Let's Create: Sidekick Saddlebag Organizer with Batik Canvas/Cotton

[@ambernpetty]

This is so much better than the add on class! I would have been absolutely lost without this tutorial, thank you so much!

[@sewbatikfabric]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad this helped. Enjoy the Sidekick!!

[@marcejosev7865]

Thank you so much for a great tutorial !!! I am a video tutorial sewer 😁, I need to see videos to be able to make a not too easy project !!!

[@sewbatikfabric]

You are so very welcome! Have an awesome sewing experience!

[@kathiesnyder2043]

I use extra pieces from projects to put under my presser foot .

[@sewbatikfabric]

Great idea!

[@S.Kay.Steffy]

What a Great and detailed video. Thank you for your hours of preparing, sewing and editing this tutorial! I’m going to order a kit but fear my little sewing machine may not be strong enough to go through some of those thicker areas (the straping material and some of the thicker seams…not to mention the canvas, so I think I am going to select the all cotton choice)…however, I’m going to give it a valiant try👍 Thank you

[@sewbatikfabric]

You are so welcome! I enjoy sewing and sharing the process! may I ask about your sewing machine? Most sewing machines can handle this project, even with the lighter canvas. The thickest seam is the two front corners of the pouch. Remember two things, use a 90/14 needle and slowly sewing over thicker seams will make this project successful for you!

[@S.Kay.Steffy]

@@sewbatikfabric Thank you for your response. I’m sewing on one of the smaller Juki machines- a HZL-Lb5020. I’m currently saving to buy a juki 2010 or 2018 Q but that’s a while off. I’ve been trying more pouches and smaller bag like products and I did switch to a 90/14 Topstitch needle…I read that the topstitch needles are very sharp so I chose that one. I have had to use the ‘hump jumper’ almost every time I sew through layers and it struggles so much that I have to hand turn it…😣. Anyway, that’s why I was a little afraid to try the Sidekick with the canvas so I ordered it with the all cotton batik option. Is the 90/14 topstitch needle the kind you use? or should I try another type. Thank you so much for your knowledge and response to my comments 😊

[@sewbatikfabric]

I use the 90/14 Topstitch needles as well. I just purchased the Juki TL-18QVP and it makes sewing thick layers a breeze. I also have another Juki that only struggles when I attempt to sew through 1/4" of thick fabric. I use my hand to turn the needle. I have a Janomi that struggles through thick layers as well. The only thing I can do is pound the layers as flat as possible and do my best to sew in previous stitching lines. So when we sew 1/4" seam I try to stay right in that prior stitching. Every machine is different and may or may not have the internal mechanics to sew through the layers. I have plans to create a "test packet" that will include cotton and both weights of canvas, stabilizer, and poly strapping. It will be fun to prepare something and see how our machines work with each fabric.

[@S.Kay.Steffy]

@@sewbatikfabric Those are great tips, THANK YOU. If you make up those test packets with the different materials I will definitely get one! Thanks for your expertise 💕