The tutorial you’ve ALL been requesting is LIVE!

[@annfoehner4240]

I love it! That would be a perfect weekender bag. It's amazing what dish drying mats can make. It's colorful and perky. Thanks for sharing!

[@stacysherman6758]

While watching the make up bag tutorial, I told my husband "ohhhh I bet you make a duffle bag the same way" and this tutorial popped up next in my feed!!! I'm super excited to try this one also.

[@shesewsseams]

That's awesome, I hope you love it!

[@2new2this]

You are the "Mr. Roger's" of sewing ♥️🥳. You're gently easing us (no pun intended 🤣) into a whole new world of sewing! Thanks a bunch Chelsea!!

[@ramonaduncan2151]

I totally agree. Mrs Roger's ❤

[@carlyk502]

I love your videos, I can’t get enough of them! Your bubbly, sassy, over-the-top sense of humor personality has me coming back all the time. If we were to look up the word “fun” in a dictionary, I’m almost sure that your picture & definition would be there. Thank you for all that you do, YOU put the fun in the impossible. Your videos are so concise, & down-to-earth. I consider myself a seasoned sewist, yet I always look forward to your videos every time.

[@shesewsseams]

Well you just made my day!!!! Thank you for the kind words!!!! ❤❤❤

[@christinahall3318]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this project! Beach duffle! O Yeah!!!

[@beckycordell7038]

Chelsea, here's a crazy cool tip for edge stitching, like on your straps, that I've learned in the last year or so. If you're machine has a mirror image option, you can set the option to move your needle to the left position and stitch down the left side of your strap. Then to stitch the right edge, select the mirror image option. This will move your needle to the same position, but on the right side of center. Doing it this way, you can rest the entire presser foot in the fabric instead of half on and half off. It also helps prevent any wrinkling from being fed through in two directions.

[@shesewsseams]

Great tip!

[@HRHDMKYT]

This is so cool 😎!! Thanks for sharing your work!❤(that 4”-from-the-edge sewn line is like ‘scoring’ done on scrapbooking paper, which makes the paper easier to fold. Smart!)😊

[@yowgyrl]

Not sewing related, but I love your hair. The soft defined curls are gorgeous!

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you! 😊

[@brendamorgan59]

❤Your Personality!!!!😊 So patient 😊

[@pamlitz9605]

Adorable and you could make a couple extra smaller make up bags to go inside and give set for gift!

[@shirleystaats5857]

I just love this kind of video! Love 5he way you think outside the box! You just got uiusrlf a new subscriber!!

[@shesewsseams]

Yay! Thank you!

[@shirleystaats5857]

I l8ve in Canada. Our dollar tree store sell everything for $1.50. Still a great deal!! I use the interfacing yiur using all the time...its great stuff and the piece is a full yard!! To but interfacing off the bolt here can cost anywher from $4-$10 per yard!

[@59reita]

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[@59reita]

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[@cusebaby10]

This is so nice, I love it! You're the best! 👍🏻💯🥰

[@131dyana]

Thank you for the beach bag lesson.

[@shesewsseams]

You’re welcome 😊

[@SharonBell6123]

THANK YOU, CHELSEA!!!

[@mcastillo1608]

Hello! First time watching one of your tutorials! You’re a wonderful teacher with a lovely personality and great creativity…Subscribed!!

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Cute watermelon bag.

[@carolynthomas4527]

You go girl, this turned out just perfect😊

[@lorrieo2119]

I love the duffle bag!! I love the colors you chose too! I want to try it. Your videos are always so much fun to watch.

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!

[@sowithcarla7892]

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂 Okay I'm hooked. Tiis is the second video of yours that I've seen. where have you been all my life girl I am going to find me some watermelon fabric at the Dollar Tree and get to sewing. 😅 thank you

[@shesewsseams]

Hi!!! Welcome!!!

[@CarolBarletta-pj6eg]

I know this has nothing to do with sewing, but you have beautiful eyes. Love all your videos

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much

[@cindyadams9823]

Love love love this duffle. As soon as $Tree opens I will be there!! Keep up you amazing and creative projects. You’re bestest!🤗

[@shesewsseams]

Yay! Thank you!

[@leebean3386]

You are so nice. You deal with your hair don’t worry that things aren’t always perfect. ❤thank you. You’re right you can do this.

