Sewing up a Mav Pack!

[@annmiskus7094]

Please do more tutorials. You are amazing. Best tutorial I've ever used. I love that you don't have background music while you are talking. You don't oversimplify but are clear and precise. I purchased the pattern and am now watching the tutorial a few times before I tackle my first Mav Pack. Thank you. I am looking forward to more tutorials from you

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you so much! That’s really encouraging to hear because doing these tutorials are a LOT of work. I’m glad you find them helpful.

[@patl6705]

Love the video, and so glad it is finished without binding. Finished bags, without binding, look more professional.

[@kimberlyclark6415]

Thank you!! Thank you for being real! “Pray for me” I absolutely love it!! Now pray for me as I begin this project!!!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

🤣. You got this!!

[@janetbailey4282]

I just bought the acrylic templates for all three sizes, I already had your pattern from the first week but after 5 bags......I was like I need the acrylics.......every young lady in my life will have a new personalized bag, thanks to your fun make of the Mav Pack.

[@snickerbuckle]

There’s multiple sizes?

[@janetbailey4282]

@@snickerbuckle the acrylic templates are made in three sizes for us, they do the calculations

[@CharmingCheek]

Terrific tutorial! The written PDF pattern is terrific but watching you tackle some of the trickier steps is always super helpful! And I loved seeing all the tester bags at the end!

[@janetmcadamsbailey9038]

thank you for having the option of printed pattern we can buy versus the online pattern. Just got my pattern, sooooo excited to start it tomorrow.

[@janetmcadamsbailey9038]

OH........I think I just messed mine up........I am at the point of putting on last 2 pcs, the lining and back panel..........But I have already put in the lining with the pocket.......yikes.....Can I make a 2nd pocket, because this is where we feed it thru, .........yikes......ok I need a break..........Not sure why I put the zipper pc of lining first

[@jaimiller3134]

I'm glad they are finally popular. I have always worn mine that way to keep it handy and hands free.

[@cheryldebellis2960]

Absolutely LOVE your method of making this! I am so happy not to do binding!!! For quite awhile I have been changing any pattern that has binding to this method for the backpacks I have been making ! So happy that you did too! I think that binding makes the bag so homemade and will avoid buying a pattern that has it or adapt it to this method! Thank you!

[@bearscritter]

THAK YOU so much for no using binding!!! Pattern purchased. Anxious to start!!!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Ha ha! People sure are passionate about their hate for binding, that’s for sure 🤣

[@pattyharp725]

I love that you say “Pray for me”. ABSOLUTELY

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

🤣

[@Noskipstitch]

Quick make & super cute! But what's cuter is ur son...adorable 🥰

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Aww thank you so much!

[@ufoquilter86]

I am excited to give this a try, I have always wanted to make a backpack and this is a great one!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you! Can’t wait to see yours! 🤗

[@kathyyanek9686]

Thank you for such a great pattern!! Your video was so easy to follow too!! Your little one is just to cute!!!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Aww thank you so much! More than anything, I just want people to be successful on their first attempt 🙌🏻

[@TheCraftedHeartNH]

Such a well done tutorial! Thank you! Can't wait to make it!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@vksdub7185]

Omg! I just finished one. It took me a minute to make. But its just too stinking cute!!!! Now i have to try making a clear vinyl one (currently obsessed with clear vinyl but someone said to make it with regular fabric first and then the clear.) So excited!!!!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yes! I’m glad you tried it the original way first. Clear vinyl is so simple comparatively! I have some tips saved in a highlight reel on my Instagram (Lindshandmade) if you need any additional help for the clear version.

[@zeusfloreus]

Love your tutorial! I'm making a custom backpack and using your tips!! I don't have time for class or know anyone to teach me. Glad I found your videos!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I’m so glad you find them helpful! ☺️

[@kelleymckell]

Love it! Thank you for this great pattern and tutorial. Just ordered my copy and cannot wait to get started. Gonna make a few of these for a few gals and one for me of course. Thanks again!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Oooh that’ll be so nice!

[@justmep61]

Awesome tutorial! I bought the pattern 4 days ago and also some absolutely beautiful "Cut and Sew" panels from K&A Custom Fabrics in vinyl. Now I'm scared to ruin them so I'm going to practice on some butt ugly fabric that I've had for over 10 years lol. Thank you so much for the pattern and tutorial!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Ha ha! You got this! 💪🏻

[@creolekitten]

Another great pattern Linds! And as always, your tutorials are invaluable!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I’m glad you find them helpful!

