Jellyroll Tote Bag Sew-Along! | Auntie Twos Big Katahdin Tote Pattern

[@sherrystaples1516]

I love watching your videos. It's nice to find a left- handed person like me and also someone who is not a perfectionist. Also, I really enjoy your music.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much for watching, Sherry!!!💖💖💖 and yay for lefties!!!

[@donnadailey5062]

Happy I found your channel. You're so personably professional and I love no music background, minimal hand jive, delightful and informative "tutorial"... thank you foer sharing your time and talent. God bless you dear one.

[@StitchObsessed]

Aww thank you so much 💖💖💖

[@kathyb.8769]

I read directions first also. Have you considered investing in the stripology rulers? I’ve thought many times to mention them before. I have the XL and love it. I use it a lot and no get great accuracy. Cutting is most definitely not my super power. lol Great job (and problem Solving) on the bag!

[@kathyb.8769]

P.S. if you set a couple of large books underneath it will create space enough to act as a Free arm.

[@StitchObsessed]

I’ve seen those stripology rulers, but I haven’t tried one yet! I’m a cheap skate and always get sticker shocked 😂 but I’ve heard all good things about them!

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh that’s a great idea!!!💡

[@apriledwards5612]

I recently found your channel and subscribed. Though at first I thought I would prefer to have the content edited down a bit more, I have to say I've watched several of your videos now and am appreciating all the tips and commentary. Love the cameo appearances by your furry friends, too. One of the things I really love is that I have the same Juki machine (purchased from Juki Junkies!!) I am finding it very helpful watching your techniques when you sew on it because I have not used it a whole lot yet. I also appreciate that you share working through problems. I enjoy problem solving and get great ideas from watching you. Thank you for pointing out that things don't have to be perfect. I tend not to start things when I don't know exactly how to do everything perfectly, but your enthusiasm is contagious and you are making me want to get up there and start sewing!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much, April 💖 you just made my day! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos and aren’t going to let the “it must be perfect” cycle continue. I totally understand; that was me! But I found when I had that mindset it really stripped the joy out of the entire experience which was NOT my goal lol 👏🏻💖 thank you again for this wonderful comment!

[@talayawustman8832]

Its funny how i found this video. I was checking my subscriptions today. I was thinking of making a bag and i have her bag with the big button lol.. unfortunately strip sewing is not one of my favorites so i was undecided. Thank you for the encouragement. I just love your videos Thank you

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh awesome! Thank you so much for watching! This was a very fun project to work on! 🤓💖

[@caramoonlynn]

I love Missouri Star Quilt channel. Grandmas can be terrible teachers. Haha. This turned out great. I want to make one for my siblings.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yeah!!! You totally should make (at least) one! Hehe it’s seriously so much fun!

[@daxxydog5777]

That looks like a fun project! I may have to give that one a go. When I have issues getting through thick seams, I resort to my 1907 Singer 27 treadle. She's a beast and has never failed me, lol. That huge flywheel gives it real punch to the stitching power.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh wow that’s so awesome! I’d love to get an old treadle machine one of these days! They don’t make em like they used to huh?

[@donnaborg5636]

Yowza, that's a BIG bag. Setting the inside pockets low as you've done is nice . It turned out super cute!

[@StitchObsessed]

Ikr?! I read the dimensions when I ordered the pattern but I guess it didn’t realize how HUGE it was going to be 😂 it’s going to be great for traveling! 👏🏻

[@roxywood5278]

Awesome, thank you

[@elizabethannwest646]

I love this bag and your a great teacher and have a pleasant personality. Thanks so much. It is a great shape very useful.😊

[@StitchObsessed]

Aww thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 💖

[@joandavis9070]

I have found when strip sewing that my strips would curve if I begin sewing at the same end for each addition. I started joining new strips in the opposite direction, ie adding the new strip starting at the bottom edge. By flipping the beginning sewing with each new strip addition, I have not had curve problems since.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh that is awesome advice, thank you!!! Because I’m definitely making another one, but I’m going to tweak it so it’s smaller 😂 thank you so much! 💖

[@vivaldi1948]

Yes, exactly what I was thinking.

[@annolsen8276]

I was thinking the same

[@glamperjan]

It is called rainbowing And your strips will bow in 1 direction.

