Sewing tutorial: Lined Cork Dopp Kit, tutorial by Melly Sews. No raw edges!

Sew along with me while I make a cork Dopp Kit using the tutorial from Melly Sews.
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I used a size 14 microtex needle with sewology and coats & clark all purpose thread, 3.5 stitch length, and sewed with a Juki TL2010q.
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[@sunseekerrs3087]

I really like your tutorial on this dopp bag. This is my favorite I’ve seen. You aren’t rushing through it, and you’re explaining and showing each step with your calm demeanor. I especially like that you’re using your domestic machine (yay Juki) and giving helpful tips along the way. Thank you very much for this!

[@SewGnar]

You are so welcome!

[@maryjacobsen6539]

I really like the size you made better than the larger size as I think it will pack better. I also thought your idea of taking a larger seam allowance on the lining was a great idea! I agree with you that a tab on the other side of the Dopp kit to aid in opening and closing the bag is a good idea. This is a really great video with a lot of good tips. Thank you!

[@SewGnar]

You’re very welcome!

[@ilaallen190]

I just found your FB page and this video! By far this is one of the best videos for a dopp kit. I like how you sew "up" to the zipper and do not fold the lining down to do so. Also, tapering the lining seams so it fits better. I will go back and try this method.

[@SewGnar]

Welcome, happy to have you here!

[@janetoliver2115]

Fabulous tutorial. Been sewing for years, have made the same mistakes plus so many more! Great tip about sewing the little right angle on the birthing seam. Thank you - cute and practical bag

[@SewGnar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rrmother3748]

Great tute and such a cute bag! I have some hopefully helpful feedback: It would’ve been even better if you’d used lighter colored materials to make everything easier to see on camera; cork with a more obvious back side (couldn’t tell which side was up); and contrasting thread so we could better see what you were doing. Thanks for teaching us your method on this bag. Think I might sew one up for my teenaged nephew (SO hard to buy for!). Thank you!

[@jaybee8094]

Great tutorial. Thanks to Lauren Mormino for recommending your channel. Really like your gluing method.

[@donniehopkins8439]

Just learning how to sew it was somewhat fast for me . Don't know much about sewing but I do know a true artist when I see one. Every move you make is smooth as butter without a wasted movement. Sewing and removing those clips without missing a beat was a treat. Certainly not your first rodeo!

[@SewGnar]

Welcome to the sewing world Donnie, glad to have you! I hope you stick around and watch more videos ❤️

[@gerandgadantzing5190]

Thank you so much for explaining how the size of the corner cut outs correlate with the height of the bag. I know it’s simple math, but I couldn’t figure it out. It’s helped me from lots and lots of guessing.🎉

[@SewGnar]

You are so welcome!

[@hlm1972]

I recently found your site (fro Its Sew Easy..) I love your projects, and how you change other projects you've found for Cork. I'm just getting into Cork, and can't wait to cut into the cork fabric I've got. :)

[@SewGnar]

Awesome, can’t wait to see your makes!

[@arzinaalani]

Great video, loved that you showed all the steps even if redundant. It does help. Nice way to see how cork fabric behaves and loved the “L” seams tip! So happy I found your video.

[@SewGnar]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@annepoler5566]

I love this Dopp kit! I really enjoy watching your videos and am getting closer to taking the cork plunge.

[@SewGnar]

You can do it!

[@izzymartinez5227]

I love your teaching method, it’s like you are talking directly to me. Izzy

[@SewGnar]

I am! 😘

[@annebrunner3649]

Your work is incredible. Thank you. Can't wait to see more videos.

[@SewGnar]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words!!!

[@nobracobra]

luv luv boxy bags in all shapes and sizes. the wide "handle" is smart looking and functional. will be incorporating this method into my bags... tyfs

[@SewGnar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tooney3664]

Love these, perfect size for what I am looking for. Great tutorial....I kept saying...birthing hole...birthing hole....have missed that more times than I can count!!! Love the cork colors🧡

[@SewGnar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ingec2563]

Awesome, will make a great gift for my husband

[@dianahausler8794]

I love it!!! Going to get this pattern asap!

