How to make your bag lining fit tightly

In this tutorial, I'll show you 3 ways to ensure your bag lining fits tightly & looks great!
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[@warialdasue]

I sew the boxed corners of the lining to the boxed corners of the outer of my bags on the machine. So tidy and strong.

[@GuadalupeFlores-sy9pr]

Me too!

[@PeggyKaham]

I do the same way

[@sewdarncreative774]

OmG I had had such trouble with the exterior having pinches because of the lining (which ruined my totes) and had searched for fixes for this problem to no avail. I finally figured out on my own to adjust the seam allowance 1/8th" smaller for the lining than the exterior. Afterall, how can two of the same size of anything fit one inside the other?? Your advice will save many sewists tons of frustration. Thank you!!!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you so much for this comment!!!!! My forever goal is to empower sewists with useful information that they have been looking for!

[@Mellissa-ws2qh]

I don't understand why more/most major pattern designers don't mention this in their patterns? I've been doing it for quite a few years but never see it suggested in the pattern. I'm sure beginner sewists would be a lot happier with their finished bag if they knew this!

[@donnadailey5062]

So appreciate your sharing and caring. How'd you get so smart... so young! Enjoy learning from you and incorporating your tips / techniques into my efforts. thank you very much.

[@pamstrong8709]

Thanks for the great tips Natalie. I had never seen the tacking down of the corners...I will definitely give that a try.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Hello Pam! Hope you use this trick and let me know how it goes for you ❤

[@DiannaAtherton]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL.... I fell in love with your Santorini tote bag you made for yourself. It is black, quilted diamond pattern and gorgeous. I want to make that bag. I am ordering your pattern and hopefully I can get close to the look of yours. I wished you would do that bag in a video. Thank you

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you

[@DiannaAtherton]

@@SewHungryHippie if you ever decide I recreate this bag in a tutorial I would be stoked. You had tons of views

[@brigitsomerville3460]

Love the way you tacked the lining down. I really dislike when the lining comes up when taking something out of your bag. Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@SewHungryHippie]

I totally agree! Thank you so much for watching!

[@TaraLynn56]

I like that stitch in the corners. Thank you, I had never seen that before.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you for watching. 🥰

[@brendakane3888]

Biggest baggiest linings ever, solved! Really helped, so clear!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Oh I'm so happy it helped!

[@sallypearson1232]

Love these hints. Plan to move my needle to be just inside the seam allowence.

[@SewHungryHippie]

So happy that you will be trying that tip Sally! Let me know how much you love it!!!!

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

❤ Three great tips well explained and demonstrated. Love the close ups in the demonstrations.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thanks so much!

[@dianahartman]

Thank you for your tips. My linings are always too big, but thanks to your tutorial my next bag will be better. A quilter knot is a lot easier, a tip from a quilter 😊

[@SewHungryHippie]

You are so welcome! I cannot wait to hear how your next bag turns out!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed your tutorial into tighter bag linings. I am a seasoned sewer and I found your tutorial very helpful and useful too. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too. Please stay safe and well too

[@SewHungryHippie]

Wonderful! Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words!

[@tamarakarlin2758]

I never thought of tacking down the lining corners but I have used double sided tape in between the lining & the exterior.

[@susanharber6488]

OMG!!! I thought I was the only one that tacked down my corners!! What a game changer for me when I decided to do that!!! 🎉😂❤

[@SewHungryHippie]

TOTAL game changer!

[@user-rz6jq3sv4i]

Thank you for the tips. Just starting to make some simple bags and want them to look good.

[@SewHungryHippie]

You can do it!

[@linepaquet931]

Merci pour ce tutoriel. Je fais des sacs depuis plusieurs années et j'ai quand même appris encore des trucs qui me serviront pour les prochains. Merci!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Merci d'avoir regardé! Je suis ravi que ces informations vous soient utiles pour la fabrication de vos sacs !

[@joelleleonard]

Thanks for sharing this. Very nice. I've watched many bag or box tutorials where the lining was always cut the same size as the outside fabric, the lining then of course bunching up inside the bag or box. So, I quietly wondered by myself (returning to sewing after what seems like half a lifetime): why not just cut it smaller or increase the seam allowance? So, you've just nailed that for me 😁

[@SewHungryHippie]

You’re welcome 😊

[@carollynn8415]

That little "tack" is a GREAT tip. I'm wondering...is there a fool proof method to adding organizing pockets in a large project bag that do NOT sag...yet still can fit a bulky item?

