How to Make Zipper Cases out of Candy Bags

[@TheWanderingWife]

A trick to smooth the wrinkles a little more: turn your iron on high heat and iron the surface of your ironing board, then just rub your bag over the heated ironing board to “iron” it.

[@LucieInChicoCA]

I cannot wait to hear these words come out of my face, “I *NEED* to consume a bag of candy right now for a sewing project,”.

[@jaytee2642]

Oh man!! I have been away from my sewing machine for YEARS. I need to refamiliarize myself with it and put my stash to use. That vinyl stuff looks so cool. Oh the projects I can make. Thanks for reigniting the sewing flame that has been sputtering on a pilot light. LOL

[@jennielynnschlageter6586]

How clever..once again..now I have to go out and buy some bags of candy! Love it!

[@beachboyde]

Laura, you are giving me life... first with the measuring tape key fob I made...now this..... I see a M&M bags in my very near future... I'll post to your Facebook page when I make it..... I'm living for this... Jon

[@SewVeryEasy]

I love M&Ms hummmm

[@ivorykeys1566]

@@SewVeryEasy Especially the Peanut M & M's .... Yummmm!

[@gaynorandrews1684]

You explained that tutorial superbly. I've seen other tutorials how to make these but they don't talk you through as well as you have. Thanks Laura. I really love your tutorials.

[@Rose39M]

Gaynor Andrews She really does explain in detail. Makes everything so much easier when we sew!

[@patriciabjeijeh909]

She did a great job. I was very impressed.

[@carousel87]

agreed! same thoughts here. your explanation is much simpler than other videos. thank you Laura!!

[@chickad5820]

My kids n grandkids are gonna love this. Specially if I put the candy in a Ziploc and put it inside. What a cute gift for Christmas. Thanks Laura, this was AAAAWWWWESOME

[@jpendowski7503]

Thank you for clear simple instruction without filler. I would have appreciated seeing you use the iron on the vinyl and stitching the fabric on the zipper end as those steps are new to me. Thank you. 💜

[@tamiailster9791]

You are so awesome. I dont sew, but you make the tutorials easy to understand. I actually feel like I could accomplish these great patterns you share. Loads of love

[@DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts]

I love these, I been making them for a few years now I use any sweet or crisp packet, lovely to make fun for the kids. They work better if you put a linning in.

[@bnyzhny]

Genius :). I'm going to make bags for my grown children and grandbabe using photocopies of their childhood artwork and written notes. There are Endless applications for this Splendid idea. Thank you :)

[@conchitaquilt3626]

Bonnie Brannon Great idea!

[@darlenenelson215]

That is a super idea. I have lots from my grandchildren ❤

[@zoilafuentes4290]

I am interesting to see you video in you tube.please direct me how?

[@Allison-z5k]

Great idea. You could use pictures of pets too.

[@harrietsimons6232]

I think I am going to try this with all sorts of things in the vinyl sandwich: gift wrap, scrap book paper, maybe even extra copies of favorite photos!

[@pbrfan7141]

Such great ideas ! 4:42

[@apylinski]

We just emptied a Skittles bag while waiting out Hurricane Irma. I will go get a zipper and make one of these for a young girl who came to our house with her family when they were evacuated. She will love it. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@UtahGmaw99]

That was kind of you to help them. Be safe!

[@SewVeryEasy]

Have fun, and thank you for helping out:)

[@splendaglenda1632]

Wow, you make everything look easy. I have thought of sewing the black sunflower seed bags.

[@PatTrnkaAdams]

Just found this video! Great directions. Thank you. This is the cleverest idea!! I made my first 'practice' one with a Tater Tot bag. It's so cute. I wondered about the copyright thing if I sold them at a craft fair. Hint: Before turning the bag I blew my hair dryer into my bag for about 5 seconds to soften the vinyl which made turning it was very easy. Thanks again for the video.

[@SewVeryEasy]

good idea and I don't think you would have a problem. You may use my video with permission :) have fun

[@naydanjay]

How Very Clever! I didn't even know there was such a thing as fusible, vinyl. Thank you so very much for making and sharing this video with us.

