The Best Way to Make a Snap Bag: A French Seam Tutorial

Do you love fashion? Do you love DIY projects? Then this video is for you! In this step-by-step tutorial, I show you how to make a snap bag using a tape measure - and it's so easy, anyone can do it. So grab your tools and let's get started!
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[@judithtyberg7929]

Thank you for your explicit instructions on how to make the snap bags. I got carried away and made 15 for Christmas gifts.

[@debihall1697]

I really enjoyed the video. A word of encouragement. Watch your video. Sometimes when we are nervous about things we repeat words a little to often. But great job with your demonstration.

[@dalefulton4242]

I loved your video. Easiest to follow. One observation, cut interfacing about 1/4 inch smaller than fabric. I found that there was an awful lot of bulk in the seams which kept it from completely closing.

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Great idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@marycreed-pallone9732]

I really like your method of making these! Very clear tutorial. They are so handy to have and I love the French seam option.

[@RuthCline]

Love the way you put this together! Very nice❤ However, if I had a shot of whisky every time you ended a phrase with K? I’d be under my sewing table half way through!!😂😂😂

[@CurtriceHertlein-qj3qn]

Love this bag. And 😉 the tip you gave about taping the end back on the tape measure was really a no - brainer BUUUT I didn't think of doing that before you mentioned it. So, i appreciate your advice on doing that 😉 i have a suggestion about the interfacing, though. If you cut it about 1/4 inch smaller on all sides, it won't be as bulky when you sew the bag together - specially when sewing the French Seam. 😉 And, yes, there are many types of interfacing, and, each type has different directions as to how to adhere it to the fabric. So, it would be a good practice to hold your iron in place over it a few seconds per section to allow the interfacing's glue to adhere to your fabric. Plus, some brands require steam to make it adhere. This is a wonderful video, though. TYSM for sharing it with us. Love the pattern and the fabrics you used for it. (Will prob go and get a cheap metal tape measure soon fo i can make one of these bags. 😉😻❣️😍

[@user-nr4gh9sk8o]

I love making snap bags. I make larger ones with strap type handles. I also make a lot of them out of soft black vinyl that I’ve embroidered on.Especially for makeup accessory bags or tablet bags.

[@jaynestanfield]

This is the best tutorial I've seen, all the others have an unfinished seam on the inside. Love it.

[@sherielagendyk2400]

Love your fabric!

[@user-mm2bg7tc2u]

Just happen to be surfing KZbin and somehow found your video. New subscriber and love your videos. Great Job!

[@everknit]

Thank you

[@jarnurse100]

I love the finished seams, thank you.

[@user-yt4xd5ny8n]

I'm going to make a bag large enough for a pair of shoes for traveling. Love the French seams!

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Regarding tape measures , the cheap ones from the Dollar store are not suitable unless you double the strips. It’s important that you round off the corners of the tape measure before wrapping it with the electric tape or duck tape. Even if you cover the metal the corners will poke thru with use. Also if you are going to demo you need to do it for real. The quick ironing will not melt the glue correctly. You need to press it for the correct time, normally 5 seconds, over the whole thing. The quick ironing will separate with use

[@cindycarnes6441]

I’m so thankful for the information re: cheap tape measures.

[@sallyschilling1559]

I have viewed many tutorials for this project and yours is the best! I'd appreciate knowing what interfacings you are using for this project.

[@pmag-lac4687]

I thought the video was great. thank you for taking the time to teach others.

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

You are welcome

[@ilikethepain3432]

Very cute! Thanks for sharing, you're a good teacher. 😊

[@lynette.]

I can see why this would be addictive such fun.

[@joyfulhope4474]

Made a snap bag tonight and love it. I will make lots of these. Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@trudywolcott7419]

Thank you for,showing a finished seam. I never thought about a measuring tape for this project. Great idea!

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

You are welcome!

[@christywhitley6053]

I found a beginner sewing class that was making these as the first project and decided to look on KZbin for a tutorial as an alternative. I believe you gave all the info I need in a clear, direct way. I hope purchase interfacing & measuring tape tomorrow to give it a try! Thank you!

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Thanks for watching! I would love to see your creation!

[@sharishimeall3215]

Excellent. I’ve made theses bags lots of times as gifts. But have not done the French seem. Thank you for the video. Love the finished look!!! 🎉

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

You are welcome. They are so fun to make!

