Fantastic Beginner Tote Bag! Full Tutorial For The Wool and Wax Tote Bag from Noodlehead

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

Loving the funky music, Jess, just the right amount of shoulder and head 'bop' when I'm sewing watching you..😄

[@julieeaster6318]

Thank you for doing such a nice job of walking us through this pattern.

[@kimhodge478]

Great video! Clear explanation, and everything is easy to see. Thank you.

[@terrypingel8313]

Loved how the Hagrid panel turned out! Fantastic beautiful bag!!😍

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

A fun and interesting chat to watch and listen to while I hand quilt. Thank you for posting this video!

[@deesomerfield8108]

You make me so happy and now I am ready to sew again thank you

[@MarilynDIAZDESIGNS]

I looove all the different materials! Super cool!

[@KelleAnnRN]

Just made this and it was SUCH a fun make! I have three more cut out as gifts. LOVE this pattern. Thank you again, Jess, for such a great video tutorial!

[@joycehuff9769]

I prefer a zip top tote but I watched entire video. You’re always so thorough, meticulous and professional!👍

[@phyllisdownie5292]

I think my next one I’d put the inside pocket opposing the front to balance it out for weight and aesthetics. Love the Pattern

[@lillianmartinez6723]

Hi...your 3 versions indpired me to try this. What a great sew! My first ever tote! Thanks for the video which helped me a lot.

[@asalingmerth1441]

So I just had a nice Friday evening with a glass of wine, making this tote and you on the iPad. Thanks for the company ☺️ This is a great pattern

[@sarahmd5442]

Love it😘 great tote bag! I'm excited for up coming backpack tutorials😊 as always thank you and stay well

[@suzannemazzola9413]

Hey Jess love your videos! I've learned so much watching you!

[@taliahrobertson8849]

Looking at the pattern just on the website I wouldn’t have purchased it. Seeing your versions with all the fun fabrics has made me go Wow! So inspired now to go make it! Can’t wait to share my versions

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

I gotta say it..that bag is soo coool!!

[@kelleymckell]

Great tutorial, as always. Bells and whistles on bags and purses are fun and challenging and all that good stuff but a great basic that you can simply embellish (or not!) as you wish is great too. Thanks, Jess!!

[@OklaRoots]

Right?? I love bags that are simple, but I can get really wild on!

[@sonialovesewing2396]

Oh wow Jess, I need this for myself lol. I carry so many things in my large shoulder bag (that I made for myself) that my stuff are hanging out of the bag😱 With this I can carry extra n my comfortable shoes too! 🤗 Thank u so much 💓

[@OklaRoots]

Great idea!!

[@marygrace7538]

Do I need another tote bag … absolutely!! Your bag came out beautiful. I have lots of vinyl and canvas. The hardest part of this pattern for me will be to decide what fabric to use. Ordered pattern and ready to make the coolest tote ever. Thanks for the awesome tutorial.

[@Madnessmakes]

I love this bag! It’s sooo beautiful! That hagrid vinyl is soooooo awesome!!!💜

[@tinawakefield9477]

Lovely tutorial,you make them so easy to understand and follow for us sewing starters…thank you 🌺🌸💐

[@OklaRoots]

Thanks Tina!

[@andrea.rivers]

I just recently found your channel. I upgraded my machine last summer and I now love sewing again. I'm absolutely in awe of your videos and projects. I'm probably a lifelong advanced beginner and I have found your videos very encouraging and inspiring. I kinda hit a block and at a lot of what to sew, watching your channel has allowed me to see what all is out there! So many amazing patterns! Thank you for sharing!

[@carolshaffer6627]

What kind of sewing machine is recommended for this tote? Mine is very old and wonder if it can handle these fabrics. Thanks in sdvance.

[@NubianRoxanna]

Oh my goodness! Such a cute & easy bag. Never have i thought to just increase my tension to help w those more bulky seams!!! Even with 2x stitching i have issues w stitches pulling and showing on outside. Gahhh. Light bulb moment indeed. Thank you! 💕

[@OklaRoots]

I'll be honest, I've avoided messing with tension for YEARS! It wasn't until so many viewers yelled at me to do it that I finally gave it a shot. GAME CHANGER!