[@conchitaquilt3626]

Another wonderfully explained tutorial and some excellent suggestions from others on here!!! Definitely add to my TO DO LIST 🙏🏼👏🏼

[@lymezombie3236]

As usual, another great video! We're going to a Willie Nelson concert at Billy Bob's (TX), soon. You're only allowed to bring in a bag (max) 5.5" x 8.5". I'm now thinking of using a mini-print of the ad poster, instead of candy wrappers. Thanks!

[@dpr4820]

Great tutorial! You are excellent at explaining the process. And so cute to boot! Thank you!

[@blaxkrose1206]

I'm going to use this for my daughters school recycling project along with cereal box notepad, cereal cox folder..capri-sun bag and a skittles pencil pouch!! she's learning to sew and this will be so cute!!

[@ivorykeys1566]

Blaxx Rose, where did you find the other projects such as the cereal box note pad etc ?

[@soniaguzman762]

I made one of these but I didn't use the heat and bond vinyl. I used clear contact paper and it worked perfectly!

[@olivajimenez1748]

Sonia Guzman so did you apply contact paper to both sides of the wrapper??

[@wilycat5290]

What a hoot! A candy bag 😂. So creative. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@lyricwritertoo]

Omg! Binge watching your channel. I reuse so many things but you have given me ideas i never thought of. I used the iron vinyl to make a blotter for my daughters desk and cover a vintage chair to match her rom decor of beauty and the beast bedsheets and rose fabric accents.

[@purplehaze448]

I have some cool bags that Asian foods came in & will try this with them. Thanks for the info

[@carolg.6838]

Agree with many comments. Fun project...chocolate, not Skittles. And the idea given of pictures if you laminate both sides! Laura I like your enthusiasm and the projects, like this and reversible valance that don't require patterns. Thank you.

[@maaryasiddiqui3599]

They look really nice and unique!

[@vikingprincess813]

Love your easy to follow videos. Thank you!

[@sagz58]

What a fun project! Thanks for sharing!

[@petraforte5269]

I love it!! Great idea for a child's pencil case!!

[@chrisb5391]

What a cute idea!! Children would love this! Some adults too I think. LOL.

[@eileenreding8552]

Great idea!!! Your grandkids must have a ball with you. Arts and crafts with grandma!!!!Eileen Jones

[@maggiemarlow6486]

Great tutorial! Hope you can get the product in the UK

[@almaluzramos9165]

I love it. You can do this with so many other items as well. Thanks!

[@monicapeterson8056]

Thanks for the instruction! Why does it need iron-on vinyl when the candy bag is already of a similar finish?

[@ivorykeys1566]

Because the bag can tear very easy or be punctured with a pencil but this way gives it more durability !

[@patrice8257]

Add a fabric lining and it gives it a little more body these are cute!!

[@rachelmisc]

Just discovered this product + love it! 💕 JOANN’s has it in stock. Candy bags are so cute! Thx

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi and thanks a lot , Laura, for another fun tutorial! 😎🌸

[@jaykayjay8985]

That is so creative! I love it. I think I'll give it a try.

[@pennyc7064]

What to do about the sewing needle getting stuck with the sticky vinyl?

[@judithnuss212]

Do you think you can use a bag with a seam on the back. Love your tutorials. So easy to follow.

[@TheWanderingWife]

These would make great reusable sandwich bags for kids' lunches!

[@annes2601]

I love your tutorials!! I ALSO like making bags like this... I'm going 2 make one for my daughter.. She will love it. Even though she's almost 25.

[@SewVeryEasy]

I'm over 25 and love mine:)

[@milestonewelsh]

I love the way you construct these candy bags, Laura. And the pink and yelliw log canin quilt behind you is gorgeous. Do you have a pattern for this quilt top?

[@pboyd7007]

Cute. I think my granddaughter will love this!!

[@susanchenoweth8232]

How cute - - and looks easy enough. Thanks.

[@lindafriend9392]

Cool product, cute result, pass me a bag of sweeties 😋

[@janejohnson1957]

Hi Laura what size needle did you use? And what about the thread what sort did you use?

[@MyBabyZombie]

So cool! Can’t wait to try it. Laura, I always have trouble with using a longer zipper. I’m afraid to stitch over it and break my needle. Do you hand sew it?

[@kathleenaglaganian9283]

I can honestly say, I wish ALL my professors were as wonderful in explaining and showing how to do your tutorials. You are wonderful, and so pleasant. Thank you for coming into my crafts way of life. I enjoy it so much more. Mary K. INGRAM

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thank you very much and thank you for watching

[@sandrabutterbaugh8144]

What a cute idea for children's pencil case!

