How to Make a La Conner Tote by Jera Brandvig for Lecien Fabrics

[@doreenwatson-read]

I love the little dash line graphics you use to explain. Where to sew, very helpful. Thankyou for sharing

[@carlenehall2979]

I just finished my 5th one of these bags using this wonderful tutorial! I’ve made two patchwork versions and three plain front and back. Four of the ones I’ve made were given as gifts and the last one is finally for me!! I plan to make more. The pattern is very versatile in being able to change the size to fit what you want.

[@MelissaH05]

I have watched about 30-40 different bag tutorials n the last 2 weeks and this is my favorite my favorite one!!! It is such simple and well explained directions!!! I am definitely going to make this tomorrow!!! Thank you soooo much!!!! 🤩

[@rmcrms5]

Thank you for explaining every step so clearly. Tote bags have been my nemisis forever. Now I feel confident I can make one...with your tutorial playing on a constant loop.

[@maplelassuk]

I loved your tutorial, and I make these a lot, and you explain it all perfectly.....in such an easy manner and with a voice that is restful and perfect to listen to!! Thank you, I am teaching my young granddaughters to sew and a tote is next, they will enjoy your tutorial.

[@Kimkloke]

Binge watching your videos, wish you would upload more often. You are very inspiring.

[@zehraoksoy1137]

Love the video. Clear instructions. The tone of voice is so soothing and in control. Dash line detail is very helpful also.

[@dianawillis9848]

Just made my first bag ! My first time quilting/sewing squares together. Thank you so much for great tutorial. Just bought 2 of Jera quilt as you go books also.

[@ChasingTadpoles]

I just finished this. Great instruction and it turned out great! Making for Christmas and filled with goodies. I am new to sewing and quilting and was able to follow with the video. 😀😊💕. Proud!

[@Simone-rx4ri]

I love it! I hope she will be on your show more often. Thank you!

[@debbieheadley7912]

Just finished my first bag and I’m real happy with it. The only change I made was to make the pocket just a little wider. Your tutorial was so easy to follow and your voice was very calming. Thank you!

[@DorisPowell-kx9te]

This is the best bag video. Well done.

[@lilacenterfitt3879]

Thanks for this tutorial. I just made my first tote from Christmas fabric and can’t wait to show it off tomorrow at work.

[@inekacarter6593]

Love making this bag ,clear instructions thanks

[@kimberlysmith5555]

I love this tutorial and the fabric. You even made the box corners look so simple to do. Thanks!

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

Very good tutorial. Awesome bag. Thank you alot.

[@jhelnan8057]

Excellent teacher! I'm having a ton of fun discovering Jera's quilting videos! Will be sure to share with my friends.

[@sharonleeirvin3320]

I love this bag and the way you taught how to make it thanks

[@greenwoodpga]

Awesome! Thanks Jera. That looks so fun to make.

[@ColoradoKrone]

Excellent. Very thorough. Beautiful bag

[@lorrainemocheko896]

Big up to you....you an awesome teacher!

[@donnalefeld2528]

very good instructions!Easy to follow, this is on my to do list ,a must try! Thank you

[@luismiranda9590]

Gracias

[@enjoyart5]

I really enjoyed this tutorial ! You are an excellent teacher !

[@jenihansen7201]

JERA, YOU HAVE EXPLAINED THIS SO PERFECTLY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. IT IS NOW 2019, AND I JUST LEARNED ABOUT YOUR COLLECTION FROM LAST YEAR AND ORDERED 4 LAYER CAKES FROM THE FAT QUARTER SHOP YESTERDAY. I AM SO EXCITED TO RECEIVE THEM AND START MY FIRST CALIFORNIA KING QUILT FOR MYSELF. I WISH YOU WERE ON FAT QUARTER SHOP MORE TEACHING US ALL THE WONDEROUS THINGS WITH YOUR COLLECTIONS. MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU. THANK YOU FQS FOR FEATURING THIS WONDERFUL AND INSPIRING WOMAN.

[@dextersmom5694]

I too was afraid to make a tote but your instructions were clear, and precise, and I can't wait to try☺️😊

[@michellerennepowar2773]

Thank you Hera. You made it look so easy. Now I will try to make a tote.

[@karenkoutsoumbaris6308]

Wonderful tutorial, Thankyou so much

[@RhondaReed]

Thank you so much, Jera! Great Instructions and so cute....and now I know that for years I have been pronouncing Lecien wrong! haha Thanks again.

[@jillcockerell2564]

Love this, as I do all your videos Jera, I hope you do more soon, especially a demonstration of the methods in QAUG Made Vintage

[@deehanley7057]

Thank you very much....you are a wonderful patient teacher.

[@simpsondonna]

You explained this so well!! Thank you!

[@alisonlee4723]

Thank you Jera your videos are fantastic, I have your first book & second one ordered ! Love your quilting ( & Paige who I can see in my mind all the time on her back on the Salmon Run quilt !!!) Ali, Tasmania.

[@caroleparker7612]

Alison Lee o

[@janiewarre9941]

Great easy to follow tutorial thanks so much.

[@stephaniemcdonald1244]

Yay, Jera! Since I started quilting you have been one of my biggest inspirations and your books 'QAYG Made Modern' was the first quilting book I ever bought. I'm thrilled about your fabric lines with Lecien and your new book! I hope you will make more videos. :)

[@susanmartin7090]

Ch

[@fionabrandt6108]

Jera, thank you for a perfectly explained tutorial! Loved it and making one this weekend 💜💜💜

[@kaumadim9736]

Thank you very much for your tutorial.great explain

[@brendanewsome705]

Very cute and easy looking. Thanks

[@aberdeenred47]

I love the prints!!!!