[@dianareddell1496]

Adding stabilizer to the pocket will give it enough support and lessen the sag.

[@mimiwalker7895]

I’ll have to watch replay since I’ll be at my mom’s 84th birthday party !❤😊

[@SewHungryHippie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your mom!!!!! I hope she has a marvelous birthday!

[@tamarakarlin2758]

Happy Birthday to your mom! 🥳

[@kellyrivenburgh4090]

Wow just when I think I know everything 😮 great tips ,and I will definitely be tacking those seams from now on ,thank you so much😊❤

[@SewHungryHippie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@angielovett4159]

I love the tacking down the corners idea! Thank you!

[@SewHungryHippie]

You are so welcome! I am happy it is helpful for you! Thank you for watching!

[@shannonwilliams9893]

I love your hair!

[@cynthiacatnott9012]

Thanks for these tips.Will watch from the beginning later.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thanks for watching!

[@judithdavis5169]

I love your top and matching glasses!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Here is a suggestion for a new Video... please show how to use a binding pressurefoot on small round projects. Like mugrugs and so on. I just can not get it right back AND Front🙁🙄. That would be Great. Thanks for these Videos!!!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I box my corners and attach them by machine to the boxed corners of the bag I am making. A little trickier to pull out but works and no ha d sewing which I hate.

[@eileenwhiston1949]

I nearly always do this. Much stronger

[@crystalgrace8233]

Do you know if there’s a video showing your technique? I think I understand the concept, but would like to see it done to be sure. Thanks!!

[@marieerickson9695]

I do all my bags this way… it makes a perfect fit every time!

[@kfunk1349]

I also love your OR relatable experience!,😊

[@SewHungryHippie]

It has come in handy in the sewing studio!!!!

[@lucyclabaugh2931]

Thank you for this tutorial. I’ve been enjoying making bags so these techniques will be a great addition to my minimal knowledge on bag making. I definitely will be checking out your other videos😊

[@SewHungryHippie]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

[@kfunk1349]

I’ve been wondering about this for awhile. This feels so approachable! Thanks as always, for the tips!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Yay glad it’s helpful! 😊

[@catistefi1148]

Very useful, but actually I was expected to see how the lining is fitting the bag 🙂. Can you please tell what kind of material are you using for the lining? Thanks

[@SewHungryHippie]

quilting cototn

[@kidsnkittens]

Brilliant! Thank you from this newbie bag maker for the fantastic tips!

[@SewHungryHippie]

You are so welcome! Welcome to the bag making world! Happy to have you here!

[@stephiepeterson]

That was pretty impressive how you tore out those stitches! 💪🏻🙌🏻

[@kathydykstra4113]

Hi from Michigan! 💁🏻New viewer here since Sew Yeah was at your shop and I placed a big order, lol! Lots of projects to do now. 😉 I was impressed with the seam ripping as well. How did you do that? Did you just rip the end couple of stitches and then just pull it apart? I always pick the stitches all the way down. I didn’t realize you could just yank the pieces apart. What size stitch length do you use? Thanks for the great tutorial! I had never heard that before I started watching you, to not sew over your zipper tabs. I guess I always have in the past. Thanks for all of your great tips!!!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Easy

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you! 😊

[@SewHungryHippie]

Hi Kathy!!!! Welcome to Sew Hungry Hippie!!!!!Thank you so much for support of our small business!!!!

[@ShermansGarden]

Thank you so much Natalie.

[@valerievalagator6780]

I like the tacking tip, thank you!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Glad it was helpful! Let me know how it works for you!

[@harryburkett7754]

Loved the tacking tip. I will use this tip. Thanks!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you for watching!

[@nancychandler7289]

Hey everyone from Kentucky!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Hello Nancy!!! So happy you are here!

[@julieagar4483]

Thank you this all makes perfect sense ❤❤

[@cindyhappel7376]

I love the little pouch and the tip of tacking the corners! Where did you get that glitzy zipper pull?😊

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you! I will have to remember where it came from!