[@nancyarmstrong7472]

You are a wonderful teacher. You made it all so clear and easy to follow.

[@HopeForUs5]

I LOVE that you showed in the beginning which fabrics are used for each part of the bag (showing a finished one side by side with the fabric cuts). I wish all fabric project tutorials would do this. Also really appreciated you explaining how to easily adjust the size for other snap bags. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial! 🥰

[@joanie9258]

Very cleaver! Much less expensive using tape measure than purchasing snap hardware!

[@sewdarncreative774]

Hi Lisa! I love this tutorial; you are an excellent teacher and your instructions are clear and so easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I made 6 of these snap bags today and they are all adorable. I would love to make snap eyeglass cases but I am not great at figuring out the dimensions of the exterior and lining fabric. I would love it if you could please do a tutorial if possible, or tell us what dimensions we would need to use. I'm sure your subscribers would love it too! Thanks again!

[@brendakrigner-himmelrick9665]

As long as you make your inside fabric at least 4 inches longer than the outside fabric it will work. So, measure your case that you want to make and add at least 4 inches for the turn down for the measuring tape to fit in and room to sew. Good luck as I am the same way.

[@sewdarncreative774]

@@brendakrigner-himmelrick9665 After 3 prototypes it worked out great and I made a baker's dozen eyeglass cases! Thank you for this wonderful tutorial and for your advice!

[@cindycarnes6441]

@cindycarnes6441 3 weeks ago 7x 13.5” for inside 7x9” outside fabric 2- 5 1/2” squares for pull tabs Fusible interfacing 2- 5” pieces tape measure ****For my quick reference

[@YomeidaGarza-ku4dx]

THANK YOU I MADE ONE OF THESE BAG A LONG TIME AGO I DID THD CREN H BUT NONE OF THE LADES XIDNT N THOUIGHT I WAS YOU KNOW UT I LIKE YOUR WAY SO MJCH BDTTER YOUR A GREAT TEACHER N E XPLANE IT SO NKCE GOD BLESS YOU N FAMILY AMEN

[@georginabeanland7900]

I so enjoyed your tutorial, thank you from Cornwall.

[@maryjokruer6127]

Best process for making a snap bag I’ve seen! Thanks!

[@cynthiaallen6523]

I enjoyed this. This is great for people with limited hand strength.

[@angierox6964]

Super cute! Thank you!

[@kayweston2106]

I love your explanation!!!

[@promisestarxd9487]

Thank you! I bet this would work wonderfully for quilted bags

[@HeyGirlie92]

You really need to adhere your fusible interfacing correctly so you don't mislead new sewists. You've got to keep your hot iron in the same place for several seconds so the adhesive will activate

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Thanks for the tip!

[@barbschueller4027]

Great demistration. Best one I've seen on the item. Thanks so much for sharing with everyone

[@RainorShine1]

I dont keep mine in one spot I just move around till all is down

[@sharifinfrock7307]

I find it helpful to run the iron over the fabric just before I lay the interfacing down. That way the fabric is already heated some. I also never use steam to attach interfacing.

[@joyfulhope4474]

@@sharifinfrock7307 this was a great tip. Tried that tonight and it really helped. Don't know why I didn't think to do that a long time ago. Thank you.

[@diananesbitt1260]

How neat! By the way, because of it being brought to mind, I couldn’t get the “k” out of my mind but it also made me laugh which I needed. Thanks for the “k” and the rest of the fun stuff. Just thankful there’s no background music. Now that really drives me nuts. I keep forgetting the tutorial and listening to the music. Not good!

[@klk1900]

So your tape measure method is like the greatest thing! Great video!

[@nancyhughes386]

Thanks!

[@queenslanddiva]

You're an excellent teacher! I made a glasses case in this method, and the top didn't work out quite right, but I'm going to have another go tomorrow. Thanks

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Thanks! Great idea. I am working on a tutorial for a laptop case. It will come g out soon!

[@janicelittle4696]

Hey 'you guys' if you really want a snap bag the rounded side of the metal tape go in the other way. When finished the two rounded sides meet INSIDE the bag.

[@nancymathisen9707]

If the concave sides face out, wouldn’t that allow them to be set at an outward angle position to hold the bag open?

