Jonathan's Days: Sew Day 002 - A Knitted Bag and a Bag for Knitting

www.jonathansdays.com
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www.ravelry.com/people/Zaniac
French Market Bag
Pattern by Petite Knit
www.petiteknit.com/collection...
Field Bag
Pattern by Grainline Studio
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All Fabric and Leather Straps by Merchant & Mills
merchantandmills.com
Other Books Mentioned
Visible Mending by Arounna Khounnoraj
www.bookhou.com/collections/f...
Modern Quilting by Julius Arthur
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[@gaildawkins9508]

You cannot beat having the right tools for the job...well done Jonathan🌞🌞 great projects.

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

Really liked seeing your bags come together, amazing how much easier it is with the right tools.

[@deekay1641]

Thank you Jonathan this was fun watching you sew and your beautiful projects that came from it. Take care

[@janicebarlow8522]

I have many knitting friends who also have another craft. Like me, you sew. Thank you for sharing your sewing experience. Love the bags!

[@sandrinecaselli2982]

I like your vidéos soooo much! Sewing or knitting, it's always à pleasure! Thank you to share! I struggle with sewing, but seeing you doing all this makes me want to do more! I send you all my friendship from France!

[@FennelFiber]

Stop it, this little making vlog was so cute! And that knit bag is lovely. 😍

[@suedale1865]

Well done two good projects nicely sewn “ Man of many talents “ Johnathan a joy to watch &see your enthusiasm 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@donnadalelio5625]

Wow! Knitting and now sewing! Learn to crochet and you'll be a triple winner! I enjoy all 3 crafts. Right now, I'm knitting socks, working on a scrap quilt and later I'll be crocheting some little wreaths to wear as a brooch. Great job!

[@jctrain6876]

Wow, I came for the knitting and now am fully invested in your sewing journey. It’s something that I want to learn, but I came to knitting from crochet and want to get the hang of it before picking up sewing. I appreciate you making this video and showing the progress and bumps along the way, it really helps to see the real life of it vs. the edited pretty version. Awesome job on the bags! They came out so well that I may just have to pick a kit up and give it a go.

[@hollymotasky8545]

LOL! Thanks for reminding me why I do not sew anymore. lol. The needle changes, jammed bobbins, the right tools not handy, the ironing etc. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you though! lol LOVE the finished projects.

[@peggypaya1489]

Great job. Always have lots of black and white thread on hand !

[@4hooks4lovesknittingpodcast]

I love watching your sewing journey. I only just started sewing this past spring and I love it so much. I’ve only made bags though and mess up a lot. But I actually just finished one that I really really love and may use the same measurements for future bags.

[@janelldaley9403]

Great projects Jonathan!

[@maikengundsoe]

Uuh Field Bag.. I do have sewn several bags, and want to make a Field bag. You just inspired me to buy the pattern and fabric.

[@bridgetrsews]

Great video Jonathan! A Juki sewing machine is what you need if you want to sew a lot of leather, I’ve never had any luck with any other home sewing machine, Bridget

[@lemonkirby628]

I love the music you used in this video! It gives off cute, cozy, video game vibes. Wonderful job on the market bag by the way-- you might've convinced me to try to make one myself!

[@jillfoster6369]

I forgot to say - have you watched The Last Homely House? If not it’s a must as Kate makes wonderful quilts and takes you step by step through the making of them. You will love her for sure. ⭐️

[@JonathansDays]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Jill! And yes! I happened across one of Kate’s videos just last week. I’ll definitely be watching more and hopefully trying my hand at some quilting 💙

[@deloresjackson437]

Great job; I love your enthusiasm! I have had the field bag kit for a while, but you have inspired me to sew it up. I have been wanting the Merchant and Mills workbook forever, but the wonderful Mulberry Silks fabric store in my town, Carrboro, North Carolina, sells out as soon as they are in the shop. Last summer, I knit the Grrrlfriend market bag, which is very similar to PetiteKnits mesh outer shell. I made it out of linen, so the knitted straps are fine and sturdy, but I really like the look of your leather straps. I am dabbling a little into quilting, but only to make small things like placemats and project bags. Happy making!

[@Fuj109]

Hello, Jonathan!….It was so much fun watching you sew. The bags are fantastic…no lie! I’m so impressed with your talent, your desire to learn different crafts and your ability to take that knowledge and create beautiful and useful items. Good job! See you next time….keep up the good work…👍🤗❤️🙋

[@lankakaaos]

Thank you for lovely new sewing episode. Those project bags looks just amazing. It was also nice to see that knitted bag get new life just by sewing those parts together again with sewing machine. Mending clothes is satisfying. It is just funny that one might be able to sew new one in less time it takes to repair old one. It is just that one can’t for example sew those favorite jeans. Not even if one uses same fabric and pattern. That’s why I mend my clothes even when it takes lot time.

[@SuzKnits]

Great video and sewing projects. I also try to put off changing the thread or needle if I can help it!.

