How I Sew Bags with No Pattern, No Plan & No Time 👛 Detailed Tutorials for Lovely Bags 🛍

[@joycehowardgreen5763]

This is not a sewing comment,but I have to say I think it’s a good idea for your child to walk some of the way to school,learning her confidence ..x I also love your bags

[@marylouwillis7941]

I followed you because you seem like someone I could sew with. Anyone can be boring, but you aren’t.

[@samanthaavenant6725]

Embrace the imperfection and "dodginess" is what gave me the comfort and tame my anxiety 😄😄😄I made my first ever bag from one of your videos, I was so so so scared lol I bought my machine when I turned 30, only used my machine a year and a half later all because of your video.

[@karleenpage5979]

Congratulations on your first bag! Here's to many more!

[@MEBON-ol3zk]

😁👍👏

[@margaretswann6805]

Out of 100s of videos I’ve watched to learn how to sew I enjoyed your video the best. I absolutely love your personality and I wish we lived next to each other. Thank you

[@ginnylawson8533]

Wow! All that running around you had to do and made this super cute video! You are awesome! I just want to make bags for the fun of it. To give as gifts or just to use for myself. Thank you for this sweet video and for sharing about your daily activities. I hope your chicken is feeling better.

[@robynw6307]

When doing the box corners, lay the two seams on top of each other (this makes a point of fabric where the corner is), and stitch across on a diagonal. Then cut the excess off. Saves cutting the squares out, and you can even stop measuring if you are good at eyeballing the distance from the corner. Much faster.

[@bharatshah7184]

Cb

[@tenapilkington1965]

This is how I have done it since the 70's. ;-)

[@galejohnson8086]

Somehow for years we were able to sew most of our clothes on the kitchen table without any fancy gadgets. It all had to fit in the broom closet when put away. It doesn’t make us more virtuous, but makes me question how much I really need when downsizing in my now elder years. Glad to watch your video.

[@karleenpage5979]

"EMBRACE THE WONKYNESS!" saith she, the #1 Wonky Queen of the Universe! Lady Dodgy! The funny part, at least for us assorted Americans, that your UK accent, which we associate for some reason with authority, makes it all seem kinda formal and official! LOL so you've probably done more to encourage those "across the pond" to sew that 10 other podcasters combined. So thank you, Your Royal Dodgyness! Thank you! Love and hugs from Virginia USA to my UK fam! I read a lot of the comments, and not only do we have a HIT, but looks like a lot of new subscribers too! Congrats, my girl, congrats!!!

[@tatersprecious5827]

This is so much fun to watch. I made bags a decade ago and I recently started again, so this is very good timing. The humor and the reality is just so perfect. I guess in the US we'd say they were wonky bags (dodgy isn't a word here), and I love that all over the world we can have slightly-imperfect-but-perfect-for-me handmade items. (:

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

"slightly imperfect but perfect for me" I couldn't put it better myself! Yes! xx

[@rosettagadson1762]

I just found hour videos. Love the way you. make bags with. no stress. I'm a quilt maker but I do. make bags from time to time

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks Rosetta! I would love to learn to quilt one day 😃

[@rosettagadson1762]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful just start with a small lap or baby quilt. its not hard you just have to keep in mind the quarter inch seam. The Fat Quarter Shop videos has a lot of beginner patterns. some that are free

[@conniehusband1365]

YOU! Are delightful my Dear! Enjoyed being with you in your busy world. Such fun!

[@conniehusband1365]

Both lovely and inspiring.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

That is so kind of you to say, thank you Connie! ❤️

[@phylliselias]

You are far more inspirational than all the 'perfectionists' who we get on KZbin. Well done, and carry on enjoying sewing and encouraging the rest of us who are also enthusiastic sewers but never manage to get that 'perfect' finish!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you so much Phyllis! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I always get so nervous as I’m not a “real” sewer, so thank you 😘

[@jennygill1594]

I love making random bags with no patterns love the way you go about doing yours. 💕💕🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@patklotz8066]

Love your casual style. And your lovely smile.

[@jillfoster6369]

Wow, these dodgy bags are something else……..I love them - so good to show us step by step. They are going to be my next project for sure. I have all the stuff and it is my kind of thinking that they don’t have to be perfect - win, win 🤭. Thanks so much ⭐️

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

You are so welcome! They certainly don't need to be perfect, nobody will notice anyway - like when I spend ages worrying about a cast on edge in socks - who's going to even look?! 😁Happy sewing! xx

[@ericallerton809]

Thanks Ali,,,, Always use UR tutorials,,,!!! Such sweet bags,,,, Thanks so much,,, Elaine 🏡🏡🏡

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you so much lovely Elaine! :) xx

[@ellenpearce6885]

Super! Glad Hey Hey is getting better!!