[@dumbofreak]

Ohh I can't wait to make this one.

[@practicallyperfect2941]

I made this a week ago and it’s so simple to make its fab! Thanks for the tutorial - I’m going to do another and sew along to learn new tips!

[@shelleygensler985]

Thank you - I learned so much from you 😊

[@lisilock7656]

Such a cute tote. I’m a tote type of gal too! Need to make several of these soon

[@charlenereeves2150]

Cut bag! I have this pattern but haven’t made it yet. I think I will start on it soon. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@bela6535]

Very beautiful material as always😍

[@judyduncan7974]

Love the bag and the color

[@kathyl6768]

Thank you Jess!! I just pulled this noodlehead book pattern out yesterday. Purrfect timing

[@OklaRoots]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@charlenereeves2150]

Cute bag! I have this pattern but haven’t made it yet. I think I will start on it soon. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@sharonkennedy8612]

Great pattern. Very useful tote.

[@vcbt2008]

Thanks!

[@lupinsrose]

Love this! I've already been thinking about getting the pattern and you have just swayed me over the line! Got a Caravan Tote to finish then I'll be purchasing this pattern for a few home made Christmas presents!

[@OklaRoots]

Woohoo! This will be great for gift giving!

[@KelleAnnRN]

I LOVE this pattern! I am so anxious to make this in a million different ways. Thank you, as always, for such wonderful tutorials. I've learned to sew over the past year, just watching your tutorials.

[@rayeann7661]

I know what you mean. I have at least 4 bags in my head right now.

[@allisonbowdon9466]

I love your Harry Potter panel

[@terylyn2]

Thanks Jess, I just purchased the pattern and will try to get one made this week 😍

[@cajordan52]

I’ll definitely make it!!!!

[@helentrexler2570]

Beautiful!!!

[@baggendjack8665]

I so hope they Rerun that Fabric!!!

[@shelliemac7001]

Oh man!!!! I want to go shopping and take Hagrid and Fang with me 🤪🤪.

[@OklaRoots]

Right?! Love that bag!

[@laurasandy4479]

Your bag is SO adorable with that panel, and I love your lining print!! This is such a cute and sturdy tote bag. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial 😊😊

[@jamespayt]

More Harry Potter themed projects 😍

[@suziel7197]

What a great tutorial!

[@OklaRoots]

Thank you!

[@nancejack56]

Are their pattern pieces? Or just a cutting chart please! Love this❤

[@rayeann7661]

Oy! I was not going to buy another bag pattern until I made 2 of the ones I already have. Well, guess what I'm printing out right now. LOL

[@bellaann518]

How cute

[@idamartinez1599]

Can you give me links where to buy, vinyl, canvas and seatbelt webbing. I'm new to using these supplies. I have only used cotton fabric for my bags but yours are beautiful and I would really like to try with these fabrics. Great video

[@Maigali55]

Iv been looking for the buckthorn backpack from noodle head tutorial but i think this might be close.

[@meganda1468]

You add notes on your tutorials as to what stitch length you are using. Will you please do a lesson on how you detrmine what stitch length you should use and why.

[@Redone737]

Can't wait to make some of these as Christmas gifts 🤗

[@tinagreyfox1625]

Omg I love this! It's just what I needed to boost my sewjo. Been in a little bit of a creative block but I'm itching to make something, this tote is perfect. Thanks Jess for the video.

[@OklaRoots]

Oh this will for sure help with that!

[@kimbenson118]

I didn't see in the video-- did you burn the edges of your seat belt webbing? the edges will unravel if you don't. Also, I would add 2 inches to the length of the cut webbing which would give you a 1 inch overhang when you sew the webbing to the top of the bag-- and you could move the rivets down from the top edge

[@KelleAnnRN]

This is good info. I just purchased some seatbelt webbing to try and didn't know you had to burn the edges.

[@ilovesewing808]

Thank you for the tutorial! Where did you get the blue waxed canvas and the grunge lining fabric? I love it!

[@thesparrowsnest8343]

Love it!

