How to sew an unusual all-in-one square octagonal and triangle bag with Y Seams cosmetic pouch

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

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[@p.kathleenshigemi5658]

I love this quirky bag. I try to make something different for my team members with whom I golf. This would hang from the outside of the bag and hold tees, ball markers, coins, chap stick, sun block stick …. whatever. Thanks for the great ideas and excellent instruction. Kathleen

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

These look great in smaller sizes too Kathleen😀

[@fayehendricksen5689]

Great video Christine and something different to make, I must say Coco gets around, between the sewing room, shed and farm she is one youtube celebrity,😊😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

She sure does Faye. She has lookout points around the house so she misses nothing😁

[@clombard7134]

I love this unique bag! I need to make a few birthday gifts and I think these pouches will be fabulous. Thank you for your great instructions! Coco is becoming a YT star!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you. Coco thinks she's a star too😁

[@nz-nz]

What an unusual bag. Thanks so much for an excellent tutorial!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

My pleasure. Thank you😁

[@Venetia2]

What another wonderful project. You share so much, talk in words we all understand and myth bust things some of us find difficult. Thank you once again Christine a wonderful video as always😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Venetia😁

[@kayhutchens5106]

That’s a very interesting bag and the fabric choice adds to its flare. 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Kay😀

[@ppastrana1672]

LOVE your dog Coco.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

She's so adorable😁

[@virginiaunger4423]

I have discovered a technique that I've not seen and since you are one of my favorite talents I think you could run with it. When making a Window Opening for a zipper I under stitch the lining of the opening and there will never be fabric to show on your outer main fabric. So simple and yet so very effective. Thanks for all your sewing videos,,,I watch them ALL.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

This has me very curious Virginia, and sounds like something I'd like to run with. Just need some clarification though. What do you mean by a window opening?😃

[@ruthmaxwell60]

A window opening is when you cut a line in the fabric, turn under the raw edges, place the zip face up under the opening and sew in place. Don’t understand what Virginia means about the lining though - interesting.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

@ruthmaxwell60 oh right. So it's the same as the zips I've done on the inside of bags then?😀

[@jenkenpo808]

This design is so cute! Thanks for another great technique 🙂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Jen😁

[@patmaddux.9962]

I think I might try this when I get caught up with important projects. Very clever.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Pat. It's certainly a cute one 😀

[@Joy-eq6qg]

Really like this bag, you did a great job demonstrating how it goes together😊 I have heard "you gotta hold your tongue just right" all my life & thought it was a Southern phrase. Glad to hear it from downunder!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I wondered the same thing Joy. I thought it was an Australian thing😀

[@ruthmaxwell60]

I knew exactly what you meant 😂. In Ireland we say “it’s all in the way ya houl yer mouth” - same difference.

[@lucilledaub5991]

Cute bags

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Lucille😁

[@leticiafrye4530]

perfect for travel cosmetic bag 🥰

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a lovely idea Leticia 🙂

[@debraburthus7484]

I love this bag! Will make great stocking stuffers or just a little something to give to a friend! Thank you Christine❤

[@debraburthus7484]

You have the best ideas for your followers to make or just dream about making!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

They'll make a lovely gift Debra😁

[@virginiaunger4423]

Love this bag!!!!! Shanks so much for this idea and ALL you Videos. I have learned so much for you and greatly appreciate your tutorials.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Virginia😀

[@cherylbrown4058]

That is stinkin cute. Love it. 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Cheryl ☺️

[@samantha9211]

years ago i made a cushion using this method, i love the idea of making a pouch

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

A cushion would look amazing in this style😁

[@samanthaperkins5505]

It's is. I never thought of making a pouch using this technique. Thank you for the inspiration

[@elayned6147]

Great design. Can give it for a Christmas gift, stuffed with goodies! ❤thank you❗️

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That sounds like a great idea Elayne 🙂

[@kwatson5451]

Very unique design! Thanks for a great tutorial 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome. Thank you😁

[@kimhanback1302]

I love this bag! Thank you for showing us how to make it.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Kim. Thank you😀

[@cathys949]