[@bevcote2357]

Fantastic. Such an adorable and functional bag. You are a joy to watch. Blessings.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much 💖

[@glendahyde871]

Awesome bag. Just the right size for a lot of things. You did a fabulous job showing how to make it. Thank you

[@StitchObsessed]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tiffanyclark5745]

What an AMAZING video!! I just love your excitement, humor, honesty, video quality & music, & your furbabies!!!! I started a shopping cart at the beginning of this video, lol... now I can't wait for it to arrive & make one of those!!!! Such a great bag!!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh my goodness, it was SO fun to make! You’re gonna love it! And thank you so much! 🥰 so glad you enjoyed this video! 💖💖

[@kaythompson8721]

I LOVE it!! Good way to use up one of the (many) jelly rolls on my shelf...that I keep admiring & don't know what to do with.🤣

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes!!! I know what you mean! Precuts are so fun and pretty, but it’s hard to choose what project to use them for lol 😂

[@kareng4551]

The bag came out great!! You’re so talented!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! It was alot of fun to make! 🥰

[@glamperjan]

Bag is beautiful good job!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you! 👏🏻💖

[@TGBTGAlways]

I love this process! Thank you for sharing your bag is gorgeous 💖💖💖

[@isweariamstitching]

I love that bag! I would rock that at the beach.

[@StitchObsessed]

Ikr?! It’s the perfect Mary Poppins bag 😍 now to fill it!!!

[@dianehuntley2493]

Super sized bag! Nice project😊

[@StitchObsessed]

So much fun! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@annolsen8276]

Awesome bag.

[@marlenejones6266]

Seriously we sewists think the oddest things are fun right? I mean, who else would think sewing 40 strips into tube's would be fun? I would and i like other odd sewing fun. I too have my sewing,area in my bedroom. I have one longer table, 3 bookcases, my sewing machine on a table. Nothing matches. Im finally going to have a small design wall not very huge but big enough for a throw, crib size, maybe twin size. Im taking another commenters advice and use a flannel backed table cloth as my design wall. Ok thanks Miriam. You are simply a great sewist, quilter and sweet person. And a fabulous TEACHER. Hugs n much love. Pssst. No music is fantastic. Oh an my Brother sewing machine has 150 stitches, many extras, I can use my foot pedal or a button on the front to start sewing. I like that since I have arthritis in my ankles and in my knees so if I don't need to use the foot pedal I can rest my legs. My machine was 229 dollars. I paid for it in installments on Amazon with no interest. I love this machine. My 3rd Brother. I just keep,upgrading. Lol ok now I'm gone Miriam. Hugs

[@StitchObsessed]

Haha Marlene you are such a sweetheart! Yes, we sewists are definitely a little weird, but hey! That’s okay! 😂💖 that’s great you’re setting up a design wall! That’ll be so helpful! I’ve never had a Brother machine, but I hear great things about them!

[@donnareinhart2589]

This was such a fun video to watch... Thanks for showing us

[@StitchObsessed]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 💖

[@Ann-qr2pv]

When you were sewing your tubes together, it made me think of those rugs. Just an idea. Cute, cute bag! Great job. :)

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! I thought the same thing!

[@karenfitzsimmons5736]

Thanks! This was fun to watch.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It was lots of fun to make!🥰

[@margarethanson50]

Love this but look like floor rug and it cute bag

[@StitchObsessed]

Lol well I really like it

[@DeniseFiegel]

BEAUTIFUL. NICE JOB LEARNED ALOT

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! 👏🏻 glad you enjoyed the video!

[@donnaking-royal431]

So it's like making bias tape, in a way. Cool.

[@StitchObsessed]

Exactly like making bias tape! 🤓 just chunky!

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Thankyou for this video Rebecca! I have seen their patterns but it was good to see you make it! When I started sewing again several years ago I bought a book Simply Modern Patchwork Bags by Janet Goddard. I loved the bag on the covering have since made 8 of them. It has a centre panel of flying geese. That was a new thing to me. I shudder to think now but I just went ahead and didn’t really understand the importance of squaring up to size. The best bit was I was then obsessed with patchwork. Now a few dozen quilts in it is still my doudou I think you call them comforters in US what you stick in a babies mouth? Will have to make that bag for my lovely friend in Florida much love from SW France

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much for watching 💖

[@SavageAmanda]

I also was playing around with my machine’s decorative stitches this weekend and broke 2 needles. 🙄. I was trying to be fancy with the binding I was sewing on. I’m just going to go back to a straight or a zig zag. Maybe I’ll find a chance to use the fun stitches for something else.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yeah sometimes the machine just doesn’t wanna cooperate 😂