[@screen571]

This was so unbelievably well explained. Seriously... Subscribed!!!

[@SewGnar]

Thank you Anthony!!

[@henriettajones395]

Great video, thanks so much. I currently make them with fabric, so I'm now looking forward to trying it in cork

[@SewGnar]

Awesome, can't wait to see yours!

[@suzys4316]

thankyou for another great video, I like how you dont get flustered when you make a mistake, lol am glad i watched it first before deciding to do a "sew along " or I would of done the same lol

[@SewGnar]

Haha, I’m so used to making mistakes I’ve learned to roll with it 😂

[@suzys4316]

@@SewGnar i make so many lately Ive put them on the back burner for now lol

[@maureentreichler9256]

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[@TheWanderingWife]

I use double sided tape to do my zippers. The trick is to use 1/8” and put it right on the edge, then it doesn’t get in the stitching line at all.

[@SewGnar]

Great tip!

[@charleneslawson9447]

Always great tutorials. Thanks

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Nice! I’m going to have to add this to my list. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!

[@ilaallen190]

I just made this as a gift and I must say this is the EASIEST dopp bag I've made! Your video is excellent. I do not like glue so I used DST. The way you sew the lining really eliminates that bulk around the zipper area! Thanks for a great video!

[@SewGnar]

No problem, glad my video helped!

[@LaurelCanyonMojo]

I just love this bag. What a lucky find!! a great pattern, tutorial, and an inspiring introduction to cork sewing. YAY!!

[@SewGnar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@doingitonthefly]

Love your videos. The trout is cool to.

[@SewGnar]

Thanks!

[@micheleoneil8307]

Great bag! Was looking for one for my husband and this does the trick!

[@SewGnar]

Perfect!

[@michellezimmerman3916]

Thanks for the video, love your tutorial ...had to make the bag... added the zipper tab on the opposite end not too bad for my first one... can't wait till I feel confident enough to use cork..

[@SewGnar]

Awesome! I'd love to see a photo of it! Join my facebook group and share if you'd like!

[@johnnymossville]

really nicely done. impeccable craftsmanship.

[@SewGnar]

Thank you very much!

[@clairetrimby111]

love this for mens xmas gifts. Thank-you 😊

[@SewGnar]

You’re welcome!

[@angiecoers6255]

You are inspiring me to be better. Thank you.

[@SewGnar]

Aww thanks for being here!

[@floraandthread9883]

great tutorial! Putting this on my todo list!

[@beckymoffitt7705]

This is the first time watching this. I was watching to see if you remembered to slide the zipper pull!

[@SewGnar]

Haha Ive been known not to 😂

[@TERRIDONEY]

You’re the best! Thank for the video. Greatly appreciated!

[@SewGnar]

😀😀

[@carolmaibes6602]

Love this version of the boxy bag! I think I would use waterproof canvas as the lining as I prefer that inside a dopp kit or makeup bag. Thanks so much for the very clear instructions!

[@SewGnar]

Awesome idea!

[@chucklenz9011]

Wow great idea....but it will be heavy.

[@norinegarman1031]

It is good to know you make mistakes too! Love your work I am learning so much from you . Thank you

[@SewGnar]

Haha I spend a lot of time fixing my mistakes!!!

[@cindybundrick3469]

Love it! You are great!

[@SewGnar]

Thank you so much!

[@chucklenz9011]

You are right about the glue…I’ve almost eliminated double sided tape. But both have their draw backs.

[@SewGnar]

Yeah they both great to have on hand!

[@chucklenz9011]

I added a flat fell seam on the bottom and I added stiffener material at the corners opposite the handle and finally I made the handle smaller in the center. To better hold the bag. I reduced the center of the handle to 1”. No logo.

[@SewGnar]

Nice!

[@carolynholmes2438]

Excellent

[@odellpark]

Wish I had seen this tutorial before! Made the original one and it’s way too big. Will just have to make another one. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@SewGnar]

No problem!

