The secret of boxed corners in bag making

[@sharynmitchell2743]

I have watched several videos on making boxed corners but this one is the best by far. Thank you.

[@SpencerOgg]

Wow, thank you!

[@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

[@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]

🤣🤣🤣

[@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

[@susanowen1709]

See, this is why I watch tutorials even if I already know how to do/make something - you never know if it's going to be a new way of doing it. This is so much easier than the "measure from the stitch line and cut a square" method - such a PITA to get those squares perfect! - and much more accurate than the "flatten it out & stitch across where it looks right" way that I've been guilty of more than once. Excellent tutorial; thank you for posting it.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad you enjoyed thank you

[@WhiTor1]

You are so right. I will watch endless tutorials when learning a new thing or refreshing and I find I pick up different tips and techniques along the way. A big time commitment but worth it in my book.

[@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

[@jillparton3008]

I've been making box corners in so many different ways I can't count them all. This is so obvious yet simple. Thank you. I will have perfect box corners on the new bag I'm about to make for my sister. It's my ffrst attempt with Harris Tweed.

[@SpencerOgg]

We love a bit of Harris tweed - good luck!

[@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

[@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/

[@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!

[@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 ❤️

[@terrychestnut9537]

Avid sewer. New knowledge is wonderful. Just picked up some leather work tools, one (a Pony) needed a cover, no problem-made one. It was ugly, two 90 degree corners, UGH! I searched square corner, wrong vocabulary and no hits. Then! Lightbulb moment. How to sew corners on a tote. Bingo! You popped up. Wonderful. Couples views of your video, over to the machine with my squares. Outstanding tutorial. The process worked on the first try. Marvelous. I looked you up for a subscription; found you and in my eyes I think you are much prettier with longer hair. Thanks so much. TaTA

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks and happy sewing!

[@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

[@zakjokela5377]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome!

[@anneg5786]

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

[@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

[@infopubs]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you x

[@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!

[@eimjabegg5943]

Brilliant! I'm about to begin my bag making journey and this makes so much sense and takes a lot of mystery out of taking that first stem. I feel really confident to even start designing a simple bag to see how I go! Thank you SO much.

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful! Join my FB group for lots more free stuff and daily interaction facebook.com/groups/170115107145604/

[@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!

[@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!

[@pegcaliendo8756]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

You are so welcome!

[@esthermorris2989]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Aww thanks, so glad it was helpful

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@lynette.]

So glad I found this. Instructions so clear.

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GaryT1952]

Best sewing tutorial on KZbin! Thank you

[@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/

[@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

[@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!

[@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!)

[@veppie0]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roadrunner123]

Very cool. I do it all the time, but this explains the more precise measurements.

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks for watching!

[@irishflutegirl9022]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Oh thank you!

[@undeadursine4015]

Whatever your shirt is made of looks neat!

[@SpencerOgg]

Velvet lol xx

[@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!

[@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!

[@christiethomas6905]

wow thank you so much, you should see the sad box corners over here LOL can't wait to try this out!

[@SpencerOgg]

So glad it was useful - have fun!

[@hw5714677]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Carolina x

[@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!

[@kathleenmccann2903]

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

[@cindyhappel7376]

Awesome video!!! I usually find cutting out the square is easier to reduce bulk, but this was great too!!!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roxannericchio3556]

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

[@kathleenkolb3316]

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

[@dandelion1239]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful! Glad it helped :)

[@mult1coloured]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you xx

[@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!

[@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!

[@lessimmons5690]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Many thanks x

[@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.

[@kristinfarwig4980]

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

[@annas.5894]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks Anna 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!

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@gordonrussell7165]

Great video.I am just a beginner and never used a sewing machine but my first bag was reasonable with, of ,course many errors but this video will certainly help along the way. Thank you

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amhjetten]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. I am happy to find your channel. I realy learned a lot. And now I can make my bags so much better. Love it.

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful!