[@veliatorrez6523]

Beautiful purse great job. Thank you.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you!

[@lidialippold9274]

So excited to get started. Thank for this video.

[@kathypeterson9549]

This is my first time watching your video and I am really impressed I really like it so keep up that good work

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thanks!

[@ufoquilter86]

Just bought my pattern and hoping it goes smoothly for me lol, I think mine will be made with TULA PINK fabrics! I hoard that stuff

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Ooooh that will look so good on this!

[@mickeyrose5432]

Your video is excellent I’m going to give it a try my only problem is my hand osteoarthritis is severe n may need to do at retreat to get help w turning etc Another excuse for retreat not that I need one

[@designedwithlove617]

Thanks for this pattern. I was great.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

You’re welcome 😊

[@KCummins623]

What a super cute bag!!!! Best video ever. Love the part “pray for me” ha ha ha then the baby at the end makes my heart just melt and all the pics of those cutie patooties!!!!! Well done! I am wishing very hard for binding though!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you! The plan was to show how to bind it in the video but after my own personal experience with it and not liking it AT ALL I decided against it. It’s easy enough to do though. Give it a try. Do the gusset as written, then just put the main body exteriors wrong sides against the main body liners, baste each set as one and sew the gusset on. Add your binding, turn, and done.

[@tammyclegg1250]

Can’t wait to make this! Thank you for the tutorial 👍

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

You’re welcome!

[@lionbearcat]

I Just discovered you and you are amazing! I stopped sewing to concentrate on embroidery but dang! I am going get this asap.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Awww thank you so much! 🥹You’re too kind. I’m glad you’re here😀

[@dsmith7ify]

Very cute pattern. My first attempt was not too bad. But girrrrl, turning through that itty bitty hole. You need young nimble fingers for that! 😄 Not crazy arthritic ones like mine. Maybe I'll bind the next one. I'm a quilter so have plenty of binding experience. You're a very good teacher. I really like your video a lot!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Ha ha! I know what you mean. I also know a lot of my customers LOATHE binding and since that is the easier option, I wrote it this way (and actually the way I still prefer to do it, even in all vinyl 😅) knowing those that prefer binding could very easily go that route. Thank you!

[@dsmith7ify]

You really are a wonderful teacher and the video is so awesome!@@LindsHandmadeDesigns

[@sutela2060]

Awesome ❤😊

[@maygonzalez989]

I made the water bottle bag and I didn’t think I could, but bc of your detailed down to earth videos I feel confident I can make this. I’m gonna make me and my sons some bags. 💓🫶🏽

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Aww thank you! I’m so glad you find them helpful 😀

[@COASTIEMOM27]

Beautiful bag. Looks a little intimidating but I think I can do it. BTW, little tip on the double sided tape. If you take you nail (or anything hard like the pen top) and run it really hard on the ends of the tape, it makes it much easier to pull apart.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thanks for the tip!

[@NaomiGarcia]

Lovely

[@jjk109]

I will definitely bind this bag.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

👍🏻

[@lynnshepard7485]

Exactly the bag pattern I’ve been searching for! 💗 Thanks much. Your tutorial is one of the best I’ve ever seen. 😊

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Wow thank you so much for such a nice compliment! 🥰

[@sutela2060]

So gorgeous i must try one

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

So glad you like it!

[@susieblades9721]

Where can we get the pattern? Love the bag😊

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Lindshandmade.com 😀

[@sobeidacastro2339]

So Cute thanks you

[@theresademeester6108]

Hi there! So I’ve purchased the pattern, watched the video but haven’t cut out yet. Having bought some solid vinyl enough to make a few different Mavs, now I have a question about edge painting. What is used for this? I do have some acrylic paint leftover from my folk art painting days ( many moons ago), can I use this. If I recall, it’s permanent paint. At least it didn’t come off my clothes when I left it to dry unfortunately 😊

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Edge painting isn’t really required for this pattern. It’s only used on the strap accents if you choose to do so (mainly if the backside of your vinyl/leather is white and you don’t like the look of that showing on the sides). For that purpose your acrylic paints should work just fine to blend the edges. For a true edge coat though you’d want to stick with a product specifically designed for that purpose like leather edge paint.

