Kedemoth Messenger Bag - Bag Making Tutorial

Who will you make this bag pattern for? It's perfect as a men's messenger bag or a women's work bag. We hope you like sewing it.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:04 - Materials
00:05:16 - Step 1 - Preparation
00:05:33 - Step 2 - Exterior Back Panel
00:10:34 - Step 3 - Lining Back Panel
00:14:49 - Step 4 - Front Panel
00:33:56 - Step 5 - Exterior Gusset
00:41:49 - Step 6 - Final Assembly
00:53:26 - Outro
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TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO (contains some affiliate links)
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Materials Used to Make this Bag:
Tan Zip Tape - countrycowdesigns.com/product...
Octopus Zip Pull - countrycowdesigns.com/product...
"Add a tag" zip pull - countrycowdesigns.com/product...
Tan Nylon Webbing - countrycowdesigns.com/product...
Copper Rivets - countrycowdesigns.com/product...
Copper Strap Slider - countrycowdesigns.com/product...
Mora Faux Leather - www.sewhot.co.uk/product/mora...
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SAFETY
In this video I use various tools and equipment. Please ensure you only attempt this at home if you are experienced at using the tools and have read and followed the necessary safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool. This video is a very quick overview and I do not cover the full safety precautions in this video. Carry it out at your own risk. I cannot be held accountable for injuries or mistakes made when following this tutorial.

[@ProudGrammaMe]

Who else wants a Sailrite Fabricator now?

[@lefty4180]

I have one and it’s awesome

[@whheg]

Also have one and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

It is amazing!!!!!

[@anneg5786]

Me!!!

[@dianebass2714]

I’ve had mine a few weeks and I love it.

[@taniahartley4210]

Thats so cool and i absolutley LOVE the fussy cutting of the octopus

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I think it was worth it😂

[@jancronkite5571]

This is an amazing video and you work so well together! The fussy cutting on the octopus is outstanding! I am so excited to make Kedemoth bag for my daughter. Thanks so much for a wonderful video and tutorial.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonb5808]

I made the messenger bag with black vinyl. Real learning curve ( lol)

[@ProudGrammaMe]

Great fussy cutting on the octopus. 😮🎉

[@bsc314]

Yay!!!! I’ve been waiting for a sailrite sew from you guys!!!!

[@kellygates6468]

I love the bag and I love how you cut the pieces so the octopus image continued though the bag! Way to go, Adam!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks 😃

[@johngriffith744]

Wow, brilliant tutorial and bag. It looks intimidating, but I might just give it a try.😊

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Go for it!

[@lindaphillips1481]

Great design as usual!! Love the straight slot screw driver idea!! Snazzy!!!

[@Kera.S.]

31:41 that front panel came together stealth like at me. WOW! Love that method. I wasn’t going to watch because I really liked this bag and wanted to make it for myself finally. I thought it would be too difficult for me to make and I didn’t want to frustrate myself by watching. Well I wanted to support your channel more and watched anyway & am I ever glad! It’s not near as hard as I had in my head. I should have known to trust the process when it comes to Country Cow Designs Jo❣️💙🫶🏻

[@hjs4248]

great!!!😊That's what i was searching for The detailed tutorial for gusset pocket. Thanks alot Adam and jo.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hjs4248]

@@CountryCowDesigns one question plz: what should i do if i want to add more depth in gusset pocket?

[@DALUmode]

The lining fuzzy cutting is superb!!! Well done!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@rhondasnyder229]

Wonderful job! I really like how you two worked together! Keep making bags for us all.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lindatarle5162]

You are not simple, Adam! Wonderful pattern design.

[@ufoquilter86]

Excellent tutorial and I'm heading to purchase this bag pattern! Thank you

[@nancystocker357]

What a great bag, just ordered the pattern, thanks!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sonialovesewing2396]

Great looking bag, Adam. Congratulations 👏 I love that blue faux leather, it looks like denim. And that fabric with the octopus looks amazing 👍

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. I was happy to finally use the octopus fabric 👍🏼

[@cherylwhitcomb9178]

Great job Adam and Jo. It was good to see the challenges you had for this. Love your videos.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

It’s good to be honest and not edit out the challenges 😉

[@sharonrusso6994]

I purchased a fabricator and I love it!

