Sewing with Ben! Making The Mighty Messenger Bag by Fierce Kitten Studios

[@SSStephenson123]

Ben is awesome

[@ImaQuilter]

Hi Ben! You're showing us who the real boss is!!

[@beyondtherabbithole]

I've been seriously just binge watching your videos for over a month now. I love the lives and that you try to answer questions. You are so kind and generous with your knowledge. I feel like part of the bag squad. Thanks for all you do.

[@LaurenMormino]

Awww thank you!

[@alikay57]

Ben definitely wasn't camera shy today! Love it!! You just sew away while he's on your lap without the distraction!

[@michellepowar2349]

Lauren I love the bag and you are Awesome.

[@aislinnkoenig9955]

Oh, Ben! You crack me up! Too cute! ❤🐱

[@patriciabockenstette6550]

The fabric you designed is eye popping. The gold vinyl compliments perfectly. You are a true artist. I'm amazed at how your tools are in the right place when you need them. Good organization saves time and steps. Thanks you so much for sharing your expertise on a very beautiful messenger bag.

[@Diabloceratops_ttz]

I love seeing Ben and hearing his sweet meows. Such a cutie! I love watching you make these, thanks for the videos!

[@Rubycurse]

Ben is the best. Lauren is pretty cool, too.

[@Heathers_Handbags]

I heard that 100000000 times from my mom when I was learning to sew. "If you messed up a seam allowance somewhere, find it and fix it!" when you said that i almost spit out my drink.

[@shelliemac7001]

Everyone should have a Ben in their lives. He’s so adorable. I’m not usually a fan of ross gold but I have to admit that I adore it on this bag. Thank you for the video xx

[@RhodeToPrepping]

Binge watching old lady new sub here. Great video. I think that young beautiful face of hours should be on a magazine cover. Yes really!

[@TADrew]

Great bag! and I second Mark Seppelfrick's suggestion to get an "inspected by Ben" tag!

[@guineverecassidy4855]

OMG, such a cute messenger bag! definitely on my must do list. Love all your additions and the materials for this bag are to die for gorgeous.

[@karenjordan3226]

It really is soooo pretty Lauren! Thank you for the video!

[@Sewlady718]

The best video ever! I love this bag and can't wait to try it. Ben is such a love. Thanks so much.

[@lisar816]

Well hello Ben, having a great day as usual😀

[@bettyle1282]

You are such an efficient and skilled sewer❤️

[@stephysands]

I love Ben! He is adorable

[@jenicehaneline5205]

love your sewing partner and the bag.

[@jacquelinewoodard4707]

Love this bag , I’m gonna have to buy this pattern! Also for the laugh when you called Ben a goober , that is so something I would say as well! to one of my dogs! Lol!

[@cindyfox7082]

I love your podcast. The bags you make are AWESOME

[@MargJMJ36]

So beautifully made. Love the gold hardware. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@marianrooth9514]

What a beautiful messenger bag. Love it. Good tutorial and good sound

[@deborahdeal9565]

I watched you make your first Mighty Messenger live. I love the additional pockets! It’s gorgeous and I’m feeling inspired to make another one lol. Thanks for giving us your time and talent!

[@ruthdrews496]

Your intro’s are so funny....no frills no spills...LOL

[@catherinecharlwood4546]

It is pretty!

[@lisahurst8565]

I love this bag. I am all into the rose gold lately. Have this pattern - haven't sewn it yet. I enjoyed Ben's input also.

[@guineverecassidy4855]

Ben Rocks!

[@keleeshamarley7178]

You make me laugh all the time! Lol! You are too funny! 🤣🤣

[@tinageorge8759]

LOVE this tutorial Lauren, it was so well done and very enjoyable! 💚

[@pawsitivity_bot]

I have made a few of these and I love your changes, especially with the 2 magnetic snaps. I'll have to give it a go with adding an exterior slip pocket for the back. I just love that idea!

[@rebeccafox4880]

Ben was Mr Diva today :D strutting his self in front of the camera and meowing for us. So precious. My Sebastian sometimes does that when I'm trying to sew too. LOL I love the changes you made to the bag and can't wait to make one. It'll have to wait though because I broke my leg and I can't get to my machine. :( As always great tutorial.