[@my-mysknitsaloon]

Yey beware of the seam ripper they're real fabric killers.🤭 I like to pick up some stiches and then some 2-3 stiches circa 10 cm forward,and with the loose threat you unwind,you gentle drag it like you do when you do ruffles.With sensitive fabrics I prefer to catefully take up one stich by one stich with a needle and cut it with a tiny scissor. Thanks Jonathan - cute bags- love.🤗💝🤗

[@jillfoster6369]

Wow these bags are brilliant Jonathan. Well done. Loved watching your progress. You should be very proud of your makes. Also loved your jumper with the pink edge. You are so right about the needles and right tools for the job. The right spools make a difference too. See you soon. 👏👏

[@salomeelizabeth6026]

Fantastic. Loved watching your knitwear worn as you showed the great bags also. 🙂

[@KittenWAW]

When you use your seam ripper, the shorter tine with the ball should be on the bottom. The ball well prevent the ripper from stabbing the fabric underneath, where you can't see it. Sewed for too many decades, and tore too much fabric, before I learnt that little tip.

[@JonathansDays]

Thank you so much! I will definitely follow this tip because we all know seam ripping is inevitable!

[@TheDireWookie]

I made the Field Bag a couple of weeks ago after you told us about it. Very nice design, I omitted the handle and still need to get cords to finish it. I thought you'd need leather needles, my wife used to do leatherworking and she warned me that the needles are scary sharp, told me they'd hit bone if I stab myself which I've always hoped was mostly hyperbole... I'm a mumbler too!

[@georgianasstudio]

I would never sew with leather that thick on a regular sewing machine. I great solution for what you’re doing there is to punch a hole and use a metal rivet, like what you use on jeans. Also, you can get leather needles but I’d only sew very thin leather on a home sewing machine. Hope you enjoy your sewing journey. There aren’t a lot of men’s sewing patterns but there is one excellent book on tailoring that you might find useful.

[@lisetteross140]

You've inspired me to make my own bag! The field bag happens to be my favorite style for my knitting projects. GREAT JOB!!

[@purpleunicorn164]

So much fun watching you sew. I am currently repairing jeans. I'm limited on time so I just rip the seams and cut out the front knee area and replace with new fabric of the same color and seam it back up.

[@devnaroberts3755]

I have been a sewist for 50 years and I tell you in complete honesty that your sewing skills are leapfrogging with each task!!! You just learned the MOST valuable lesson is using the right needle for each project. Go back to the clerk that recommended the leather needle (because she is a genius :-) and ask her to help you create a needle "stash" for yourself. The rule of thumb is to change needles after 8 hours of sewing, but I have always changed it at the beginning of each project and then every 8 hours spent on a project, Do not EVER put a used needle back in the packet-discard it. To prevent punctured fingers (ask me how I learned this 😞) wrap the used needle in scrap paper and secure with scotch tape before trashing it. I loved your book choices and the way you are progressing, I see you making finely tailored clothing. I have found "Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated" to be the BEST.. If you slowly incorporate the techniques into your regular projects you won't believe how your sewing skills will improve. That way when you want to make your trousers out of a Harris tweed or Irish linen, you'll be ready!! Making wonderful clothes from the beginning is the same as when you jumped head first into colorwork knitting when you were just a novice knitter...so be fearless. I believe in you and hope to see that you have made yourself a finely tailored overcoat within the next year or two. Eventually you will need a dress form_read: www.thecreativecurator.com/best-male-dress-forms-for-men/ The author of this blog is American so I suggest taht you make an appointment at a fine London tailor establishment and ask him to give you his best recommendation. I say make an appointment because that recognizes the value of his time and be sure to make a small purchase while you are there; maybe a tie to wear with your first custom tailored dress shirt!

[@LoriParsons]

Beautiful projects Jonathan..always enjoy watching you!! Take care🥰

[@JonathansDays]

Thank you so much Lori! They were a lot of work but a lot of fun!

[@libh8956]

Love seeing you everytime!🖖

[@JonathansDays]

Thank you so much Lib 💙💙

[@scanzaroli]

Hey Jonathon, I love your podcast. So glad you're adding some sewing! Love your market bag, the best of both worlds. Also, I have Visible Mending by Arounna is she is amazing. I wonder what lovely sweater your are wearing? I don't think I remember seeing it in your previous podcasts.

[@janet7640]

Fun and instructive.🪡👝☕

[@carolbulmer8253]

Jonathan, I love that you have taken to sewing… you are very cool. Have you seen the Fruity knitting podcast episode with Kaffe Facett (sp)? He is a fabulous fibre artist who knits and quilts. He may inspire you😊

[@annettemonty7350]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@marywhite1749]

I love that you knit and sew, Jonathan and I love your channel too☺️ If you haven’t already, check out Adam Sews channel for some inspiration on quilting and bag making. He’s a wonderful all round sewist and did a sewalong for a pouch. There are numerous other sewing vloggers on there too. Looking forward to seeing many more sewing and knitting creations from you too😊

[@jennifermiller7986]

I have to ask... what espresso maker are you using? ❤️ a caffeine addict

[@cherylmendez2198]

OMG you gave me such anxiety trying to sew through the leather without the right needle and thread!!! :-/ And then you learned.....

[@JonathansDays]

I know I’m so sorry! All my sewing lessons seem to be so hard won but I’ll never forget them now will I? 😅

[@judygee6025]

Hi, I look forward to your podcast but this time I’m afraid that I couldn’t watch it because there is a sound (like rain) that spoils it for me.

[@devnaroberts3755]

Oh, please

[@draadbreivlog7541]

🙋‍♀️ mumbler 😅