I've made this shape as a cushion, but much smaller, to use as a pin cushion. It's called an "etui" . I sewed through the center of the cushion thru 2 buttons, one on each side, to draw the center in. It makes a very attractive decorative cushion or pin cushion. You can make them really small, using 4 inch squares, stuff, and put a tassel from the bottom and a loop on the top, as a Christmas tree ornament.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I had to google that Cathy. I didn't realise they were a thing 🙂

[@noeleengayjess8416]

I love this bag. So different. Thank You.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You’re welcome Noelene. Thank you 😊

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

This is so cute. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Glad you liked it Cynthia. Thank you😁

[@pattikolb9586]

I love this video. Interesting bag. You always have great informative videos. Thank you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Patti😁

[@debbiehall4155]

I was excited to see how it was going to turn out. It really is very interesting, I really like it, I especially like the zipper tabs like that. Thank you for a great tutorial. I always enjoy watching you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Debbie. I really enjoyed this one ☺️

[@gretroman8235]

Cute bag. Love the pull tabs at each end of zipper. Looks roomy and functional.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Gret😁

[@megfreeth4377]

Love this only made a floor cushion this way never thought of a bag. Thanks❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That would look great as a floor cushion😁

[@jesspeak7543]

Fantastic tutorial once again Christine, the pouch looks great, and your fabric choiis lovely. May be one to try.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Jess. This was fun to make 🙂

[@GloriaHasberry]

Fabulous bag!!!! It is so cute! Thanks for sharing!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Gloria😀

[@christinesmutek3856]

That’s a fun little bag. Very unusual. 😊. Cocoa is so cute. ❤️

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Christine. Coco is adorable😁

[@sherryfaires7931]

Wow! I have never seen anything like this! I love it! So unique!Thank you, Christine!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Sherry. Thank you😁

[@pamferguson9670]

Really cute

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Pam😊

[@pamferguson9670]

Nice!! Thank you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Pam😊

[@mooky4281]

Aww this is so cool. I love your videos ❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much!🙂

[@beverlyfarnsworth4684]

Can't wait to make this one. I love all your bags.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Beverly😁

[@elketeeuwen3594]

Love it!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Elke😁

[@shelribelin8144]

I Love It! Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Shel. Thank you 😀

[@giovannacasadio9600]

I have some apolstry fabric which I think would work very well, instead of the tape I will use a stay stich for the two pieces as I don't have the tape. Have a great week 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a great idea Giovanna😁

[@sandydecamp3974]

so cute. many thanks.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Sandy😁

[@susanconniry9247]

Christine! Thank you. What fun. I bought a bag of 10 inch squares at a garage sale last summer! Off to sew. Hugs. P.S. I made the bag today. It looks great but I am not keen on the raw edges.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That is awesome Susan. If you don't have an overlocker, you could zigzag or make some binding for the raw edges😁

[@lynevans4855]

Such a cute and unique bag!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Lyn. It sure is cute😁

[@kclarke2971]

Oh my heavens Christine, "you can do it, just hold your tongue a certain way" I laughed. Love your new project, thanks for the presentation.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, it's my motto for most of my work 😄

[@helenhart4778]

wow, well made, thank you for sharing with us

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Helen. Thank you😁

[@janetsheehan6983]

Interesting pouch, makes you use the brain.. thanks Christine.😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It certainly does janet😁

[@debbiekollar7508]

I add those years ago. I forget how cute they are and fun to make. You are a great teacher! I love the way you take time to explain the small details for the new sewest (if that is a word).😊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@eamonbamon]

Sewist! yes, it is a word, we're all sewists!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Debbie. Yep, I believe it's a word😁

[@MJBJ-cb2jd]

Really like this, and thank you for not going the fiddley route! I'd already decided to do the edges to simplify.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you😊

[@windlessoriginals1150]

Thank you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome. Thank you😀

[@Lottiefla]

I love this one!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Lottie ☺️

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Another great video tutorial. Not something I would make but I enjoyed watching your process. Thanks Christine 🤩

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Lesley😁

[@anubis33]

Fabric cut ready for interfacing. I’ll make this over the next couple of days as time allows.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I loved making this one Duncan. Something different for a change. I haven't forgotten my challenge. Going away soon, and hope to work on it after that😀

[@anubis33]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs no rush, have a good break away and switch off.

