Momexa Bag Making Tutorial - Country Cow Designs

[@MIKEMAKESTHINGS]

You are very talented. I learned a lot from watching you. The bag is beautiful. I'm watching this at 3 am and am getting a little bleary eyed so I will have to watch it again. I mostly work with leather but will definitely use some of your techniques when making the linings. I'm retired and make bags for my wife and the girls in her family. Thanks so much for your great videos.

[@jadirar113]

I love this bag looks beginner friendly I appreciate that you use a domestic machine, very encouraging for a beginner!💕💕

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Yeah it’s all about using the right materials with a domestic 😁 it’s definitely achievable then! But learn from my mistake and don’t use ultra thick vinyl 🤣

[@nanab573]

Not only do you have a creative gift, you also have any eye for what goes well together. Your fabric choices are always perfect and your construction equally fabulous!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Ah thanks so much 🥰 I must admit though that choosing the fabrics is a family affair 😂 even my nephews get involved. Between us all we manage to decide on fabrics

[@pheliceafoster2752]

@@CountryCowDesigns hi there, totally off topic, just hoping for your advice, for filming a sewing project ,especially if you want a overhead view or aerial view of fabric under the presser foot what tripod or mount would you recommend? .. thank you in advance

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I bought one from Amazon called the Neewer photo studio 3.9m 2-in-1 light stand. I bought a phone holder to go on the end of it and I use that for overhead shots. It’s fantastic and cost about £50 in total. I had a cheaper one previously and it was rubbish and wouldn’t stay upright 😆

[@pheliceafoster2752]

@@CountryCowDesigns ok thank you it had like a boom pole on it with weight/sand bag to keep the balance? You only put phone on it? Have you ever put your camera on it ?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

No I’ve not tried it with an a camera as I only use my phone for filming but it does have the bag if you need to counterweight it so I assume it will be ok for heavier objects. The bag comes empty so you can fill it with the amount of weight you need. But you’d need a camera holding adaptor to go on the end 😁

[@CALB2009]

You do the best tutorials, I love the pace and all the detailed tips & options you explain throughout. Your bag designs are so polished and lovely! Thank you so much! ~~Christy~~

[@CountryCowDesigns]

That’s very kind of you. Thanks 😊

[@alanhoffmann1663]

Great tutorial. Your slowness and thoroughness makes it easy to follow and a pleasure to do the work. I previously made the Lomexa and this one I call the L-Momexa because my granddaughter wanted a smaller version with handles and no crossbody strap. I will be watching for more of your great designs.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks Alan 😁

[@erylpkittens247]

Brilliant Tutorials, watched through a number of times, lots of great tips and techniques, going to make some bags with the patterns I have already purchased

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks 😀

[@peggybray5450]

Just made this bag thanks so much for the tutorial

[@elizabethwalters7741]

Great tutorial, really enjoyed watching the entire thing. Thanks for such an organised, detailed video. An even bigger thanks for not flooding it with ads. Cheers!

[@peggybray5450]

Beautiful bag

[@elainefisa9283]

I love the bag. Can’t wait to try it but I do miss you sitting at your table. But the overhead camera does make it easier to see what you’re doing. Great job as usual.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Ah thanks! I liked it that way but I used to struggle to get the angle right, whereas this way I can easily show what I’m doing 😁

[@corinnegeddings4667]

I love this tutorial! I had never thought of using DST to hold a bottom base in place on my bags! DUH!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindajohnsen6235]

Brilliant, you are meant to be a teacher, I love your style and vision, I will be purchasing this pattern 😁

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Ah thanks so much 🥰

[@chelseaupholstery259]

Love your tutorials so peaceful ! That's why I started sewing when I was 12 . Thank you

[@malley4747]

I finally finished. Beautiful pattern.

[@ChrisLucasDesigns]

I love this pattern and have had fun being creative with the pattern and made it into a handbag instead of a crossbody bag. Today I’m making another one and using leather. I’ll be skiving the leather to reduce the bulk in the seams. It’s a fantastic pattern and a great size too! Thank you as well for your great videos 💕

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying it! A leather one would be lovely 😁 I’m not a fan of the skiving process though 😆 hope it goes well!

[@tabitha1021]

Just got the pattern. Making it now...Thanks for this wonderful tutorial and for putting in chapters.

[@malley4747]

Brilliant tutorial! Thank you! So professional.

[@cyn4rest]

Lovely. I never carry a big bag these days so this bag is perfect. Thank you for another great vid!

