How to sew around sharp corners

The secret of achieving sharp corners in bag making
Avoid puckers or folds in your bags and purses
Turn a corner in sewing
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[@Loruca]

Yup. KZbin for the win. I'm in the middle of a project, and this is exactly what I need. I'm making a backpack to carry my ukulele in! thank you.

[@SpencerOgg]

Perfect!

[@dottiemathews6853]

OH WOW! COOL!!! IT WILL LOOK FABULOUS!!!!!!

[@Loruca]

Sadly, I couldn't get it to work. After a number of rip-outs, I caved and bought a uke backpack, which, I must admit is much more of a protection for my instrument than the one I was trying to make.

[@Bobo-gm9fd]

I play uke too, well just started couple months ago 😂

[@MsDrientje]

Oh it's this simple? I have been struggling for sometime now. Glad I'm still in my - testing how much fabric I need with an old duvet - phase.

[@yolandadouglas7265]

This was EXACTLY the tip I needed. I was struggling to put the gussett in a bag and this did the trick. To the point, helpful, clear. Thank you so much!!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it helped!

[@Debadpow]

This was so nice to be able to find a video and get the info I wanted! To the point and I didn't have to wade through your entire project history to get to it! Just "here's how its done" with a good clear shot of the action! Thanks so much...

[@TravisHi_YT]

I was designing a cover for my PC tower, and thought I'd have to do some weird cutting, but it makes so much more sense to do it like this! Thanks for sharing!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad I could help!

[@dandelion1239]

Thank you!!! I’ve sewn for many many years & your lil trick for this is exactly what I was looking for!!

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful!

[@saz1124]

EX-ACT-LY what I was looking for to make my grill cover look so much better! I wasn't even sure how to search for that because it wasn't just a corner it was a corner with a skirt, haha.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad I could help!

[@eizqarqash1991]

Thank you. That was straight to the point and short.

[@littlesockd880]

Oh god I needed this do bad! The solution is do simple but as a beginner sewist I really didn't know how to get that result for my sewing project! Many many many thanks ☺️☺️☺️

[@SpencerOgg]

You're so welcome!

[@justmep61]

Thank you for the great tutorial! I wanted to sew a fabric box with a gusset but wasn't sure how to sew on the corners. Thank you for showing us how to do it!

[@SpencerOgg]

😀😘

[@PoWeRpUfFwEiRdO]

Thank you so much. I saw this in my mind couldn't grasp how to make it.

[@SpencerOgg]

Most welcome 😊

[@nickgough1741]

So useful. Exactly what I wanted to know, with no extra chat! Thank you

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbie2080]

Thank you, first time someone explained so 'I' understand it..

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it helped!

[@shenecefrancis4739]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Been searching all over KZbin for a video like this. It is exactly what I needed.

[@SpencerOgg]

Great to hear!

[@michaelc1042]

Thank you! I am going to attempt to re-upholster my couch and I was not sure how to sew the seat platform. This video was [as they say] short, sweet, and to the point! I found this video very helpful, thank you again for making it.

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome!

[@tinyc6334]

Thank you... By far, your example was the easiest way to sew.❤❤❤❤❤

[@SpencerOgg]

I'm so glad!

[@narelleworks8448]

Perfect timing for me tonight. Thank you.

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome!

[@ccassidy2006]

Thank you thank you thank you! I was doing it wrong and making a mess! Appreciate you sharing! 🥰

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad I could help!

[@ems9069]

Thank you so much!! I was getting in a real muddle but you’ve saved my bacon!!

[@SpencerOgg]

I'm so glad!

[@hgguest2675]

This is so helpful, clear instructions, easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-jv1eh3uw8g]

Absolutely brilliant! How helpful, thankyou

[@SpencerOgg]

You're very welcome!

[@sylviagutierrez1678]

Thank you for showing us how to do that. It helped.

[@SpencerOgg]

You're welcome!

[@leasmadello4493]

Thanks! I have been fighting with trying to get good corners for years!! I just happened to come across you as i was looking for an entirely dif video. I watched the first video you made regarding the stitching of bags and bottom sides..and your info was alot more understanding and more advice! I am now subscribed to your channel- watching more of your others now..

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks Lea, so glad you enjoyed it. Working on lots more tutorials for the coming year xx

[@kimallin1235]

Thanks so much for the video! Gussets have been a nightmare for me, until now!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad to help!

[@erminewinter]

thank you so much, really clear tutorial

[@triciabrentnall4232]

Spot on for what I needed, many thanks.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it helped

[@dottiemathews6853]

you know what? i think you have given me another way to make my make up pouches!! wow!!! AMAZING SAUCE!!!