[@LaurenMormino]

Oh nooo. Heal fast!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@glenniseather8254]

I really should be sleeping. But I'm so addicted to your videos

[@nirmal6362]

waav, highly skilled beautiful, superb work

[@ImaQuilter]

Love this tutorial, and that Ben pets you with his tail.:)

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Sew fun! I need to add this pattern to my list! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!

[@sewTeri]

Thanks Lauren

[@markseppelfrick9061]

you need to get a tag to sew in "inspected by ben"

[@phyllismiller8097]

I concurr!!

[@Luluflowers111]

Making two of these today! You rocked the hell out of that bag! Thanks for the great tips!

[@sadiejosiemom]

This is one of my favorites you've made! That rose gold vinyl and hardware - swoon!! You need to find out the distributor for that and keep it in stock. The only thing I would change would be to put a snap on the back outer slip pocket because it's so big. I wish you'd modeled it to see how big it is against a body. Gorgeous bag!

[@barbararay1441]

love this bag, just have to find the rose gold vinyl

[@hopelives9307]

Beautiful

[@normahalliburton2908]

That hardware looks amazing x

[@roxannevangelder]

so pretty

[@Jaded6911]

Love it! Not sure if this is too hard for a beginner/intermediate. 🤔... challenge excepted

[@LaurenMormino]

I think if you’ve got basics down you can totally do this!!

[@loaneby7922]

Thank you for doing this tutorial. I have learned some really cool methods.

[@lyndahargis2495]

I’ve made three of these so far ...love this bag! Would love to see a tutorial on adding a top zip closure to this bag 😁

[@LaurenMormino]

Oh yeah! It wouldn’t be hard. You would make a recessed zipper panel and cut it about 1.5” smaller than the width of the main panel and add it to the bag after basting the flap

[@lyndahargis2495]

Great! Thank you Lauren!

[@NikkiVelazquez]

I like your cat!

[@Craftbags33]

I love that chair is it comfy ? Very cute bag I just so love watching your videos

[@LaurenMormino]

I love my chaiiir!!

[@christinadelrio9011]

Myself learning good to sew bag .

[@racheldavison4042]

"You can mark this out, but I'm gonna eyeball it" cause Lauren's a bada$$ 😅

[@ivonecalza852]

Adorei seu trabalho lindas peças . parabéns.

[@Heathers_Handbags]

I want to give Ben 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 will you get credit for them?. He is awesome. What is a sewing area without a cat!! 💗💗

[@MawPawsarksanctuary]

Love you’re cat 🐈 mine the same

[@Capt_Hangry]

Instead of foam, could you use a combination of decovil light and wovenfuse?

[@eileengabrovic6084]

I bought the aqua and the rest of the rose gold on the bolt

[@sandrafair8818]

Could you share where you purchased your pink chair? Is it comfortable? Thank you for all your awesome videos.

[@LaurenMormino]

Love it! It’s from technisport.com coupon code SEWWHATEVER I purchased it before being an affiliate with them and had it for nearly a year before signing up with the company 💜

[@MultiCaro2011]

I wish I had a sewing machine like yours, I have 3 sewing machines, a brother and Janome Skyline 5 , i have a hard time with these two! I bought a heavy duty singer that still gives me problems when sewing a bag or wallet 😔

[@Sewlady718]

Love Ben. My kitty Sam was sitting on my lap when Ben came up to the camera. He was fascinated. Where do you get the small containers you keep your hardware in? They are the perfect size. Love this video. One of my customers was asking for a messenger bag and now I know which one I want to use. Thanks for all your amazing videos. They are so helpful. Happy New Year.

[@LaurenMormino]

They’re actually small photo holders from michaels!

