How to sew a boxy bag sew to sell easy DIY zippered lined travel toiletry pouch

This is an incredibly easy bag to make in any size you'd like. Use it for cosmetics, carry-on luggage, as an overnight bag, and even a sports bag for your shoes and gym gear.
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[@franward540]

Greatest moment of my sewing life was when you introduced me to double sided tape for zippers. Thanks so much Christine

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're so welcome Fran. I just love using the tape. I use it for patching clothes too😀

[@GsportsSoccer]

I would love to make this 2-3x bigger to make a duffel. Great pattern, so much easier than most and so fun

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a great idea! I'll be doing a much bigger one with pockets too😀

[@suegeedee]

Oooh, I see some of these in my future 😍

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'm sure I'll be doing lots more too Sue😀

[@debbiekollar7508]

Love this style bag! You’re a great teacher!😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Debbie😀

[@andrewtopple6163]

These look a little easier than some of the other boxed toiletry bags where the pieces are closer together when you sew. Definitely another one for the catch up list for my wife to want to make. Thank you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Andrew. You might have to start sewing to help your wife catch up😁 I'm hopint to get Chris there too🤣

[@andrewtopple6163]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs unlikely I’m afraid!

[@janetsheehan6983]

Excellent...im glad you remembered to open the zip, i was waiting for you to mention it. As always great project and instruction. 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Oh Janet. I almost forgot. Again!! 😁

[@pamelamiller3215]

Thanks Christine great little bag going to make one of these have a nice day

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Pamela. Have a great day too😀

[@IMOO1896]

Excellent, clear directions.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Sandi😀

[@cyn4rest]

Great bag. Easy duffle construction - no end-cap. Yay! This is so timely, my DGD will need a case for her hospital stay when she delivers our great-grandson! I’ll redraft to larger size, add exterior/interior pockets, and a smaller matching “ditty” bag for toiletries. Thank you for the inspiration. I just love your Channel, Christine! Please don’t ever stop!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Cyn. Hopefully I'll be around for many more years to come. I'll be doing this one in a bigger version with pockets soon too😀

[@cynforrest]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Oh, terrific! I’ll wait a bit for you then as I hv a couple of months….. ❤️

[@p.kathleenshigemi5658]

This is a favourite bag by you. Many thanks. Kathleen

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Kathleen. I'm glad you like this one😀

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Great tutorial, thank you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Stefanie😀

[@elketeeuwen3594]

I can't keep up with you. I enjoy every one of them. I play them a couple of times while sewin orher projects. Your voice calmes me down

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's so nice of you Elke. Thank you😊

[@sheilasantiago3715]

1. I love how happy you are! 2. "I'm just too lazy" hahahaha I do the same thing 3. I have NEVER seen any other videos where they sew the boxed corners "together". I had no idea that you could do that. Now I know. Thank you

[@sheilasantiago3715]

Oh and for the first time, I've purchased (and waiting to arrive) double sided tape. It's about time lol

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It's a game changer Sheila. It saves so much time😀

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Sheila. Sometimes I can be very lazy when it comes to sewing, cooking, cleaning.... just about anything really 😁

[@sheilasantiago3715]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs ohhhhh I certainly understand about life lazy lol

[@patmaddux.9962]

Another project for me to see if I can fit in to my other projects. Right now I’m making bucket hats for the great grandkids. Love your videos.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'm sure the kids will love them Pat. The bag might be great for Christmas😀

[@shirleymilex7989]

I am going to make one for my niece she's expecting her first baby. Thank you Christine.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That'll be a lovely gift Shirley😀

[@karentoynton8948]

You have your room looking very nice. Bag looks good as well.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Karen. I'm really loving it, though it's not big enough. Will have to take over the whole house😁

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I've been wanting a bag like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Cynthia. I like this one, and will definitely be making more😀

[@maryhull531]

Gorgeous. Love it

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Mary😀

[@juliachireno9409]

I love the video, only issue I had was that there were no details that the top of the bag was the 16" side so my first one was messed up. For beginners we forget sometimes and need very specific details. Thank you for time in making the video. :)

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you for the reminder Julia😊

[@kwatson5451]

Great design and wonderful instructions!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much K😊

[@lovemomo1964]

You teach a lot better than any other videos I have looked at on this design box bag so I think I’m going to give it a go .. I get a lot of heavy curtains from a shop I go to all ex display ones .. so I’ll try some out on this type of bag . Thank you 🦋🦋🦋

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

The curtain fabric will be fabulous for this bag Maureen. I use a lot of that as well as upholstery fabric. Fabulous to sew with😀