[@SpencerOgg]

So glad! Thanks Dottie - take a look at this vid too - makes a great little make-up pouch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/envdiYNviMStopYsi=kipCNvSc-jEvJKWc

[@MssTibbs]

Great tip!!! So much easier!

[@greenxxghostie]

Wow thank you for this! My idea of a perfect little tutorial video. Maybe you know how difficult it can be esp for beginner/intermediate sewers, to know how to wade through hours of videos of projects, when all you really want is one little snippet that outlines clearly how to do a technique. Camera view is great too. Thanks again, subbed & looking forward to looking at more videos

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for subbing xx

[@maxwang2537]

Nice tip. Should’ve thought of this myself.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mDiago6200]

Thank you for this very helpful tip!

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome!

[@katemorris9326]

That’s terrific Diane, thank you!

[@farzanaahmed4870]

Thanks for sharing the trick.

[@vivalentine441]

Brilliant! Thank you! Just what I needed doing a DIY reupholstery project.

[@chrishawke6911]

Brilliant little tip on how to get a lovely crisp corner 💖

[@martasurowiec2115]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you very much🤗🤗🤗💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@SpencerOgg]

So glad!

[@lebogangntlane778]

This is incredibly helpful Thani you ❤️

[@SpencerOgg]

You're so welcome!

[@DopeMarkoinLA]

Beautiful tutorial! ❤

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you! 😊

[@debwalker7726]

Thank you sooo much and right to the point ❤👏🏽

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@petramc]

Thanks! To the point, I love it

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it helped!

[@mariefritz1]

This is a great helpful hints. I honestly never thought of it

[@4carolagomes]

Super! Thank you ever so much.

[@bethperrine6431]

A lot handy! Thank you

[@SpencerOgg]

You're welcome!

[@lovetoad]

This is a really great tip, thank you Diane

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sallycleveland1321]

Excellent! Needed this last bag I made.

[@madelaineanonymous5350]

Excellent directions. Thank you!!!!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cherylh8924]

Shoot, wish I had seen this video earlier today, totally messed up my corners, Now I'll try again - thanks

[@hannahdickson5685]

Thank you! This is so helpful

[@timy9226]

So helpful! And explained so easily. Thanks!!!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@C123abc]

Thank you so much! This helped greatly but then I had to go the other way (from a backwards L to a frontwards L and found I had to stitch the seam allowance beyond the end to achieve this. That corner is okay but not great. I hope you do a followup video to show both ways.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it helped! I'm not quite sure which way you mean. Post a photo on the facebook group and we may be able to help facebook.com/groups/spencerogg

[@marianedossantos1857]

thank you so much!!!! !!!It helped me a lot, it saved me.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it helped!

[@leedouglass4106]

Thank you queen!!!

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome

[@luckysmith8275]

Thanks! This is exactly what I needed to know for a project :)

[@jacquelinemarangos5030]

Thank you very helpful

[@lesliemarshall720]

Thank you so much

[@consciousgear]

Life saver! Thank you!

[@SpencerOgg]

You're welcome!

[@awurabenagaisie4188]

Thank you ❤

[@angieh4674]

This is genius! Thank you x

[@tasya-rl9gl]

Thank you for the tips.. ❤🎉

[@julietmusonda4476]

Thank for the video

[@janesse1579]

Thank you so much. That tip will be helpful

[@karenmurray7730]

Brilliant Diane thank you ❤😁

[@mo2039]

R this. I've been having a nightmare with exactly these corners on boxed cushion covers. Will unpick one and try this method.

[@shahyousaf2851]

excellent work

[@SpencerOgg]

Many thanks

[@saraparker184]

looks easy…let’s see if it is easy!

[@gloriaprice8179]

Thank you so much!

[@SpencerOgg]

You're welcome!

[@0KMY]

Nice tutoriel, could you show us how to do the same but with a rounded corner ?

[@SpencerOgg]

Take a look at my Escape Pod Weekend bag pattern if you have it, that will help.

[@BlissbombsOnYork]

Perfect! Thank you.

[@StormyJack-qk2tn]

your my star.

[@AnneluvsKatz]

How does it NOT pop open there? There’s barely 2 threads of fabric to hold to... BTW... you are great at explaining/teaching some very good tips! I don’t see all that much but have really enjoyed your channel!

[@SpencerOgg]

Try it - you will be surprised. :)

[@Kristalraq]

Thank you!!!

[@SpencerOgg]

You're welcome!