[@markseppelfrick9061]

I wish I could contain my stuff in a small bag people have asked me from where I am from thinking I am treking across country LOL

[@MawPawsarksanctuary]

Makes a good crochet work bag or knitting 🧶

[@CaraDayhoff]

Hey I live in ofallon IL and I go to Jackman fabrics too small world

[@tkarlmann]

Lauren: Please assist: I am planning on getting a Juki DU-1181N like you have. My question is, for making all your bags, what distance do you need between the far edge of the long side of the 1181's table and a wall? Can I (unlikely) jam the table right up to the wall? How much space would you estimate is required? Thanks for your reply! Wow! In the intro to this video you showed (some of) your stock! Do you pre-select fabrics in the hope customers will want it, and then pre-make the bags; or do you allow customers to select any fabric, and then make the bag sort of like a custom order? What % of your bag business is done each way?

[@LaurenMormino]

I honestly don’t believe you need too much of the left side of the table if space is the constraint!

[@LaurenMormino]

I would say I do 70% of making whatever I want to and hopes it will sell & 30% custom orders where the customer can pick from some fabrics vinyls/leather etc!

[@tatvixen]

They no longer have the pattern available would you know where I can get a hold of it? It looks so good ☺️

[@LaurenMormino]

shop.fiercekitten.com/products/mighty-messenger-sewing-pattern

[@tatvixen]

Thank you so much!

[@MawPawsarksanctuary]

What kind of vinyl do you use

[@deidrabenson361]

❤️❤️😎

[@betsymegna6263]

Oh can I get some 1.25, I have been looking for nice 1.25 rectangle rings and sliders. Are they listed on your store?

[@laceydupert1517]

“People are going to give you a thumbs down” 😂🤣

[@ImaQuilter]

Do you have a magnet on top of your machine where your snippers stay?

[@femalehustlecowithzee]

I love this one but my domestic machine is definitely not ready for those layers...😅

[@LaurenMormino]

Oh yeah that would be a lot! But I feel like by omitting the vinyl you might be ok!

[@GCC808]

Do you ever have to use a zipper foot with your machine? Or does it not change out bc it’s a walking foot? Thank you for your videos/tutorials!!! I’m a new subscriber and I’ve been binge watching your bag making 😃. I’m learning so much! Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@LaurenMormino]

I have changed it out before but have gotten used to sewing zippers with it on.

[@liangzhi4467]

Do you use sewing machine for leather instead of household sewing machine?

[@penelope-oe2vr]

Can you please tell me what exactly to search for to find the correct waterproof canvas you use for lining, so I can find some. Pleassseeesseee :) i love watching you make bags on the days I'm too sick to work on anything, thank you for getting me through my rough days (I'm terminal). Send Ben my love also. 💙💙💙 I have a black girl kitty names Magic

[@LaurenMormino]

Aww sending lots of love! The links in the description should help. But it’s from fwdfabrics.com ottertex waterproof canvas

[@andya.5322]

pattern link is dead....nvm lol i found it. ty for video

[@siamese35]

Do you use the same thread in the bobbin as in the top? Boy, you get quite the workout making these bags.

[@LaurenMormino]

Yes

[@ejscreations611]

Your cat is so silly, Ben just wants all the attention..

[@suzys4316]

great video Lauren, and the star of the show Ben !! lol did you vinyl have any stretch in it ? I bought some rose gold vinyl here in the UK and its kinda stretchy, not used to using vinyl, is there anything I can do to take some of the stretch out of it ? i know its hard to interface vinyl, I just dont want it sitting in my NEVER USE fabric pile lol

[@LaurenMormino]

You absolutely can interface vinyl!

[@bobjensoddsandends8895]

For taping the pattern pieces together do I overlap the squares or put them up against each other? I read the pattern and it doesn't say

[@annasteele9464]

Where can I buy your bags?

[@sewTeri]

Lauren what size needle do you use with the Tex 92 thread?

[@LaurenMormino]

Size 19

[@bobjensoddsandends8895]

What stitch length do you use and what SA?

[@bobjensoddsandends8895]

Specifically for basting for SA but now that I watch more of the video I heard you say 4.5/5 for stitch length lol

[@toniam.2570]

Its not a more me know video unless Ben makes an appearance :)

[@mrschief1400]

I LOVE JACKMANS IN FAIRVIEW THE WOMEN THERE ARE AWESOME.

[@lidiamariahernandezarias4341]

Where is pattern?

[@rifatlipu284]

Please easy your pattern shown because see looking but cutting afraid