[@Nasriyn9]

I just finished making this bag, and it was loads of fun! I haven’t been able to do much sewing in the past 6 years. I needed something fun to get my feet wet again. This project was definitely up my alley! Cheap, easy access to supplies, and fun! Thanks for the tutorial❤️❤️❤️

[@gaylenebuchhorn6062]

I love your teaching how to sew on a budget. It doesn’t take a lot of money to be creative. I didn’t get to have expensive notions or materials when I started, but I fell in love with all that I could create. Plus like you said thrift your supplies you will be surprised at the treasures you will find!

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you for the kind words!!!

[@griselalfaro7004]

Very cute and clever. I already made two of the one dish mat ones. Thanks for the ideas. Btw. I made the bags without cutting the mat in half. Only the two corners to finish up. My husband requested one for his fishing stuff. 🥰

[@doloresmastrocco7787]

I’ve been watching your tutorials Chelsea She Sews & I just love your dollar tree store purses & tote bags I’ve made a few bags but I’m still new to this I’ve made a tote bag not with dish dry foam & the bottom after was a little soft so I bought a hard plastic place mat & cut it the size of the bottom of the tote after I finished the tote I I then covered the plastic piece with the same lining by sewing it & was able to use in the bottom of the bag therefore making it usable with a firmer base or using it without but keep those videos coming !!! I’ve already learned a lot & you’re right it makes it more fun!!! Thanks!!

[@cherylgreeno3755]

I just come up on your videos, I love them, you are a good teacher:)❤

[@shesewsseams]

Glad you like them!

[@cindepitman6952]

I've been sewing for many years and I enjoy watching your videos. You have a great time making your projects and your a great teacher.

[@lindal3451]

I am new to your channel, and I love watching and listening to you. You have really cool ideas.

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!

[@wendyshepard2080]

OMGraciousness, I LOVE this bag!!! Especially the watermelon!!!

[@mariongriffin6760]

This reminds me of my carryon bag for the airplane! I love your videos!!!!

[@shesewsseams]

thank you!

[@sararempel7956]

I think I smiled through this whole tutorial 😂❤such agreat idea. Keep smiling and cheering us on🎉

[@shesewsseams]

I'm so glad!

[@jodiepotter6029]

You are so inspiring! Plus it looks like your subs increased by approximately 13K in three weeks!!!!! You deserve a million subs…hope your viewership keeps increasing!!❤️

[@shesewsseams]

Maybe one day! I appreciate the kind words!!

[@heiditiredmommyartist4423]

I found one rogue watermelon mat at my store today - I was way too excited about it haha

[@carriecoupon9369]

I so love this, see now im going to have to make one

[@ymkn550]

If you hadn't posted your video link I'd have never found you. Thank you!!❤❤❤

[@ThePhotographerLady]

Love that duffle. I’m planning my sewing day. I’ll send you pics when I’m done with my dish drying mat projects.

[@chandrasutton4669]

Excellent work!!!😊🎉❤ Love what you do.

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much 😀

[@GloriaHasberry]

Wonderful Chelsea, you make me believe that sewing should be fun!!!

[@shesewsseams]

It is!

[@tinaward8514]

I love it ❤ it looks so cute! I'm going to try it thankyou so much for the step by step video

[@shesewsseams]

You’re welcome 😊

[@annedirks4501]

Such a neat idea. I like how it holds its shape. Definitely prefer this kind of handles. Great video ❤

[@shesewsseams]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@enidpenketh9299]

Hi, absolutely love your way of teaching. Do you show how to sew simple, easy, aprons for Christmas or special occasions. Thanks

[@melissahall5596]

Adorable love it!!!!❤

[@brendaboysel9296]

We have 2 DT’s in my area. But they seldom have but a few fat quarters😢. Thanks for all your ideas. Much appreciated. You make my day. 😊

[@alisonbaker1963]

I love watching your channel. I have a sewing machine that hasn't seen the light of day for 20 years. I can't even remember how to use it. I'm tempted to have a go. . ....❤

[@shesewsseams]

You can do it!

[@nooncactus]

Very cute. 🍎 for the teacher!

