Easy and Fun Snap Bag

Join Cindy Cloward from Riley Blake Designs as she demonstrates how to make quick, easy, and fun snap bags featuring Just Sayin' fabric designed by My Mind's Eye.

[@rahatkhan4692]

A very interesting project. I made two already after watching the tutorial yesterday. I made the first one exactly like you did but in 2nd I used my creativity. I attached both the lining and the top fabric right sides together for 6.5 inches seam . then flipped the right sides out and adjusted the top lining part equally on both seams. Then top stitch that seam. It took two extra seams but it saved me time in folding and ironing the ends of lining and end result was neater . Rest of the procedure was same for both. Thanks for such an amazing tutorial.

[@RileyBlakeDesigns]

So clever! Thanks for sharing!

[@markseppelfrick9061]

I love the use of measuring tape that is so creative.... I love it when people think outside the box or bag in this case.....

[@anitagilreath6113]

Mark Seppelfrick z

[@stevenwolfe7615]

The iron makes a crisper crease then the clapper, leave your iron on the material just a few seconds more also the camera guy had a really great tip !

[@cindycarnes6441]

You don’t really need to hold the clapper in place. The idea is to let it sit. The seams are much flatter

[@nicolanewington1798]

Neat bag with the pull triangles. Some origami! And that iron, which pops up when you move it aside. Wow!

[@BratBustersParenting]

I do a lot of sewing for homeless shelters. Usually do zipper bags but going to make a bunch of these also. The kids could use them for pencil cases, school snacks, etc.

[@nancywong3715]

BratBusters Parenting, I run a food pantry and volunteer at our homeless shelter. I make laundry bags out of pillowcases and would love ideas for other sewing projects. Thanks so much.

[@amyshoemaker1566]

@@nancywong3715 Great idea.. I teacher Family & Consumer Science in High School & always looking for small "give back" to our community projects for my kids. They LOVE to sew especially for those in need.

[@nancywong3715]

@@amyshoemaker1566 I buy pillowcases at the Salvation Army for 50 cents. Sew a buttonhole a couple of inches from the top near the side seam and another buttonhole on the opposite side of the pillowcase. Put a pin on the top and bottom of the buttonhole (ask me how I know!), cut open the buttonhole. Fold the cuff an inch or so to the inside. Sew the cuff below the buttonholes. Top stitch the new top edge of the bag. Thread two cords through the buttonholes and knot. We do a lot of mission trips, so I like to add a 6" piece of webbing to the top of the bag so I can hang up the laundry bag on a doornob.

[@marlenejones6266]

Thank you for your work for the homeless people. My daughter is 36 and homeless. Lost her 4 kids due to it. I have no way to help her. I just appreciate anyone who helps those in need. Blessings to you and the helpers with you.

[@twinstar9]

@@nancywong3715 How does the webbing help hang it on a doorknob ? Why not just loop the cording around the doorknob?

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Definitely zigzag the raw edges for a nice finish and to keep from fraying.

[@wickens9221]

OMG! I love these!

[@e2cmmm]

I buy 16-foot metal measuring tapes at Dollar Tree! I can make a LOT of snap closures for just $1 👵🏻👍🏻

[@lindastrandquist2429]

That's what I was thinking was dollar store for sure.

[@deniset1742]

Thank you for the suggestion. I was thinking of free measuring tapes from Harbor Freight!!

[@bpollard61]

My Dollar Tree doesn't carry them! I was so disappointed...

[@deniset1742]

@@bpollard61 You can order them online for store delivery!!

[@bpollard61]

@@deniset1742 wow! I had no idea. Thanks!

[@lcfrelance]

I make totes and clutches, and saw one of these in a boutique yesterday. "That's magical!" I thought. I'm so stoked right now to have found this video. Thank you!!!!!

[@elizabethmccarron4535]

Thank you for this great tutorial. Your instruction is so clear! So easy to do and not time consuming. It will make great gifts.

