Full Bag Making Tutorial - Yasmota Handbag

In this video tutorial I'll show you my step by step process to create a Yasmota handbag. This tutorial is available to watch before you purchase the pattern but if you want to make the bag with me, you'll need to purchase the pattern.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:03 Step 1 - Strap & Preparation
00:09:22 Step 2 - Lining Zip Pocket
00:15:06 Step 3 - Lining Slip Pocket
00:20:05 Step 4 - Zip Top Closure
00:27:05 Step 5 - Lining Assembly
00:35:22 Step 6 - Exterior Main Panels
00:44:41 Step 7 - Exterior Gusset
00:51:49 Step 8 - Exterior Assembly
00:56:15 Step 9 - Final Construction
01:07:20 Outro
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MATERIALS USED IN THIS VIDEO
White floral vinyl: blendedthread.ca/ (pre-order for this round closes 27th Nov 2022)
Moroccan Blue Mora faux leather available in the UK: www.sewhot.co.uk/product/mora... and Canada: emmalinebags.com/products/tex...
Polka dot cotton lining fabric: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/98732...
Cotton interfacing: Wovenfix2 available from serialbagmakers.com/ in Belgium and from countrycowdesigns.com once a month in the UK
Hardware: countrycowdesigns.com/product...
25mm Nylon Webbing: countrycowdesigns.com/shop/we...
Zip Tape: countrycowdesigns.com/shop/zi...
Zip Pulls (floral loop & luxury used in the video): countrycowdesigns.com/shop/zi...
Thread: littlestitchersews.co.uk/coll...
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TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO (contains some affiliate links)
Janome HD9 Sewing Machine
Hump Jumper: countrycowdesigns.com/product...
Seam Roller: amzn.to/3GCkACu
Double Sided Tape: amzn.to/3EPTEhx
Beacon Fabri-tac Glue: amzn.to/3tSGs4R
Frixion Heat Erasable Pen: amzn.to/3GwEjU2
Silver Vinyl Pen: available in the UK: littlestitchersews.co.uk/coll... and USA: moremeknow.com/products/silve...
Thread Scissors: countrycowdesigns.com/product...
Fabric Scissors: www.guggenhein.com/home
Wonder Clips: amzn.to/3U9fvVD
Mini Ruler: amzn.to/3hWQkIg
Rivet Template: kallosphere.co.uk/collections...
Japanese Hole Punch: amzn.to/3Xcn0xw
Standard Hole Punch: amzn.to/3EJJm1d
Mini Cutting Mat: amzn.to/3UPTThY
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SAFETY
In this video I use various tools and equipment. Please ensure you only attempt this at home if you are experienced at using the tools and have read and followed the necessary safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool. This video is a very quick overview and I do not cover the full safety precautions in this video. Carry it out at your own risk. I cannot be held accountable for injuries or mistakes made when following this tutorial.

[@AnnFHallahan]

Absolutely beautiful 🎉. Thank you. Inspiration for me to start 😮

[@catherinemohoruk1537]

Good video - I have bought this pattern and will try it, probably with Harris Tweed and faux leather or cork. Suggestion for top stitching at the end on your Janome. Take the table off, put a book under the machine to raise one end up, then top stitch from the outside (sort of like a free arm). I do this with my Juki and it works quite well for me.

[@jyotiy6204]

I tried ur bag pattern nice mam thank you very much mam for your tutorial 🙏from India🇮🇳

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks 😊

[@betford2]

Love love love the striped and brown bag ❣️

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks 😊

[@Kera.S.]

That interior slip pocket design is Brilliant!! Another Fantastic Bag! 💙

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks

[@nikkybruce7806]

Love the shape of this one Jo! This is definitely going to be a much needed selfish sew 😌

[@jessicamarsh9779]

I just bought my first pattern from you (this pattern) & I have to give a huge acknowledgment of appreciation on how in the first couple pages, you have each part of the bag with lines drawn to them in what part is what. So an example is “main panel” with a line and arrow pointing to it & it’s like that for all parts of the bag. I appreciate it. I sometimes call the zipper panel the “zipper panels” while other times in patterns I see it labeled as “zipper placard”. Obviously they are both the same thing but sometimes our brains have moments & get stuck on one name. I appreciate the layout 😊

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad it helps

[@annebishop4976]

I love your bag designs and your clear, calm videos. I’ve just made your teloujay 3.0 bag for my daughters birthday and I know she’s going to love it. Thank you and please keep doing this. You and your husband are very gifted. Xx

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@lefty4180]

Oh wow…look how pretty!! Can’t wait to get my hands on this one. Beautiful ❤

[@billieclark1661]

Love this pattern and can't wait to make it! I just bought the pattern. Now to find some fabulous fabric and materials. Great tutorial and beautiful bag!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. Happy sewing

[@wendymcmullen8407]

Love this bag!

[@margarethanson50]

love that color of fabric and lining .

[@sharonrusso6994]

Awesome video! Camera angle was perfect, love your new sewing machine and your stitches are beautiful!! Thank you!!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

That’s great to hear. Thanks

[@bearscritter]

BEAUTIFULLY created bag! 💜💜💜

[@CindyReven]

Omgoodness I absolutely love this bag! The vinyl is phenomenal.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks

[@Oonagh72]

That is a beautiful bag!!

[@jeanninej224]

I love the design you’ve made. I’ll definitely have to try this pattern ❤

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks 😁

[@cynthiabennett8]

I have one of those white thing that has a bend in it. I now know what it’s for:) thank you

[@diannlooney4216]

Beautiful!