[@apstorti]

Love it!! simple and clear istructions!!

[@bobbeduran9277]

Adorable bag.

[@SuzePB]

Love this video tutorial. Can you please show how you joined the soft and stable backing?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hi Dawnell! Do you mean, you’d like to see the step where she sews the two exterior panels together? She has sewn it the same as the lining, with the corner squares cut out and the side and bottom sewn together, without leaving an opening. Let us know if we can help with anything else!

[@suemacfarlane7372]

Great video :) I make my tote bags almost exactly this way except that I cut my lining 1/2 inch longer than the bag. When the bag is all put together, I put the lining inside the bag but leave it in line with the stabilizer so that a small bit peeps onto the right side. I then turn the handles back up the right way and stitch them in place - going over it a couple of times. I've never managed to get a neat finish with this type of stabilizer if I've tried to turn it to the inside - due to the double layer at the top.

[@ChasingTadpoles]

Love this! Ty for great tut!💕

[@lindadaley7469]

Lovely bag! Could you please show us how to put a zipper in the top of one also?

[@deborahpalmer7735]

Hi, I just made your bag and love it. I would like to make one in a different size, but not sure how to work this out. Can you help? It was my first project and really thank you for your generosity in making and sharing this tutorial x

[@momgrandma5496]

Gorgeous bag, the instructions are very clear, and the fabric is so pretty. Can you fix the link for the 'Straps'. Thank you.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello! We have run out of the 5-yard packs of white 1.5" strapping, but we still have 6-yard packs! www.fatquartershop.com/white-1-5-in-polypro-strapping-6-yd-pack

[@susanabaquerizo8494]

I love it. Thank you very much is beauty, I will sew one like this

[@laurasmith3307]

Love this video! Where can I get the cordless mini iron you use?

[@sewnami1012]

Wowwwwww very informative tutorial ...I just loved the video...I want to make one bag for myself n send u the pic of the bag madam.

[@sutela2060]

Great tutorial 🙏 is there a link to buy the pattern for it😁

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Suzanne! There is not a pattern to purchase. The instructions are only available in this tutorial.

[@dianaseals4670]

Could I use foam lining that I have?

[@bwaldron8449]

good video with clear instructions. what kind of iron do you use?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

THe iron she is using in this tutorial is the Panasonic 360 Cordless: www.fatquartershop.com/panasonic-360-freestyle-cordless-iron-blue

[@lauralatino7530]

Isn't that batting too bulky? Did you have to adjust your stitch length and foot pressure to make it walk through? Thanks

[@donelleashley]

I use Soft & Stable often and it's very smooth and easy to work with. You can basically wad it up and when you let it go, it springs back into shape which is great for bag making. Also, all of my machines just glide right through it and I have never had to make any special adjustments.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

HI Laura, we agree with Donelle, the Soft & Stable compresses very tightly and quilts well, so no need to adjust your sewing to accommodate it

[@loriar1027]

I wasn’t able to find any Soft and Stable at my local quilt shop (they were out of it) so I got fusible fleece instead and got a very similar result. The bag holds its shape nicely.

[@sylviabrown6617]

Nice

[@sandrasharp7404]

Can you please tell me what the quilt pattern is behind her in the video? Love it and the fabrics. Thank you.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hi Sandra - that is called La Conner Stars and it's a FREE pattern found here: quiltingintherain.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/La-Conner-Stars-updated-final.pdf

[@sharonlatour6230]

Thank you for your great tutorial and the free quilt pattern!

[@michelleh7587]

Where did you go? The quilting world is missing you posts!!! 💕

[@roselinedugas5666]

Hello Jera, I would like to know where I can the pattern forth is La Conner Tote? Is it in one of your books, Quilt As You Go Modern or Vintage? Thank you for this video I will make it. Roseline , Québec

[@ryyyy7570]

is there no way to just buy this bag already made ?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello ryyyy7570! No, this bag is not available already made.

[@redoaksawmill]

What is the name/ brand of the white strap material?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hey RedOak! It's a white polypro strapping made by ByAnnie. You can find on our site here: www.fatquartershop.com/white-1-5-in-polypro-strapping-6-yd-pack

[@3gstitchlove]

At the beginning of the video, we're told that the measurements of the outside panels and lining panels are 20" x 15". I noticed that the Soft & Stable that is linked in the description is for four pieces of batting size 13 1/2" x 18 1/2". How does this work???

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello! That is a very good catch, thank you. She did not use the Project Pack Soft & Stable size, but the 35" x 58" piece, which she cut 2 - 20" x 22" pieces from before quilting to the outside panels and trimming down. We have updated the link in the description. Have a great day!

[@jenifferbrandt5291]

higher up your volumen when filming the video please

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Jeniffer! This is one of our videos from 2017. Our video and sound quality has improved.

[@gladyshill2260]

Your instructions are pretty perfect, except a big except, you need to speak louder or have your mike closer can hardly hear you and |I have my volume up highest it can go, your voice trails off and the end of your sentence you cannot hear. Otherwise great

[@leashrusso]

No offense to the other host but your voice is so much better.....her voice actually gave me a pain in my ears.

[@lisagx7]

The video is very informative however, I can only watch it...I CAN NOT listen! I end up muting it because she keeps repeating "WHAT YOU'RE GONNA WANT TO DO" or "YOUR GONNA..." Very irritating! Not to mention the lip smacking between her steps. Like I said her video is good, but I can not stand to listen to her repetitive filler words.

[@sylviabrown6617]

Nice