[@sissygoba969]

When I cut my measuring tape I round the corners instead of leaving the hard edges so they don't poke through

[@SUN-it6rf]

Great tip. Thanks. 💕💕

[@gwenmangelson]

they will still be sharp unless you are filing them too

[@learntocrochet1]

Wow! Using a measuring tape! The pre-made strip snaps and magnetic snaps are EXPENSIVE! I also love the triangle folding method. I think I'll try quilting the fabric first and also use bias tape to finish the inside seams.

[@tillie415]

you can get a tape measure at Dollar Tree

[@dhowell787]

This was so fun to make! I have been making zippered pouches for a hospice company and for the children in my Primary class for their birthdays! Now I have another tool in my bag making! It didn't take very long to put it together -- now I can stuff it with candy or other fun things!

[@carolpickens3333]

I love this project, However, I would highly recommend finishing the raw edges on those inside seams. and quilting the project before sewing the seams would really be great and give the bag a bit more stability.

[@susanherda6392]

I've made several over the past few days and I did enclosed (French) seams. I cut the measuring tape a little shorter and inserted the pieces, then sewed a very narrow seam with WRONG sides together. Then flipped it to have RIGHT sides together and stitched the sides again, enclosing all the raw edges. Came out real cute and neat.

[@nothingbutthetruth2145]

Omg!! That iron! Ive never seen anything like it. Love the bags .

[@nancymiller349]

Yeah I had one. Had to have it replaced because it started spitting water. And then I had to send that one back. Waited forever I never got the new one. So I'm still out $160

[@cindycarnes6441]

It’s just an expense for no reason

[@cindyhappel7376]

Really cute bag! I think I would put bias tape on the sides when I sew it to cover the raw edges. Thanks for sharing!

[@kimbeckner9240]

Cindy Happel I agree with the bias tape. I would also do the stitching on the triangle edges, RST, turn right way out after stitching ¼” on both ends and then press.

[@lindab2144]

You can buy duct tape in colors. So you could get some of matching color that won't show through the fabric. These are so cute. Thanks for the video. Love the prairie point made this way.

[@carolpickens3333]

FYI: Gorilla tape now comes in clear so that would work well for any color fabric and only one roll of tape.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much 😊 I really love 💕 that snap bag. What a fantastic idea 💡 I think 💭 it’s something that all you’re friends 👫 would love.

[@auntmayme8119]

Contrasting bias tape would be a great seam finish

[@suestephenson6506]

I tried your snap bag. Amazing how easy it is. I use duck tape on the end of my measuring tape. I found the Walmart brand of duck tape work really good. Thanks

[@jeretta1000]

I just love this . It is so cute, and it looks easy to do. Thank you for sharing.

[@susanhouser3676]

I really appreciate your easy to understand instructions for the snap bag. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@penny9157]

love the snap bag , and really like the tip on folding the triangle Thank You !

[@user-wn4yy8he9o]

penny george ъ

[@grandmasheeshee9579]

I bought one, to get the pattern from (to make) BUT I thought it snapped with a magnet! Glad I watched this video!

[@nancydegeorge475]

Sheri Bennett 😂😂😂 that would be me too

[@sonyasew2]

I like this style with the triangles on the side. 👏🏾👏🏾 I’m making this. Thank you.

[@azwife35]

I'm going home from work tonight and find some fabrics and get a couple of them made. Love this!!!

[@RainorShine1]

azwife35 how dod they turn out?

[@azwife35]

Something else came up and I never did get to it. I'm hoping this weekend.

[@maryfbc1]

The non prairie point is a cool idea. Good explanation once you get your head wrapped around it. ❣️

[@rayeparrent8270]

Just recently came upon you and enjoyed your tutorials on snap bags...thanks for sharing

[@cherylpatterson7911]

Thank you for sharing. These are just adorable. I appreciate your easy to follow video.

[@maryanndomeniconi4188]

I saw one of these made with pieces of mini blinds instead of the measuring tape. It seemed to work great

[@pathurren4024]

Love you idea on mini blinds 😂😂😂

[@lspiegel5704]

It is really cute and fast. A good tip would be to place the tape measure down before folding over the ends and mark where you need to sew (removing tape measure first) to ensure it will slide in easily and not be too small of a pocket. Measure so you won’t have to rip.

