Drawstring Bag - Part One

This is part one of a two part series showing how to make a drawstring bag with a cloth collage, slowstitch body and a cloth twine base.
Part Two coming soon.
Here is the Playlist for Cloth Twine if you don't know how to make it :
• Cloth Twine
Here is a tutorial for a cloth pouch which shows my cloth collage technique if you need help with creating the body of the bag:
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[@BaldacciHonse]

I don’t miss a day a week kislux This show..

[@damienk5011]

Hello again😊,do so love your gentle voice and as always, letting us have the freedom to " you do you" ,so having our own orignals.Also do like the pleasant members of this community; they tend to chat to their materials and equipment ,too.Like hearing the ripping sounds- my great aunt once showed me grand ma's Sunday stitchery- where they sewed the edges of sheets together!The stitches were so tiny and neat,would leave a sewing machine envious!She often used pulled threads from the material to stitch with,too.Best wishes, J.I.M.K Mrs. Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺 ♥ 😀 julia.

[@Carol_TMT]

I have been enjoying all your videos! Thank you for sharing your projects and your time!

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

Oooh sheer delight! I freeze framed your main cloth and drooled over the slow stitching - especially loved the circles with seed stitch. And the muted colours are gorgeous! Then went into raptures over the exquisite eco dyed liner - yes please to a tutorial on eco dying. And I love the method of constructing the bag. It demystifies the whole right sides together bagging out terror... Also, imperial is the only way to go. It must be our age. So now I'm going to watch it again. Yes, I know I need to get a life but I'm completely snowed in and this makes perfect cosy sense. Mary x

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Mary, hope you are keeping warm 😊

[@user-ch7vg5in6t]

Hello k3n - Juliet here. No need to apologized, tearing cloth is a music to my ears. Lovely.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

You have grown up with inches (and quarter inches, and feet and alike) ... I grew up in a 'metric country' (the Netherlands). The way I can imagine an inch is: it's a quarter of a decimeter (1 dm = 10 cm), because 10 cm and 4 inches is almost the same ... And I have a measuring tape that has centimeters on one side and inches on the other side. 🙂🙃

[@jeanwhiley6571]

Of course I now want to make one of these too, will I ever get any housework done with all the beautiful things you keep introducing us too. I just love everything you do and my list is getting longer but I am so enjoying learning new skills from your videos, thank you for sharing

[@k3n.clothtales]

Housework is overrated 😂❤️

[@theresaakin2284]

I was told some time ago the two step forward, one step back is a locking backstitch. Thought it made sense.

[@user-mf7iy2jb7l]

Beautiful piece of art. Your eco-dyed fabric is beautiful.

[@nancydale7367]

This bag must be absolutely priceless, all that work and handdone! Amazing, I hope I get good enough to try to make one myself! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@floss202]

I love everything you make. I love the fabrics and twines you use and the stitches you do. The colours and the placement of fabrics with the rustic torn edges are so so beautiful. I'm making several things inspired by the 30+ screenshots I have of your things in your videos. Thank you so much.

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure I am so pleased you are finding inspiration ❤️

[@tanjaauer1140]

I don't get along with regular thimbles either, since I tend to push the needle with the side of my middle finger. Everyone told me that my method is weird and I only have to get used to 'the normal way', until I discovered that there are adjustable ring thimbles! I have them in metal, leather and a combination of both and I love them. They're also quite common in Japan, like the sashiko discs.

[@sandramyer7081]

Soo pretty! Lot of beautiful work- I love watching what you do ❤️

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Sandra ❤️

[@KamalaWhitaker]

Will you be creating a tutorial on how you dyed that liner fabric? If not can I implore you to do so? That fabric is magnificent and I very much would like to know how you dyed it. And thank you for your wonderful channel!!

[@paninhosquentes-patchwork763]

I was going to ask the same thing😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

I will be making some ecoprinting tutorials at one point, it's too much for one video, certainly to obtain a piece like this. I will keep you posted 😉❤️

[@paninhosquentes-patchwork763]

@@k3n.clothtales thank you!

[@chelliebarron2094]

Thank you for sharing all your love of stitching.

[@jayneelinor]

Love this yummy piece of cloth, paused the video to admire it when it was out flat. I am excited now that I have some ideas and great instruction on what to do with my slow stitched pieces! Thank you so much!