[@KellyDannemann]

Thank you

[@rgvtexas8391]

I found out through this video that I'm not the only 1 who forgets to leave a birthing opening and some of the edges don't line up. Great tips in this video.

[@SewGnar]

Nothing is ever perfect!

[@deborahdeantorain4882]

Great work they came out beautifully

[@SewGnar]

Thank you!

[@GeraldineMPenny]

BTW this glue idea is GREAT!! thank you

[@LaurenMormino]

This is so great👏🏻 thanks for the video!!

[@SewGnar]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@beckytwohy4512]

Love the bag and it appears to be quite doable.

[@SewGnar]

It is, give it a go!

[@donnababylon]

I was concerned that the math didn’t seem right at the corners since one side had a seam allowance and other side different. But it all worked out! Nice video.

[@SewGnar]

Glad it worked out for ya!

[@tinapankow394]

Super great video

[@SewGnar]

Thank you very much!

[@FHangya]

awesome stuff, great video!!!

[@SewGnar]

Thanks so much!

[@normahalliburton2908]

Great tutorial, this is definitely on my todo list xx

[@aldepaixao]

arrasou garota ! rocked girl !

[@joycejesko5069]

I made your bag my only problem I had was the handle, I put a metal marine pin on it and now it’s upside down. Can you tell me how to put it into the bag so that the pin is right side up?????? Everything else was great following your video.

[@tinapankow394]

I learned so much tonight..I am watching again…what is your name pls..you are so great at explaining

[@SewGnar]

Thank you! My name is Nicole!

[@dwp17080]

Great video! Where did you get your labels from???

[@SewGnar]

Hi Deborah, I get them from All This Wood on Etsy. www.etsy.com/shop/AllThisWood?ref=shop_sugg

[@lmackey63]

I love your work!! Christmas 2021👍🏼

[@SewGnar]

Thank you!

[@pommyjill]

love this tutorial thanks

[@karinassyrom]

Love it!! ☺️

[@joycewaddington4386]

Excellent tutorial 👌 ty

[@beckymoffitt7705]

Would it help when your bottle of glue gets low to stand it upside down in like a small cup. Maybe that would help keep the bubbles out.

[@kerrisanders7613]

Awesome tutorial, I just have 2 questions .. would my stitch length be different for cork vs leather vs denim vs canvas for the exterior and what size zipper would I use if I was making the same size as yours, I have metal teeth zipper I thought would look nice. Thanks

[@SewGnar]

I don’t see on leather and denim so I sent speak to that, but generally I always use a longer stitch length because I like the way it looks. And you’d need a 12” zipper for this tutorial.

[@sandyheller5438]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@SewGnar]

Of course!

[@marianrooth9514]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@SewGnar]

No problem!

[@israelramirez8240]

Beautiful!! Thank You.

[@SewGnar]

No problem!

[@briannashirley629]

thanks for the video! Trying this pattern out and I am trying to add in the tab you suggested at the end and my machine is having a tough time with it. Might actually be your machine (Juku 2010q) and it is skipping all the stitches at that one part of the seam. Any tips for dealing with those thicker seams?

[@SewGnar]

Use a hump jumper or a needle case to even out the foot as you’re coming up to the thick seam!

[@chucklenz9011]

Great video...u got it together on everything I've seen u sew. Did u get ur skipped stitches figured out?

[@SewGnar]

For the most part yes (when I remember to hand crank before turning)

[@margiecastonguay517]

Love my seam ripper too have 5 of them haha

[@SewGnar]

Oh yes, I have a bunch! A seamstress' best friend!

[@barbarafrangella796]

Love your video...easy to follow and listen to....I will definitely make this one...Where do you get your engraved tags?

[@SewGnar]

All this wood on etsy!

[@kevinorr6880]

I made a Dopp it bag for my brother a few years ago and just winged my way through. Turned out acceptable but I’ll use your way next time. I’ve never used clips before. Do you have a suggestion for quality clips? I’m a canvas and leather type of guy, but the cork looks interesting.

