Easy Binding for Bag Making!

In this video, I show you how I use waterproof canvas and double-sided tape to bind my seams. It is an easy method that will have you wanting to use binding in all your bags!
Materials used for binding:
Ottertex Waterproof Canvas
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1/4" Double-sided tape
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[@lindabadour4996]

Thank you for this great tutorial! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more clear, detailed way of how to attach the binding and I really appreciate that! I can’t wait to try this!

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you so much!❤️🥰

[@shannonmuzinich7389]

Thank you so much for this video! I am in the process of making a bag that needs binding and came across your video and you explained it so simple for me to understand. I have no doubt I’m going to be able to accomplish it. Thank you again. I have liked and subscribed. Glad I found your channel.

[@sewfulcreations]

This makes me so happy! Thank you for subscribing too!❤️🎉

[@MistysThread]

Your video can’t come at a better time! I am sewing a crossbody bag and the binding was left to do. I JUST put it aside to take a break and comeback later. I love your method! I never thought of using DST. Wish me luck! Thank you for another amazing tutorial. 😊

[@sewfulcreations]

That's so awesome! Good luck with your bag and let me know how it turns out. 🥰

[@mariamichalopoulos2846]

Best binding video ever

[@sewfulcreations]

Wow! Thank you so much!❤️

[@brendaeves3236]

This is a fantastic way to bind- I’m definitely going to try this, I hope I can do it as neatly as you do! Thanks for showing this “how to” tutorial

[@sewfulcreations]

You are so welcome! I'm sure you'll do great!❤️

[@2nywa2]

Your binding looks so neat! Thank you for sharing your tips.

[@sewfulcreations]

You are so welcome!❤️

[@KellyDannemann]

Thank you for another great tutorial. So talented.

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you very much!❤️

[@jackieremis6533]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! Thank you for your amazing video. Your amazing teaching style helped so much. Also the close up of the camera position and step by step of your technique made this so easy to follow. I'm so inspired to give this a try.

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! I truly appreciate it.❤️❤️

[@Kim-xg1vm]

Thank you for sharing! We bag makers enjoy any tips to help with the process🤩.

[@sewfulcreations]

You're welcome! We sure do!😁

[@bearscritter]

Thank you so much! I do believe this will help change my mind on detesting binding! Beautifully done! 💜💜💜

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you! That's good to hear!❤️🥰

[@chucklenz9011]

Nice job! Looks real good. I’ll try your method when I can go back to bags.

[@sewfulcreations]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sandraperez7734]

Thanks Kellie! I've been using glue, but your method seems so much faster! I'm going to try it next time. Thank you!

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you! No more waiting on glue to dry!😁

[@shawnasnipes6576]

You’re a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your technique!!! Does the Wawa DST stick or gum up your needle?

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you! My needle gets a little gummy after a few times of sewing through it. I keep alcohol wipes on hand to wipe my needle down.

[@barbarahautsch7232]

SKILLFUL TEACHER. Thank you.

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you!❤️

[@KarenWiegel-je9jc]

Love the fabric!! I’m in Wisconsin, go Packers!! Very good technique!! Thank you!

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you! Good eye! I just delivered it to my happy customer. 😁

[@debiradcliff784]

What great instructions!! No one has ever mentioned making sure all the sides are even - I just figured that out recently. Interesting that you use inside of the tape for your guideline and not the outside of the bag. Never thought to do that and it's probably why my binding doesn't always cover the stitching!! Thanks for a great lesson!!!

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you for watching! I'm so happy you found my tips useful.❤️🥰

[@SBL1932]

Whow. You made it look easy.

[@sewfulcreations]

Thanks!

[@henkabags]

Great video and tip's. I'll try. Thank you 👍

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you!

[@PegCoombes]

Very neat, I’ll give this a try ❤

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you!

[@deenel8700]

Great tutorial. Binding looks professional and is very friendly. Thank you for this video. 🌴

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you! You are so welcome!❤️

[@LoriJansen]

You make great videos!

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@v.r.sumner9693]

Thank you!

[@sewfulcreations]

You're so welcome!

[@jaimiller3134]

This is just what I needed today. Just finished the Louie waist pack and the worst part is the binding. I couldn't use your technique on this one but I sure will in the future. Just Jai 💓

[@sewfulcreations]

Sorry you missed it for this one, but I'm happy to hear you'll be giving it a try for the next one. Thanks for watching!❤️

[@nataliefinch6713]

So helpful

[@sewfulcreations]

Glad it was helpful!🥰

[@user-xs4nn5vc9w]

It looks good.

