I love it! Keep being you! You are amazing (and so are your bags!!!)

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@greenbutterfly9455]

That tote bag is absolutely gorgeous!! 🧡 And the potholder idea turned into a pocket was genius!! I'm definitely down to make an attempt at making one of those. 👜

[@bonitaobina2023]

Omg I’m So in love with your new tote!!! That tote is life!!!

[@lizkeene1008]

Oh my gosh, this bag is so adorable. Thank you so much for showing us.

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@terryciraulo1236]

You make everything look so easy! Thank you for all your great ideas!

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@donnachavarria757]

I absolutely love this idea!! I cannot wait to sew these bags for my sisters!!

[@MickeyLu09]

I like checking out my favorite thift store for cute fabric they have so many scraps that are perfect for trying out new techniques

[@trinettebrewer4838]

That is adorable!! Great job! Keep them coming! 🎃

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you! Will do!

[@BeckiArnott]

Thank you so much for replying to me! I am so thrilled, no other site has done that...I LOVE your Grandmas machine! Always dreamed of having one. I love your personality, the speed you go, and the encouragement! I wanted to make this bag so I went to Dollar Tree. I made a mistake and only got 2 placemats. I will have to try to find more or use something else. Also found an oval shaped potholder. Looks like a knome!

[@lizpatino7836]

Thats such a beautiful bag, that bag needs more smaller bags inside. 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@sherpido]

This is the first time I’ve seen any of your videos. I LOVE the bag. You are adorable. Such a joy to watch and so creative.

[@shesewsseams]

Welcome to the channel! 😊

[@tinagonzalez2414]

I Love it !!!!! You're so creative . I look forward to your videos every day. Still waiting on tutorials for the Jade Spade bags. You're the best!

[@carolyncoppola974]

Wow! For whatever reason fall is my sewing season. I think it’s because all the beautiful decor! This is an amazing and affordable project! If I didn’t already have 8 projects already planned, I’d totally do this….still might! 😂. Thanks for such creative inspiration!

[@drstone688]

Brilliant, using cute pot holder for gorgeous pocket.

[@janeblazer8034]

Adorable! They just opened a new DT across the street from me!!!! 🎉😂

[@shesewsseams]

Oh yay!!!!

[@megcerwin5728]

This is adorable! I hope my Dollar Tree still has these supplies! (Or the Christmas ones!)

[@Linda-b8k]

I made my first bag. You're a good teacher and your instructions are easy to follow. Thank you thank you.

[@shesewsseams]

That's awesome! 🤗

[@wandawalker4191]

Love the potholder pocket!!!

[@donnaalexander753]

Never thought about covering the poly straps!

[@karenlorene6915]

Super cute! I love watching your videos and your energy and excitement for what you are making!

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!!

[@rosiekelsoe7177]

You're so creative ❤! Im coming back to sewing. You give me the inspiration, encouragement & thinking out of the box with material. Thank you Keep up the good work

[@homemade4you247]

I LOVE it!!! Keep making videos, I very much enjoy learning from ALL your great ideas on a budget...it sooo amazes me what can be made with products of dollar tree!!!

[@annlora4638]

Wonderful, already picked up mats before watching video. Going to make this one. Thank You

[@shesewsseams]

Have fun!

[@leannel1381]

I am not big on Fall crafts but this is the bomb! Thanks for sharing! ❤️🍁🇨🇦

[@gretchenpeters-qv5md]

Simply Scrumptious!

[@TamarKnochel]

That is SO freaking ADORABLE!!!

[@judymcmurtry7805]

Please keep doing these videos. I love them and your tote is amazing. Hugs

[@vondaboze5812]

I made 2 bags and I put pockets on the inside also so cute. First time making a bag so fun! Thanks for the tutorials.

[@RhondaW5261]

Oh I wish I knew how to sew! I’ve always wanted to learn! Love this!! ❤

[@jesuschildmgb]

This is the second video of yours I have watched...Subscribing for sure😊

[@niadawn09]

You’re so sooo sweet & pretty! I’m not crafty, but I love watching crafting channels & I instantly subbed bc you’re such a light! Thanks!

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@joanamaral6165]

Beautiful work!!! Love all the bags you make.

[@joannebock2885]

Love, love your tote bag. Now I need to find pumpkin mats and a pumpkin potholder. Need to find them asap

[@Denise-cq6lk]

Girl!!! You are so amazing to watch. Love your creativity, energy, and joy that comes through your video's. Keep it up, its such a bright spot of my day when watching you. 🙂

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!!

