Placemat Pouch Version 12! - Drawstring Project Bag - Beginner Sewing Friendly

[@JG-yh8wz]

It finally clicked in my head! I sat down and had it made in 25 minutes! It takes a creative person to come up with ideas, but it takes an amazing person to sit down and work out the mechanics of that idea! You really are amazing! I cant wait to try more of your bag ideas!

[@dottiemathews6853]

wonderful learning experience! loved this video. i am going to try to practice the boxing method. i create and design canvas tote bags and i never boxed one. i am going to try it!

[@donnarehrig5808]

Of all the "fun" videos I have watched, your is the first one that was really fun. Great idea and I really enjoyed making it. Thanks.

[@lindaeversberg1646]

I really like the one with handles. Would make a good overnight bag for girls ... or for me !!!

[@ce4me810]

I’m pretty impressed with the construction of those napkins. The fact that they kept it cut and hemmed straight with the pattern on the fabric is a lost art in ready-made items!

[@harlanterrell7929]

Instablaster.

[@ilse3887]

Nice idea!!...to bad they don't sell these placemats in my country...but i guess you can use this as an inspiration...and then find out how to make something similar to this!! From scratch!!

[@lcrafts5907]

Awesome job!!! What a great gift to make for family and friends!!!

[@lindalee601]

You are amazingly talented. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to Walmart tomorrow. My twin great niece's will love these. Thanks again. 💕😊

[@bluehen7809]

Lorrie, Thank you. Your ideas and inspiration has helped get us thru this past year. I started watching your pouch tutorials @#4 then I made hundreds of mask with your template for charity. Now I'm sewing for fun again. All the best to you.

[@marlahanks7278]

Oh my! I LOVE this idea!! I made several of the zipper pouches a few years back after watching that video. They went over quite well as gifts :)

[@adrianaariza-jones3694]

Love, love. love this project !!!! I am totally in love with the colors !!! Thank you Lorrie for sharing it. I totally can see myself making this . 😍❤️💕😁❤️👏👏

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Thank you so much!

[@janetschaefer4326]

What a clever project! I love the idea, I was making our twin’s kindergarten starter bags and composition book covers. I will sew 2 bags twins are boy and girl so, thank you for this wonderful ideas. Own Solaris2 and Triumph.

[@cherylherrera6917]

Those are so cute I just love them thank you

[@lindamills8843]

I love these bags. I might try making some for Christmas gifts.

[@donnapatricia1]

Thank You soooo much. Love your videos. You explain so well.

[@jennymeyers5425]

Nice afternoon project!! Thanks so much. Your step by steps are perfect☺️

[@journalingadventures]

I made one with a friends help and just made one by myself and I’m new to sewing! Thanks for the videos for newbies to sewing!!

[@etoudobno]

Great job, colleague! I will also sew such bags on my channel

[@mojo2613]

Love these pouches! I made a couple with the clear plastic insert previously and just used one yesterday to keep a roll of toilet paper in the car (I sell real estate and sometime you gotta go and there's none in the vacant home you're showing). Anyway, just bought a couple placemats yesterday too! But my Wal-Mart doesn't seem to carry the cute ones you always have. Looking forward to making this larger size pouch. Thanks!

[@tazz378]

check dollar tree for placemats.

[@Beverly2020]

So cute! Thanks for the instructions. ❤️

[@christinefleming7656]

Fabulous love them Will Have a go 👏🏻

[@gloriawagner9405]

Very cute bag easy to make

[@katherinemach1097]

We are headed to Walmart, thank you 😊

[@lornavansteen4416]

Thank you! These placemat pouches stated my love for sewing!!!!! I’m going to make this!

[@cathleenorellana9694]

It is a wonderful I just love you profesional idea have wonderfull day

[@elenabottino3337]

I love all of this type projects you do!!😍

[@kathrynsnyder7872]

Love love this. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@johnsonandsorensens789]

Love your ideas and love the placemat projects. I have made a few! Thank you!

[@UnKnown-zy1km]

So darn cute I love these bags... ❤😊👍🏻👍🏻👏👏

[@melissabryant2355]

Love this new idea! My next project!!

[@leannel1381]

Excellent ❤

[@debbiesaucier3844]

great video thx for sharing love your sewing projects

[@mariapineda2162]

I made this bag today, I love it.

[@pattyknox6328]

Love it so so cute I will try it

[@anitagillenwater6614]

Your ideas and tutorials are so inspiring. I have accumulated many placements over the last two years. I am about to retire and looking forward to making all of your designs!

[@kathytincler2446]

I love this and looks so easy. I've only made a crappy potholder so far but I have watched a truckload of vids so am assuming you used a walking food for the placemat? Thanks so much....can't wait to try!