[@99rylee]

what a beautiful little snap pouch. I love the fabric, very pretty.

[@nancydegeorge475]

Very cute. Thanks for the basic construction information. I'm sure people with have their own techniques for finishing off these lovely little pouches. I love the little 'pulls' on the side. Cool way of folding them too ❤️

[@morrisdancer11]

Ive had some denim pieces left over so now I will make some bags with something masculine in design (whatever that is) to go with it and a different pull tab. Fill with something. tada for the men in my family. Thanks so much the snap is brilliant.

[@rebekahbardsley5947]

Riley, I was coming onto the youtube channel to look for something new and exciting to make with scraps of fabric. I need a new idea to make some cool creations for an upcoming craft sale I am doing and OMGOSH - THIS IS SO VERY AWESOME. I wrote down the measurements and I took a photo with my cell phone and saved this to my favorites but, I will have to erase the top 20 favorites to bring your's closer to the top. This will be my new #1 fabric craft. I have never heard of these or seen them. I was at a Dollar Tree earlier today to buy jute string and sure wish I had seen this earlier in the day to have bought a measuring tape. If my boss's tape measure disappears on Monday......just teasing. I am a "good" preacher's dtr I wouldn't take anything that isn't mine. I think what I was originally going to make for my mom, sister and niece for Easter is now on the back burner and I will make these snap bags. I already bought little sticky pads the shape of bunnies so I think they will fit into the snap bag. These are just unreal. On another note too, your finger nails are so pretty with your jewelry. I do shipping and receiving at my job so my hands/finger nails are terrible. My boyfriend always tells me I should make you tube videos because I make nice beaded jewelry and other nice sewn items but, I always tell him, "not with these hands". Also most of the you tube girls are so pretty and I don't think I would also want to be filmed on that accord. My braces on my teeth didn't fix my problem that I originally had and ask I get older my teeth have really bothered me. But, I have a good heart I believe and I am always there to help others when they are in need and my good deeds are what counts. Anyway, thank you for an awesome new project. I am so excited the Dollar Tree's will be sold out soon of their tape. I might try to use duct tape also instead of electrical tape as duct tape is thicker. HAPPY SPRING 2019!! - Rebekah from Alexandria, VA

[@RileyBlakeDesigns]

Rebekah, thank you for the kind words. Believe us when we say we all have our insecurities, and 'crafter's hands' are certainly one that most of us here know all too well! There is a place for everyone in the sewing/crafting community, and if you have a talent you'd like to share, go for it! We all appreciate the opportunity to learn from each other. We're cheering you on!

[@5eagans]

Ohmy gosh! I just found my Halloween bags for this year! The kids are going to love this and I don't have to know how to do a zipper. So easy and so stylish! Thank you!

[@goodvolks2know372]

It might be useful to serge the 3 layers (outer, batting and lining) before you turn down the casing, then the inner seam will be more finished. Then you can continue with the tape measure. Not sure it will help, but I'll try it this way and see what happens. Thanks for sharing.

[@moniquegisele4449]

Excellent video instructions are so clearly thank you for your beautiful work

[@phillisrussell4699]

Wonderful idea! Can't wait to make one for my granddaughter! Thank you for sharing!

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Loved the video and will definitely give it a try but I would serge the edges or zigzag to tidy them up. Thank you

[@VickiGene]

ADORABLE! I'm going to make those for my friends! Just too cute!!!

[@tracybrewer8237]

Yip, a thumbs up from me as well. Going to try it. First might have to cut up my partners metal tape measure. If I'm lucky he might not notice for a while.Thanks Cindy I love it

[@grannymontoya8169]

I love it. Several years ago I ordered Some of the "snap clasps", however I was never able to find a video showing how to use them. I purchased mine at PandaHall Elite, I think they were called Kiss Clasps. Thanks again. Granny Montoya.

[@Thisisit120]

I useedBand-Aids instead of the electrical tape and they worked wonderfully

[@ronijones6737]

Oh my gosh....how CUTE! !! And I love your fabric combination. 💕

[@Uzmy3]

There's a long list of items i liked...and your iron topped it. Bags are easy and nice, loved your iron the most, it's the first time i am seeing such kind of iron. Your fabric stash is great, the quilt at the back is beautiful.