[@irisshell7671]

Great👏👏👏👏could you please let me know the exact name of the vinyl and where can I get it??? Thank you!!!!

[@SewVeryEasy]

here you go www.thermowebonline.com/k/search?q=vinyl

[@Sandrab769]

Awesome. I've watched several of these videos. I like this one the best. I want to make these for my local “angel tree” charity, so no lining is more economical for me. Thx.

[@lynneabretz6081]

Do you cover your ironing board with anything special so the extra vinyl on the edges doesn't adhere to it? Especially when doing the first side.

[@SewVeryEasy]

You can cover it with freezer paper:)

[@carinabam5833]

can you use normal DC fix it looks the same as the heat film but stick on its own no heat

[@doreensherk8569]

Neat idea cool also a great way to recycle and eat candy, bonus!!!!!

[@gulnasreen249]

love your cool ideas.Thanks

[@darlenenelson215]

Another super idea. Thank you.

[@brendawallgren8354]

QUESTION: Can you use this same vinyl on fabric or is that a completely different product? I've been wondering about this for making bags to keep the bottoms clean.

[@Trayne1837]

Yes you can just read and follow the instructions from the company

[@SewVeryEasy]

yes and it makes a great bag bottom:)

[@brendawallgren8354]

SewVeryEasy Wonderful! Thank you! Happy sewing to you!

[@gerily27]

Thank you this helps. Could you line the bag?

[@SewVeryEasy]

you could but I don't think it needs it:)

[@omayraortega9107]

DO you need to use the vinyl? Could you just omit that part? I'm trying to use less plastic

[@lindakochis5476]

Great idea with the holidays coming you could use them to put gifts in.....and get to eat candy

[@gaynorandrews1684]

Can you use the vynal on fabric or just plastic please?

[@eileenfb1948]

I wondered about putting it onto fabric to make it more durable for pencil cases or whatever. Avoid me feeling sick from eating ALL of the sweets in one go. lol

[@dawnhobbs6737]

eileenfb1948 . Yes, it can be used on fabric. Comes with glossy or matte finish.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Yes and it is really fun!

[@catherinesherwood4020]

I use vinyl on the outside and either fabric lining or leave inside of bag if I want them food safe. These are a favourite with everyone. I always have a couple in my purse. One as a coin purse the other with herbal tea bags.

[@shirley1091]

Catherine Sherwood great ideas!

[@marianperron9219]

Very cute idea!

[@Azshauyia]

Love this, thanks for sharing.

[@tammy5590]

Laura did you lengthen or shorten your stitch length any due to the vinyl. Thanks.

[@SewVeryEasy]

No, if anything make the stitches a little bigger. But just a 2.5 worked great for me

[@lizcarter3463]

wonder if there's any issues with copyright if you were making these to sell ... they are so much fun!

[@SewVeryEasy]

good question. I would call the candy company. The number will be on the bag:)

[@laurafifer4453]

I need some m&m's . Love it!!! Thanks! 👛🌈🍬🍭

[@asdonamur4475]

very nice tutorial, thank you. I would add a cotton lining instead of clear tape,it looks slightly unfinished, not so cosy. I also saw in other tutorial that regular wide clear tape was used to cover top of the sweets bag with no ironing needed. This is just another way to laminate it.

[@estherarchuleta4002]

I saw this at a craft show but I was told the bags came this way from Taiwan. Now I know better. Halloween is a great excuse to buy lots of candy.

[@eileenfb1948]

Thermo web iron on vinyl from ebay - look out for free postage in the UK. I think it should perform similar to this product. £4.99 for half a meter by 33cms. I hope to have some fun with this oroduct. Thank you Laura.

[@SewVeryEasy]

you are very welcome:)

[@carolinarkasas26]

Lovely idea. Especially when the one comment said something about making them from photocopies of grandkids artwork, etc. That would be so fun to have. 1 question, as I am not a "sewer" and just dabble now and then (your things often are just perfect for "dabbling". LOL) - you show sewing over and then trimming the one side on the zipper, but as you are right-side-outting the bag I can see the other end is still sticking past the bag edge. Do you do anything with that side? I'm unclear on that part. Thanks so much, love your videos.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Having it stick out makes it easy to open. but you can just make it the size you need

[@kcquilting2006]

When you ironed on the first layer of vinyl the edges were quite a bit over the actual candy bag. Does that part stick to the ironing board?? Should we use a press cloth or something to put underneath it? You didn't make any mention of this part of the process...