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you! 😊

[@tinaanderson5316]

I want to thank you very much as a new sewer, I like the way you teach, you don't talk down to us, and you don't assume we know things that a new sewer doesn't know. I came across this video on you tube and have watched a few of your videos and love them. thank you very much. I am gonna make my grandaughters these bags for Christmas. thanks again Tina

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome

[@denasullivan4134]

I just made this duffle bag! I can’t believe how simple it was to make! Thank you so much for this great tutorial!!

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@joanntratchel6878]

I am 69 and have always wanted to do this bag. You are the best teacher, you are the only one I can understand and you aren't too fast with teaching, you are just Amazing, thank you so much

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@trish7440]

I love you and your videos. Thank you for being kind.

[@bettyloar2238]

Love watching your videos, I have to watch then twice sometimes, great teacher ❤

[@shesewsseams]

Glad you like them!

[@magdahoutz196]

I have been watching KZbin for a long time and I just discovered you and watched your video on making the duffel bag. You are an awesome teacher. Somebody made the comment that you are the Mr. Rogers of Sewing and I greatly agree with that because I’m 78 years old and I learned a lot from you and I think that’s awesome. I will watch your videos and learn from you and probably be able to get some new projects going for myself. You are not only informative. You’ve got the greatest personality and you are the sweetest lady. Please don’t ever lose that personality of yours. You should be on a national channel craft channel somewhere because you are really good and I’m just so glad that I ran into you. Thank you so much for the wonderful entertainment and for all of the things that I’m learning from you. Just keep going girl the more you go the more we all learn thank you,

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much for these kind words! You made my day!

[@sameoldsonganddance]

This was fantastic so easily explained and executed. I thought you might mention that at the end, when you were putting the sides on is when you could give the person the option to have the red on the outside or the watermelon on the outside 😊 NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE!!!

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much for subscribing! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial!

[@gailself8619]

So much fun! Thank you.

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@larrapmcollctr3193]

I love your videos! I’ve been researching finding a tutorial for a sewing machine cover. Think these would work for that? 🤔 Thank you for all you do!! ❤❤

[@cynthiacoronado185]

I have been using a quilted pillow case that came with my bedspreads. They work perfectly.

[@elainesnyder8210]

I am so glad that I found you. I love your duffel bag. I can’t wait to try it out. 😊

[@shesewsseams]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@April-rs8gz]

Adorable and very creative!! ❤🍉🍉

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you! 😊

[@gracemaxwell6157]

I think it is so cute and handy for many things. Thank you. You are a great teacher.❤❤❤

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@dianehuntley2493]

Love it!

[@rachaelsooklall1208]

Adorable!! Love it!❤

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you! 😊

[@ravinj8625]

I wanted to make a bag for my daughter's and my new rollerskates on their way in the mail! This is such a great idea

[@shesewsseams]

Go for it!

[@ravinj8625]

​@shesewsseams I made one for my daughter's and for my skates 😊. I made the bags smaller. I just boxed all 4 corners, instead.

[@bridgetb3480]

Picked up my drying mats and fat quarters! I couldn't find any good ribbon, so I think I will just sew a fabric stripe! Thanks for the fun tutorial.

[@netted.8416]

Love the duffel !!!!

[@ellenpowell4155]

You r so right about learning new things. I have sewn for 58 years n I loved your tip about using the edge of the zipper tape to fold over the raw edge. That was a brilliant idea.

[@paulagreenhaw4708]

Agree Mrs Rogers would you be my neighbor. 😂 I watch her videos at night to relax and get ideas for the next day.

[@shesewsseams]

🤭🤭🤭 I Love that!

[@lindaeversberg1646]

Linda from Texas - Chelsea, I love watching your videos. You explain everything so clearly and it’s refreshing to see the joy you get from making something and sharing it with everyone. Keep up the good work.

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!

[@ceeceecastaldo8996]

Sew beautiful!

[@wandaadams1772]

I just love your laugh. I love the dollar tree items that you use. So clever!

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!

[@AngelinaLopez-r4g]

You did a great job on sewing I like the projects you do I would like to make one myself but don't have a walking foot for my sewing machine yet

[@chandrasutton4669]

Very cute!!!😊🎉❤

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you! 🤗

[@alexcarrn28]

Great job! I love this. And you are so wonderful at teaching these tutorials. Thank you very much. I've been sewing all my life, but I love how you have this all figured out for you and for everyone who watches this tutorial. ❤

[@CharlotteCuevas-ev6cc]

Love it

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

In the pet aisle they have cat face and dog bone foam mats.. id like to see what u come up with for them

[@shesewsseams]

I’ve looked at those several times! My brain needs more time… 😂😂😂

[@sharonwhitmer8274]

I love your tutorials. I love your giggles even more! Thank you.

