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[@angelamay6205]

I just love all your tutorials - you go above and beyond explaining several techniques which I absolutely appreciate - I took your Pythagorean Pouch to a retreat where I had colour blocked the bottom to allow for a small strip of fabric I had for the top - It was so popular that nearly all the participants made that version using fabric they had available on the day. Looking forward to part 2!

[@OKSew474]

Thank you Angela! And thank you for sharing with your fellow sewists!

[@Whatdottiemakes]

Agreed! So generous with knowledge and tips!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I have so e left over vinyl and it’s been in my stash for years….I always refused to throw it out. Now I am looking forward to making a bag with it! Thank you so much!

[@GloriaHasberry]

Excellent video! So thoroughly explained and demonstrated that there are no questions to ask! Thanks so much!

[@OKSew474]

You're very welcome!

[@hanlinc1]

WOW, you're so delightful to watch and learn not only a few new techniques but the WHY! Great teaching. Thank you for sharing. God bless you! ❤❤❤❤

[@OKSew474]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@angiepohlman4191]

Thanks for helping me overcome my fear of color blocking and zipper installations! Love your videos.

[@cherleneartman7203]

Great video! Very nicely done. 😊

[@dottiemathews6853]

THANK YOU FOR BLOWING UP MY BRAIN TO BRING IN THE CREATIVE CRAFTIES IN! I LOVE THIS!! I MUST DO THIS! I GOT LOTS OF VINYL AND FABRIC SCRAPS JUST WAITING TO BE REBORN! CAN YOU SAY "NEW CROSSBODY BAGS?" NEW "WRISTLET POUCHES?' OHMYGAWD! THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! LOVE THIS!!!!!

[@OKSew474]

I can’t wait to see where your creative juices take you!

[@bettymarini8581]

Thank you for the different color blocking techniques. I really liked the pin cushion fabric.

[@OKSew474]

Thank you Betty! And how perfect that it was a Betty pouch! The fabric is from Geek Garden Fabric, it is one of my all time favourites!

[@michellehale8962]

What a helpful and very practical video. Great job!

[@OKSew474]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@jaytopham8514]

Nicole, thank you for this video. Your explantion of splitting the pattern pieces was very clear and, for me, it will now be standard practice. The whole tutorial is extremely helpful. I can't wait now to see what fabric scraps I can use up. Many thanks 🙂

[@OKSew474]

Thank you as always, Jay!

[@caterine837]

Thank you for your tutorials. They are so detailed with great handy tips. Now I know what to do with my starch of scraps.

[@dianas5247]

I just found your channel and immediately subscribed when I saw all the amazing pouches you made. Love the tutorial!

[@OKSew474]

Thank you so much!

[@tsecord7111]

Your videos are wonderful! I love your style…..No silly nonsense, and very thorough instructions. I’m fairly new here…..found you just a few weeks ago…..but plan to check out all that you offer. Thank you!

[@OKSew474]

Thank you so much!

[@theglittersparklefactory5912]

Thank you for this 😊 I have bee fat quarters for months and not know what to do with it then watched this video and fell in love with your bee bag. So with this video, the pattern and the straight zipper tutorial I've made my first pouch that didn't have a wonky zipper and has a straight and flat bottom. Thank you ❤

[@OKSew474]

Thank you for sharing this with me! My goal is to help everyone achieve their best possible results, exactly how you did by taking what you need from the different lessons. 💕

[@michelesawyer5049]

Your ideas and tutorials are fabulous, can’t wait for part 2 as I now have my sewing mojo back, thanks for the inspiration!

[@OKSew474]

Thank you Michele!

[@michellem.131]

Another great tutorial 👏Thank you! It’s a great way to make unique bags and use up scraps. Love it!🩷🧡

[@OKSew474]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jnjhawaii5879]

I love how they all turned out. I’m a beginner but I would like to try this out. Seems difficult though. Thank you so much ❤

[@OKSew474]

I would start with joining two materials and then cutting out your pattern piece, that will build your confidence! It’s easier than it seems.

[@jnjhawaii5879]

@@OKSew474thank you

[@dmw276]

Thanks for sharing these tips. I love the way you create the pieces to join together. Your color selections are beautiful!

[@OKSew474]

Thanks so much!

[@CarolGoff-j3z]

Such a lovely tutorial! Really gets my creative juices flowing. I am also so impressed with your cutting skills!!! I still struggle with cutting using a ruler at times...guess I need to practice, practice, practice. Thanks again for the ideas and the how-tos. Love your channel!

[@OKSew474]

Thank you so much!

[@leslieriley918]

Fantastic tutorial - informative, easy to follow and packed with great ideas. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@OKSew474]

You're very welcome! ☺️

[@suerush704]

Thanks so much for another great video! Im sew excited to do all of these as i have sooóoo many scraps its PERFECT! THANKS AGAIN! SO GLAD I FOUND YOU❤

[@OKSew474]

You are very welcome, Sue! Have fun!