[@angelamcgovern1525]

Beautiful bag, your fabrics as normal are stunning, my brother lives in Canada so might have to get him to send some of the fabrics over xxx

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Definitely 😆 I love their fabrics so much. If I had a brother in Canada, he’d be getting deliveries constantly and having to bring them over for me 😂

[@angelamcgovern1525]

With covid i haven’t seen him for over a year, he works for an airline , manager in cargo, his girlfriend lives in Ohio and I do send things to her to repost on. The cost of postage from here to Canada and vice versa is horrendous. Last time I went to see him he had to cargo over what I brought 😂😂

[@CountryCowDesigns]

😂 that’s the best way! The postage is shocking 😬 and sometimes it take less than a week and others it takes 10 weeks....bizarre. But worth it for fabric this good. Hope you get to see him soon!

[@malley4747]

Jo! I’m so grateful for all your instruction. Such professional workmanship Also, the videos are so calming and understandable. Great great job!!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you 🥰

[@vingraham4940]

​@@CountryCowDesignsloop

[@natalierausch1769]

Wow you have long hair ,and you chop it all off, my grows and than falls out as im on chemotherapy tablets every day for the rest of my life, beautiful long hair just like my daughter , you explain your patterns really well,

[@cherylwhitcomb9178]

Thank you. I already started on mine. Great tutorial.

[@sonialovesewing2396]

I absolutely love it, great size. I love the cork design one. Want to make this today!! 🤗 I appreciate the tutorial...thank u 👍

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks, I’m so glad you like it! 😁

[@danamakesit4623]

I like this one!

[@judyracher4713]

Nice looking little bag. I'll have to try it. Thank you

[@nazakitty28]

I just ran across your channel, I love your bags and tutorials. You should do one on lining, baggy linings and how to fix them

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks! I hate baggy linings too 😆 but I design them to be fitted in my patterns. I suppose I could do a video explaining how I make them fitted so how you could adapt other patterns to be the same. I’ll put it on the “videos to do” list 😁

[@malley4747]

Thanks!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you ☺️

[@JoniTickledPink]

bought it! can't wait to make it!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much for your support 😁

[@allisonsooknanan3433]

Absoulutely beautiful.....love it!

[@triciamcfarland8823]

As always, a great bag. I’m looking forward to making this. And, btw, the Teloujay has been a HUGE hit💞

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I’m so glad to hear that! 😁 thanks

[@dionneeason]

I love your other videos with the sound of you actually sewing. 😥

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Sorry 😢 I am using a second camera for the sewing machine now so I don’t have to move it every 5 minutes 😆 but it doesn’t have audio on it so it can’t video the sound unfortunately

[@midwaypitt]

Thank you so much, great tutorial.

[@debsdunn1729]

It’s here! 😁

[@roxannericchio3556]

Love the Momexa! Perfect size! Thank you!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I’m so glad you love it 😁 thanks!

[@barbaraparas5672]

Beautiful bag, great tutorial ! Thank you 😊

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks, I’m glad you liked it 😁

[@dianaviera6228]

I absolutely love your bag! I’m so happy I purchased the pattern :D.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@dianaviera6228]

@@CountryCowDesigns you are the only designer that I purchased almost every single pattern from. I haven’t made them yet but I love your style! Time to get making. 🥰

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Ah thanks so much! definitely time to get making! You’ll have so much fun 😁

[@safiadjellab3467]

شكرا جزيلا

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks

[@3larsons]

Super cute! 😍

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks 😁

[@elonanamor6420]

Love your tutorials. Great bag pattern.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much 😁

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

Excellent tutorial! New subscriber 💞

[@janetmcadamsbailey9038]

I loved your tutorial, you are a great teacher as well as great ideas, thank you, I will be buying your pattern tomorrow when the Library opens...opps, tomorrow is a holiday here in the US but some time this week after work I will get it, I just have to try this cute bag. I have been using water proof canvas as lining in some of the bags I have tried and wonder if you have ever used it in this pattern or the Lomexa patterns?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you! I have used it in a Momexa but I was only using 300gsm weight WPC. I’ve been using 600gsm WPC for my latest bag and it’s way thicker 😆 I think it would be great in a Lomexa but I’d worry that it’s too thick for the Momexa and make it a bit too sturdy and possibly tough to topstitch 🤔

[@camillajohansson9532]

Jippie ❤.i love it

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks 😁

[@jaimesparkman5071]

Oh my gosh! I love it!!!