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure 😊

[@karenw8929]

Yes, in the USA we have pounds and ounces ... for cooking we using 8oz cups, 16oz pints, 32oz quarts, 128oz gallons. Thanks for the great videos - enjoying them immennsely and learning a lot! I'm envying the great vintage cloth available in France. :-)

[@christagouws2782]

Wish I could send you a a bit of our warm sunshine! A Qaurter is = 6mm - we use the metric system, in our county, but the quilt ladies still use inches. Thanx Katherine. Luv your tuts❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure and would love some warm sun but not too hot, fussy aren't I? 😂❤

[@luzdeterracota]

Lovely project. Thank you! From Argentina

[@angiekay9020]

I'm so enjoying your video's. Thank you x

[@charlottewilson4680]

Slow stirring is a new term for me. My mother always called it hand stitching. I love to hand stitch and so glad I found your Chanel.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Welcome 🤗

[@rosywilson3076]

Fab bag! Just to add, if you measure your base in cm and multiply by 3.14 as in the video, you'll get your circumference in cm too.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, and you're right, pi works with any numbers 😁

[@LauraPelofske]

I mainly sew apparel and I think what I tend to do is akin to slow stitch. I take my time and make decisions as I go, sometimes I use a machine and sometimes I hand stitch, based on multiple factors in my head. I've been watching your videos while doing a massive project, a winter coat made of heavy wool. It has a 164 inch hem that I'm doing a line of cross-stitch on, with a heavy needle and yarn that matches the wool. While I'm stitching I'm thinking of the way I want to handle the buttons and button holes and other finishing. I often switch to hand stitching when I want to have a think about the finishing, even when the project doesn't demand it.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hi Laura, everything you describe is absolutely the ethos of slowstitch as far as I am concerned 😉❤️

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

You told about 'sponge cakes' and I thought of the old Dutch 'evenveeltjes'... 'Even veel' means 'the same amount'. For those (small) cakes the batter has 'the same amount' (probably 'by eye') of eggs, butter and flour. Maybe even the sugar used to be the same amount, but I think that's a little too sweet. I still need to find out if they were made by pouring small heaps of the batter on the baking tray, so they looked like little round cookies (Oops, now we can start a discussion on the words 'biscuits', 'cookies', etc.)

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes, my basic sponge cake is exactly that, 2 ounces of butter, sugar and flour per egg. And I will remember about biscuits and cookies, and talk about it at one point 😄

[@rosywilson3076]

Yes, same for me as a little girl, except we used the eggs as a weight because apparently a medium egg is about 2oz.! Happy days

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Just beautiful, inside and out So much inspiring fun to watch.

[@Kayenne54]

According to Google, Clover has "flexible rubber thimbles". I have the same issues with metal thimbles that you do; can't like them, though I admit they are useful in certain circumstances. One day I'll get some rubber thimbles - have the feeling they wouldn't be so obtrusive as the fabric is worked.

[@majellamaas3996]

(In the US, we have both dry and liquid measuring cups.) Your stitching is both admirable and inspirational.

[@cathyjenkins5985]

Love your videos…thanks so much for sharing your talent with us 😊

[@susanforsberg2547]

Kathryn btw there are soft finger thimbles that fit up your finger where your needle hits not that you want one but someone may it’s like a wide band of leather with elastic join to adjust to size 🥰

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, I think I have seen those. I will bear it in mind if someone asks 😊

[@beejayoung1546]

Love this bag. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@naomimarker451]

I like (and have made) both ring thimbles and palm thimbles

[@diannkittok1629]

It really is a work of art!

[@Jill-the-Meatlover]

The Sashiko needles are much longer so you can use a palm thimble. You do a long running stitch all at one go.

[@Jen-pr1mx]

Thank you Kathryn for another super duper video. I too have never got along with thimbles I stitch in just the same way you do and also can get a little sore spot on the inside of my middle finger. I believe you can get little silicone reusable plaster type thingies I’ve never managed to get any sold out when I tried to order then I forget about it until the sore spot happens. 😂 x

[@k3n.clothtales]

As long as I keep stitching, I have a callus as protection 😉❤️

[@SandraPujari-Harrian]

I’m drooling ❤❤❤

[@lightbulbnirvana]

Well what can I say that hasn't yet been said? I can't wait to see part 2? Cheers! ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

😁❤️❤️❤️

[@lizfaulkner3640]

I’m like you, don’t get on with thimbles ❤️

[@gailfirenze4760]

Lovely, Can’t wait for the Eco dying clips. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@gailfederowicz6180]

Thank you for showing how to combine so many techniques to create such a lovely project 😊

[@lauraseay4723]

Love your freedom the way you do, also guessing. My thing is glue, clapper or weight hold and cress the fold maybe?? Thank you for sharing, I so want to learn your way of doing this. Lovely work.

