The easiest way to make a DIY fabric water bottle holder...

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Would you make these for specific people where you can make the perfect length strap or go with a standard size?

[@ushalax77]

Thanks so much! Enjoyed your tutorial and also your great sense of humor!!! 😊

[@ArtistTaraReed]

You’re very welcome and thanks! 😁

[@susanowen1709]

Just finished making one of these, with some slight modifications based on a pattern I used previously (added pockets which I'm not 100% happy with, and cut the lining a little short & stitched some accent fabric along the top of it to bring it back up to size). I like the ease of the boxed bottom, and the fact that it includes a key holder (I used a lobster claw on mine). I love how thick & cushy the strap turns out; never again will I use a lighter interfacing on a strap! I do prefer the look of a rounded bottom, but it's nice to have options.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I have "water bottle with pocket for a phone" on my list but haven't tackled it yet. Isn't it great how we can fix mistakes with more fabric? 🥰

[@susanowen1709]

@@ArtistTaraReed Cutting it short was deliberate so I could add an accent fabric as trim, but yes I've been in the "there, a little patch and no one will notice..." situation before. 🙂

[@Gadesign30]

Thank you for your tutorial!!! This will be perfect for my boys to carry their water for school!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Happy sewing and I hope back to school goes smoothly!

[@vanerodr286]

Loved this pattern! It was so easy to follow and I just googled how to sew the boxed bottom. It fit my 24oz Owala PERFECTLY! Now I can carry it comfortably when I go to recess with my students ☺

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I’m so glad! Yeah… had a little editing goof on the boxed bottom. I added a link in the description but ppl don’t often look there. Glad you found it!

[@jenniferclark5767]

Thanks so much for the pattern - worked out very well. I covered 1.5 inch webbing for the strap and added a slider since I wanted it to be adjustable.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Great idea! Enjoy!

[@user-22-]

Just what I needed❣️ Trying to sew a small *circle* bottom was just too difficult to get right, will try this. Thanks! 😊

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I'm with you! Happy sewing!

[@Nutmeg987]

Thank you so much, I just made a bag for my water bottle and it is the perfect fit. I was just going to make a pattern up, but was totally going to do a circle bottom and I'm so glad I decided to look it up instead. I love this bottom and I love how you explain the measurements to get the right size bag .

[@ArtistTaraReed]

So much easier than round! Happy sewing!

[@eileensimpson3725]

Thank you, it's incredibly cute and I love it. Mine is a solid pink and the outside is white flowers on a pink background. I just love it.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Sounds pretty! Perfect for spring and summer! ☀️🌸

[@claricebridges2436]

Thank you. This was the best tutorial I have seen. Keep it up.❤

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thank you and that’s the plan! Happy sewing 🧵🥰

[@pamdavis1613]

Because I have made tons of tote bags I know how to box the corners but I was also wondering why that step was left out! Better than circular bottoms! Thanks!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Editing error! 🫣

[@pamdavis1613]

@@ArtistTaraReed thanks for tutorial!

[@pamdavis1613]

It’s made just like a tote bag only different dimensions! Brilliant!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

@@pamdavis1613 you're very welcome!

[@sandraleonard5135]

Love the video 😊

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thank you!

[@terrimoore3135]

Thank you! I love my new bottle holder. One comment about the tutorial, though. I was able to figure it out on my own, but you completely left out how to complete the squared bottom. The instructions say to sew down the sides and across the bottom, but never what to do with the notched edges.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Yes - I added notes in the description about the mistake and where to find the info but most people don't look. Glad you figured it out! (my apologies for that editing gaff!)

[@josephinenuncio8773]

Beautiful

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thank you!

[@TracieQuick]

Thank you I loved the tutorial. But could you put a pocket on it

[@ArtistTaraReed]

It's on my list but may take a little while unfortunately - stay tuned!

[@carolyngazdick7537]

I loved your video. Maybe I missed though on how long each piece for the straps are cut. It looked like about 15" and then you sew them together. Anyway, I'm short, so my strap won't we as long, not even the 50" you indicated. I'll have to adjust. Thank you again

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thank you! I talk about how to decide the strap length at 3 mins 21 seconds - happy sewing!

[@geovanicelletti2769]

Love your tutorial. I just made one for my granddaughter. I need to make me one now. 🧵🧵🧵 I'll make a small strap for my granddaughter to hold like a handbag. Mine will be longer.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Glad you liked the tutorial and I love the idea of a small strap too. Will you make one to match your granddaughter’s?

[@ushalax77]

Do you have a tutorial for making a square bottom Cork water bottle (for a 1.5 liter water bottle!)?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I haven’t seen with cork but will let you know if I try it!