[@sylviabrown6617]

Cute

[@tlolovestats]

Part of the stitch issues on the strap could be the method where you seem to be pulling the straps through. Most likely bc it was having hard time but pulling or pushing will create stitch issues

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Yep the material I was using was way out of the range of abilities of this machine ☺️ if I hadn’t pushed it through, it wouldn’t have gone. I learned my lesson and never used that vinyl again! 😆

[@allisbella536]

Suggest using the presser foot knee lift lever. It would free the second hand, particular useful when sewing these fiddle bits.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks Allis, Unfortunately it doesn’t work well for me. I have difficulty because I have health problems that require me to sit in quite a specific position

[@allisbella536]

@@CountryCowDesigns I am sorry to hear that.

[@katiapellizzari3913]

Hello Jo, I love you video tutorials, they are very clear and easy to follow. Can I just check if are using cork, would you use a stabiliser and if yes, which one please? Many thanks Katia

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Hi Katie, yes I still used foam stabiliser on my cork Momexa. I used Style-Vil sew in foam. I didn’t use any interfacing though, just the foam 👍 😁

[@rociopuello8780]

Esta bellísimo 👏👏👌💖

[@lindareda5071]

I love this pattern but have not started it yet. I’ve been looking for the hardware kits. Siahswag does not list them. Do you know where I can get them in the US?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Yea siahswag used to stock them but not anymore. 2 minutes 2 stitch stocks them: www.2minutes2stitch.com/listing/1203415803/momexa-hardware-kit-country-cow-designs Or we sell them on our website and ship to the USA. We do free shipping to the USA for orders over £50 ($65) countrycowdesigns.com/product/momexa-hardware-kit/ Hope that helps 👍😁

[@SRajki-mn1jn]

I will definitely be making this one. Great little crossbody! Do you have a link to the fringe cutter? That’s a great tool!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. It’s super handy. I got it from Kallosphere.co.uk you can just search for tassel on the website and it will bring it up. If you’re outside the UK though then I think Tops & Bobbins in the US sometimes stock tassel templates 🤔

[@celiapipa79]

Love all your Patterns... where did you find your tassel ruller? It’s great... best wishes from Portugal

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks, I got it from Kallosphere.co.uk. If you search on the website for “tassel” then it should come up 👍🏻

[@msdizzier]

Hi I love your patterns! They are amazing. I did make the 3 zipper sling, and I love it! I did not see any questions for this yet. I'm wondering if it will be ok to use non woven interface for all the pieces of this bag? Its all I have at the moment and wonder how it will affect the finished bag? Thank you so much for the wonderful videos.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. That will be fine as long as it’s good quality interfacing

[@msdizzier]

@@CountryCowDesigns thank you for your quick response

[@pascalemo263]

Love this bag !! Where did you get your tassel cutter please ?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks! I got from Kallosphere.co.uk you can just search for tassel on the website and it will come up 😁

[@katee3495]

Very excited to sew this bag! I bought the pattern this morning and am now getting an order together for the hardware. Please can I ask where you got your custom logo badge made?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Yes of course, I got them from a seller on Etsy. Here’s the link:

[@CountryCowDesigns]

etsy.me/316BWCF

[@katee3495]

@@CountryCowDesigns wonderful and thanks very much for replying so quickly!

[@billieclark1661]

I love this bag. I bought the pattern and am waiting on some of the hardware, can't believe I didn't have any O Rings. Also, where did you get the tassel cutter? Thanks for great bag designs.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. I got it from Kallosphere.co.uk You can search for “tassel” on his site and it will bring it up 👍🏻

[@renepellissier2193]

If you are using vinyl for the exterior would you recommend using foam, or something else? fleece?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Possibly Decovil light or fleece, but it would depend on the thickness of the vinyl. Some of them are quite thin and some are a lot thicker and need no stabiliser at all 😁

[@sonjaellis4333]

On the front and back exterior pieces where the rings are can you put rivets instead of sewing? At least in the middle???

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Yes I suppose you could do. I’d be a bit worried that it would get caught and get pulled off because the rivets aren’t securing the edges of it 🤔 but that could be me being overly cautious

[@bikergirl7823]

Yet another great design, well done. The heart shaped zip pulls are nice but I seem to have a problem with some zipper pulls. I buy number 5 zip tape and the pulls that come with it are no problem but if I buy different pulls they seem to be too big and won't pull the teeth together even though they're the right size (apparently). Any ideas/suggestions?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I have the same issue sometimes. I have figured out now most of the pulls that go with most of the zip tapes but I do find it odd that they don’t all fit each other. I’m assuming that some of the manufacturers use slightly different criteria for their zips 🤷‍♀️

[@sarasills7259]

Did you try changing the pressure on your presser foot? That works for me sometimes.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I wanted to try that but my machine, the Bernina 930 is supposed to only have the pressure changed by an expert 😆 apparently you have to go right inside the machine to change it 🤷‍♀️ it’s not just one the outside like normal ones, you have to take all the casing off to get to it. So I haven’t dared....

