The secret of boxed corners in bag making

Learn the secrets of making box corners for your bags and pouches.
How to align them perfectly and the calculations you need to draft your own.
Bag patterns featured on the video:
The Turnaround Bag.
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/61948...
The Harris Tote
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/57837...
The Forever Shopper
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/68148...
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[@lalauo]

That tip at the end on how much it reduces the height by was so key! Thank you very much ❤

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you x

[@JW-bh2ud]

OMG Where have you been? I just learned to sew and couldn't find a clear explanation of how to do this.. THANK YOU!!

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome! Why not join my Facebook group too for lots of sewing fun: facebook.com/groups/spencerogg

[@lindahoffman2129]

FINALLY an easy and to the point explanation on how to sew boxed corners. Thank you!

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome!

[@wendytaylor3714]

So helpful. Many thanks

[@flynnmalin3036]

I just learned more in your sewing tutorial, about geometry, than I ever did in class. 🙄 😁 Thank you, for this!

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful! Thank you

[@patriciagleve4784]

I love it when someone who really knows what they're doing explains the process so simply. I'm inspired to try. Thanks very much!

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks so much xx

[@anneg5786]

Fabulous explanation without having to deal with the "with seam/without seam" question!!

[@curtriceennis2924]

I've seen lots of tutorials on making boxed corners. Yours is the first I've seen to explain how when you make the bottom larger, it shortens the height of your bag. ( by half that measurement.) I had to learn that on my own. TYSM for sharing this informative video with us.

[@SpencerOgg]

So glad you found it useful - thank you ❤️

[@helenlouise1737]

This is the best tutorial I've seen on boxed corners. I only wish I had seen this a couple of years ago when I started making totes, purses, etc. Thank you for showing & explaining the best way to do this!

[@zakjokela5377]

You just revolutionized how I make my bags, thank you for this extremely informative video!

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome!

[@kristinfarwig4980]

I have never seen this explained so thoroughly! Thank you for the video.

[@infopubs]

This is the clearest demonstration I've seen on making boxed corners. Thank you!

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you x

[@micheleswiderski7080]

Lovely tutorial - clear, logical, easy to remember because you make it so!! Thank you, Diane! You're the best 🤗

[@missmayflower]

Thank you! What a great tutorial. You have made it so simple, logical and easy to remember.

[@lewis6180]

When you showed the rule about the height being half the width of the corner, I literally said NO WAY to no one in particular. This changes everything! Thanks so much.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad I could help lol xx

[@jamigaither]

Right! 😁 I think this is the 6th video I've watched on this technique (over probably 15 years as I'm not a regular sewer... or very skilled, though totes are my #1 necessity!) and her explanation really seems like it will stick. (Yet I've saved the video regardless!)

[@laurageneable]

Thank you Diane! This will help me so much...no more guessing and hoping...

[@GaryT1952]

Best sewing tutorial on KZbin! Thank you

[@grantmcdaniel9411]

Love her explanations and way of communication.

[@kathleenkolb3316]

how perfect is this! Never had this explained so well before, no wonder mine were wonky! Thank you so much!

[@chrishawke6911]

Excellent tutorial on boxed bottoms. Thanks Diane another winning demonstration 💖💖💖

[@hw5714677]

Thanks so much for explaining so clearly and easy how to make boxed corners

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Carolina x

[@anitaswart.]

Thank you for ironing the seams, that makes it perfect. Too many sewers don't iron and it makes all the difference x

[@SpencerOgg]

I know, I always tell my students about underpressing. You can never press enough as far as I'm concerned xx

[@busybee1952]

I can't figure out how to iron the bottom seam open

[@pegcaliendo8756]

Thank you for providing such easy-to-understand directions for creating evenly aligned boxed corners!

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome!

[@roxannericchio3556]

No wonder my box corners were not very good. Thank you for this tutorial! Now on to a perfect box corner!

[@ArtichokeHeart2]

I love watching the pros do it. :) Love that metal ruler.