[@marialuisarosiello7799]

How much adjusting should be good for a Yeti bottle with a circular base just under 4" Would 1.75 " be good without throwing the dimensions off of the rest of the bag?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

That's a tricky one since the top is usually wider than the bottom so you'd need to do the measurements to accommodate the widest part of the bottle

[@marialuisarosiello7799]

Hi, My bottle measures 3 3/4" at the base and is 12" round. If I allow 4" at the base, should I cut a square that is 1 3/4" by 1 3/4" so that the sewn width of the base will measure 3 1/2" or should I cut the square 2X2 so I have 4" width for the base? Is 1 1/2" square the way to go? @@ArtistTaraReed

[@ArtistTaraReed]

@@marialuisarosiello7799 Is your Yeti the same size at the top as the bottom? If not you need to make it sized for the top since it's a straight holder. You can find a chart that gives the math on my blog - I don't want to give you the wrong info if your bottle is bigger at the top like my Yeti is > tarareed.com/sew-a-water-bottle-holder/

[@kathylee4610]

What is the ideally used fabric? I have a ton of cotton but I'm not sure about the lining

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I used cotton for both the outside and lining and fusible fleece (Pellon 971f I believe) for the padding. Have fun!

[@ruthheythaler6457]

Its easier to have the outside fabric turned right sides out. Then the straps can be pulled out of the hole in the lining. It makes it less bulky

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thanks for the tip!

[@nancyclark6897]

I like to lane the turning space at the top of the bag because I will be top stitching it closed as the finishing touch

[@faile486]

You could add an adjustable slider on the strap!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Absolutely! Especially if you don’t know who it’s for or if multiple people might use it 🥰

[@megannawrocki70]

I'm am new to sewing. What kind of material do you use for the lining?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I use cotton quilting fabric for the outside and lining and fusible fleece as the padding in between. Have fun!

[@cindymiller8659]

How wide does the strap end up being? I got 1” sliders.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

It will be about 1½" - you can make it narrower by cutting the fleece 1" wide instead of 1½" and the strips of fabric 2" instead of 2½"

[@FabianGisbertz]

How did the bottom magically get stitched all-around? I only see the bottom seam getting stitched?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Well that was an unfortunate editing mistake! it should have been done at 10:18 before moving on to the straps. After you sew the 3 sides, you then match the seams and the sides of the cut-out for the bottom and sew with 1/4" seam. You can see it sewn at 17:21 or see how the box bottoms are done in my wine bag tutorial - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYCTaaueoZl5q8k - you will use the same method

[@FabianGisbertz]

@@ArtistTaraReed Ah, clear, thanks!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

@@FabianGisbertz you're very welcome.

[@marcianewark5396]

You forgot to cover boxing the corners.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I know... 😫Editing these when there are so many clips can be like mental gymnastics. I should have done it as I was sewing at 10:18 before moving on to the straps. After you sew the 3 sides, you then match the seams and the sides of the cut-out for the bottom and sew with 1/4" seam. You can see it sewn at 17:21. Sorry about that! 🤦🏻‍♀

[@renemaniquiz5260]

I watched this video twice to see if I missed that part. I had to watch other videos to see how to do it. Other than that, it was a very good tutorial.

[@Dlaivana09]

Is it just me or does the video completely skip over the part on how to finish making each part of the bag into the actual boxed shape?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

😲 Well EGG on my face I think you're right!! Editing these when there are so many clips can be like mental gymnastics. I should have done it as I was sewing at 10:18 before moving on to the straps. After you sew the 3 sides, you then match the seams and the sides of the cut-out for the bottom and sew with 1/4" seam. You can see it sewn at 17:21. Sorry about that! 🤦🏻‍♀

[@Dlaivana09]

@@ArtistTaraReed Thanks so much for the tutorial either Way! I’ll be working on a bag for my odwala this weekend! I was able to use another tutorial for the boxed corners. Everything else in the video was explained very well!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

@@Dlaivana09 thanks for understanding I’m human 🥰 Have fun!

[@brendacastro9159]

Thank you! I noticed that too. I kept going back to see what I had missed.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

@@brendacastro9159 sorry about that!! I'll make sure I don't skip that step in future projects 🤦🏻‍♀

[@suelarose4246]

My water bottle has a handle and can't figure out how to work around it?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Like a Stanley Cup style handle or coffee mug style? 🤔

[@maryjanetaradena5919]

Maybe finish the bag before making the strap? I'm lost.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I DID forget to add sewing the box bottom together in the video - I should have done it as I was sewing at 10:18 before moving on to the straps. After you sew the 3 sides, you then match the seams and the sides of the cut-out for the bottom and sew with 1/4" seam. You can see it sewn at 17:21. BUT you do have to sew the straps before finishing the bag because they get tucked inside. Sorry for the confusion (unfortunately you can't edit a video without starting over)

[@laurastrele]

Always make straps first

[@sewwhat9387]

I wanted to subscribe to your channel but there wasn't a subscribe spot 😥

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Well that's not good! It should be under the video title to the right of my logo & channel name. Or see if you see it on my main channel page here - www.youtube.com/@ArtistTaraReed

[@austinwilloughby3439]

Yep she left out the part to sew where she cut the pieces out at the bottom,

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Yes - I added the update and a link in the description and several comment responses - my apologies. Apparently I'm human and edited out sewing the box bottom 🙄 it should have been done at 10:18 before moving on to the straps. After you sew the 3 sides, you then match the seams and the sides of the cut-out for the bottom and sew with 1/4" seam. You can see it sewn at 17:21. See how the box bottoms are done in my wine bag tutorial - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYCTaaueoZl5q8k - you will use the same method