[@twinkielight64]

Ok I messed up the first one but the second one! WHOA! It came out great!!! Thank you! Now, what's #14?! no pressure!!! LOL

[@lidiabarahona2154]

Beautiful

[@cajunnanan]

Just made one to raffle off at my Literary Club meeting. We’re meeting Thursday for the second time in a year. 🧵

[@barbaravance6774]

What a great idea!

[@clmtdmmjcmm4489]

So cute!

[@meletiawike3766]

Love these tutorials!

[@CALB2009]

LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! Thank you!

[@GinaLovestocraft]

Love this idea 💕

[@picolinipia9292]

Love it! Thank you!

[@victorialopez526]

wow! awesome! 🤗

[@gladysalston4934]

You rock! Love it!

[@annettevanzetten8658]

Thanks for your tutorial. Would it be possible for you to make a slide down Pencil case from a placement with a zipper top. I have seen A few tutorials but they are not beginner friendly I thought using a placement may save several steps as would not need all the stiffness added

[@LaneGrogan]

Do you have to use the napkins and place mats or can I use these measurements to make a project bag from fabric?

[@csgracesew]

Sew I have some random quilted fabric I would like to use for a bag bottom. Could you put PDF instructions with measurements to use yardage?

[@lw7967]

The placemats are 14 x 19. But I would cut your quilted fabric 14x18 and finish your seams as you wish because it will not have the binded edges as a placemat would. The napkin for the top was a finished napkin that was 18x18. I would do the same if you are using fabric. Cut it 18x18 & finish the edges. Follow her directions from there. You could make it all 1/2 in. larger to allow for seam allowances but I was figuring using fat quarters for this project.

[@JG-yh8wz]

I am doing this project. I want the finished product so badly,lol! But honestly, I don' t think I can make more than one because no matter what you do the lines of gingham are out of kilter and you simply cannot correct it or hide it! When folded and sewn in correct measurementes, the lines are crooked and I cant stand to look at them! You, however, are amazing, and so are your projects!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I’m sorry you can’t stand the look of my project lol. Unfortunately as I stated in the video the placemats and napkins aren’t cut perfectly nor are they perfectly square (from the manufacturer), hence the $4 price tag - but I find them rather cute nonetheless. Hopefully you can find a better alternative

[@JG-yh8wz]

@@LorrieNunemaker I love the look of your project, I just get frustrated when companies throw fabric together. More my problem than anyone else's as I was raised in a home where crooked was wrong, lol. It was not intended to upset you. I probably will find a different fabric because your ideas are shear genius! Your creativity is over the top.

[@joanoltman3555]

Sew cute!!😍

[@debidiaz6569]

love it !!!

[@cathydanzinger4738]

I totally love this project but ran into a wall. I went to put handles on and I follow to fold in half, folding into the half way and then you say on both sides to sew, what about the middle of the strap? What am I missing? Blessings, Cathy

[@livingcreatively1]

She didn't do anything to the middle of the strap. If it is wide enough you could sew cording in the middle but not necessary.

[@candya9971]

Hi Lorrie! Everyone constantly asks for pockets on the inside of these placemat bags - how would you go about doing that without a lining the stitches would show on the outside of the bag? ugh no easy fix for this unless you put a lining in right? This latest version is amazing. Thank you =)

[@deballen1212]

You could make pockets with seams on the sides

[@candya9971]

@@deballen1212 hmmmm good idea! Thank you =)

[@audreyderby7638]

Still watching your videos…but can’t buy placemats here (Atlantic Canada)

[@Persida_]

Because we don’t have those placemats available, what’s the size of the placemats?

[@cindydevries8097]

Laurie what kind of embroidery machine do you use?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

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[@LorrieNunemaker]

Janome (this is the single needle I have): amzn.to/2CHJBxL Brother Machine (Single needle option): amzn.to/3g7zT6i

[@lcrafts5907]

I noticed that you did 4" on one side & 3" on the other side. But I am sure you corrected it.

[@ryan1101232]

I wanted to share mine but can’t find you on Facebook.

[@christines1924]

The placemat playlist link isn't working.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

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[@christines1924]

@@LorrieNunemaker SQUEEEE...I'm going to be busy!!!

[@patriciawhitener3398]

👍

[@lauriet3488]

What type of, or where do you get, the t-shirt rope?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

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[@Pamjohnson12]

What font did you use for the monogram? Thanks!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

It’s a font that came with Chroma Luxe

[@peggytodd1917]

Have you ever made a purse out of a placemat

[@joanmacleod1362]

Link not working

[@maryaustin3137]

Ditto- playlist not working

[@LorrieNunemaker]

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[@LorrieNunemaker]

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[@lorimccormick1602]

Beautiful