[@cathymackay5534]

Nice and easy! Thank you. Cheers from England xxx

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

You are welcome! I have family in England. My mom was born in Northampton!

[@lilliansegura6865]

Thank you so much this is the easiest and best way 😊

[@judywiggins5092]

Great teaching skills.

[@tlsnana9539]

This is a great video. I think I’ll tweak mine even more by boxing the corners. Wonder how it will work.

[@lindaparish1952]

Oh my ! Thank you so much - those bags are precious ! I can't wait to get started on some

[@karinhird1903]

Thank you. Made some today and really happy with the result.

[@junecarrothers5970]

So clever!!! I must try this!!!!

[@georgettesledge6079]

I love this, gonna start making one today.💯💯💯💯💯

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

That is great! I would love to see what you make.

[@triciat342]

❤️thankyou for this terrific demo...french seams !! Genius idea. .👍

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

You are so welcome!

[@josephinebaich8341]

Excellent tutorial! Can’t wait to make this. Thank-you for sharing! 😊

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

You’re welcome 😊

[@user-tv6cy6tz6s]

I questioned the size square of fabric for tabs. It just looked to wide across for width of bag. Cut square to 4.5 inches and liked it better.

[@pjacksreads536]

I love them. Easy project for beginners like myself! I have lots of remnants that I can use. Thank you.

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Thanks! Happy sewing!

[@momof2641]

Another great alternative that I’ve found but I think my favorite is by leaving the opening in the lining and pulling everything through Still a good tutorial

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Thanks!

[@joycedwyer8778]

Your ok’s are ok with me. Love your work. Everyone has a fault. Get over it. Be kind. Shame on you guys.

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Thank you!

[@gwenvataylor623]

This is a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing 🎉

[@christinabruce7245]

Love this, thank you !

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

So glad you like it!!!

[@ednasessence]

Love it ❤️

[@HeatherHunterJ]

thank you for making such easy to follow videos!!!

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

You are welcome!!!

[@southerngirlhandmadeknit]

Thank you for this very detailed tutorial! I just finished my first one so now I'm pulling out my next group of fabrics. Super easy even for amateurs!

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Thanks, I would love to see yours.

[@KaringKarensFlowers]

Adorable

[@virginiapuerta2960]

No entiendo su idioma, pero he logrado entenderla muy bién gracias a sus explicaciones, voy a intentarlo, compraré metro adecuado, muchas gracias desde España

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Thanks for watching!!

[@sarajunfin5218]

I find they snap better if un-numbered curve is facing to inside contrary to most demos

[@grandsewb5452]

Thanks

[@ginnyjohnson219]

Love these little snap bags, French seams a good finish. Who is Kay?

[@rethalittle6347]

I’ve made a bunch of those

[@marthahumphrey3849]

Excellent!

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Glad you liked it!

[@twyla2575]

Hello! New subscriber here. I really like your presentation and can't wait to make some of these cuties.

[@willowmoon03]

This is so cute! I would like to make a snap bag that looks like a slice of watermelon!

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Great idea!

[@maryannnewsham7714]

I really enjoyed this video and my first thought was that I would like to have the little tab for the clip. I see that you did that on one of them. Can you please tell me when you put that in the seam? I have made these many times but I like the finished French seam.

[@mercedeskotalik7902]

Loved it! How do you make the snap bags actually close tho I noticed the few you showed don't really close or stay shut is that because of the French seam? New person sewing here so I don't know how to fix that

[@staceywilson5232]

I followed your video and made my first snap bag. It's so fun and cute. Do you have a tutorial on your computer bag with the foam filler?

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

No, but I will do one next month.

[@staceywilson5232]

@@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander Sweet I will watch for it.

[@fayjenkins9694]

I made this years ago to put my all my pens and pencils in also made one for roller cutters so little hands unable to get to

[@catdonese]

Loved you video and love the French seams. The bags look so much better with French seams! Are you aware of how many times you say “ok” in the video. Almost after every sentence….

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Yes I do! I am working on it! Thanks for watching!!

[@marygoldstiver2637]

Very good video. How do you insert the tab with the carabina, with a French seam?

[@user-oh4fy1tt4b]

I love to tyedye. I’m going to make tyedye ones.

