How To Hand-Sewn Reversible Hand Bag | DinLife

[@Marialla.]

Beautiful design, as always dear Din! This week, like last week, I have been mending old clothes. Last week I mended my own jeans with applique hearts. This week I mended jeans for my son, fixing the hems which had become torn. I also re-sized some underthings to make them fit better. These are small and invisible gifts, so may not be as exciting as your beautiful creations. But they are useful, and it gives me a proud feeling to know I'm extending the life of things that might otherwise be thrown away. I even mended some old shoes. The fabric had shredded where the foot goes in, and I covered it with a beautiful new layer of fabric so they appear almost as new! I was surprised that worked, but it did. They were sneakers I have worn for years, and now I think I have another year or two I can wear them. This week I'm intending to sew new cafe curtains for my bedroom. I have some old sheer fabric shower curtains to recycle for it. One is elegant gray stripes, the other is a pink floral which look good layered together, so I will make a two-layered curtain and valance. I hope when they are put up they will give me enough privacy that I can open my bedroom blinds to get better light while still not letting people see into my bedroom. Of course they aren't nice natural fabrics like you use, but at least they were bought secondhand and being re-used so that I rescued something from the landfill for a while longer. My next project after that will probably be something about sewing a rice pack into some slippers to keep my feet warm all winter when I'm sitting here at the computer.

[@DinLife]

I don't know what to say instead of thank you. Just, thank you

[@Marialla.]

@@DinLife It is obvious you care so much about recycling, and lowering pollution or trash in our world, so I thought you would enjoy hearing the ways I am also trying to help. We are different, but the same in our love for the planet, and trying to make the world better any way we can.

[@devikaghosh2771]

@@Marialla. ♥️

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Beautiful

[@dcinrb8538]

Marialla how wonderful that you have incorporated a sustainable lifestyle with your family. ❤️ Your son will learn more from your quiet daily examples than a thousand lectures from his school. If you have the time, sew small (pillowcase) covers for the rice packs and embroider a design/monogram on each. 3 or 4 combined lengths of sewing thread will do if your short on floss. 🍄🍄 Take care and be safe 😷

[@violin4771]

Watching you stitching is like a beautiful poetry. 👌👌👌

[@annettecrabtree3927]

I grew up sewing by hand and when I see it still being used, it warms my heart. Beautiful work.

[@willowroundtree-ross2167]

Dear Din, it IS ALWAYS a Pleasure to sit with a cup of tea and quietly enjoy your videos. My husband and I have a working farm. It keeps us going with hard work and long days. A life we would not complain about or leave. I sew a lot, however the simplicity that comes with your Precious time and Beautiful videos is something I look forward to as well as learn from. Even my husband gets a kick out of the ones I share with him. So again, thank you for sharing. Looking forward to more. Have a Beautiful day.

[@KH-ko1kh]

Simplistic and beautiful, both. I am so impressed by the way you’re able to sew a perfectly straight line of stitches and cut fabric straight without a ruler or markings. ❤️

[@SharaLee60]

Oh my, I'm new on here. It's so inspiring to see someone else hand sew things. I like to hand sew even though I have arthritis in them, but I think it helps to keep them limber. I have sewed my husband 2 wallets all by hand. The first one he used for guite awhile,but finally the zipper didn't work. So I took it apart & put another one in. Then finally the wallet was getting worn & the zipper too. So I decided to make him a new one. So I did, after a couple yrs or so the zipper messed up. I didn't want to take it out again. So I decided to just sew another zipper over the other one. I made the zipper wider on each side with bias tape like the other wallet. Then sewed it in. So it worked. Now I'm doing the same thing on his old wallet. I put a new front on it. Then sewed the zipper with the bias tape sides & a few new things inside that was wearing out. It's looking like a new wallet. I'm still working on it. It's fun to figure things out. Also I have been putting patches on my husband's jeans some shirts & his shorts. This one pair is all most a new pair of shorts. I've been putting patches over patches & it's fun to do! I have done some of my things too! I'm so glad you're making things all by hand. I've made bags, dolls & stuff animals by hand also. So keep the videos coming! ♥️☺️

[@gloriagomez2327]

I love the way you use your hands to measure fabric ! Your sewing is so precise and even, I love to watch you create something out of scraps ! You are truly inspiring .Keep up the fantastic work. By the way your videos are charming, eloquent, and very calming. Beautiful music too !