[@pamelasciambra9439]

Very nice studio. I love this idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@quail106]

These are perfect for gift cards. Also these are nice little bags to put in the "Shoe Boxes". Instead of buying batting, I have just used another piece of heavier scrap fabric.

[@terrymaffitt4012]

Thanks for sharing the idea Cindy. The snap bag is so cute.

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Love the Custom-Size Snap Bag measurement guide at the end of the video!

[@marshajaramillo1524]

This is my kind of sewing project. I'll have to start picking up measuring tapes at yard sales.

[@Smurf431]

I love the "easy fold"!!! So cute and it has finished edges, too. Thanks for posting!!!

[@nancywong3715]

It's an origami water bomb base.

[@TheCreativeChica]

Great Tutorial! Short, and exact!Thank You! I will be making a few for gifts!

[@OnTheRoadwithBarbaraJo17]

I love the bags, my granddaughters would love these.

[@bobbieprairie6173]

This is so adorable, I am going to have to make some of these for Christmas gifts.

[@sandyp2485]

This is so cute. I think my granddaughters each need one to contain their small items or even their phone.

[@marybethstimeforpaper]

How fun , I never would have guessed you use an old tape measure. Thank you.

[@learntocrochet1]

Oops, I forgot... I'm going to try putting a strip of iron on interfacing on the fold over casing part; I think that might make it more durable. I'll cut it 1 3/4" so the 1/4" hem doesn't end up too thick. I'm glad I found this post!

[@RileyBlakeDesigns]

Great ideas!

[@05grandkids]

This bag is so cute. I love it. Thank you.

[@julies9798]

I just found your video today. Thank you!!! Very good tutorial.

[@juliemaclean679]

What a darling gift! Thanks Riley 🤗

[@brendaberning240]

This is really cute and easy!! I love the patterns used for this snap purse. Thanks.

[@yvonnesharpe9869]

I have three started. Ready for the snaps thanks .I have a measuring tape ,but I'm going to try get another one before I cut this one.

[@nicolanewington1798]

Made one of these last night. Had a heck of a time as my tape was wider so had to redo with a slightly wider casing. Also sewing up side seams no fun with tape getting in the way, so added some width to the bag as well.

[@elizabethvallely4044]

What a cute little bag so quick and easy!!! Thank you for Sharing!! Liz x

[@lindareed3385]

Love it! Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@drummergirl495]

So simple and cute, thank you, great video

[@paularocque5526]

Thanks for explaining how the clapper works!

[@patreynolds4614]

Most beautiful little bag thank you for your perfect tutorial

[@chrissyoldfield8566]

😂😂😂. My husband now hides all his tape measures! 😳🤷‍♀️🤣😂😂😂

[@notime7574]

Chrissy Oldfield. I get my tape measures at the dollar stores.

[@Judj1678]

Hahahaha!

[@Judj1678]

Oh that's a good idea, never thought of the dollar store. Thumbs up..

[@GrandmaPatty49]

I purchased a package of the tapes (quite a few inches or even feet of it) from (I think) Nancy’s Notions.

[@carolfrazer8067]

Buy the measuring tapes at your Dollar Store. They work. I've done this with my grandkids.

[@conniemarie2005]

Cute! I can’t wait to make this! 🩷🧵🪡✂️

[@christypoos9728]

Live this, great for gifts or Christmas. Thank you

[@TeaJea]

Thank you. So easy and so many variations Happy sewing

[@tracymorrison6273]

I am going to make some tote bags with this method; so cute.

[@jeannethomas6965]

What a great idea. Thank you.

[@cindymcfarland4686]

The triangle folding tip - a new way to make prairie points? I shall have to experiment! Thanks.

[@fabiola5762]

I use those prairie points when ding origami. Really cute!

[@georgiaa6558]

Cindy McFarland .gourmet quilter. Snap bag

[@cindymcfarland4686]

Thank you, Georgia! It's perfect and I watch her tutorials all the time. I don't know how I missed that one!