[@SewPerky]

Such a cute bag! Studying your video before sewing together. Just curious about your weight of thread? Seems like it's a tex .....

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

On my domestic is a tex 45 bonded poly. On my industrial it’s a tex 80.

[@briannegeurts543]

Where do you buy your double sided tape? Just got my pattern!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I usually get mine from wawak.com but I’ve heard amazing things about the stuff from geekyhardware.com too!

[@ufoquilter86]

What does decoville stabilizer feel like? I have something that doesn’t have a label on it but not sure if that is what it is…uhh should have labeled it😢

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

It’s an off white color. That’s the easiest way I can tell it apart from other stabilizers that are typically white or black. Decovil heavy is very firm, decovil light is not as firm.

[@ufoquilter86]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns and which one do you prefer I use for this bag?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

@@ufoquilter86decovil light!

[@ufoquilter86]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns what is woven interfacing ? Is it a pellon and if so, what number is it? Or is the decovil what you are suggesting?

[@ufoquilter86]

Do you have a picture of the woven interfacing stabilizer you are talking about? I don’t know where to get that or what it even feels like. I have my Deville.

[@deenawillis1597]

Can you use SF101 instead of Devovil light for the main body stabilizer

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

It won’t give it enough “oomph” in my opinion. You’ll see all your bags contents popping through with all they’re edges and it won’t hold its shape very well. 😕

[@deenawillis1597]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns I thought I was out of Decovil light I found some!!!!

[@heatheraaron9889]

Hello - would you mind sharing where you get your hardware? Specifically the makers mark and triangular D rings. Thank you!!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

My metal label? I got those a few years ago from a wholesaler on alibaba. As for the triangle rings, those are from wawak.com.

[@cindyklasson371]

Awesome tutorial!! I just made two of your Andie bags and they came out so perfect! Wondering what type of fabric you are using in this video? Love your patterns ❤

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thanks! I’m using interfaced quilting cotton for the exterior and liner to keep it beginner friendly.

[@ktabzz8114]

What machine do you use? Mine is absolutely not enjoying working with vinyl 😅

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you! I give all the details of what I’m using in this video in the description box below the video if you wanna check that out. It’s a juki TL 2000qi.

[@susanlipscomb4490]

I'm confused..when cutting the gusset is it one continuous piece of two separate pcs ..ie do you match the triangles and cut one pc?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yes join the triangles to create one piece.

[@lindareda5071]

i have a customer who would like this but wants it with a handle instead of a strap. Do you think that would work? How - or where - would I do that? Could you suggest a way?

[@chickiez11]

Can it be made of faux leather/vinyl? Or would it be too hard to turn? I love this bag and have been looking for something like this.😊

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

It *can* I’ve made quite a few in faux leather and even all leather but I do really suggest trying your first one in quilting cotton first so you can see how it feels turning

[@spragit3834]

I had the exact same question! Thanks Mary 😊

[@jennifersimons2646]

What are the finished measurements of the Mav bag please. Didn't see it listed on the website before purchasing. Thank you

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

If you click “read” more under the description of the listing and scroll to “specs” it mentions how the finished pack is approximately 6” wide by 7 1/2” tall and is 2 1/2” deep

[@SuperBettyboop23]

I’d like to know what kind of needle that you’re using and also thread what’s the weight of the thread

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I don’t recall what my needle was at the time, definitely a universal needle but I couldn’t tell you the size. I’m using tex 45 thread in this machine in both the bobbin and top. I always recommend using the thickest thread your domestic machine can handle

[@joycejesko6424]

Hi. I have your pattern but my gusset with zipper and my main pieces do not match when I sewing on. The guesses is to big where did i go wrong.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

My first question would be to make sure all your pieces printed correctly? Are they measuring the same as the measurements stated on the pattern pieces?

[@daniellepierson8821]

You are Amazing, Where do you get your medal bag tags?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

From a wholesale site called Alibaba. I got them a few years ago. Usually the minimum order quantity is at least 100 of the same finish.

[@karendeascentiis3614]

Love the bag. Can this be made on a domestic machine?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I sewed the entire thing on my domestic juki in this video.

[@karendeascentiis3614]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns Oh great!! I saw your Juki and assumed it was industrial.

[@danine56]

What machine are you using ???you did a great job

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you! I give all the details of what I’m using in this video in the description box below the video if you wanna check that out. It’s a juki TL 2000qi.