[@mrsmw2020]

I find watching you peaceful and inspiring. Ive started to hand sew many more things, rather than use a machine. Thank you for the inspiration

[@MixitupMarci]

I love your videos and the music and the relaxing feeling of them! 🥰

[@giovannasheward3634]

I know how to use a sewing machine, but I took the challenge in making a hand sewing project for first time :) It took me a bit longer than I thought, but I absolutely love my hand bag :) and I will treasure it forever . Thank you for your tutorials, your talent and time. Giovanna

[@JayRadheShyam]

Dear Din: you are giving such a peace to this world. Thank you for your love ❤🙏

[@steverundle8635]

Linda, here. Had a frustrating day. Caught sight of one of your videos. Binge watched 8 or 9, saved under “DIN”, cathartic. Such reverence.Almost religious. Here am I now calm and quiet, ready for all the next ones. Thank you for letting us sit beside you to watch the magic.

[@khaley37781]

Thank You for such Peaceful, pretty videos...I always learn something new....such Beauty you give us. Bless!

[@pielangelical]

The world need more and more people like you Thanks a lot for sharing your ideas

[@iyikiolumvar8182]

O kadar dinlendirici videolarınız varki ,insanin hemen hepsinden yapasi geliyor.Ellerinize sağlık muazzam bir işçilik var harka ürünler.

[@helenfalk4255]

The whole video is like singing art when its the best. Everything is so calming and i really wants do do this! Thank you for show me this, especially, when the world is crazy just now. This is my kind of slow art! Kind regards from me in sweden.

[@DV-1972]

It's like poetry ....each stitch .. each cut .. sooo soothing to watch

[@kiranjitkaur5578]

My mom also used her hands and hand made measuring tape for sewing,, and her fittings were always perfect,,

[@carmelg971]

Lovely Autumn coloured bag just right for essentials mobile, money & masks, such neat hand sewing.

[@sabrinas.1302]

I downloaded the video and was watching it offline, now just got back to 'like' this, wish there was a 'love' button, really... Great work as always

[@jenjens916]

Oh so beautiful. I enjoy your working hands that create beautiful pieces of art. Thank you.

[@michellecelesteNW]

There’s something so peaceful and innocent as watching this before bed. Setting a good place for life.

[@gail2139]

I am so impressed by the simple elegance of your crafts and your videography.

[@adrianapiccoli5214]

Thanks dear Din A beautiful gift for my soul

[@moniqui74]

Me encanta ver tus vídeos, son tan armónicos! Transmiten mucha paz solo de verlos y con la música tan cálida, tranquila. Felicitaciones y mil gracias por compartir tu arte. Saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina 👋🏼🇦🇷😘

[@smiles8719]

Am i the only one who can't stop watching her how to stitch? Your videos are totally addictive to watch!

[@rumibanerjee8671]

Your hands when they move its sheer music. It's so very soothing to hear the soft music and your amazing work with hands. Keep up the art. You are truly beautiful

[@clarethalvarez4024]

Thank you for this video. It's always a pleasure to watch your craftsmanship.

[@irenecortez7819]

I love watching your videos. So relaxing. I like to hand sew when I’m watching TV.

[@SuzannesSimpleLiving]

A simple but beautiful bag....thankyou 😊🇬🇧

[@70andcounting]

I love your videos. They are inspiring for someone who does a lot of handwork. But I also find that they are very calming when I have had a hectic day. I appreciate that you share your talent.

[@carspassion3736]

Ce que vous faite est non seulement simple, gracieux, élégant mais aussi admirable, magnifique, splendide !!! Merci pour vos vidéos !!! Mon plus grand plaisir serait que vous nous en fassiez encore et encore !!!! J’adore ce que vous faites 🥰🥰🥰 Immenses MERCI 💕💕💕

[@DeborahWorrall]

I just found you a few weeks ago ....I really love what you are doing, it is so beautiful and unique, I hope you do this for a very long time. Thank you so much. I am definitely giving hand sewing a try❤

[@devil7_f70]

You're videos are so pretty to watch I like so much keep going✌️

[@SS-bf5uj]

Beautiful. Your stitching is more neater than machine.

[@AadhizCreations]

Your videos are amazing! I can watch them all day ☺️

[@vickinoeske1711]

Love the bag and watching your peaceful nature.

[@eueuandbunny]

So peaceful to watch the stitching.

[@taeyeonsnose7003]

your back stitching is PERFECTION!