[@deniseballard8733]

Loved your tutorial Jo. So well done and always learn new tips from you. Your bag is gorgeous.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much 😀

[@Frankie-Lu]

Hi Jo! You are an excellent teacher. I love how you explain things and give good tips while you are sewing. I love your new pattern! ❤

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you so much

[@harrietmattemaker7392]

Hi Jo and Adam, and an other great pattern! I just bought the pattern and will make a great bag for my journey to Aruba next February.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thats great to hear 👌🏻

[@sharonkennedy8612]

Great job !

[@geanysoares3042]

What a beauty! ❤

[@cherylwhitcomb9178]

Gorgeous Jo. Thank you.

[@BelladonnaButterfli]

Thank you for the great video. I learned some new tips from your video also. I can’t wait for your next video. I love this bag❤️ They way you did the handles is classy and stylish.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. You won’t have to wait long 👍🏼

[@Vanessa__R]

I just purchased my first pattern. Hopefully tonight I will be able to cut everything and start. I’m excited 😊

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much for buying the pattern 😃

[@user-gj9gl3em4w]

Just finished making the Yasmota bag. It is great. Many thanks for video - it is brilliant!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Wonderful!

[@kelleymckell]

Wowzers Jo! This bag is absolutely gorgeous and your tutorial is -as always - excellent. I am definitely going to give this a go. Thanks! PS: always happy to see the hump jumper in use. :) I can never get the hang of it...

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. I’d be lost without my humpjumper 😂

[@marnieandersen2807]

An excellent video!! Very well done and easy to follow!!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad you like it 😃

[@SAFU71]

Thanks

[@lisamartin-flaven7769]

Just bought several patterns from you and made this bag. Even on my Jack industrial it was hard work because i put vinyl on it, think i might stick to canvas and cotton next time. great pattern and tutorial thanks! lisa

[@njame2137]

Thanks for that as I have a Jack too.

[@sonialovesewing2396]

Congratulations Jo!! 🥳💫 I hv made the Lomexa, Momexa & the Muerqo. I want to make the Tredeka (backpack) & definitely this one. Thank u for the tutorial 🤗

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much 😃

[@helensmith5127]

Great tutorial love the fabrics

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you 😃

[@deborahperez2487]

really great looking design!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks 😁

[@mirelacretu8741]

Very nice bag, love the green one! You mentioned Microtex and universal needles, are they also HLx5 type, like recommended in the users manual for this machine? For sticky vinyls I usually reduce the foot pressure to almost 1 when topstitching and it helps a lot, teflon foot included.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. At the moment I’m still using standard domestic needles as that’s what I currently have. Will be trying others soon though

[@epminer]

I always look forward to your new designs and tutorials - always excellent. However, I couldn't catch the needle size when making strap. I understood Microtex but the needle size wasn't clear. Thanks for the clarification. (:

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I used a size 90 for straps.

[@angelamcgovern1525]

Yoga blocks are brilliant under the hd9 to make it a free arm

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I’ll be trying something like that very soon 👍🏼

[@christinepaterson9266]

Hi is there a wee tutorial on doing the rivets?

[@michelec1962]

Fantastic tutorial for this beautiful bag! What is the name of the heavier interfacing of the gusset, and what was the microtex needle that the double-sided tape won't stick?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

The needle is just called microtex and made by a few companies. The gusset used peltex stabiliser but the instructions on the pattern come with some advice on other options

[@michelec1962]

Perfect, thank you Jo

[@angelamcgovern1525]

Beautiful new pattern. How are u finding the hd9, I found it strange that I can not move my needle xx

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Yes that’s strange, plus figuring out the tension 😂 but I’m getting there…

[@swr4him1]

Forgot something. lol When you make the adjustment for scant or regular 1/8 of 1/4, are you using any special guide on your presser foot or on the guides on the marked plate? It stays so consistent - I think I go overboard when it comes to getting good stitching.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

No there’s no guides on the foot but I just try to stay focused on a specific part of the foot and make sure it stays consistent. it doesn’t always work but most of the time it comes out ok 😁

[@guylefebvre5302]

How do you come up with names for your bags by the way love all your tutorials.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. A lot of our names are taken from the Cornish language, a local language spoken where we live

[@swr4him1]

What stitch length are you using and what type of thread. Your top stitching is great! Thanks

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks, this is the thread I like to use. I change up my stitch length depending on the part of the bag I’m doing, shorter for curves, but a size 4/5 for everything else littlestitchersews.co.uk/collections/thread/products/white-saba-tex-40-polyester-thread-1000m-1000

[@swr4him1]

Thanks for responding and going to try the thread. It really looked good on the fabric and lots of colors. Cutting the pattern out …now to stick to a plan and get it sewn.

[@karenmicinski3028]

Is Tex40 a thread that can be used in a domestic machine for bag making?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

It works brilliantly in my domestic, for both the top and the bobbin. Perhaps it won’t for every domestic machine, but it certainly does for mine 😁

[@madodaudet4459]

bonjour pouvez vous me donner la référence du thermocollant que vous mettez pour le tissu extérieur et pour le tour ? merci

[@CountryCowDesigns]

That didn’t translate clearly but if you mean the iron on interfacing, it’s available from Serial Bagmakers: serialbagmakers.com/shop/wovenfix2/ And the Decovil Light stabiliser is available from her too: serialbagmakers.com/shop/declight90/ Hopefully that’s what you needed 😁

[@madodaudet4459]

@@CountryCowDesigns merci beaucoup