[@armetalister2634]

Love Love this! Thanks for sharing!!!❤

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@MHayes-ye9fe]

I love your creativity! This bag is super cute! I picked up one of these dish mats but now I need to go back and grab two more! Thank you for being so positive and encouraging and happy! You’re sunshine 🌞

[@glyndaolive9434]

You're a genius! lol Love it!

[@shesewsseams]

😊 thank you

[@kaywirrer4182]

Wish our dollar tree carried this kind of stuff!

[@michellenapolitano2016]

I just made this bag last night but with the plaid fall dish mats and plain pumpkin potholder. I added an extra row of stitching about 1"down to keep the fabric more down in the bag BUT im totally in love with it and now i want to make one for every season. Thank you for your amazing talent and sharing your love of sewing with us:)

[@Marqaisa]

That is adorable!!

[@julialebron8881]

Omg How Adorable I Love It!! I’m Going to Try It.. ❤🎉Thank You!!

[@trishapickett6060]

You made that look so easy. It’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome

[@ElizabethMoses-jy1js]

This is the absolutely best idea!!! Thank you for your creativity :)

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@katieann8906]

Love your work, your new pumpkin tote is so cute. I wish we had Dollartree stores in the UK then I could make cute totes too xx

[@Spirit_of_Morning]

Thank you for this idea, which, of course, can be customized for any season or reason. I can see this with a bit of velcro, a large snap, or frog button to be able to hold the top closed to help protect the contents from falling out. I sincerely hope that your channel will provide enough income for you for the gift you are giving us of your talents. You are no doubt helping many people not only create nice things, but also to give gifts that are made with love and can be thoughtfully personalized in many, many ways.

[@ladydi4051]

I ❤ watching "ALL" of your very "easy-peasy" & very creative sewing projects.I ❤ the "IT'S YOUR WORLD😅😅...I'M JUST LIVING IN IT"!😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@valeriebigley8759]

I love your encouraging words ❤️

[@SarahRathjen-hh3kz]

I saw those drying mats too! I saw gnome hot pads too! I love your pocket idea!

[@carolynthomas4527]

I have enjoyed watching every thing you have made, it’s the little things in life that can make me happy😊 Keep up the good work and keep those great videos coming!!❤

[@shesewsseams]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ravakian2859]

Love your videos, love your personality, love your fun inexpensive ideas! I just made this bag with the fall leaves dish mats they had at my Dollar Tree and the pot holder that says Thankful. All my co workers are getting tote bags for Christmas! 😂

[@EveMaRuChannel]

You absolutely rock!!! That was so stinking cute I wish I can sew. One day but I think makes it so special to know you made it.💕

[@debbiebailey6677]

This is auwsome ❤❤❤!!!I JUST CAME BACK FROM HOLLY LOBBIES THESE DRY MATS. I need to make one for my sister in law. She liked for her tablet. Debbie

[@loritalos6167]

Love it!! Made my first bag and i followed your instructions to the T! So amazing ❤️ proud of my little bag!

[@shesewsseams]

Wonderful!

[@cathy3628]

When you said "Heavens to Betsy!"--I heard that all the time growing up. Such a nice reminder, and such a cute video!❤

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you!

[@phyllishodges7637]

Sure wish I could sew like this. Your pieces are beautiful.

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!

[@illeboo6037]

I noticed you were sewing on your new sewing machine. I’m quite envious. Fun tote bag by the way.

[@Marilyn_N_Sam]

I wasn’t able to find the pumpkin but I did score a fall gnome that will be cute. Thanks for your inspiration.

[@aprilbak4726]

Beautiful. I have the same dish mat. Just haven’t made anything with it yet but I will and love the idea of the pot holder.

[@carolynlaboy4901]

This was so fun to watch. Great idea and super easily explained. I’m a new subscriber now ! Thanks. Gonna go look at more of ur videos 😊

[@ninajohns1735]

Rachel Ray got me excited about cooking because everything wasn’t black/white/exact recipe. You’ve done the same for sewing. Thank you!

[@shesewsseams]

I love that, thank you! 😊

[@ssy1pny]

I love this. I’m a beginner. This would probably take me all day. But I love this.

[@destrygraves]

YOU are priceless! Great content. Easy to follow instructions. Your smile is over the top. I don’t know how anyone can see it and not feel instantly happy! Once the video started I immediately thought “the hello pumpkin pot holder needs to be on the front of an oversized sweatshirt “. I’m off to the $35 store to get some. 😂somehow my total is always $35 and change.

[@shesewsseams]

🤭🤭🤭

[@cathyrowe594]

It's somehow the 45.00 Dollar Tree for me! 😂