[@kathyroot1554]

⭐️

[@sheilakeating9089]

The corners of the measuring tape needs to be clipped so it rounds the ends then put the electrical tape on

[@rtwithrow3718]

There are so many choices for interfacing. What # did you use on the small snap bags?

[@irisgerken280]

This is a wonderful tutorial and I’m so pleased with the five I have made so far. My big issue is that it doesn’t close tight enough. Does the tape measure make a difference? I am using dollar store ones. My next bag will be for my IPad and I want to get the advice on to make a better closing.

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

I would recommend buying a tape measure from a hardware store. I made a large bag for my laptop using a tape measure I bought from Home Depot. They cost a little more but you can still make lots of bags from one tape measure.

[@megtrendel6989]

Have you tried boxing corners?

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

I haven’t but that is a great idea.

[@nancyarmstrong7472]

I’d like to make this cute bag just slightly larger. Could you given me dimensions to cut for a slightly larger bag?

[@Do-U-Know-me00]

It is really important, kay? To round the four corners of the tape measure off, kay? You can use the same scissors that you cut it off from the big tape measure roll, kay? That way the sharp pointed edges, won't make hole in your bag, and possibly puncture your fingers, kay? Nice French seam addition, kay?

[@user-mi2yi5cy2g]

can I please have the measurements for the laptop snap bag please. thank you

[@cherylpsimos471]

Are some rulers better than others?

[@marlenecarvajal3857]

I tried to subscribe to All but I keep getting an error to retry. 😮

[@jknotreally]

You said you were cutting the side 1/4" from the stitching, but it really looked like you were measuring 1/8" inch.

[@sewciety5119]

Would you please provide the width measurement of your metal tape measure? Is it 3/4" or 1" (or other)?

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

I used a 3/4 inch tape measure! Thanks for asking.

[@victoriaqueen5761]

'kaay ❤️

[@YomeidaGarza-ku4dx]

I .xd these a long tim ago now mh GRAND DARTHER SAW IT N WANGED ONE SPO.NOW ILL MAKE HER ONE N ALSO A SUN GLESS ONE ALSO THANK YOU AMEN AGAIN

[@chilsond1]

Could you tell me what iron on interfacing you use in your video pleas.

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

I have a listing of all the supplies below the description. Here is a Interfacing that I used. Pellon Fusible Interfacing 1 Yard (1 Pack, 931TD)

[@kitradtke3810]

I want to make several different sizes. Can you tell me how many inches to add. Say I want to make a 4x6 size. The outside fabric should be a 8x9 piece?

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

I cover that in my blog post. Here is the link: funstuffcrafts.com/2022/03/17/the-best-way-to-make-a-snap-bag/

[@rhondazeiders1259]

Can you tell me how much shorter you cut the tape measure than your fab. Thanks

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Step #5 in the blog post tells you how long to cut the tape measures based on the size of bag I made. funstuffcrafts.com/2022/03/17/the-best-way-to-make-a-snap-bag/

[@amyunglesbee2958]

Where/when do you put the side key tab in?

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Here is my blog post and you would add the tabs in step six after you trim the sides and when you turn the bag. funstuffcrafts.com/2022/03/17/the-best-way-to-make-a-snap-bag/ you will slip the tab in before you sew the first side seam.

[@marysid59]

How wide is the measuring tape. 1/2 inch.

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Yes!

[@lynnodonnell4764]

How wud you wash it?

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

Thanks for asking. I hand wash mine.

[@lynnodonnell4764]

@@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelanderokay...hand wash. *Now drying...Air dry? *Does tape work intself off cut ends when wet w washing? *Will tape just eventually work itself off the ends from regular use? *What about rusting? Love the French Seam idea! I like to make simple things sewn very well. Precise construction. And to well inform the reciever.

[@FunstuffcraftsLisaWelander]

@@lynnodonnell4764 I let mine air dry. I have not had any issue with rusting.

[@catdonese]

Great video but too many “ok’s”.

[@jenniehermanson7721]

CLOSE YOUR ROTARY BLADE!!!!!!!!

[@joangreenwood9250]

You say “K” all of the time!! Almost at the end of every sentence!!!!!!!!

[@trishharper3135]

I don't want to be mean but I nearly gave up several times - this 20 minute+ could have been done in 10 -I reckon. sorry. but good on you for having a go.

[@an882]

Yeah, yeah, get on with it.