[@SewVeryEasy]

you can put butcher paper to protect your surface

[@charlsiesmith302]

What a great idea. Thank you

[@RyanBMoore]

Wouldn't you want to clip the corners before you turned it right side out, to get a sharper corner?

[@Ronibearable]

Personally, I'd round them vs. sharpen. But I think the reason she did not clip them and poke them out to get them sharper is because you could poke a hole in it. Which is why I would round them.

[@SewVeryEasy]

It would be a good idea to round the edges, it will keep in stronger in the corners. I don't think the corners would ever be very sharp.

[@RyanBMoore]

could you also just make the stitching itself round at the corner?

[@SewVeryEasy]

Yes and you can make the seam allowance a bit smaller. Try a sample corner before you begin and you will see how to make the shape:)

[@Ronibearable]

Ryan M that was my thought...just sew them rounded.

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

Genius Idea, Thxs for sharing.

[@lynnkirkpatrick3729]

I’ve made several and, with a friend, taught some high school girls to make them. Most were beginner sexists and were very happy with their pouches,

[@kimtown]

Could you not have laminated them? Or is the HnB better?

[@bevcote2357]

Adorable. TFS.

[@lindakochis5476]

Could you square the corners to get a wider base?

[@SewVeryEasy]

Yes, I think that is a great idea!

[@reimernn]

Why was the other end of the zipper left uncut and unfinished?

[@thebanjolady]

I'm wondering this also. The zipper pull end was sticking way out,but when she finished it was at the end. She didn't explain how that happened. I would like to see a more step by step tutorial

[@Chatterboxquilts]

OMG, why wasn't I saving the Skittles bags my son comes home with at least once a week! Maybe I'll have to start getting some of these just for me ;)

[@Sasslette]

Love this idea!

[@icka.]

Hi can I use a clear vinyl sticker instead?

[@SewVeryEasy]

it is not the same. The heat will melt the stickers

[@jaynebromley]

What kind of presser foot would you use?

[@SewVeryEasy]

if you have a Teflon one that would be great

[@debbiesaul1163]

Such a fun project

[@melodyjwilloughby]

Wut type if plastic do u use? Where dovu buy it from?

[@SewVeryEasy]

Please check out the link, it is made for this type of thing:) thanks

[@melodyjwilloughby]

SewVeryEasy thanks... Luv this idea. Thx for sharing it..

[@annschluchter2962]

Great idea! Kids will love them! Us adults too!

[@anthonyg7534]

Your vedio is truely fabulous to learn great vedio

[@audreylittlewood1313]

Lovely, did you know you can put small chocolate and chip packets on a baking tray, low heat, they shrink and you punch a hole in one corner, place a split ring through hole and a new key ring is born!

[@SewVeryEasy]

I will have to try that, thanks

[@m.castel9219]

Audrey Littlewood what is chocolate and chip packets made out of?

[@jadebenjamin3824]

That is AWESOME!!

[@tracifior2199]

How much do you sell them for?

[@SewVeryEasy]

I do not sell them, sorry

[@MsTiLaJ]

Very cute!!!!

[@dijones2441]

fun sweet idea 😜

[@veevee111]

Fantastic!

[@patrice8257]

You know these would be great pencil bags for the kiddies at school.

[@maggiequinones3573]

Candy bag? U can put sewing stuff in it or pencils

[@rosegarcia3414]

I tried this but my machine seems to drag on the plastic. Is there a solution for this?

[@SewVeryEasy]

Rose Garcia put a sheet of tissue paper over the vinyl and Stitch right over top of the paper. You can then tear the paper off and it will prevent the foot from getting stuck. Hope this helps

[@carlawolf8260]

That is so cute love that idea

[@Cooking312]

Super idea thanks

[@fredawade9115]

I’m going to round off my bottom corners. You can put one type of candy bag on one side and another type on the other side, I.e. skidded in one side and MnM’s on the other. Since I don’t eat candy, I’ll have to wait until Halloween and save the wrapping from the candy I give out. Ha ha.