[@bethanymochal4966]

Wow! That’s a great looking pattern!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@MelissaH05]

You two work so well together!! Great video!! ♥️ And great pattern❤

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@nicolejackson1781]

Wow!! 😮 Adam you did an amazing job!! What a beautiful bag!! 😍😍😍

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kimmybee12]

This was the best bag making tutorial I've ever watched. It was so organized and easy to follow. The bag is beautiful 😍 Great job to both of you!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Wow. Thanks 😊

[@sharonkennedy8612]

Awesome job !!!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you!

[@lindastewart5630]

What a great team!👌🏻Wonderful bag.. I definitely need this pattern🤗 I’d love your gorgeous sewing machine too! Fab video ⭐️

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. It is a beauty.

[@roisincure]

Just beautiful. Thanks so much for the tutorial. I’ve only just discovered your channel but I’m subscribed now and will share it. I adore that blue bag, so brilliant - kudos for getting the octopus right.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks for subbing!

[@lefty4180]

Love your bag..great tutorial.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@angelamcgovern1525]

Great team work. Need a tutorial on how you cut the octopus fabric as it look fantastic xx

[@tyragryder2695]

Okay, thanks.

[@leighharris2873]

Exquisite video editing & attention to detail as always 👌

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you very much!

[@saritacoffman1902]

I always enjoy your videos...but I am still sewing Lemonzas...on my 8th one. You are getting way ahead of me!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Don’t worry. It’s one of our favourites as well 👍🏼

[@Kera.S.]

I need that next bag too. I better get going 😂

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad you like it. Happy sewing 👍🏼

[@brandonsmith-qo7nf]

Hi, thank you for the video. Could you do a video taking about what it takes to finish a product professionally in order to sell it. I look at my work and it looks good from the outside but the inside never looks professional. Either my binding tape is uneven or my tension is not perfect. Thank you

[@CountryCowDesigns]

This can be hard. Generally it’s just practise and being comfortable with your machine and materials. We find that it’s not until we’ve made at least 3 of a bag pattern that we would feel it looks “professional” Also we are often our own worst critic. Take a look inside a bag that comes from a factory and you’ll find many mistakes.

[@dalvaserranomondesi]

Great video as always. I wonder where one can get the seam gauge on Adam's machine??

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I got this from Sailrite when I bought the machine.

[@sharonrusso6994]

Awesome video! Question: what thread and what size needle did you use in your fabricator? Thank you!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. For this bag I used a Tex70 with a size 100 needle.

[@kowekrussianblue]

Wow that was great, what is the white block called when Adam did the binding please.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

It’s a magnetic seam guide. I got it from Sailrite when I bought the machine

[@kowekrussianblue]

Thank you, I thought you was based in England.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

We are. We had the machine imported.

[@tyragryder2695]

Can you tell me where the Octopus fabric came from? I love it!!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

This was a cut off from a textiles company in Cornwall. You can’t buy it generally

[@dianebass2714]

Hi Adam and Jo. I also have a Fabricator (based largely on your recommendation) and I will be using that to construct this bag. Did you use the narrow foot or the leather foot for most of your construction and what stitch length?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I used the narrow foot for the whole bag apart from the piping which I used the piping foot. I use 3mm stitching as standard but 4mm for top stitching

[@dianebass2714]

Thanks. I can’t wait until my narrow foot comes in-they are on back order. And those are the stitch lengths I use too. Good to confirm with someone more experienced.

[@Kera.S.]

33:49 I spoke too soon……The front panel needed its own time stamp, Girl!

[@gissellerivera7495]

Where did you find such gorgeous octopus fabric 😍

[@CountryCowDesigns]

We got it a couple of years ago from a company that sells home furnishings. They were selling offcuts. Glad we finally used it 😃

[@ufoquilter86]

If you do not have an industrial machine, and you want to use cork for the outside... How doable is that with a domestic machine?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Depends on the machine. I wouldn’t add piping and make sure you use a light material for lining. A big needle as well when doing the final assembly👍🏼 We’ve made cork bags on a domestic before. It’s doable 👍🏼

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

What is the purpose in general for a messenger bag?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Its a larger crossbody bag with a large opening for better access.