[@glendal3350]

Thank you! Will use your technique on my next bag!😊

[@SewHungryHippie]

Wonderful! Have fun!

[@paulaneary7877]

Thank you for the tips. Very helpful.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@sharonsundae]

Thanks Natalie!

[@SewHungryHippie]

My pleasure!!!! Thanks for joining us!

[@suzanneschannel4109]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@SewHungryHippie]

My pleasure! I want you to make bags that will make you happy!

[@frugalwilliemae]

Just subscribed and liked. These are very good tips. Thank you for sharing.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thanks for the sub and WELCOME!!!! So happy that you are here!

[@suzansullivan3767]

Great tutorial!! Thank you!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you for tuning in! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RondaKay]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@virusta]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandracomeau3082]

Nice tips! Thankyou

[@Elizabeth-ux3is]

Thank you, very helpful. From Liz in Liverpool Uk.

[@SewHungryHippie]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@aprilsodoski4696]

Some great tips 👍🏻 Thank you

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thanks so much for joining us April!!!!

[@diannebond5239]

Great tips, thank you

[@SewHungryHippie]

You are so welcome!

[@wandawalker4191]

Great advice...thank you!!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you for watching, Wanda! So happy that this helps!!!!

[@cynthiacatnott9012]

Hello from Jamaica 🇯🇲 !

[@SewHungryHippie]

Hello Cynthia!!! Thank you for joining us!

[@tamarakarlin2758]

Very helpful thank you!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you Tamara 💖🌸🌟

[@barbarafrangella796]

Thanks for the video and helpful techniques - ALSO Love your eyeglass frames could you share the make - Thanks Barb

[@SewHungryHippie]

Hi Barbara! Thank you so much! The glasses are from Pair and I love them The frame is Quinn the Style is Botanical Split and you can find them through my affiliate link:rwrd.io/h9urltz?c

[@ritacantrell738]

Thanks for the infor, tuttorial.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@almaherrera1830]

I appreciate your comments. How do you tack down the corners if your exterior is vinyl, cork or leather?

[@SewHungryHippie]

Tacking isn't really visible from the right side, because it's like a stitch or 2, very small...you don't have to go all the way through the cork or vinyl, just grab enough to hold and you're golden.

[@MaryJoD]

Tacking...brilliant!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you MaryJoD!

[@tripletgirl2484]

Thank you!

[@SewHungryHippie]

You're welcome!

[@Peppersrus3]

Thank you

[@GloriaHasberry]

Absolutely wonderful tips, Natalie! Thank you!!!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SewHungryHippie]

You are so welcome!

[@user-ql4me6bb2s]

Hello from Quebec/ Canada

[@SewHungryHippie]

Hello Quebec!!!! Thanks for joining us!

[@tamarakarlin2758]

Hi all from Chicago!

[@tamarakarlin2758]

Happy Birthday to your mom! 🥳

[@lindasattler5659]

Greattutoril😊

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you so much!

[@The11harley]

Did you tack it to the vinyl piece? Or just the 2 sides of cotton material?

[@SewHungryHippie]

To the interfacing layer

[@donnadailey5062]

Side note... love your glasses... source???

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you! You can get your own pair using my affiliate link from Pair :app.swellrewards.com/rwrd/h9urltz?c Choose The Quinn and the color is "botantical split"!

[@ramjithapaswynadakurthi581]

🎉🎉 0:56

[@nancychandler7289]

Did you make that tassel?

[@SewHungryHippie]

Yes!

[@paulapeacock1595]

That bag had no lining.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Hello Paula, Thanks for watching. The pouch that I grabbed during the tutorial was lined and a corner that was not tacked down. 💫

[@hanlinc1]

Great tips! I would appreciate any advice you can share on adding the zipper pulls. I have the helpers to get them on and I still can't get them on. I fear ruining a bag due to not being able to get the zipper attached 😕 😪 what is the secret 😕

[@aprilsodoski4696]

Make it a few minutes late

[@SewHungryHippie]

Happy you made It!!!!

[@judithcarr6951]

I’m on bag number 6 and had trouble with every lining. All baggy. This was an ENORMOUS HELP.