[@ritarogers900]

Genius

[@bahriyeyavuz1659]

Thank you. 🌹

[@chrisboyd3626]

Perfect!

[@Bog-ostanovi-genocid]

Like from Kazakhstan.

[@lizprofe6986]

Love it!!!

[@shirlmygirl]

Thank you!! I'm having difficulty sewing the bottom to these two pieces. 😢

[@SpencerOgg]

What pattern are you making? Do you mean where they join at the final seam?

[@irmtrautpfabe901]

THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BlondieSL]

How would one use this idea, but on a solid, one piece of material, by folding over the edges to create the skirt? Or is it just better to cut the material, only to have to sew it back to the same area where I cut it from? I'm making a basic rectangle canopy for a little wagon for our doggie. LOL

[@SpencerOgg]

You can use the method shown in this video with separate sides for a proper fitted cover (and save on fabric) or you can use one piece and, as you say, just fold the fabric down and stitch diagonal corners which would be a quicker and simpler method. Both will work :)

[@BlondieSL]

@@SpencerOgg Thank you.

[@bornfree0507]

I knew it was going to need a snip but wasn’t sure where to snip it. We are sewing bags at work and the back piece flows into the bottom.

[@Mellie726]

Thank you so much for the helpful videos, would you mind telling me what machine you are stitching this heavy fabric on?

[@SpencerOgg]

I use a Janome Altelier 7. The fabric is just a single layer of curtain dec weight in one shot and denim in another, so not too heavy

[@Mellie726]

@@SpencerOgg thank you for your time!

[@debbietaylor6663]

Soo happy xxx

[@aaronoyler6830]

After I see the panel on all four sides how to I get a decorative top stitch in it? The panel is 5” wide and I can’t get it back around the arm to get in there. What I mean is there’s now way to get the top stitch all the way into the corner, it’s too bulky. What can I do?

[@SpencerOgg]

It really depends on the thickness of fabric you are using, but a couple of things to try: Use a zipper foot (its much narrower and will allow you to get closer in). Trim the bulk of the seam allowance out of the corner before you fold it in. Or post a pic: Join my bag sewing Facebook Group for help and support with my patterns, to post your pics and general bag making chat: facebook.com/groups/spencerogg

[@marinagonzalez3364]

Gracias x compartir

[@traceypurves9518]

Fab ❤️🙏x

[@aymonharris5783]

What if I wanted a sort of circular edge instead of a 90° angle?

[@SpencerOgg]

I have another video tutorial here on KZbin on how to sew curves which should help :)

[@emilyds83]

What happens if the corner is curved rather than a right angle?

[@SpencerOgg]

Just use lots of little snips on the gusset part to ease your way around, and check out my video on sewing curves :)

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

The sewing machine fits inside a square box facing left

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks

[@aymonharris5783]

I planned for a 1 inch seam allowance and it's a bit wrinkling and ruffle

[@SpencerOgg]

1" SA is too large for this Aymon, you would definitely get wrinkling, its too much fabric to 'bend' . Try a 1/2" or a 3/8" SA

[@aymonharris5783]

@@SpencerOgg OK I've modified my pattern to ½inch seam allowance. I'm new to sewing so I wouldn't have known that. Let me try it again when I get home from school, and thanks for the feedback

[@SpencerOgg]

@@aymonharris5783 Join my sewing Facebook board for help and support with my patterns, to post your pics and general bag making chat: facebook.com/groups/spencerogg

[@aymonharris5783]

@@SpencerOgg I've requested to join your Facebook group under my mom's email because I don't have Facebook myself

[@aymonharris5783]

@@SpencerOgg I've posted a picture of the problem I'm having on Facebook

[@aymonharris5783]

It keeps creating extra fabric for the long strip

[@SpencerOgg]

See my other messages

[@aymonharris5783]

I can't seem to match things up even with pins

[@SpencerOgg]

Reduce your seam allowance as my earlier message, use lots of clips or pins to make sure your fabric doesn't stretch or shift. Is your fabric stretching perhaps?

[@karenwheeler3729]

Thank you. Just what I needed 😊

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it helped!

[@sharynjackson8158]

Thank you so much

[@Bobo-gm9fd]

Thank you ❤

[@viviancoleman9874]

Thanks!! Very helpful!

[@lindoung5169]

Thank you for sharing

[@vickiwalker975]

Great tip. Thanks!!

[@ccassidy2006]

Thank you!❤

[@SpencerOgg]

Welcome!

[@jbuggy1957]

Thank you!

[@SpencerOgg]

You're welcome!