[@williamchapman2371]

I have a metal ruler too. So there! Doesn't make me a good bag maker though.

[@celenacater3905]

Thank you for this. Excellent tutorial! Please do more Blueprint classes also. Love your teaching style!

[@willypeake6010]

This is the best intro and full explanation of boxed corners I have found. I was struggling and frustrated until I found this video! THANKS

[@SpencerOgg]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dottiemathews6853]

OHMYYGAWWD! MY MIND OF CREATIVITY HAS BEEN EMPLODED RIGHT NOW!! I AM GETTING WONDERFUL INFO ON PERFECT BOXING! THIS IS SO FREAKIN AMAZING! OHMYGAWWD! TO THE SEWING MACHINE OF DOOM! LOL! *rushes frantically to the Sacred Singer 4411HD to try out new method*

[@SpencerOgg]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jacquelinewaters6123]

Can I just say what a brilliant, clear tutorial that was! Your presentation style is excellent and you make everything so straightforward. Thank you.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rootsandcadenceearthstore7591]

Cheers this was a brilliant tutorial and really clear 🙏🏻😁 thank you 😊

[@maryellensherrod1411]

Holy moly, you have no idea how I've struggled with zippers and boxed corners. You are wonderful. Many, many thanks for this tutorial and the "sew a perfectly straight zipper" tutorial as well.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad to help xx

[@marinad164]

Thank you very very much from Greece!

[@katemorris9326]

That’s a great tutorial Diane, I do like boxed corners, (which by the way sounds so much more elegant than “sugar bag bottoms” which is how I used to refer to them) Can’t wait to see what’s coming next.

[@esthermorris2989]

Hands down the best tutorial on boxed corners! Thank you, Diane @ Spencer Ogg!

[@SpencerOgg]

Aww thanks, so glad it was helpful

[@mikeg3774]

By applying my mediocre skills and using an ancient sewing machine, I made a bag out of some crappy leather. My measurements were off, my seams were horrible, yet to my surprise, by following your instruction, I actually ended up with some decent corners! Thanks for sharing this and for taking the time to put it on video - especially such a quality, well done video.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad to help. Keep making bags it's addictive! Join my Facebook board for help and support with all my patterns, chat anytime: facebook.com/groups/170115107145604

[@clombard7134]

Genius! Thank you for this perfect tutorial!

[@temptouchllc7395]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! I am new to sewing and I don't like the straight bags without a boxed bottom so I have been wrestling with this concept for weeks. I am SO glad you did this tutorial. You just made my sewing career exponentially better! You are amazing!

[@SpencerOgg]

You are welcome, why not join my sewing group for more helpful tips and tutorials: facebook.com/groups/170115107145604/

[@TheTrulyroman]

Thank you for this clear, easy and inspirational video. I wish I’d watched this a while ago as I ‘interpreted’ the box bottom of an existing bag to copy it, which then became a total mess! Bless you.

[@veraorthlieb]

Thank you for this video! Using it and a formula I found on the Internet for making a boxed cover I made a nice dust cover for a portable oil-filled heater that we use occasionally.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anncee1460]

Brilliant, that explains so much that I didn't realise. I know it reduces the width but never took the height into consideration. Thank you, Diane.

[@MyLifeMyExpression]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@kathleenmccann2903]

Love love love how you get right to the point 🙏🤗. Thank you

[@mitchiruy]

You are my bags hero! Thank you.

[@lynette.]

So glad I found this. Instructions so clear.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobbieparsons1917]

That was a brilliant watch. Sooo helpful. Thank-you

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad you enjoyed it xx

[@thatdiyguyraymondmonk1225]

Awesome lesson. I wish more people would teach so clearly. Thank you. I will subscribe now to your channel.