[@ellabuckley14]

Thank you I have struggled grately with box bottoms they are never even and it takes me 10 minutes to do it! This is such a simple easy way to do it and will definitely be trying this out when I make my next bag thank you! I am going to subscribe I didn’t realise how great a channel this is! Again thank you xxx

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks Ella, hope you enjoy the channel

[@BrokenArrow-o1q]

Thank you so much . Now maybe I can get mine even.😂❤❤

[@maxschaefer7429]

Awesome tutorial for a beginner sewer!

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you! 😊

[@grantmcdaniel9411]

Love her explanations and way of communication.

[@chrishawke6911]

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

[@fenomenalkidd4123]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks so much xx

[@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.

[@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.

[@thefashionalchemist]

Omg it was that easy?! I'm going to unpick my bag asap hahahahah!! Thank you so much for this tutorial !

[@SpencerOgg]

You're so welcome!

[@paulawhite3547]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tomturbo5296]

Thanks to u I made my first bag...it wasn't perfect but it was good enuff for guberburnet work.

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful!

[@kameljoe21]

Thank you very much. I was looking for something that could box out some bags that I am making. I just went in and did it on one of my test bags I just did an hour ago, Though doing a zipper and liner on the serger, I am going to try and cut one of the corners off to pull the bag thru tomorrow Then just zigzag the corner after I pull it. Thanks again!

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful!

[@anitaerschen-pappas5873]

Very straightforward and fun. Thank you.

[@SpencerOgg]

You're welcome!

[@thatdiyguyraymondmonk1225]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks Raymond 😁

[@IMOO1896]

I’ve watched many tutorials for the bottom corners, but you’ve taken the hints to a whole new level. Wonderful!

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you. So glad you found it useful Sandra x

[@missdeal07]

I'm a new subscriber. Love your videos - and your sewing room attic! I've learned so much very useful information. Thanks a lot!

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you! Why not join my bag sewing Facebook board for more regular content: facebook.com/groups/spencerogg

[@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

[@CovidIsVascular]

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!

[@elsie3255]

Beautiful video, beautiful teacher. Thank you

[@SpencerOgg]

Thank you! 😃

[@beverleycastle2869]

I'm making scrub bags and they need boxed corners, thank you so much, so easy to follow

[@SpencerOgg]

Wonderful!

[@shanadt4163]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@makola1970]

Thank you, this is so helpful and very clear instructions ❤

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@burrumgirl1]

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

[@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.

[@laurageneable]

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

[@fatoomgierdien110]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

My pleasure!

[@robinbird3656]

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

[@celenacater3905]

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

[@lyndabird9401]

Beautifully explained. Thank you

[@SpencerOgg]

You're most welcome

[@frankneoprenefabricfactory2442]

Looks great , I am loving it , thanks for the video

[@SpencerOgg]

Thanks for watching!

[@micheleswiderski7080]

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

[@marylandsmann1175]

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

[@missmayflower]

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

[@Dibdib35]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

So pleased you enjoyed it, thank you x

[@carish1452]

Thank you! I made top grades in geometry (17 years ago 🤦), but somehow when I was trying to apply that to drafting a small tote bag for my little girl, isosceles and Pythagoras betrayed me! Base equals 1/2 height! Brilliant reminder and exactly what I needed to be able to proceed with the fun part!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it helped!

[@lynnstark5466]

I always knew the technology of the box corner but this explains how to get it nice and neat. Mine was always a bit hit and miss. Thank you.

[@SpencerOgg]

You are welcome, glad to help Lynn x

[@barbra429]

I wish I understood the technology of it been searching and trying to find out for years. If I want to create my own tote with my own customized size how does the size of the box bottom affect the height and width?

[@seemaahir5880]

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

[@SpencerOgg]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kendrickgan7136]

Great and simple tutorial, thank you!

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@winterswallows]

Great tutorial, thank you so much, from sunny Perth Australia

[@SpencerOgg]

Glad I could help, thank you xx