[@noemid1458]

Thank you so much for sharing your video it is inspiring that you sew everything by hand always been scared to sew by hand thinking it's going to undo itself but watching you .makes it possible.that you can do it by hand..😄🌻💐

[@MoonandSixpence]

Coming to watch one of your videos is like a mini-retreat. So calming and so inspiring at the same moment. Thank you so much for getting close with the camera so I could really see how you were using the ladder stitch to applique the decorative stripes on as well as close the two bags together. Extra thanks for showing how you did that around the straps and closure cord. Your backstitch lines are perfect. You've clearly mastered your craft and I aspire to such skill. Love your videos!

[@queeniepop2058]

Absolutely stunning! A study in peaceful perfection.

[@rebehack]

I think anyone who loves hand stitching enjoys watching these as much as making. A little piece of me got so excited when you used an invisible stitch on the strap. Thanks for posting!

[@reshmav.s24]

Nice bag. Simple and humble.. nice to watch your videos. 😇

[@ramilarai8591]

I really need to one day, watch all your videos and make folding using old clothes

[@bethrajiraji3274]

Awesome work dear... I see your dedication and passion in video..I am inspired by your infinite patience towards nature..human has no right to exploit nature...that's thing I learn from you.....Thanks for sharing ...god bless you...keep rocking my dear....

[@pebblesthecat3625]

You do such beautiful hand sewing - have you ever thought of making an Amish quilt ? Your hand sewing is so even and exact you are more than capable of making one ❤

[@sabine2569]

to watch your videos is like zen-meditation for me - amazing! wonderful mindfulnes - thank you!

[@rajalakshmiiyer2516]

Your work is incredibly inspiring 🙏 it has brought new meaning to my life. Thank you so much ❤️

[@almudenamorenosanchez6096]

Me encantan tus vídeos. Son muy inspiradores y bellos. Muchas gracias por compartirlos.

[@user-mo8in2bc2j]

我也是这几天用旧袜子修补了儿子的袜子，用宝宝的旧衣服做了很多手巾来代替纸巾，最近还学会了在家发豆芽,纳豆，面包，意粉。最近有很多介绍在家用橄榄油、椰子油、和碱制造清洁用的香皂，可以洗脸、洗发、洗皂、洗碗.....一切，制作方法也很简单，为环保尽我们的一份力量

[@jenniferjones-paull1548]

I miss you Din. Miss any new items you would sew so beautifully by hand. I hope you are ok. Tender hugs.❤

[@betsyolsson-mackowski7682]

So satisfying! I love your immaculate hand sewing! I was inspired to start finishing some of my own sewing projects since becoming a subscriber.

[@Marialla.]

Please post here about projects you finish each week! It is very inspiring to think that many of us are all working separately on our own things, but sharing the joy of creation together!

[@olgahucikova8383]

Krásna taštička 👍 vaše práce sú fantastické, ekologické, jednoduché, nežné a plné harmónie 💓 veľmi obdivujem trpezlivosť, precíznu prácu 👏 a ďakujem pekne za inšpiráciu 😘 pozdravujem zo Slovenska 🇸🇰😀

[@desii1972]

I am so glad the KZbin algorithm finally found your channel. This is the highlight of my week. My hand sewing is never this neat but I am enjoying your videos. These are art. New subscriber here 😍

[@susannefahl1430]

Thank you very much for your inspiration.

[@artandcraftbypadmag6832]

Such a beautiful way to hand sew..lovely !!!!👍

[@DucLu524]

Your skils is amazing! I love it! Thanks!

[@scribbleartie]

oh this is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your skills. I love it when KZbin throws something over to me that I actually adore!

[@kiranjain8872]

It's so meditative watching you stitch so beautiful ..calming

[@lsewingcom]

바느질 과정샷을 이렇게 표현할 수 있다는 것에 놀라요. 당신의 감각과 소탈한 삶도 함께 배우고 있습니다.

[@pamelamcclung6179]

How absolutely wonderful !!! 😄😸 All the neat things you make by hand !!! 😄 Just blows my mind !!! Such a lost art !!! 🙀 AWESOME talent you have . 😄 When I was younger , I did many handmade items, you just gave me some wonderful ideas for Christmas !!! 🎄🎁🎆🎄 Thank you for sharing !!! 😎🙂

[@LUCKEY11202.]