[@amandagunney1692]

Love the pattern will be purchasing it, where did you get the rings from please, thankyou for a great tutorial

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. Here in the UK you can get the rings from SewHot.co.uk or bagmakingbling.co.uk If you’re outside the UK, let me know where as I’ve figured out suppliers in most countries now 😆

[@brookelanigan6166]

Can this be done without the zipper top closure? Just with magnetic snaps.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I would put 2 snaps in and I would be concerned that they will need to be very close to the top of the lining. I’ve never tried it but most things are possible with a little bit adaptation. 😁

[@pumpkin4539]

I'm thinking that I'd like to make this bag as a computer bag. I would like to carry my purse inside as well and am planning to make your Lemonza pattern for that. Does the Lemons fit in the exterior zipper pocket?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

The Lemonza won’t fit in the exterior zip pocket. It would fit in the pocket of the Lomexa Handbag, which is the bigger version of the Momexa.

[@pumpkin4539]

Thanks@@CountryCowDesigns

[@colettemonaghan8846]

I’m finally getting round to giving this a go, having watched the video a number of times! In the first part of the tutorial when showing the pieces you’ve prepared it looks as though you’ve cut the base stabiliser (piece N) out of the foam. Have I got that right? I wasn’t sure if that was an option.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I can’t remember if I used foam for the base or not that time, but I definitely have done on other occasions and it’s been great 👍 😁

[@colettemonaghan8846]

@@CountryCowDesigns Thanks for that, Jo. Much appreciated. And having started sewing I now have another question. I apologise if the answer is obvious, but I get easily confused! - I decided to have a go at sewing the zip in using my ordinary presser foot and moving the needle postion. That worked beautifully, but I got in a tangle over how to work out the 1/4" seam allowance! I ended up just going with the standard markings on my needle plate, but I suspect that means I've used a wider seam allowance than I should have done. A I right?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

It may vary from machine to machine. Mine is automatically 1/4” when I move the needle over and sew a zip with the standard foot. But I’d recommend trying one and then just measuring the seam allowance with a ruler and seeing what it comes out as. That way you’ll know for future reference whether it’s 1/4” or if you need to move the needle to a different position 😁 hope that helps.

[@colettemonaghan8846]

Well I finally completed the bag, but it was a struggle at times, and I got very frustrated with some of my mistakes! A 'for instance' was occasionally forgetting to put the presser foot down when either using the hump jumper (wonderful invention) or my walking foot. Viewed from a distance though, the bag does look stunning;-). Thank you, Jo, for a great pattern and a very helpful tutorial.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

@@colettemonaghan8846 I’m so glad you got it done 🙌 Forgetting to put the presser foot down with the hump jumper - I used to do that all the time. Not sure why 🤷‍♀️ it’s very frustrating ☺️

[@suzys4316]

beautiful bag Jo, I love it, if you struggle o your machine , there is no way I can do it on my domestic lol. can you tell me where you get the wide sliders from please, as i have hunted high and low and cant find them at all , keep up the amazing bag designs

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. Yes this particular vinyl is absolutely not domestic machine friendly 😆 the Rex vinyl by Emmaline bags is soooo much better for my machine. I get the widemouth sliders from Emmaline. But SewHot stock all their stuff here in the UK 👍🏻

[@suzys4316]

@@CountryCowDesigns thanks Jo, I have a load of vinyl that I bought that is also to thick to do anything with because my machine wont go through it lol, I will look at the rex vinyl, i really need to get some sewing done , will also look for those wide sliders .

[@happytown9976]

Where do you get always does beautiful amazing fabrics???? 😍

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Haha I search a lot 😆 this one is from blended threads. They’re Canadian and they do the most amazing fabric but it’s soooo pricey to get it sent here to the UK so I only get it for special occasions 😬

[@wandalandry8189]

Loving the tutorial! I live in Canada. I would be interested where you buy the fabric. Also, where did you get the fringe template? Thanks!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

The fabric is from Canada so you’re kicking there 😆 boendedthread.ca they do pre-orders only but they often bring back the same designs so I’m sure you’ll see this one on a future round again. The template though is from the UK, kallosphere.co.uk just search for “tassel” and it will come up. He does post internationally but it won’t be cheap so you might prefer to look for someone in Canada who can make one 😁

[@hazelthorne8103]

Jo, what tape do you buy? I cannot find one that I can, sew through. I've got a drawer full lol none are, all that great

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Took me ages to find some that worked without messing up my stitching and gumming up my needle 😂 here’s the link to the stuff I’m using now www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CSNFBRJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@hazelthorne8103]

@@CountryCowDesigns thanks! Will have, a look. The momexa looks great!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@sharongeyer2304]

@@hazelthorne8103 Find you some teflon coated needles 90/14 or 90/16.