[@jessicamarsh9524]

Oh definitely gonna try this one for sure. So cool looking! This one might be a hit at the markets 🙂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I agree Jessica. Hope they do well for you😁

[@triplewinlin5576]

Interesting!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you. I love its shape😁

[@melahatali2104]

Cool shape.. Well done ❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Melahat😁

[@Do-U-Know-me00]

WOW that is really an interesting bag. Looks more difficult than it is. I'll be trying this. 🤞🏻Hope I can get it right.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'm sure you'll get it just right😊

[@chauber3]

Super cute!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Cheryl😁

[@cathysimpson6126]

Very cool bag! I may try this for spring shows. I'm busy with tote bags now for an upcoming fall show. Cathy from Nevada❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Sounds like a great idea Cathy😊

[@cyn4rest]

How fun! Especially the little one. I’m wondering if the one used for the back/inside could be quilted or fused to hold together. Would that work during construction? I’ll have to roll that around my brain for a while.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a great idea Cyn. I think it would work perfectly. Quilt it, then cut to size😁

[@tokyorosa]

Biscornu! I made xmas ornaments w/ little 2 1/2 inch squares!

[@stephhebel1828]

Yes! Biscornu are something that I just discovered this past week! They are beautiful!! I love that they can be any size.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I've just had to Google these. They are so cute Rosa😁

[@dorothydishman4664]

How cute...wonder if serving the edges before construction would work?

[@dorothydishman4664]

That s/b serging not serving..😮

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a good idea Dorothy😀

[@barbarasnow4304]

Very cute! Curious about the difficult way 😂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It would have been confusing working out which way to put the lining😊

[@anubis33]

Just got around to watching this video Christine. Great design and beautiful finish. I thinking that the more complicated method for enclosed seams is sandwiching the zippered section between the two linings. Have I got that right?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That might be easier than what I was thinking Duncan. My thought was to do the lining in reverse, but the angles did my head in, and now that it's 10pm whilst reading this, I'm glad I didn't do it🤣

[@anubis33]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs the sandwich would need turning through one side so that would require topstitching to finish. I’ve cut two sets so I’ll make the first your way and then try the sandwich.

[@pamferguson9670]

Hi cocoa love

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

She's adorable😊

[@paulajohnson752]

I think you can taper the middle at the back

[@wendystewart8066]

I am new to you, but it won’t be the last.. thank you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Wendy. Welcome!😊

[@patanco13]

I wish my dog would "settle in" my sewing room. She has to investigate everything!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, quite often Coco is pawing at me for cuddles😁

[@ellythompson4055]

It is cool and no way would do the enclosed lining either. It’s a nice way to enclose the seams but so much work. Think I’d drag out my serger to serge the inside seams but I am sooo picky I’d be changing thread colors on the serger to match inside lining … ahhh…. Not going there after 2nd thought😏😉

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, a matching binding would work too 🙂

[@gailfirenze4760]

🙋🏼‍♀️👍 23:14

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Gail😀

[@susanlackey6844]

Fantastic idea. Are wearing a cordless microphone? Could you please share the name of it? Thank you!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Susan. Yes it's wireless. DJI Mic 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Microphone Kit I purchased it from Ebay 😁

[@susanlackey6844]

@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you! My daughter is getting married and your microphone caught my eye. Thank you for sharing!

[@susanlackey6844]

And the quality of your audio is fantastic 🏆🏆I always enjoy your videos.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

@susanlackey6844 thanks Susan. It took a while to find the right system. My early videos had terrible audio. I'm also getting much better at editing my videos 😄

[@karenboyd6293]

I find your videos. Gasp raw edges?!? I generaly use a overlocker on projects like this. One timesaving (IMHO) tip is to sew the whole length of straps or tabs at once. I would cut the tab fabric 6 inches (15 cm) fold and stitch both sides. Then I would cut it in half. For me it is less fiddly. Yes tongue position is important. 🙂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Karen. I agree, it's much quicker sewing the whole length in one go😁

[@Fortunate2313]

Too fidly 😮

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, not at all😁

[@dickworrall123]

Really interesting bag. Thank you for the instructions. The coin purse is cute. I did put in a request to join your Facebook group.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Richard😁

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Love it thanks so much for sharing ❣️🪡✂️🧵💖💗💕❤️ 24:32

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Ruth. Thank you😀