[@alexandraalmeida3661]

Hi, Kathryn! I so love this bag! Love, love, love, love! Now that I have learnt how to do the twine, I can’t wait to start on this! I have a thing for bags! All kinds of bags! Although I’m in a Mediterranean climate, I always have cold hands, many times even in summer. Actually, I’m so used to cold hands that when they’re hot (in really hot weather), I feel uncomfortable. I don’t use a thimble either. My mother used one and she taught me how to use it, but when she saw I didn’t like it, she didn’t insist on it. 🩵🧡♥️💚💙💛🤍🤎🩷💜

[@k3n.clothtales]

So pleased you got the twining! Part two will be online today 😁

[@evelynbourne2500]

I do hope you took a nice break and warmed your hands! Thank you for sharing such lovely content. 🙌❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you I did some twining and it warmed them up a treat ❤️

[@lindaclark710]

Now I'm going to have to make this bag! And I haven't finished my pouch yet, and rice bag is next. Like you, I tend to over engineer my ending knots/stitches. Heaven forbid they come undone! Thanks for sharing your stitching 😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure enjoy ❤️

[@kathleenogilvie617]

My brain is adapting to A' plee kay. Sounds very "uptown" to my ear.

[@k3n.clothtales]

What can I say? I am an uptown girl 😂

[@beckyvaughn2705]

How I would love to see the video of how you started the side piece. I am excited to do this

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hope you enjoy ❤️ the side piece uses exactly the same technique as the cloth pouch video 😁

[@anndotsey1910]

They make a leather thimble for the space just below the first knuckle of your middle finger it is a ring of leather which I use and like very much.

[@isobeltyrer2371]

I've only just found you! What a lovely video, off to watch part 2 😊

[@viviendockerty5822]

Looking forward to Part Two. I love the outside fabric of this bag.

[@annrubino6252]

Your colour harmonies are gorgeous, K and I can't wait for part 2.

[@taratina2]

Please,please,please log cabin with overlap tutorial🌹.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Will do it soon 😃

[@dailydoseofpaper]

Absolutely beautiful, you just made my day with this video!💖🍀Machteld

[@kb9847]

OMG I just figured out why you call your channel "k3n" ugh. haha I'm slow, but steady. haha

[@k3n.clothtales]

😂 it's not that obvious until you know 😁 slow and steady wins the race 😜

[@lunardesignstudiolinda1256]

How did you dye the sheet for the inside?…. It’s amazing

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, it's ecoprinted with leaves. Far too lengthy to explain in a comment but I might do some videos at some point. ❤️

[@anndotsey1910]

Wow, that is going to be beautiful. I love the twined base.

[@laurienorton7422]

I use leather thimble pads.

[@terijean7757]

Hi love you videos ! I wish you would tell us about your life and share your lovely home and horse. Would love to hear about how you came to France. And about your children. I love your voice it’s so peaceful. Also what size needles and brand you use.

[@k3n.clothtales]

hello, I am sure there will be more about me over time 😉 I use Tulip embroidery sharps with a long eye, size #8 and #9 mostly ❤️

[@bernicelycklama7619]

I'm not understanding the angle of your stitches. Is it straight across or at an angle? So I zoomed in and I think this is what I saw. The stitches go across at right angles and the you angle ahead to place the next stitch coming across and repeat around(doing what you call a whip stitch.)I went and enlarged my screen zooming in to have a closer look. My eyes would benefit seeing a line drawing. It has been over 50yrs of using classes. I love the hand work. Need to make one of these rice bags for my EPP. I am stitching half inch pieces. I grew up with inches and yards. I moved to Canada and had to translate my dress or quilting patterns to metric. I enjoy a cook book where they give you both measures. Thank you so very much. I just found you in January 2024.

[@k3n.clothtales]

You are understanding perfectly, it's exactly that. Perhaps I should show it on plain cloth with a contrast thread. ❤️

[@forgetthedustrhonda8622]

Hi k3n - have u made an eco dying video? I adore yours Warmest regards Rhonda

[@k3n.clothtales]

not yet, there will be at one point, probably more than one, stay tuned 😁

[@susancheveralllong7694]

You mentioned you had sold some smaller bags? Maybe you could link your shop or how you sell your work? Just a thought.... 🙂

[@k3n.clothtales]

hi yes. but only in person through exhibitions. they take so long to make that it would be difficult to make them in any quantity to sell online. there may be 'one offs' available at one point 😁❤️

[@cathyanderson622]