[@kerryclark7170]

You sew like me, hoping for the best and getting a big surprise when it looks beautiful. Loved watching you. 🧵🪡

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😅 that sums it up perfectly! Thank you Kerry xx

[@danybastelt8931]

wonderfully uncomplicated and beautiful, I love it

[@Garoky1]

Thanks so much for posting this! I struggle with paralysis of perfection and though I have collected a few items and have a sewing machine, I haven’t made any yet. Really great reminder to “embrace the dodgy-ness”.

[@donnadailey5062]

Dear Heidi, your sharing your "paralysis of perfection" all too well describes so many of us. Your creativity and imagination will trump all else and I can't wait to see pictures of your personal accomplishments. Blessings to you and wishing you days filled with creativity and enjoyment.

[@shettikkawoods]

Awesome 👍🏾 thank you ❤️,for those who want and appreciate the simple ways to create ❤️😀

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Shettikka! 😘

[@barbararoyal6139]

I very much appreciate the pace and details of your tutorials. Thank you 🕊

[@louettesommers8594]

Thank you for sharing this with me. ♥️ You are a delightful woman.

[@EldenwoodCraft]

This is brilliant Ali! I’ve said it before and I say it again now, your bags are far from dodgy! Embrace the individuality 😀 You’re very good at saving fabric - I love the big green leaf print particularly.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Argh thanks so much Emma! You are the queen of bags 👑!!

[@lashawnramon6167]

I love perfect imperfectly things made with love ❤️

[@mariannelasala8009]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@rivers.stream]

What a lovely person you are ❤ your bags are so fun. I hate perfection. It's too stressful and unattainable. I am addicted to all your bags. I have committed to making a thousand 😅 THANK YOU ❤❤❤

[@ourlifeinguanajuatomexico3403]

My girls and I can't wait to try this! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@AvaScott-Elliott-qd7sm]

This is so CoCo Channel....she became a great designer like this...this is how I like to do it!

[@mariama-sj6io]

It's beautiful, you doing great jobs

[@joanfriant211]

The dodging is part of the charm, it is handmade with love and care! So stinking cute, just found your channel as a you tube suggestion 😀

[@joywilson6067]

Lovely bags! Going to give some of these a go. I've got plenty of projects that need homes. Thank you.

[@FirstReviewsMom]

I am watching from Atlanta, Georgia USA. I absolutely loved the simplicity you show, while still being accurate, and best of all creative.

[@lovereigns4017]

I think top stitching makes the bags look so much better. Thank you!🥰

[@shondra6]

I love imperfection. I love to be different lols. TFS 🌺🌺🌺

[@davidnaomiold6303]

Brilliant podcast!!

[@janecampbell4486]

I loved this tutorial! You are so down to earth and I love your attitude. Thank you.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you so much! Xx

[@bettybortell3745]

I am watching you and really enjoying your smiles this morning even if It is late from Lakeland ,Florida USA

[@rachleebookgirl]

This is such a super refresher course, Allie. I used to sew bags awhile ago but got much more into my knitting and forgot how I used to go about it 😂 This is very helpful! Thanks for taking the time to do it. Rachel (Yarn=Joy podcast)

[@fionasmith9396]

Thankyou, this was great to watch,so relaxing ,no rush,and just how I sew 😂

[@judystites9575]

Thank you for sharing. I don't have a zipper foot, but thanks to you I can still put a zipper in my bag. Thank you.

[@Kellycreator]

Really enjoyed watching this, a familiar British accent. I can assure you that you’re not the only one who sews like this, or lives in a busy house sewing on your kitchen table! 😂 It’s how I learned and copying shapes from my wardrobe. I turn things inside out to draw around them! I’ve only recently invested in a set of patchwork square rulers to help neaten everything up as I’d like to sell some of what I make. I still use my ironing board for cutting everything out, it makes it easier for ironing. Still not got a craft room with neatly organised fabric on shelves. I also recycle as much fabric as I can from old clothes and linens. Your bags all turned out amazing! My favourite is the black and white with yellow zip. I’m inspired to make something similar but add a bright pink lining. 😊

[@stephaniemiller1975]

Thank you for sharing. I have so much leftover fabric from when I was making masks at the beginning of the pandemic.😯..now I have a good use for my leftover fabric. I am gonna start making my own "Dodgy Bags" using your tutorials😁 Hope you have a very blessed week🥰 PS.... glad to hear Hey-Hey is going to be ok💜🐔🐔💜🐔🐔💜

[@jennygill1594]

It’s so great to find another sewer who sews just like me I can’t sew straight either but at least no one else can’t make bags like us, we are very unique 😂😂😜😜💕💕🇦🇺🇦🇺🐨🐨🦘🦘

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😄 yes! Hooray for wonky and unique!