[@refika8081]

you can also sew buckthorn backpack & tote by noodlehead

[@rrhopewell]

That’s do cute.

[@polinapavelina4181]

Can you name the fabrics in whitten. please.

[@elizabethpiczko158]

It’s my best selling bag

[@francisstapleton4784]

I love your tutorials! What is the name of the pressure foot you are using please?

[@missy4300]

Where do you get the shiny geometrical vinyl ? I could not find that in your list of links. Thank you for the tutorial. Great pattern

[@dawnbyrd8704]

Another great tutorial. But LOVE the materials; you have a whimsical style I love. Is this what they consider a Drop-in liner?

[@OklaRoots]

No this is still a birthed bag. Drop in liners, from my understanding, are when we build the lining completely and the exterior completely, then drop in the lining and sew it all together, wrong sides together. I could be wrong!

[@susangreen463]

Are you using 1" straps? The pattern doesn't really say or I couldn't find it. Thanks!

[@msullivan3531]

Do you ever use denim?

[@amand5745]

Hi. Which of your sewing machines work the best on vinyl?

[@malenejensen9279]

Love it! ❤ I live in Denmark, and when you refer to vinyl, I really don't know which kind of fabric you mean, is it like faux leather or more what we danish calls ''Voksdug'' which is kind of a waxy/plastic coated fabric, where no water can get through? Sorry for the silly question, but I really don't know what fabric to reach for 😁

[@doggydoc4uinnc]

I think what you're talking about is what we use for outdoor table cloths. Vinyl is more of a faux leather. The other is a plastic.

[@doggydoc4uinnc]

Vinylgulv? Maybe?

[@carydelano5484]

I will love to do this TODAY, just a question: can I use vinil or waterproof canvas, all those bulk beauties in a household sewing machine just by using the Jean sewing needles? Or I must use cotton with the interfacing pellon?

[@OklaRoots]

Your needle is a really powerful tool! Jeans needles will get you through a lot. But if you're worried, use the vinyl on the base of the bag only, and use canvas or quilt cotton on the rest. If your machine does well with that, then make another with vinyl for the pocket. Just take it slow so you don't end up cursing your machine.

[@prosperity.]

Did I miss the measurements for the bag?

[@lorirodgers4119]

the link to geeky hardware doesn't work.

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

Great project AS USUAL! Question... what size rivets do you use for the straps? I have the 8x6 I believe and they just seem so small. I've never used rivets before so I'm not sure what sizes are "standard." Thanks Jess

[@OklaRoots]

All the rivets I use have a 9mm cap and 8mm post. I've never had a problem! I'll link them here, they're size medium. emmalinebags.com/collections/bag-hardware/products/double-cap-rivets-3-sizes-5-finishes-available-50-packs?variant=836945444873

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

@@OklaRoots Thank you so much!!!

[@emilyparamore1631]

Jess, please tell me some places you get your amazing funky vinyls x

[@OklaRoots]

I have some of my favorite shops linked in the description! Facebook groups will help you stay on top of when the vinyl is available.

[@emilyparamore1631]

@@OklaRoots Thank you and thank you for your wonderful tutorials from here in the UK xx

[@lidialippold9274]

So what would you recommend for an affordable fabric for the bottom part of the bag? I will need to be making a few for me and my daughters. So need to make it affordable. The bag is awesome for me to make.

[@lupinsrose]

Lidia on the same making a few of these for presents so I'm going to go with either Cotton Canvas or Waterproof Canvas as these I find more affordable by the meter/yard x hope that helps x

[@OklaRoots]

Totally agree with lupinsrose! You can grab some duck canvas from local craft stores, or check out the waterproof canvas linked in the description. Both are affordable options that work great for the base.

[@lidialippold9274]

@@lupinsrose Thank you

[@lidialippold9274]

@@OklaRoots Thank you

[@robertalenski8689]

Where’s the wool?

[@healthwellnessatnacog-aaa1888]

W

[@rowanhadad7459]

I wish there was an Arabic translation♥️

[@rowanhadad7459]

I wish there was an Arabic translation

[@nuriadavis4871]

This doesn’t look beginner!