[@michelepotter6425]

I ordered the hardware set from a shop in the US. I’m at the step to add the zip end on the exterior top zipper. I can’t find the zip end! I’ve been careful to keep everything in the bag and only pull out what I need for the next step so I think it didn’t come in the kit I bought. What can I use to finish the zipper without that piece of hardware.

[@michelepotter6425]

Never mind. I went back to your written pattern and you cover it! I already have the tail cut out, lol. Thank you for such well written patterns and your videos are wonderful!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad you found that part of the written pattern 😁 thanks

[@sonjaellis4333]

I am a litle confused, what does it mean to "Stick to M2"??? I was looking for pattern peice M and could only find M1 and M2. Please help

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Hi Sonja. So some pattern pieces are too big to fit onto one page of paper so they’re split across two pages. You need to cut them out and then stick them together with sellotape where instructed. There should be arrows and a note saying “stick to M2”. Line up the pattern pieces next to each other and stick them together so you end up with one large pattern piece. The size stated on the paper pattern piece is how big it will be once they’re stuck together. I hope that helps 😁

[@sonjaellis4333]

@@CountryCowDesigns Thank you so much, I did figure it out, I just was not familar with the term Sitck it. LOL I just want to say that I think you are a awesome instructor. ONe of the best. So thank you for that.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Ah thanks 😁 I couldn’t decide what term to use for it. Sellotape is technically a brand so I figured I couldn’t say that but didn’t know how else to phrase it 😂

[@deborahdavidson1220]

How do I get your patterns?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Hi Deborah, my patterns are available from countrycowdesigns.com 😁

[@natalierausch1769]

Did Adam enjoy making the bag .

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Adam hasn’t made this one yet.

[@sharonarmstrong4578]

What weight canvas did you use? What type of vinyl is that? The link didnt work.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

The canvas is 270-290 gsm according to the sellers website. The vinyl is very thick. It’s from SewHot UK but if the link isn’t working then I expect they don’t sell it anymore. Hope that helps 👍

[@sharonarmstrong4578]

@@CountryCowDesigns yes thank you. I love your designs.

[@sweetlimes_cc]

What stitch length and tension do you use?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

This varies really on the fabric, layers and the machine. Intend to use longer stitch lengths for materials like cork and vinyl (4mm) and I increase my tension as the layers increase

[@consubraitt8315]

beautiful bag! what is the final size of the bag?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Yeah it’s 8” tall x 8.5” wide x 4.5” deep 😁

[@consubraitt8315]

@@CountryCowDesigns Thanks 💗💗💗😘😘😘

[@KatiFalk1]

Where is the link for the tassel cutting ruler

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Hi Kati, it’s in the video description somewhere but here’s another link: kallosphere.co.uk/collections/bag-making/products/acrylic-tassel-making-template-to-make-6mm-0-25-tassels 😁

[@pammccoy2384]

Did you use foam when making the bag with cork? Thanks!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Hi Pam, yes I did. I like it to be nice and structured. I know some who have said they didn’t and it just makes the bag more slouchy

[@pammccoy2384]

@@CountryCowDesigns Thanks!

[@sonjaellis4333]

What is the best foam to use

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I use Style-Vil foam which is easily avail bel in the UK. If you’re elsewhere you might find it easier to source Annie’s Soft & Stable, or Bosal in R Form. I’ve found them all to be similar and work well for this 😁

[@sonjaellis4333]

Thank you so much for the quick response. I am in the US.

[@alexsanch3120]

Bjr existe t'il en français ? Merci

[@CountryCowDesigns]

No. Sorry

[@guiadcelyguiaolaes352]

how much is that?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

The sewing pattern is £7.50 on my website countrycowdesigns.com

[@tinievillarico2770]

momexa bag making

[@JackieZCreation]

2thumbs down? Seriously?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

I just tell myself someone clicked on the wrong thumb by mistake...makes me feel better 🤣

[@malley4747]

Thanks!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you 😊