[@jenpatterson8309]

So enjoy your tutorials ❤ thank you for taking the time to teach us ❤

[@OKSew474]

Thank you, Jen! I’m so glad you are finding them useful.

[@idaobergs]

This was immensely helpful! Thank you so much Nicole for sharing this. I'm new to sewing and I really want to use every single piece of fabric. Thank you! ♥

[@OKSew474]

You are so welcome!

[@lyndyloo42]

Love your tutorials, very helpful and enjoyable and informative to watch. This one was great, I had a go myself with some scraps after watching it and it came out not too bad for a first go. Your Pythagorean Pouch tutorial is excellent too, you explain things well which I like. Anyway, thanks for your great tutorials and patterns, look forward to the next one. Thanks for being an inspiration.

[@OKSew474]

You are so very welcome! 💕

[@Whatdottiemakes]

Fabulous tutorial, full of great info and ideas!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I am subscribing! I love what you do!

[@OKSew474]

Thanks so much!

[@liselottetillberg8897]

Thank you for an inspiring and educational tutorial. 🙏🏼

[@OKSew474]

You are so welcome!

[@djeoutdoors]

Very clever ❤

[@TammyHarris-x8g]

Beautiful work! I can't wait to try these ideas. Where can I get the pattern for the Pythagorean one?

[@OKSew474]

Thanks Tammy! It’s in the description of the Better Boxed Bottoms video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIKwkKOQhLaciZIsi=Ut6TNZtTekaQZDYp This shows you where to look to download: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIi7qWqOrq2CidUsi=ycuNeznYjw2AzwJE

[@tammytahara855]

Thank you for this great video!! I love your channel!

[@OKSew474]

Thank you Tammy!

[@danielleaf9146]

Amazing! I have yet to sew my first bag so a complete newbie. Do you repeat it for the back or you use one unblocked fabric for the back of one of the fabrics used for the front? I am a new subscriber!

[@OKSew474]

I’m excited for you to start this new sewing adventure! You can do it either way - color blocking both sides or just one side. The trickiest part of color blocking both sides is mirroring and then lining up the joins at the side and bottom seams. For your first bag I would suggest doing the not color blocked option, or just color blocking one side, but I was never one to shy away from challenge when starting out so I wouldn’t blame you for going all in. I’m glad you found the channel!

[@cynthiaedwards5149]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@OKSew474]

My pleasure!

[@TinaPankow-do1vw]

Thank you so much..I am excited to try any of these..

[@OKSew474]

Have fun!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Love the honey bee fabric, please tell me where you got this?

[@OKSew474]

I wish I could remember!! I am usually pretty good at remembering sources but it has been a few years and I’m really not sure about that one. It may have been Twisted Needle Textiles but I am not finding anything in my emails to confirm. If it comes to me I will let you know!

[@OKSew474]

I sleuthed it out!! It was TNT, it’s still available under the new business name: www.kafabricsafterdark.com/product-page/43-2?

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

@@OKSew474 thanks so much!

[@YomeidaGarza-ku4dx]

GREAT IDEA I HAVE SO MUCH Fabric i know what to do with some thank you

[@OKSew474]

Have fun!

[@Vicapr]

What kind of vinyl do you use? And where do you buy it?

[@OKSew474]

I use promo and marine vinyl from My PunkBroidery in this tutorial, mypunkbroidery.com/. My absolute favourite vinyl is Mora from Emmaline Bags.

[@cindyzimmerman2353]

Where can I find your free patterns to download.

[@OKSew474]

Hi Cindy! There are google drive links to the patterns in the video descriptions of the videos; if you expand the description of this video I have noted where to find both the Betty Pouch pattern and the Pythagorean Pouch pattern with links.

[@sylvieallard58]

Where can we can find this pattern

[@OKSew474]

Hi Sylvie! I have added links to the video description but for ease here they are: Find the free Pythagorean Pouch pdf here: Better Boxed Bottoms, featuring the OKSew Pythagorean Pouch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIKwkKOQhLaciZI Find the free Betty Pouch PDF here: Perfect Corners, Perfect Curves kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWapkqKtrLdjZrcsi=aj4cwkOkPn60IYhu I have direct links in the video descriptions of those videos.

[@ruthgreen7424]

iveive tried to get yourpatterns but can't I can only get the tutorials won't let me get all the stuff you demonstrated

[@OKSew474]

Hi Ruth, I replied to a different comment from you but I wanted to check if you managed to find what you needed?

[@leannadodman4941]

You are using leather or vinyl. I only have fabric and cork.

[@OKSew474]

Hi Leann! I used vinyl and cotton for these, your combination will work well!

[@ToTaM-n7g]

Hi .can you the sizes please

[@OKSew474]

Hi! The stand up pouches are the Pythagorean Pouch, the first one is at the regular size (measures 7” wide, 4.5” tall, 2.75” deep) and the bee one is at 120% (8.75” wide, 5.5”tall, 3.25” deep). The flat pouches are the Betty pouch which is 4.5x7.5.

[@ToTaM-n7g]

Thanks.Really pretty bag