Fantastic ,work as always. Your hand sewing technique is beautiful to watch,thank you.👏

[@sheilaking9936]

Wow. That is amazing. Beautiful stitch work. That is so cool to watch. Thank you. Lol. ☺

[@ladyofwildrose]

Beautiful work. Love that you hand dye them as well.

[@crystals.1405]

o m g I really really really love your stiches. You work with such finest! I would love to watch your upcoming videos

[@auntmayme8119]

Hand stitching is such artwork; like a ballet of fingers.

[@simranverma3933]

Such a talented and hardworking person you are Great work,magical hands❤️ keep your work

[@bertamartinez1398]

Que hermoso trabajo!! Sobre todo esa puntada a mano perfecta!! Saludos desde Barranquilla Colombia

[@ТатьянаНик-ш8у]

Вы такая аккуратная мастерица!!! 😉👍👍👏👏👏

[@amandashare1281]

Your hand sewing is perfect!

[@fionadanessa9850]

your sewing is soo neat

[@Rara-pr9wg]

That's beautiful very calming to see

[@diveyaambardar3523]

Your work is sooo good. ❤

[@melissaann513]

Love this! Thanks for sharing! Your stitches are so straight!

[@patriciatorres5820]

I love your hands, are magical♥️

[@leonorkenny9656]

Sigo pensando que tus manos son maravillosas...gracias

[@edenelston7668]

So satisfying to watch.

[@joycebarroso4354]

Assisto o vídeo inteiro sorrindo. Tão calmo, tão bom. Obrigada!

[@hummerklein2567]

Love the design that was lovely to watch thank you for sharing this with me I’m new to your channel And just bought 15yards of linen will be making lots of your bags Be safe and God bless .

[@Marialla.]

Din is making this series "12 Gifts" to show one new project every week. Some of us are joining her in the comment section, telling of what projects we make each week as our "gifts". They do not have to match anyone else's project, it's just about celebrating our ability to create. Will you join us? I'd love to hear how your bags or other projects go!

[@Muslimah_undercover_]

this is so relaxing it makes me cry

[@yennhitrinh4460]

Bình yên, xinh đẹp, nhẹ nhàng, cảm ơn chị vì chiếc video này ạ

[@rashmeetnagi3670]

Awesome. You stitch so finely. Love it

[@PiggieMafia]

I’d love to have access to beautiful fabrics like you’re using! Your finished products are so crisp and artistic!

[@DEAN2773]

AMAZING!!!!!! Greetings from Greece ❤️🌼

[@crisphil2488]

Another amazing and inspiring project. What type of thread do you use here? I think you are such a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us.

[@deirdremcloughlin1380]

Watching your hand stitching is heavenly :o)

[@colleenseymourcrafts5802]

It's just beautiful to watch you work...thank you...missing the cats

[@anniebird248]

Your skill is incredible!👏👏👏👏👏

[@masja1790]

So beautiful. And so calming to watch you work. What fabric is this? 🙏🏻💕

[@DinLife]

They are one linen and one cotton with colors from yam root and mud :D

[@masja1790]

@@DinLife thank you. They are so pretty and organic looking. Love your work. 🙏🏻

[@margaritavillalobos2213]

Me encantan tus trabajos y e aprendido a coser mirando tus vídeos ,abrazos a los felinos los amo

[@jadejade5303]

Wow your stitches are so clean and perfectly straight. Would it possible you do a tutorial on your hand stitch?

[@Marialla.]

I cannot sew as pretty as Din, but I can suggest that to improve your hand sewing it may help to use small-checked woven gingham fabric. The checks can help you keep your lines straight and stitches even. Then your hands learn muscle memory as they practice good sewing over and over. Also, I highly recommend using a well-fitting thimble. (My thimble is homemade out of thin leather.)

[@ellenmason3284]

I’m doing this today! Thanks by the way your stitching is beautiful!

[@roselaineprocopio156]

Amooo seus trabalhos 😍 tudo costura Dinho a mão cortadinho no capricho.

[@asthenamesuggests9513]

Dear Din, we have rainy season over here too!

[@cristinapintosflores6389]

Es un placer ver como realiza su trabajo❤ gracias

[@Luilui2000]

You are very talented, your videos it’s amazing !!

[@susiwakeman4271]

Stunning x thank you so much x much love from the UK xx

[@CarmenGarcia-jr8jb]

I wish I could sew like that, so beautiful 😍

[@pamelamcclam2915]

Beautiful. Thank you for the tutorial.