[@nanciquick6886]

Linds, what sewing machine are you using. I am unable to make these on my Babylock Espire. Thank you!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

This is my domestic juki TL 2000qi

[@leti3455]

someone please explain. in the supplies list, it says 12" zipper #5 ( or 10.25" of zipper by the yard and matching pull) is the smaller zipper a #3 zipper...or what?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

No both are #5 zippers. If you aren’t using zipper by the yard, you need to cut down a 12” zipper to 10.25”.

[@Lia2908]

Preciosa!! ❤❤❤❤😘👍🌹

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Gracias! ☺️

[@annalaoretti5240]

“Pray for me” lol. I had to rewind to make sure I didn’t imagine that. It’s so fitting!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Ha ha!

[@Sherizum]

That was the best part.

[@ullets84]

Hi! I hope anyone can help me out. I am just on the straps process, but I don't see where it says how long should the long part be...I have probably missed it trying to do it as fast as possible. My deadline is in a couple of days as I am making some bags for my daughters as a gift 😅😅😅

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

We start with 56 inches and cut 6” off so the long part is 50”.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

If it’s for a young girl, I’d recommend cutting the strap much smaller. Maybe start with 40” and cut 6” off for the shorter piece. (For reference I cut my 2 yr old’s strap 33” and it fully adjusts to fit me as well)

[@ullets84]

Thank you ever so much! I was panicking because I didn't see how long it should have been, and I didn't remember where could I see the measures, but you were really helpful. I have already finished my bags for my daughters and everyone is giving me compliments about how nice they are! Thank you ever so much! I wouldn't have been able to finish them without the video tutorial

[@patriciachochon8519]

How long do you make the crossbody for a 3 year old? TIA

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

33”. That tightens enough to fit my 2 year old and fully extends to fit me ☺️

[@annemiehassan7385]

Can fusible fleece be used instead of decovil light,as we don't have decovil in South Africa.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yes!

[@naxa1741]

I love this! Where did you get that star zipper pull? 😍

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Doh! I’ll have to add that to the video description. I got it from Zipper Valley 😍

[@naxa1741]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns thanks!

[@naxa1741]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns aw man they must be sold out cuz I don't see any

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Shoot! Maybe send them a message and see if they’ll be getting more in?

[@SewGurl58]

Curious about what size thread are you using.?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Tex 45

[@noradickey1608]

How long did you make your son's strap?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

33” and since it’s fully adjustable, it even fits my 11 year old.

[@BladeforgerKLX]

Thanks!!! Which Juki model is that?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I give all those details in the description box below the video. It’s the juki TL 2000qi.

[@gloriatsosie856]

Can you top stitch the front if you use binding??

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

No. There wouldn’t really be a need to topstitch if you plan to bind it.

[@frankhenderson2443]

Are you using all cotton on this bag

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yes I am.

[@samiwoo22]

HELP!!!!! I love EVERYTHING that you make Linds, but the one thing that holds me back is, living in the U.K there just isn't anywhere to buy those fabulous bright fabrics, zips, pulls and strapping you show in the video and photos. If anyone is reading this who also lives in Great Briton, and knows where to source these items, please please PLEASE leave a link or comment. The help would be much appreciated.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

It was just suggested bloomingfabricshop.com when someone from the UK asked this question in our Fb group.

[@janarblaster8151]

I have had some success with Temu. No complaints re quality just size. Worth a look. Delivery pretty good

[@SaraJoy1]

What glue do you use?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

If I’m working with leather or a vinyl that has a suede like backing, I use Ecoweld waterbased leather adhesive from Tandy leather. Otherwise I don’t feel like a lot of vinyls or corks respond well to glue and prefer double sided leather tape I get from wawak.

[@barbarchut9600]

What thread are you using top and bobbin in this Juki?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

If you open up the video description I give all those details. Tex 45 bonded thread for both.

[@barbarchut9600]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns I’m sorry…I must have looked past that. Thank you for your time!

[@merissawelch2882]

What double stock tape do you use?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I like the stuff from wawak.com but I’ve also heard really good things about the tape from geekyhardware.com too.

[@historygirl2008]

ypu go really fast on the turning part and I am having troubles turning my bag

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

It will initially turn with the lining face out (so inside out) and you then just flip the whole thing so the exterior is face out as it should.

[@sherbabe100]

Did you sew this on a domestic machine?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yes I did.