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks Raymond 😁

[@patriciagabrielides3146]

Great tutorial, this is by far the best explanation of how to do a boxed corner. Now subscribed to your channel. Thank you 🐨🏖

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you - and thanks for joining us. Don't forget to join my FB sewing board if you are not already a member, lots more on there xx

[@burrumgirl1]

Wow, just watched this again, well explained, great video. Thank you.👍

[@tirnajo6551]

I'm going to attempt my first boxed corners on the lining of a crochet bag I made. This tutorial was really helpful and clear so I think I got this 😊

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful!

[@lessimmons5690]

Simplest way I've seen yet. Great technique. Thank you.

[@SpencerOgg]

Many thanks x

[@Karencperez]

how PERFECTLY SIMPLE!!!! THANK YOU :-) Adding to this post..... I made a quilted bag and used this method. WOW how simple and works like a charm. No cutting, pure genius. Thank you again for sharing your method. BTW I was quite nervous, never having used this method and it was my first quilted project!!! 😁

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it helped!

[@lynetterene]

May I ask where have you been all my life? I received one of your tutorials on my Pinterest board and I loved the bag, so I purchased the pattern and cannot wait to make it. Then I saw you have a KZbin page...this just made my day...boxed corners....perfect...thank you so much

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks Lynette, so glad you liked them xx

[@ArtichokeHeart2]

I just purchased oilskin to make the Forever tote and can't wait for it to arrive so I can get started. I was thrilled to see this pattern for sale. Diane is a great teacher and has impeccable taste. I would be all over any garment patterns she designed. Good luck with your bag!

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Thanks so much for this awesome tutorial! It has been years since I made a tote with boxed corners and your video reminded me. Also, your tip about ironing the seams open is brilliant!! Thanks again!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susankiewra250]

Lovely - so simple and clear - great tip to know!!!

[@bitemyram]

Great video. Thank you for such clarity. 👍🏻

[@marylandsmann1175]

Wow. Ok. I get it now. Thank you. I'm all excited to try this now.

[@cutflower36]

Oh my goodness! Really great tips. Thanks

[@contiflex]

Thank you so much for making this video - so helpful and great explanation.

[@jandavis6497]

Thank you so much! I get it now! You're a good teacher. I'm off to sew me a gusseted bag. 😊

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful!

[@kellyscribner4682]

I have seen sooooo many videos and didn't get it. In under 10 minutes with this video CLARITY - CONSTRUCTION EXAMPLES - CONFIDENCE. I went right down to my machine and was able to turn a fun pillow cover into a box corner bag and made a birthday gift. Boom. DONE. I have now subscribed and won't waste my time searching other videos.

[@SpencerOgg]

So glad it helped, thanks Kelly. Why not join my Facebook bag making group too: facebook.com/groups/170115107145604/

[@joannafrye8978]

Very nicely done tutorial. Thanks so much!

[@veppie0]

Easy to follow and 😊to the point tutorial, just what I needed! Thanks.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dibdib35]

Wow so well explained never knew the way to get this exact. Thank you 😊

[@SpencerOgg]

So pleased you enjoyed it, thank you x

[@fenomenalkidd4123]

Great, simple and clear explanation and demonstration video. Thanks!

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks so much xx

[@lizprofe6986]

Excellent perfect corners👌

[@angelynbenjamin6661]

Thanks for the tutorial. Indeed a very useful one to get the professional look. Liked and subscribed 👍

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks so much Angelyn xx

[@elsie3255]

Beautiful video, beautiful teacher. Thank you

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you! 😃

[@MurrayBlanchard]

New to sewing and this is the best explanation by far! I now understand why my boxed corners were not looking even. Thank you. This works so much better than the method I was using.

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful!

[@irishflutegirl9022]

Best tutorial ever! I cant thank you enough for sharing your boxy corner secret 😊. ❤

[@SpencerOgg]

Oh thank you!

[@robinbird3656]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful works , I wish to make some shopping bags and sturdy with a reversible lining .

[@mariekairys3214]

Thanks! Very clear and easy to understand. Going to try to make a cover for a harp and want to try this for the corners. Fingers crossed!

[@annas.5894]

Nice clear directions and a lovely pleasant voice as well.. Thanks!