[@checkerberriesquilts]

Love. Thanks for the great tip on folding triangles. Such a cute pouch.

[@pathurren4024]

Wonderful I make these in all sizes all so evening pouches you do great work 😁😁😁

[@cindycarnes6441]

Fabric Measurements: Original Tutorial with Cindy: 4″ Square 6.5″ x 9″ 6.5″ x 13″ Size 2: 4″ Square 7.5″ x 10″ 7.5″ x 14″ Size 3: 5″ Square 8.5″ x 11″ 8.5″ x 15″

[@christinaholmes3021]

So cute and unique, reminds me of the ones my grandma had with wooden dowels ( maybe they weren't dowels, but I was 8 years old back than,and today my memory seems to think they were lol)

[@healingsprings11]

I love this technique a lot ! Even a hand bag would work with a gusset on the bottom maybe *

[@stampbee913]

Sew adorable Cindy! Thank you RBD for this wonderful tutorial! This will be a project to do with daughters next time we are all together. 😊

[@rebecca-familyrich7764]

Love this. Cute and looks easy. TFS

[@carmelabologna9051]

This tutorial could not be any more clear! I am off to the fabric store and going to give it a try! This is a project I was looking for to use up leftover pieces of fabric or even fabric quarters!

[@terrispeer8814]

That is so cute! I'm going too make one. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@beatricecolpin8234]

great idea and so beautiful and useful bag !! thank you for sharing !!

[@bittyboo52]

really cute idea...and a great video! love that fabric!

[@jeanieyarbrough9148]

Thanks for this cute tutorial I was looking for something small to put pacifiers in to keep in diaper bag, will make a cute add on to burp cloths for baby gift.

[@cindymcfarland4686]

I personally don't like the unfinished edges but wouldn't dare use my serger. I will probably zigzag the edges and see how that goes.

[@marciameyer5584]

Double fold bias tape?

[@oldladywithcats206]

French seam?

[@cindymcfarland4686]

Yeah, if there's not too much bulk!

[@cindymcfarland4686]

I thought of that or making my own binding.

[@evon7327]

U could serge the edges individually b4 u begin sewing.

[@LetiLaFlaca]

This is ridiculously cute! Thanks for sharing!

[@pamshirley732]

Love it. You did a great job. I think I can do this.

[@pearlleonardbouchard2753]

What is the width of the tape , I purchase one at the $ 1 store but the width is not inch wide While the must expensive is a inch.

[@SharoninKentucky]

Pearl Bouchard don’t need it to be an inch wide. My Dollar store sells one that is 3/4” and it does work.

[@Judj1678]

Love this! So adorable.........:) Can't wait to make one.

[@connieslaunwhite5242]

You could do french seams to finish the inside a bit better

[@soulsisterssurvivorssister8463]

I like this idea.

[@elizabethehlers4980]

I am so glad I read your comment before completing this. It gives it a nice professional finish.

[@rescue3883]

How do you make French Seams?

[@thescott1949]

I noticed you didn't use the interfacing on each end of the lining fabric, it called for the interfacing in the pattern. Is that optional?

[@lisalu910]

That is super cute, but I wouldn’t leave that raw seam inside. I’d either do a true “inside out” lining, or I’d use fusible batting, and after fusing it to the fabric, I’d go ahead and serge all edges before assembling so there are no raw edges on that inside seam.

[@CloudyWishes]

i love this tutorial thank you so much

[@sandyfishgirl]

Too cute! And dang it, I just tossed out an old tape measure 🤷🏻‍♀️ Who knew!

[@bytesizedx]

While the tutorial is great once you watch it through a few times, I tried doing it along with the video and found it confusing that the materials used weren't listed anywhere and that she didn't go over them clearly before starting. Some dimensions of everything before she starts would have been nice, the first she gives are half way through the video.

[@debblws1961]

Brilliant little bag

[@SmittenKitten.]

This is SO CUTE! I'm so confused why there are so many thumbs down! Some people are jerks...

[@SmittenKitten.]

PS - The way Cindy says "measure" is adorable! MAY-zure!