[@sewfulcreations]

Thanks!

[@davidanddavidstrading]

great channel!

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you so much!

[@maemichels1967]

Great technique! Love the fabric…I’m a Wisconsin gal

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you! ❤️ Go Packers lol!😄

[@karenshields6849]

Nice

[@sewfulcreations]

Thanks!

[@pristinabread]

That's beautiful

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you!

[@ilaallen190]

PERFECTO!!!!!!!!

[@sewfulcreations]

Thanks Sis!❤️

[@pattiramsey3692]

I am going to have to use this technique. Thank you for the tutorial!!

[@sewfulcreations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ambercloud2776]

That’s a good secret! Lol I am currently doing the SueSue bag and I don’t want to mess up!! It’s come together so well. I’m Guna give your secret a try and we will see if I can get to look like yours. Eek!

[@sewfulcreations]

Goid luck with your SueSue! You got this!🥰❤️

[@ambercloud2776]

I had to come back, and I finished my sue sue sling. My result wasn’t super smooth and neat like yours in the video. But it was easy! It all worked out, and I’m ready to try another binding bag! Thank you again. I like your method the very best!

[@stepha7179]

What a great method! Color me impressed and truly grateful for your talents and generosity to share! Question: Do you only use ottertex for the binding or can other materials be used? I have a bag I need to bind but lining is cotton material. Thank you again!

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you! Foldover elastic works great for binding. You can also make your own or buy cotton bias binding. Just make sure it's double-fold so you don't have any raw edges. You can even use double-sided tape with it.😊

[@deborahperez2487]

thanks Kellie! I love this method also...great tutorial!

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you!

[@keleeshamarley7178]

Thank you. Thank you so much for this sis! I need this🫶🏽🙏🏽🫶🏽

[@sewfulcreations]

You are so welcome Sis!❤️🥰❤️

[@mattjudge9680]

Great tutorial, thank you! One question, how do you keep the raw edge of the binding tape from fraying?

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you! Waterproof canvas does not fray.

[@GalAlex88]

@mattjudge9680 I do find that it can fray, so I've started to *very carefully* go down each long side of mine with a lighter. That works great to seal the edges, then I do not find them fraying a couple months down the road 😁

[@sharonmaue6812]

What a great tutorial! Does the double stick tape affect your needle?

[@sewfulcreations]

@sharonmaue6812 thank you! It gets a little gummy after a while. I keep alcohol wipes close by.😊

[@joantessell9865]

This is such a great tutorial. Thank you

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you!

[@valerieschaubroeck9157]

I’m wondering about how your needle isn’t getting gummed up from 2 layers of DST? And, can you share how your topstitches look so good? Same thread and machine? 😊

[@sewfulcreations]

I use DST from Wawak and I find it is not a gummy as some others I've tried. I do have to clean my needle with alcohol wipes after a few times of sewing through it. As for topstitching I sew with my Juki 1181n and I mostly use Amann Tex70 thread and a size 18 or 19 needle. Using the same color thread on binding hides a multitude of evil.😂😂

[@e-ken-mac7396]

Thank you for this!! Curious what pattern this is too??

[@sewfulcreations]

You're welcome! It's the Aimani Backpack by Cherelle Le'ron. 🥰

[@kimbenson118]

well I'm having a "slap in the head, duh" moment-- this is brilliant!!!

[@sewfulcreations]

LOL! Sometimes it's the simplest solution. Right?!😂

[@lindamedley4502]

Really helpful video. What is the width of you binding?

[@sewfulcreations]

Thank you! My binding is 1".

[@starwaves1993]

Wouldn’t this be easier with a cylinder bed sewing machine?

[@sewfulcreations]

Could be, but you don't need a cylinder arm machine for this. 😊

[@wandalandry8189]

Hi! Once, you add the binding, are you sewing about 3/8" seam allowance or are you sewing at a smaller seam allowance? Thanks.

[@sewfulcreations]

I try to sew as close to the raw edge of the binding as I can. It's a little more than 1/4" but not quite 3/8".

[@trishv3678]

Do you not have issues sewing through the DST?

[@sewfulcreations]

I don't have any issues with Wawak DST.

[@Kim-xg1vm]

What type of foot is on your Juki?

[@sewfulcreations]

It's the regular walking foot that comes with it.