[@littlecrochetmarie]

Christine, I LOVE your videos. You have inspired me to start selling my makes. Thank you!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Good for you Marie. I hope you sell lots😀

[@suzannegogranogo9464]

This construction seems simpler than others that I have seen. Thank you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Suzanne. Thank you😀

[@KonjikiKonjiki]

Super appreciate the all-purpose thread approach and mention, I got a good deal on two boxes of polyester threads in two dozen colours and am happy to work within their very basic thread functioning. :). This is in stark contrast my previous hobby of cardmaking, I got every kind of glue and tape imaginable and needed to be certain I was using the best adhesive for the situation. That got exhausting, so I'm happy to be learning a whole new creative skill with what I hope are better consumer attidused and choices. :) PS your tote is SO CUTE, omg!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Konjiki. I used to think I had to have the perfect product for anything I made as well. Mostly as I was told I "had to have it". I've since learned that there isn't one way to do things, and that we should make more use of what we have available to us.... I do still like the odd useless gadget or two😁

[@marianavanzyl5754]

As usual a great tutorial

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Marian😀

[@yvonnamrosa-collins5500]

❤❤❤ honestly, you’re simply amazing my hubby was just asking me if I could make him a bag to take to the gym. I’m gonna put a couple zippers in this thing and pockets And Make it a little bigger. You are ❤amazing. Thank you so much..

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Yvonna. I'll be doing a bigger one with pockets as well. I really like the strapping as a contrast in it😀

[@lorainejones2375]

Fabulous boxy bags! Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Loraine. Thank you😀

[@Redd513]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Robert. Thank you😀

[@ChristineGittins]

Brilliant bag, this is now another thing on my ‘ To Do ‘ list 😂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Perfect! My to do list is out of control😁

[@annekent7350]

Love it!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Anne. 😀 By the way, the pin cushion has been very handy

[@patriciaclevenstine-ali4714]

I've been wanting to make a carry toiletries bag for a long time. Thank you so much for this video!. Your tutorials make everything so much easier.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Patricia. Thank you😁

[@dianedunshea3949]

Just love them. I’ll definitely be making this. And the double sided tape!!!! Game changer🇦🇺👍

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Diane. Can't live without my double sided tape😁

[@pamhillier4219]

Great tutorial! I love the way you made this bag. Thanks Christine!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Pam. Thank you😀

[@carolbenson8352]

Christine could you do a Crossover bag with no zip ,pretty please

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Carol, I did a video a while back that doesn't have a zip. Here's the link. It does have a magnetic snap, but you can leave that out 😄 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4W8d6mNgq2ImKM

[@carolbenson8352]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Oh i must have missed that .I will check it out .Thankyou🙂

[@cherievallee646]

I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Cherie😀

[@helenhart4778]

excellent tutorial, thank you for sharing

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Helen😀

[@terrieberly8109]

Just found you here on KZbin and love your process. Not to fast, so newies can follow along and understand. I also like that you tell us here how much you would sell them for to give newbies a place to start. Can't wait to binge watch your other videos.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Terri, and welcome! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos😀

[@chrisballard4133]

This bag will make a useful for family and friends going on vacation. Thank You!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It certainly will Chris. I'm planning a bigger version of this soon😀

[@jarnurse100]

Beautiful bag!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it😊

[@janicegrima6593]

Really nice and pretty. I wish I leave near by as I can learn . Thanks for showing us 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You’re welcome Janice. Thank you😊

[@kipclairday1431]

Nice tutorial thank you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Kip😀

[@commentroaster9029]

Love your work and wonderful clear teaching. Thankyou 🙂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much!😁

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Great looking bag. I need to get back to my sewing again 🙂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Lesley. I really enjoyed this one😀

[@maryharker5088]

I have a devil of a time putting the sliders on the zipper! I’d love to see how you do it step by step. It always looks so easy when you do it.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I have a few step by step tutorials Mary. I think the latest video is quite detailed, and has many zips. I also have a "short" for zips😀

[@carolbenson8352]

luv it 💖

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Carol😀

[@graystar2519]

Your bags are really lovely. Thank you for the tutorial. I will be making them to. Thank you again.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You’re very welcome. Thank you😊

[@sherryfaires7931]

Love your bags and love watching you!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Sherry 😀

[@jackiekashmer1295]

Christine, absolutely fabulous pattern. I just made it with Spider-Man fabric and it looks super!! You have such great patterns and your teaching is so easy to understand and a real pleasure to listen to!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Jackie. I can imagine the bag would look awesome with Spiderman fabric. Feel free to show it to us all on our FB group of the same name😁