[@Mrswatkins2u2]

I must be your sister from another mister because I love your style of wing as you go. You've given me the courage to forge ahead with my scraps and my creativity!! Thank you, thank you.

[@avrillockyer]

love the idea of using ribbon for tabs

[@nancya4179]

I thought I was the only one who made things with no pattern, not enough time and cutting, pressing and stitching as I go along! I just found your channel today, I will be watching from now on! You are so pleasant to watch, listen to and learn from. Thank you.

[@jopena1612]

Great bags. Be proud. You did a great job.

[@sm1lerno1]

I like your way 😊 this is life for a lot of us. Loved your mention of Melanie Ham too, she was brilliant, so sad. Away to check out more of your vids 👍🏻

[@lorettayoung7220]

You do a great job I love all of them, thank you!

[@deborahwoodard2600]

When I was young I used to sew without patterns. I had a stroke at 29 and lost the ability to sew at all, even with a pattern. I am 51 and just learning again and this was the best video I have watched. You make it look fun and easy, like maybe it can be that way for me again. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

[@donnadailey5062]

Dear Deborah, thank you for sharing about your life. So proud of you for pressing forward and would love to see pictures of your accomplishments. I believe this will be like "riding a bicycle... it all comes back" and you'll surprise yourself with greatness. God is so good to give us all second chances. How thankful I am for your sharing. Blessings to you and wishing you wonderful days filled with miracles.

[@newcreations1064]

So refreshing to see someone whose not het up on perfect. love your bags.x

[@amsewcrafty]

You did a fantastic job making the bags. Whom ever receive one will be very pleased.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you! Not all are worthy of gifting but my eldest daughter stole the heart pouch :D xx

[@patriciaweekes2291]

This was so much fun they are all fab thanks Ali 🐥🐥

[@peabea8076]

Enjoying finding your page. Fun tutorials. Easy to follow your directions. 👍

[@dsherrill2988]

I made one these bags from your previous tutorial. I didn’t get it done in time for the MAL because my son graduated the weekend before an my two oldest sons we in town for the occasion. I made the bag using an old pair of busted jean and fabric from some placemats, and it is gorgeous! 🥰 my husband was throughly impressed! Thank you for making these videos!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

You are so welcome! And congrats to your son on his graduation! xx

[@Marjan-creative]

On KZbin this video appeared in my screen, probably because I was looking how to make a little notionpouche (I hope this is the right word) for in my new shoulderbag. I watched your video because you make me smile often when I watch your videos ánd because I saw your old kitchen knowing you are now having a new kitchen 😉. I love the way how you are doing your bags; not too fussy, just enjoy! Those clamps look really handy, I still use pins. Then I saw you kept your clamps in a plastic bag and it made me smile again: so many beautiful bags but not one made to keep your clamps 😂. But hey, this video is one year old, maybe you have moved them to a nicer place by now. Thank you Ali for sharing this video and making me smile! Greeting Marjan 🌷

[@sueblaser14]

Those bags are absolutely adorable!!

[@iloveharrold]

Love the Christmas one the best.

[@meatdog]

I love making bags. It's so much fun to turn scraps into such useful and beautiful bags. Thanks for making this and having such fun with it.

[@OLIVIA-mb9pb]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful projects. Helpful 😀🙏🏽💚🕊

[@emmm5713]

Loved them all.

[@chewygal69]

I love your style!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Michelle! 😃

[@daniellesimone7769]

Love your impromptu approach; stress-free! Your bags are adorable. Thank you fot sharing. Danielle

[@LesliesLakeLife]

Thank you so much for sharing. I love all your bag tutorials.

[@pennyspearing2731]

Thank you so much for taking the time to show really clear instructions. I have lots of fabric pieces and I can’t wait to have a go at making some bags.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Glad it was helpful! I am no expert but I do enjoy the process. Maybe one day I shall graduate to making clothes...one day :D xx

[@lucretiawrolstad3997]

Loved the tutorial

[@victoriabailey7613]

Excellent Tutorial and great, easy visuals to make the cutest little bags! Thank you.

