Sew with Me | A morning in my sewing life making a Jack Tar bag in time for my holiday | Sew-along

[@dawnchadwick379]

😂😂😂Whoops! Watched to the end and you answered the question for me

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Haha I'm glad I did, thank you for watching x

[@tufornumberone]

Wow! Great bag.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much xx

[@SirenaSpades]

I made a bag years and years ago and it was a lot of fun. I love the fabric on your top, I can't seem to find lovely florals like that here in the US.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! I think I was lucky with this fabric find, have you tried Minerva, they have a lot of florals and ship worldwide x

[@thenorthernsewist]

Really lovely. 👍🏻🥰

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you xx

[@sallyvaughan1231]

Thank you , lovely xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Glad you enjoyed it x

[@sallyvaughan1231]

I have just made the Merchant&Mills Orton Bag, lovely too but huge! I thought this one looked too tricky but you have changed my mind! Can I ask what make sure hole punch is? I don’t want to risk buying a rubbish one!

[@susankidd9963]

Lovely bag Sally hope you enjoy the holiday good luck with the kitchen.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much! Can't wait until it's all sorted now, I feel like I haven't sewn in ages haha x

[@maryjones6618]

I love the bag . You’ve inspired me to get my sewing machine out again.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much I'm pleased to hear that x

[@bridgetwhite5547]

That's a lovely bag. You did a brilliant job with it. Have a great holiday down here in Cornwall. Hope the weather will be good for you. Look forward to your next video. Hope your machine comes back working well. Thank you. 😊💐

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much! We had a lovely time in Cornwall one of my favourite places 😊 xx

[@janspenno2241]

Great bag. Love your fabric

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much and thank you for watching x

[@janspenno2241]

I loved making my jack tar bag. I added another long strip into the top with a clip on for keys. Sewed into the top with facing and it hangs inside pocket

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

That’s a great idea I might have to steal that for my next one haha! X

[@jilldickson3059]

That was interesting and fun Sally, you've inspired me to look and maybe buy this pattern. We returned from a holiday in France on Monday 22nd and tested positive for Covid on the 24th! So as I'm starting to recover after a rough three days, it's an ideal opportunity to catch up on your videos. I hope Cornwall was lots of fun and that the kitchen replacement has gone well.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh no! So sorry to hear that I hope you're feeling better now...? Cornwall was lovely as always, definitely one of my favourite places to go x

[@mairead5891]

I can entirely sympathise with you about the kitchen situation! I'm right in the middle of mine being done - at the stage where everything is messy and the dust is horrific. I hope yours is finished without mishap! Love the Jack Tar bag, it's been on my radar for a while. I can't decide whether to make one or not!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh gosh it’s horrible isn’t it. We were washing up in the bath for a week or so. Just waiting on the tiling for ours now and then it’ll be done. I hope you enjoy your new kitchen too xx

[@diannessewingroom7]

That looks like a great bag I love your fabric choices. Have a super holiday.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much! It’s been and gone now as this was pre- recorded, want to go back now haha xx

[@cathmckeever2728]

Enjoyed watching the bag being made up Sally. Really making me want to have a go.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I would recommend the pattern it was really fun to sew. Thank you for watching xx

[@leoniefryer4238]

Your bag looks great. I really like the fabric you chose.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much I’m glad you like it xx

[@annettecowburn1096]

Fabulous bag Sally. You made it look so easy.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much I’m glad you like it x

[@taniap9414]

A lovely bag and nice choice of fabrics. Did it hold up well during your holiday? I hope the kitchen refit is going well! X

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Do you know I didn't use it as much as I thought I would during the holiday because I didn't want it to get dirty and sandy haha!! I have used it since though and can confirm it holds a lot of stuff. I think I'll avoid putting anything too heavy in this one because of the fabric I've used but a stronger fabric like a leather or cord would be great x

[@physioontheriver7325]

I love your Jack bag. It would make such a nice present for someone. I shall definitely give it a go. Did you find it too big? Diana

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I think a few people have made them as presents, such a lovely idea! I think for the size it is it would benefit from a more hardy fabric such as faux leather just because you'll probably want to put a lot in it as it's so roomy x

[@dawnchadwick379]

Beautiful fabric your top is made from Sally. Where is it from? 😊

[@marywhite2407]

Thank you , question , do you put snips in the base as well as the sides please ?

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh gosh I can't remember it was a while ago I made this. Are there notches on the pattern?

[@create_something_pretty]

Can you buy an air-conditioner where you are? I'm kind of confused why you don't have air-con. I know your houses are built for winter but we've always just bought one. They aren't cheap but 40°c is way too hot. None of our houses had air-con till we put it in. Can you buy them there? I love your top so pretty.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Most public places like shops etc are air conditioned but houses and schools that weren’t built recently generally aren’t. We could buy one but 40 degrees is still a rarity in this country at the moment, if temperatures continue to rise I guess we’ll have to consider it. Thank you for watching xx

[@create_something_pretty]

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress that makes sense. I hope it doesn't continue to be so hot. I'm from a warm country and 40 is too hot here as well. Makes a great sewing day but only with air-conditioning.😳😄

[@laurafinch4308]

Great tutorial but the links link to a pair of their scissors xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ooh sorry about that the link must have changed. I've amended it now, thank you for watching x

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