[@KLeonardM]

Just found you . While watching I was thinking "oh, that needs mitered corner" and voila!!! So glad to be here. New sub. PS do you think a walking foot would have helped ??? Thanks again.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much for watching! Ya know, a walking foot probably would have helped feed the thick layers through the machine a bit easier 😂 next time!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Im not a bag person but it looks great.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thanks DiAnn!! 💖🤗

[@lmingr1]

I didn’t know those batting comes in such a cute roll! What do you mean wrong side? How can you tell which is which? Thanks

[@StitchObsessed]

Ikr?! This was so fun! So the “wrong side” of cotton batting will have little bumpies on it from where the needles punch through to create the batting. The “right side” is slightly softer. 💖

[@monkey_sox5432]

When choosing colours for a layout, I usually take a greyscale picture as well to see how the tonal values look too.

[@StitchObsessed]

That’s a great idea! 👏🏻🤓

[@DeniseFiegel]

Wonder if it would be wise ti use a fabric sealant.

[@StitchObsessed]

That actually might be a good idea, at least on the bottom of the bag. 👍🏻

[@donnaking-royal431]

The Singer machine is the same one I got for my daughter 😊

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh that’s awesome!!! It’s a wonderful machine 🥰

[@DeniseFiegel]

It is a cool bag. But like your sweater. Do you have the pattern. Yes I knit too.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh! Thank you! No, I do not have a pattern for the sweater lol it is store bought. I do not know how to knit 😂

[@carolmarszalek7062]

I assume you were not able to put the stays in? I saw you put in, and in answer to your question regarding being able to keep them in and close the bag: You should keep them in and be able to close the bag. the ends should fold over each other as you zip.

[@StitchObsessed]

Haha! Yes! I was confused about them but one of my friends reached out and showed me how to close it properly. I fixed it in this video about half way through if you want to see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZjQpGR3rMuijas

[@TrimzzDotNet]

I didn’t have any discount at missouri Quily using your link…I don’t check out yet.

[@StitchObsessed]

The link no longer includes a discount, unfortunately. I appreciate you using my link!!💖

[@donnarichey144]

What is counted embroidery? I was looking for just regular stitched ones that were stamped. I did not see any I liked and don't want you have to count.

[@StitchObsessed]

Counted embroidery? I’m not sure I know what you mean, Donna.

[@donnarichey144]

@@StitchObsessed I was looking for some type of things to embroider and it had counted embroidery. I just was looking for stamped ones.

[@StitchObsessed]

@@donnarichey144 oh that’s interesting! The kit I got is not counted. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@annolsen8276]

I thought the stays would stay in, so I hunted down a video and sent it to you on instagram. Hope it helps.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you, Ann! I didn’t think of looking to see if Auntie Twos had a YT channel! 💖 I appreciate it!!

[@annolsen8276]

Oh wow. I didn't Even realize the KZbin video was the same as the pattern maker. Cool. Please show how it works in your bag.

[@StitchObsessed]

@@annolsen8276 I will in my next video! 💖

[@jeannepadgett344]

❤

[@julainehalashewski8727]

It looks like you could just finish off the edges and use it as a mat!

[@StitchObsessed]

I totally could! I actually would love to make a Jellyroll rug! I think those are so cute! I just wonder how well the fabric holds up if you walk on it regularly 🤔

[@margarethanson50]

I rather have pattern but I’m not good with math do measurements 😊

[@StitchObsessed]

You can find the pattern at Missouri Star Quilt Co: glnk.io/mzmmj/stitchobsessedwithmiriam

[@susankuhlman6514]

Yes, zippers are scary!

[@StitchObsessed]

You can do it!!!!

[@paulahiatt9102]

Also, try a lark’s head knot on your zipper pull. It makes for a little neater knot.

[@StitchObsessed]

Ooo thank you! 💖

[@karentoynton8948]

Crumbs , when you have that bag filled it will be tipping you over. It’s massive bet it would be heavy as well.. you did a great job however.

[@StitchObsessed]

It works great for a weekend trip! I can fit everything nicely inside, and it's SO cute!!! 💖

[@jennyharris2993]

This would not be fun for me 🤷‍♀️

[@StitchObsessed]

Haha yeah bag making isn’t for everyone! I totally get that