[@nickiebray]

Thanks for this great tutorial. I have been through it once, now making my list of materials to do the bag. I need a small gym bag to carry tennies and a change of socks etc to go to the gym with. If it turns out as well as I expect, I will make some for my Etsy/Facebook page. Very excited. Also, thanks for suggesting what you will sell them for, although it sounds high to me, I always underestimate the value of my work.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Nickie. I still think my prices are high too sometimes, but am usually pleasantly surprised that people don't think twice about paying for my time😁

[@judifisher8703]

What a great bag, so useful for many things, and also made in man fabrics great for them too, You are a wonder.😃

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a great idea Judi. We need more ideas for the men😀

[@bevschutt848]

Love this bag thanks Christine

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Bev. Thank you😀

[@wmyoung1000]

i love it!!!

[@georgycolson9671]

Great projects! Thank you for sharing!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome!😄

[@carylannerosten]

Hi Christine, I'm asking you to explain why the different methods of sewing the zipper section is used. in this pouch we can sew straight across, but others have outer and lining sewn up to the zipper separately then stitch across the zipper area. Thanks Christine. Perhaps the fabrics designate the methods?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Good question Carylanne. In this bag, I didn't feel the need to put tabs on the end, as the zipper ends on a flat section of the bag. This means that it will sit nicely without the added tabs. There's really no right or wrong way to do the zips. It's mostly personal choice, and whether or not it will affect how the bag will operate. Adding tabs, particularly when you have zips on corners, will help the corners sit better😀

[@kittybrowning]

I keep saying I'm gonna do some of these maybe a bit smaller as my kids need some pencil cases

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I keep saying I'm going to make more Steph. There's just so many other things to sew too😁

[@gerrybford]

How did I miss this?! Great tutorial Christine, thank you. I’ve learnt so much from you. I will definitely be making this one! Just wish I had a machine like yours, but sadly they’re not sold here in the U.K..😤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Gerry, look for the model number instead of the ProSew name. That is just a badge put on the machine for the store that sells them. You should find another company that will sell it with a different badge😁

[@gerrybford]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairsthanks Christine, I’ll do that. We can get Juki, and a couple of other Japanese makes here in the U.K. perhaps Prosew sell under a different name..

[@genevievekaufmann1118]

Thank you for this great video Christine ! It is simple but so useful that I am sure I will make some of that kind too….you have always such practical ideas….😊❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Genevieve. I'm glad you liked it😀

[@zelmalang1695]

Lovely as usual. Blessings. 🎉❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Zelma😀

[@lisaolivarez5742]

What a cute bag!!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤ I’m currently obsessed with bags & pouches 😂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Me too Lisa. One day I might just get back to dressmaking😀

[@mikeburrows586]

I recently discovered your KZbin channel. I love your positive enthusiasm and how you relate so well to your viewers. I have made several of your projects already. Regarding this project, I was wondering if you sew all 4 of the boxed corners together, would you still be able to sew up the turning hole?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Mike. With this bag, the opening is on the side, so when you join the corners, it will be hidden, and you'll think it's disappeared. Just find your way between the layers, and you'll be able to pull it all through. I did another video recently (giant utility bag) that shows how to join corners, and I think that video has the opening at the bottom😀

[@bearscritter]

Christine, i ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE!!! Awesome to make many for Christmas gifts. Think I might try vinyl too! Thank you for all of your very FAB tutorials! 🥰💜💜💜

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much. I think they'll look great in vinyl too😀

[@elainebailey527]

Did you try it yet in vinyl @bearcritter? If so! How did it go?

[@gerrybford]

Just watching this for the second time, to get measurement in my head (and writing it down)! I’ve just noticed your lovely shears, they look like tailoring shears. Where did you get those from? Will start this project tomorrow, 16/2/24.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Gerry, the shears, I have in this video are from "Jack". They're a sewing machine company, and received them when purchasing one of my machines😁

[@merrylthompson3841]

Hi Christine, that you for all your inspiring projects. I’m only a beginner sewer and was wondering where do I buy the fusible Pellon from. I can’t seem to find any anywhere. Love all your projects and I look forward to seeing more. Thank you heaps

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Merryl, if you're in Australia, you will find it at Spotlight, and also all your independant quilt shops. If you can't get it, let me know, and I'll add it to my website. If you're elsewhere, do a Google search for Pellon, Fusible wadding, and it should come up. It's quite easy to find😀