Hi Kathryn, once again you have inspired me to make something that is both beautiful and functional. I love the fact that you are frugal ( in the nicest sense) and artistic in your designs with an edginess to your creativity. Can I ask this though ……. I know you have developed your knowledge of sewing, eco printing and your art over the years by lots of time put into it….. but wondering on average how many hours do you spend sewing a day/ week doing??? I know we all have different lives, the fullness of them etc but I’m just interested in it all as you are very productive and put out amazing KZbin’s for all of to aspire to. Oh by the way I have been to Exmouth too. A few years ago I did a hiking trip doing , Waymouths Coast to Coast walk across England love, loved it and then a little mini bus trip down the Cornwall area. Some absolutely stunning country. Sorry gone on and on Cheers Cathy😊😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello Cathy, the West Country is beautiful isn't it. I sew most evenings, either for my own pieces or prepping for videos. Set up, filming etc maybe takes three times as long as the video itself plus another couple of hours editing. But I enjoy it. It's pretty quiet in winter, I am hoping I am still able to fit it all in when the garden starts growing 😉😁❤️

[@cathyanderson622]

@@k3n.clothtales Hi Kathryn I thought that was the case with the hours that you spend sewing. Thank you again with all the extra hours that you spend on filming etc we all really appreciate the time you spend on it so that we can learn and create. Truly grateful. Also what made you decide to move to France? I have a daughter in law who moved from Columbia and that was a very brave decision on her part with no family here. Any way all the best for the coming weeks for your creative process and making. Cheers Cathy

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure 😊 We had lived in France before and my Mum's here so we came back when there was a change in my husband's work ❤️

[@margueritemitchell1829]

I weigh for baking it is more accurate. I make my own recipes write ot down so that it's repeatable....if eatible if not then you know what not to do😅

[@abigailthompson4456]

I now use leather thimbles. I can't figure out the mettle ones. Some of my needles seem pretty sharp at the back (head).

[@stanszalek4380]

I use a thimble because my my mother and grandmother also used one. Now my 7year old granddaughter wants to use one but I have had a real problem trying to find one small enough for her little finger! Any ideas of where to find one? ❤🇦🇺🦘Love your channel

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello so no idea, beyond maybe one of the leather kind that is adjustable? Or you could Google child's thimble, someone must make one. 😉❤️

[@margueritemitchell1829]

I have a treadle machine.....non-electric/pre-electric🎉?? I bought when I thought I wanted to live off-grid. Before I really knew .....

[@k3n.clothtales]

😁 I have one of those too, always said it would come in handy if there's an apocalypse 😊

[@kerrynconnor5452]

@@k3n.clothtalesme too, first thing on the truck 🤣 23:57

[@kerrynconnor5452]

Also from Western Australian. Thank you for these videos. My mum was a dressmaker. Also crafting, I hAve all her “Stuff”😮

[@vescenti]

is the two-steps-forward-one-step-back like a running back stitch?

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes, that's exactly what it is really called 😉

[@anndotsey1910]

Did you print that sheet?

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes ma'am 😊

[@SherrieSherman]

May I ask if you make your beautiful junk journals and sell them

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello Sherrie, no I don't apart from occasionally if I have work in an exhibition. ❤️

[@SherrieSherman]

Thank you Kate so much for responding I truly appreciate it .. your work is beautiful and I love all the different types of fabrics that you use that is my style as well. I have seen quite a few different ones on Etsy or eBay but a lot of them are finished with items already put on the pages and hard to find one that’s completed that is blank pages so I could add my own things to it and the ones on Etsy or eBay I really don’t care for the style of fabrics sometimes it’s way too shabby chic for me.. but again thank you so much have a wonderful day and thanks again for sharing all of your beautiful creations

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello Sherrie, have you seen my journal tutorials? Perhaps you could make one for yourself? ☺️

[@SherrieSherman]

Good morning Kate, or I should probably say good afternoon to you.. it’s morning here on the west coast of California . and yes I dug through some of my fabric I do have a nice variety of the laundry basket fabric. I wanted something that kind of looked a little antique so I took some coffee and dyed it to change up the color and then started ripping apart fabric and yes nothing like the sound of tearing fabric . so I have a junk journal started. I am starting to do slow stitching on it now. since I’ve been watching your videos I’m really a quilt maker but instead of having my quilts sent off to a long arm quilter I’ve been doing slow stitching on my quilts and I just love doing hand stitching… also trying to learn Kantha style also .. but as soon as I get some progress going on my junk journal I will post some pictures again thanks for your inspiration they all are so beautiful

[@hoyaveryanna]

I love you so much! I recently just found your kislux and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you and welcome, welcome 😁❤️

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