[@kevinorr6880]

PS. I recommend putting pull tabs at each end of the zipper if you are going to really use as a Dopp.

[@SewGnar]

I use wonderclips and Bobby pins depending on what I’m clipping together.

[@CurtisMontague]

You might want to see if storing the glue bottle upside down takes care of the bubbling.

[@SewGnar]

It doesn't... It'll push out of the cap if left upside-down! :(

[@chryskramer]

When you measure the square from the corner, are you using the seam, or the side of the fabric?

[@SewGnar]

The side of the fabric

[@betsymegna6263]

Just wondering what sewing machine you use. Love your videos and your patterns.

[@SewGnar]

Hi Betsy, I use a Juki TL2010-q

[@tanyaa7449]

After watching your videos (@sew_special_by_zm sent me to you), I’m wondering if I could use cork to wrap my sailboat’s wheel. I’ve been looking for leather alternatives. 🤔

[@SewGnar]

That would be so cool!

[@patanco13]

Does the fabric tac gum up your machine?

[@SewGnar]

Not at all!

[@lauraanderson3675]

I love the tutorial. I have a question though. Why you glue the zipper instead of clipping?

[@SewGnar]

So it doesn’t shift or have the chance of moving when I’m sewing it. Just a preference.

[@lauraanderson3675]

SewGnar ahh. I kind of figured that. Your work is beautiful

[@SewGnar]

@@lauraanderson3675 Thank you so much!

[@tracyfrisonmorris4271]

Where do you get your labels from

[@SewGnar]

All this wood

[@rovd89]

So I’m really dumb. And I want to make this bag really big. Like 30 inches tall, 12 inches wide .. can’t figure it out 😅

[@SewGnar]

You’re missing a measurement. If you want it 30” tall by 12” wide you still need a depth. Once you have that number you divide it by 2 and then add that to each other measurement (so 30 + X and 12 + X) to get the total size that you cut.

[@rovd89]

@@SewGnar I’m not sure why. It’s just confusing to me. H 30” L 12” D 10”

[@1pearls.of.wisdom]

Love your work ❤️ If you don’t mind me asking….how do you price up your bags?

[@SewGnar]

I price down to the square inch of my materials, then multiply that by 3 or 4 depending on the project, then I add in my hourly rate.

[@1pearls.of.wisdom]

@@SewGnar thank you 😊

[@GBLW]

I know you have probably answered this many times but I wanted to know what model and make is your machine?

[@SewGnar]

Hi there, you can always find that info in the description box of all my videos. I use a juki TL2010q

[@GBLW]

@@SewGnar ok thanks sorry did not see it

[@SewGnar]

@@GBLW no problem!

[@deenawillis1597]

Can you double sided tape instead of glue

[@SewGnar]

Yep!

[@GeraldineMPenny]

Oh Oh I have glue on my zipper tape (beacon three in one) any clue how o remove it before I go and ruin it????

[@SewGnar]

I just rub it off while it’s still wet… but if it’s dry you can try nail polish remover?

[@GeraldineMPenny]

@@SewGnar yes yes yes nail polish remover worked!! thank you again.

[@Craftbags33]

I like your machine it’s not so boxy like the Juki which make is that?

[@SewGnar]

It is a Juki actually, a TL2010q!

[@Craftbags33]

SewGnar you don’t have a problem sewing vinyl and foam?

[@SewGnar]

@@Craftbags33 I dont sew either very often, but when I do I don't usually have issues.

[@kimosburn9852]

I have kraft tex and no cork do u think it will work

[@SewGnar]

I would think so!

[@kimosburn9852]

thanks so much for your reply. I just found your videos ( and Lauren's too) and am binge watching. Great stuff.

[@nikimakes]

Me watching all intrigued, "How is she going to birth this thing?!"

[@SewGnar]

✨ Magic ✨

[@margonewhall1272]

Thank you. Great tutorial!

[@SewGnar]

Thank you!