[@luciewatson2710]

Great tutorial, as always. I was just wondering about this webbing and if it's the type that melts when ironed?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a good question Lucie. I'll iron some and see what happens. I do know I can use a lighter to seal the ends, so it does melt😁

[@julietmckenzie2596]

Hi Christine! Love your videos❤ I'd like to make this as a regular size handbag. What size fabric main & lining would you suggest to begin with. The carry-on you made is a little bit too big and the smaller one too smaller, so something between those two sizes would be perfect. Thanks in advance!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

The size would be totally up to you Juliet. It really depends on how tall and wide you'd like it to be😀

[@homebound_lovingit]

Like that!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Sheila😀

[@noellee241]

Looks great. Stupid question but I'll ask anyhow. Can you do this with a regualr dress zip? I don't have continuous zip....

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You certainly can Noelle😀

[@hilarysutherland682]

Love everything you do. I am looking for an upcycle version of interfacing. Do you have any suggestions?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a great idea Hilary. Good topic for a video too. I always say that interfacings and stabilisers are really just personal choice when it comes to making bags and craft items. Nobody HAS to use what is recommended, so I'm thinking that you could substitute it with anything depending on the amount of stability you're after. A good alternative to fusible products, is to use a spray adhesive, or even double sided tape to keep things in place. I do this when I create patches. Glue sticks are great too..... Back to substitutes. You could use towlling or blanketing for soft waddings, denim for something a bit firmer, and then even a combination of products. Old coats or quilted gowns would be great too😀

[@fayehendricksen5689]

This is a great one, Christine, what size needle do you suggest for sewing the strapping on a domestic machine, please

[@carylannerosten]

Good morning , I hope you don't mind me answering, sewing with polyester webbing use a 90/14 with poly thread, when using upholstery fabric use a denim needle. So if you dont have denim needle use a 110/18 sharp. Have fun

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Carylanne. Great answer. 😀

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Faye, on my domestic machines, I usually use a 90/14 as Carylanne suggested. In fact most of the upholstery fabric sewing I do on a domestic is done with that size needle. I also use the larger denim needles as well. 😀

[@fayehendricksen5689]

@@carylannerosten thank you

[@fayehendricksen5689]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you, I will give it a go.

[@elainebailey527]

Love this! Have you made this in vinyl?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Elaine. I recently made a vinyl version, but smaller. Lined and unlined. You'll find them in my recent videos😁

[@carolp4300]

Hey Christine what the brand of double sided tape do you use and is it available at spotlight or elsewhere?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Carol, I'm testing a few brands at the moment, and hope to have results in a few weeks😁

[@cathysimpson6126]

Hi Christine. You mentioned you use a certain needle so don't have much problem going over zips. Can you tell me what you use?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Yes Cathy. If you're using a domestic machine, I'd use a universal or Jeans needle size 16/100. If your machine can handle it, you could also use 18/110 needles. On my industrial machines, I use 18/110 or 20/120 if the fabric is really heavy. 18 is enough though😀

[@cathysimpson6126]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you. I don’t understand needle sizes much (might be a good, quick video for you to make). I have a pack of Singer universal needles that say 90 over 14, and a Schmetz universal pack that says 130/705H and under it 90/14. 🤔🤷‍♀️

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

@cathysimpson6126 that's a good idea. The 90/14 is the needle size, and the other numbers are the needle system which indicates what type of machine the needle should be used for 😀

[@barbaracorry3619]

So if using a regular zip would the directions change very much? 27:22

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Barbara, you can use a regular zip as well. I have a few other videos that show you how to use regular zips too😀

[@leawiltshire2801]

Could I make this bigger? If so at what measurement do I place the strips at ..please measure

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That would depend on how much bigger you made the bag Lea. You could try it at the same place thouch😀

[@SewBreezybags]

What are the finished measurements of the bags especially the larger one?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

The larger bag is about 13" wide x 7.5" high (33cm x 19cm) 😀

[@lisafi159]

Can you make this with a craft zipper?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You sure can Lisa😁

[@lisafi159]

Thanks. You are an awesome teacher. Thanks for all you do.

[@joyfuljoy5711]

🪡🪡🪡🪡🙂🙂🙂👝👝👝🙂🙂💓💓💓💓 I Love Sewing

[@joyfuljoy5711]

pretty fabric

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, I can tell😁

[@SparkyOne549]

What was the finished measurements?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Finished measurement is 30cm w x 15cm h x 11cm across 😀

[@SparkyOne549]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thank you!