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks Anna x

[@seemaahir5880]

Definitely easier than cutting out a square then sewing. Thankyou😊

[@SpencerOgg]

You’re welcome 😊

[@beckyvigil8276]

You are fantastic! I am now a faithful fan of you videos! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome!

[@tc622]

Literally, bless you for this information. I was struggling terribly with this component as a person new to sewing. I implemented your techniques, and voila, beautiful box corners even on the heavy canvas I am sewing. I really cannot thank-you enough, you are a wonderful presenter, teacher and person.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad I could help!

[@TheBlueMouseKnits]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@carlasmom548]

OMG!..You just made my day! I literally spent almost two hours experimenting and messing up! Now..now I know what to do, and my corners are perfect!! Thank you so much for such thorough explanation. No more guess work.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad I could help!

[@kathleenk8311]

Thank you, been doing box corners a lot, but never ever like this, such perfect math teaching

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you xx. Why not join my bag making Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/170115107145604/

[@natureguyspodcast8804]

Great tutorial! Crystal clear and effectively ended. Thank you.

[@QueenOfTheElephants]

Perfectly explained! Many thanks!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@denashortt9405]

Thank you. Sure makes it simple

[@elainesilva1966]

Thank you for this tutorial! I am glad I have found your channel.🌹🇧🇷

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge 🙏 helpful 👍 tips.

[@SpencerOgg]

My pleasure!

[@patriciabrown7550]

Thank you so much! 🤗 I’m going to make a large denim tote bag for our giant Connect 4 game, and this video was so helpful. 🥀

[@SpencerOgg]

I'm so glad!

[@beckv8526]

Great tutorial. I needed this information. Thanks.

[@alicialaija1886]

Very very useful! Thank you so much for this great information !!

[@anitaerschen-pappas5873]

Very straightforward and fun. Thank you.

[@SpencerOgg]

You're welcome!

[@kristint1576]

Such a great video. Thank you so much for posting ❤️👍

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you x

[@c.r.mcleod8959]

Thank you so much, I found your video by search and you answered all my questions. Love the easy explained and to the point :)

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@irmtrautpfabe901]

Thank you so much that was very helpful .

[@mariareed9147]

I’m making a bag for my brothers back pack. This is explained so well and easy to do. Thank you. ❤

[@SpencerOgg]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lyndabird9401]

Beautifully explained. Thank you

[@SpencerOgg]

You're most welcome

[@dandelion1239]

Oh thank you! Finally understand & I’ve been sewing for many many years. You made it easy.

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful! Glad it helped :)

[@nanniibee]

Best boxed corner tutorial EVER!!! Thank you for giving me the correct clues! Now my corners wont look like crap 😭

[@SpencerOgg]

Happy to help!

[@emeraldkei]

I never knew the ratio! !! Thank you. You just got a subscriber.

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you so much. DO join my bag making Facebook board too for help and support with my patterns and just general bag making chat. You are welcome to join here facebook.com/groups/170115107145604/

[@pamelareeves160]

Fantastic tutorial, thankyou

[@shanadt4163]

Hi..Wow!..really very helpful. I will definitely use this method. Thanks so much.

[@JERSEYTOMATO]

Thank you - EXCELLENT demonstration - appreciate

[@alexandracarter1408]

Just found this! Thanks so much for such a great explanation. I'm making a few bags from a leftover banner, and as the material is difficult to work with, I was looking for the math part so I could create the box corner before sewing...I think this does it! 😁

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heliaalves9062]

Such a clear explanation, thank you. Maybe I'll get around to making a beautiful bag for myself one day ☺️

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you - definitely worth a go. Check out a couple of my easy makes on the KZbin channel to start you off. Nothing like a 30 minute make for a little fun

[@heliaalves9062]

@@SpencerOgg That's so kind, thank you for letting me know ☺️

[@paulawhite3547]

I love this your explanation is so simple. Thanks so much!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mult1coloured]

Your videos are so easy to follow !!! Thank you

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you xx