Perfect Beginner Sewing Project! | Ruffle Tote Bag

[@BlueprintDIY]

Sign up for sewing classes with me in Houston! www.BlueprintDIY.com/sewing-classes

[@MsPinkyyy717]

Will you have an onlin class I can invest in?

[@shannonamell7102]

@@MsPinkyyy717 I would love too, but we are tight on the budget, I had some health issues a few months ago , I have to go to a cardiologist at the 1st of next month. I don't have insurance. I am getting some help with it. Hopefully all will be good. They found out I had a heart murmur and really high blood pressure. I've had BP problems in the past, I guess it came back. Thank you for thinking of me!

[@rozreed4759]

Too cute! I’m glad you left the mistakes in the video for teaching. Thanks!!😊

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! I’m always nervous about showing mistakes because I don’t want to confuse anyone.

[@velorna]

Such a cute bag and even though I’ve been sewing for over 20 years the way you constructed from start to finish is so smart!!! Great project I probably would have made it a different but this way was so much more efficient and quick 👌🏾 You also gave a great idea about the pouf for failed projects.. that’s such a great an idea and triggered spin off ideas in my mind. Awesome video, thank you!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much!!

[@jimmetranoble]

I love ruffles, now I know how to add ruffles to everything! 😍 My daughter and I thank you very much.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyyy, it's about to be a ruffle party!

[@MaycoFabon]

Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…

[@TwistedRootsVanVelzerPress]

the mistakes are good to know - and also how much time each step takes - I tend to think I am doing things wrong when they don't fly along. Happy Summer to the whole BPDIY crew

[@BlueprintDIY]

Happy Summer! That’s a really great point about time because I feel the same way sometimes.

[@Daymickey]

I can’t wait to make this! I’m getting a sewing machine later this month. 🙌🏽

[@Anguisssette]

My sewing machine has been put away for a while. I’m ready to get back into it and I think I will try out this project ❤ I love your videos! Thank you for posting

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy, happy sewing!

[@pbrfan7141]

So as you said learn how to make mistakes with grace I subscribed ! Thank youn

[@BlueprintDIY]

Welcome to the BlueprintDIY family! 🤗

[@kskitchen-fw7uy]

Thank you for breaking the steps down for me. This is very helpful

[@Bearthowlemew]

Thank you sp much for this. Please do more! Full length skirts and dresses!

[@Im_a_human80]

This was my second project and it turned out so good 😊

[@IcyKitty]

Appreciate you showing the errors and your helpful comments.

[@afeminame]

🎉🎉🎉 My first sewing project was a tote. And you used Jill, my Missy's cousin. The gathering stitch...I got it now.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy, I'm so glad! Yes, Jill is a great sewing machine.

[@leelulady2010]

I feel like I could mix this tutorial with any of the ones by Don Kim & have a fantastic tote!

[@lucky0n3]

Ooohhh, please also make that pouf DIY video!!

[@gigi_here]

Made this bag for my little sister and she loved it! Thank you ❤

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy!!

[@sonyabenoit8232]

Ms. A, THANK YOU! I will be able to practice AND complete my bag. It’s super cute!

[@LaadeeV]

Your braids are cute! I've been watching videos of people using dollar store materials to make tote bags. I like your upcycle idea even better because you can use materials already owned.

[@taracisco4467]

You are such a patient and kind teacher. Xo

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!!

[@DanaPotts-Gales]

Very cute! Tunics are a good beginner project. Use a t shirt for the pattern cut and straight stitches all around.

[@taracisco4467]

Looooove!!!!!! I wish we had a place like this where I live.

[@maries6530]

I love this. That bag is so cute. ❤

[@missygrando1965]

Super cute and ready to style!!!

[@thirdplanetfromthesun]

Cute, thank you! I would love to see you show us how to make a poof.

[@jaydasewel6701]

I just started seeing a little over 2 weeks ago and you’ve taught me so much . I made a tote bag it’s not as perfect as yours. I’m still working on my stitching but it’s definitely a good first try 😌 thank you !

[@BlueprintDIY]

I’m so proud of you! So many people are afraid of imperfections so they won’t even try. You did it and now you have the tools to make sooo many things.

[@marilyn6468]

Soo cute! Thank you, for sharing. ❤

[@monachinn1576]

So cute

[@heavnlyhighlight4209]

Beautiful!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Cute. Thank you.

[@NaeNaeW]

So cute!! Love the ruffles ❤❤❤❤

[@creativeinspirations8200]

Love this!

[@thayslenamartinez3215]

Linda bolsa 😍😍🥰 23:53

[@BlueprintDIY]

Gracias!

[@thorabilcke8645]

So I want to get into sewing so I can fix my own clothes and things but I also crochet and currently trying to make some crochet bags to sell and gift. so I want to make some liners to go inside. Do you have a machine you would recommend that wont be insanely expensive and that would work for sewing fabric to crochet?

[@BlueprintDIY]

Try any brand or heavy duty, but put paper on top of the crochet side to sew it so it doesn’t get caught in the foot or feed dogs. Here’s some of the hd machines I can recommend. amzn.to/4b2xipP amzn.to/4enETlv amzn.to/3XlL9UQ www.joann.com/janome-1522dg-mechanical-sewing-machine/18358218.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsaqzBhDdARIsAK2gqndz1ynd4oVfB44i-fVItAIr4EkacDBw5c_nSfnjRSAsWzixkMb2KNsaAiGeEALw_wcB

[@shannonamell7102]

I have a question and a problem, if you have the time. I got a pair of shorts from the thrift store that are Old Navy and almost brand new. They fit just right BUT when I walk the bottom of the shorts sorta tug on the front of my legs, almost like they were to tight in the leg, but the are very lose in the leg. So I put a slit in the outer seam on each leg almost 1 1/2 up each seam. I was excited to try them on , cause I just knew I had fixed them and it almost looks like they came from the factory that way. Sadly it did not fix them and they still tug on the front of my legs, it doesn't hurt, just annoying. Any suggestions on how to fix that? Oh and the are not long shorts , I guess mid leg length . thanks in advance! Have a great week and I love your channel!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

I’m so sorry I can’t visualize why this could be happening unless they’re too tight in the thigh area. Could that be it?

[@shannonamell7102]

@@BlueprintDIY That is a strong possibility, cause some big thighs lol. I've only had them on a couple of times. So I'm thinking, I could do an upside triangle from the bottom of the short leg. Wide at the bottom and the point( a little bit of a wide point) would go towards my waist. The fit in the waist. Unless you have a different way . I think the shorts are size 14, depending on how they are made I wear between a 14 and 16 cause no one has a 15. Usually 14s fit pretty good, I usually always have to take in the waist about 1/2 inch. What's the worst that could happen, I miss them up and have scraps. I want wear them like they are now, cause it bugs the day lights out of me lol. I will let you know how it goes when I get to them. I am planning my Mother's 80th bday Sat. The next 2 days are gonna be busy. Thank you so much for your help! Love love your channel!! Have a blessed week!

[@SStyleDeJa9955]

For so long I thought my back stitch was broken, but I just needed to hold it down 😅😂😭

[@Gold_gyrl]

Have you also considered doing online classes?

[@joellewatkins5528]

I had a brain wave! I know this is beginner class and all. How about making a tailor's ham. It just a pillow, but fill it with scraps of fabrics. Then new sewest the right tools for their sewing for all upcycling makes.