[@katana164]

Terrific video Ali, terrific dodgy bags!!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Maria ❤️

[@jowatson2607]

They’re lovely, I’d be delighted with those! X

[@debc.345]

The timing of this tutorial was perfect. (Wish I would have seen it before I did mine!) I just finished a bag, from another tutorial, and accidentally cut squares out of all 4 corners. I just went with it and ended up with more of a boxed, rectangular bag similar to your little boxed bag but much larger. I intended to make it for a knitting project. It actually fits the yarn skeins very nicely. Your bags are all beautiful and I love that you are fine with “dodgy” instead of perfection! Thank you. :)

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks Deb! That actually sounds like quite an interesting shaped bag! The boxed pouch is fiddly but the end result is so good! Definitely worth a try :) xx

[@donnamazza5007]

You're a lovely human! I do same things and attitudes

[@lyndabruce6077]

We call it winging it here in the states. I love this.

[@dalebedard8910]

they are beautiful

[@jeanbucknell1947]

Really enjoyed this, so nice to see someone sewing they way you do!

[@cheryltackett6415]

Just found your channel , love your attitude !! I'm a sewer just learning and I really like the way you think an do things.

[@bigfamilyaffair]

I absolutely loved watching you select your fabrics and sew your lovely bags as it was very satisfying. I need to do the same but want to sew small boxy bags for my sewing clips for each of my sewing machines. Thank you!

[@vanessalumbra9409]

Perfect for knitting projects. 🤔😉

[@gwenmadeline54]

I loved this.

[@foster01able]

You have made bag making a simple joy. Cant wait to use your ideas, thank you!

[@michaelhenderson5683]

cool video and great use of off- cuts 👏👏👍

[@dailydedication2663]

Watching you make the bags was so relaxing and encouraging. I recently watched another video by Stephanie Rubletz called “How to Start wardrobe Sewing” and she suggests learning how to sew bags to build skills. That’s how I came to your video. Thanks for sharing your crafting. I especially love your levity and joy while making! Off to check out more of your videos 😉

[@heathertucker7056]

Thank you Ali! Love a dodgy bag tutorial!

[@suzettejennings6600]

Nice job. They are all very nice.

[@lauralea86]

Ali, I cannot thank you enough for unpretentious bag tutorials. I have made a few using your previous video and now maybe I will give a zipper one a go before the MAL ends. For some reason I had it in my head the MAL ended at the end of May. Now I have another couple of weeks. Yay!

[@shethasimon3441]

Thank you so much 💐, hope your lovely chicken is feeling better , love the bags they all look fab x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks so much 😊 HeiHei seems to be back to her usual, slightly grumpy, self! :) x

[@girlracer14]

Absolutely brilliant I luv how there's no pressure to do it perfectly 😍 now I've found you I look forward to watching many more of your videos you are perfect for the job .😊🙌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Helen! 😘

[@shereechampoux5424]

Very cute nice for gifts!

[@keerichards7294]

Thank you Ali, for showing me how to go about it. You are the only one who gives me the confidence to make a projectbag😊❤️

[@Dianah1952]

Thank you so much for your tutorial! I love your style and personality. You explain this so I can understand better. I'm pretty new at sewing and I need all the help I can get. Also thank you for aknowledging Melanie Ham. She was a great teacher and very much missed.

[@kitchied]

new suscriber here! loving the positivity! 🥰

[@skyedebbie]

First time watching. I love you. You sew just like me. Hope Hay-Hay the chicken is better. I just discovered your videos. I understood everything. I always have a problem with zippers. So today with you I’m going to make a wonky dodgy bag.

[@belindagritter1572]

I found this so helpful. I had no idea how people put zips in their bags. Thank you.

[@christinegiroux8471]

I had to watch your tutorials several times, and made the mistake of following the instructions for the drawstring when I wanted the zipper bag. Had to start over, but am very happy with the result for my first try! Thank you so much for your step by step instructions. Now I don't have to purchase project bags on ETSY. I can make my own!!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Glad you got there in the end Christine! Now you can make lots of gorgeous bags 😃

[@delisaknight8522]

I really enjoyed your video. You are so friendly with a radiant personality. I’m gonna make a little bag for my SlimmingWorld journal and pen. Thank you x

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Those are beautiful. You did fantastic. I'm going to try making some. Thank you.

[@cherylbee9899]

Love it. You are great

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Aw! Thank you xx

[@lindafouse7059]

Love all your bags. May make a few or all of them. lol

[@sheriethomas3519]

I am a new subscriber. I have sewn for many years. I love your attitude with your sewing. Sewing should be relaxing and no stress. Everything doesn't have to be perfect. What a great job you do! Looking forward to your future sewing videos. Thank you.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

This is such a compliment from an experienced sewer like yourself Sherie! Thank you so much! I’ve always just made stuff up as I go along, it probably won’t work so well for sewing clothes, something I’d love to learn one day, though 😅 Thank you 😘

[@janicemacdougall1844]

I am definitely saving this video and your videos for bag making and the box pouch as you make it look easy and I love your instructions. :) I have never sewed anything before. :)