[@shesewsseams]

🤭🤭🤭

[@beckyking1793]

Can’t stay and watch but will be watching replay for sure later! Love the watermelons. 🍉 😊

[@shesewsseams]

Hope you enjoy!

[@lindaholder8016]

I love it ❤

[@joyceklebe5794]

Just found you today 😍 looking forward to many more tutorials! You are awesome! ❤️

[@shesewsseams]

Yay! Thank you!

[@michellenutter1808]

Omg that bag is adorbs!! 😍

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you!!

[@susanivester4671]

Great job! I love how your duffle bag came out. Looking forward to making one. Thanks for making these videos. I love how you continue to encourage me on this new sewing journey of mine!

[@shesewsseams]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@judy6348]

I love it! I like the fact you are showing to think outside of the box.😊 In using dollar ($1.25) tree items to use to sew. Thank you. ❤😊

[@lindaevans9781]

Honestly what a wonderful idea. I agree it’s the perfect beach bag! I love the watermelon’s adorable! 🍉 😍

[@shesewsseams]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Melanin84]

Came across your video. I’m a beginner. I just love your videos! Thank you for all your ideas! You’re awesome at what you do! 😊 keep it up! 👍🏽 I love watermelons too 😃 🍉

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!

[@bbrosser694]

I totally enjoy watching and learning from you. I'm Inspired too!

[@shesewsseams]

I'm so glad!

[@nanowomansk]

Neat idea! I think by adding the ribbon it will improve the structure of the bag. Especially when the bag is loaded.

[@shesewsseams]

I think so too!

[@breyaabsalat]

Thank you dear for taking us along. Can't wait what the mamacoo queen picked up at Fendi

[@kathyphillips9155]

Topstitching on the handles is a great place to use decorative stitches as well.

[@shesewsseams]

Great tip!

[@dl10beetsma20]

You are my new favorite tube channel. Love your sewing and you are so much fun

[@shesewsseams]

Yay! Thank you!

[@amandabomboy2244]

Hey Chelsea I am so in love with your channel and your videos… I was wandering if you could do the watermelon duffle bag with a lining? I want to make this so badly but I like bags with linings. Please if you could do one with a lining. Thank you ma’am.

[@lourdes3269]

Thank you for sharing, love it..

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome!

[@karenpalmer9988]

Great Tutorial...just found you on youtube, and love your personality, beautiful eyes, and your great teaching methods...I had seen a tutorial about a year ago where you sew strips of fabrics to the dish mats, and thought how cute would it be to make one using all the pretty fabrics we have and make the outside even more prettier! I think I might try it...thank you!

[@gabbingwithgrammee]

I love this!!!!!

[@wendypluckrose5609]

OH MY GOODNESS I did it!! Perfect or not its done a photo is on its way to you!! It was a challenge for me 😉

[@carlabattle8301]

Love this video

[@MommaBird52]

I rarely watch videos over 15 minutes; watched all of this one!

[@shesewsseams]

Yay! Thank you!!

[@RobinBlack-ew5cd]

thank you so much love love the bag andtablet case. ilove your since of humor

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you so much!!

[@MigdaliaQuinones-p4i]

Cute 🥰 u can also line it inside ❤️😘👍👍

[@DeborahGrissom-p8z]

I have a huge crush on your channel. You are simply amazing and this project is so going to the top of my to do list. Just waiting for payday, senior citizen here on a fixed income, but the budget will just have to squeal a bit this month, that duffle bag is getting made for my sister. And then maybe for my two daughters. And then maybe for myself! Good thing these are so cost effective, otherwise I may have to get a loan!! 😄

[@shesewsseams]

Have so much fun! Your family is lucky to have you!

[@jenreeves7684]

The bag is adorable 🎉

[@christinewozniak623]

“ I’m extra! “ I almost fell off my chair. Keep it up, you’re doing great.

[@shesewsseams]

Thank you!! 😁

[@sandraswetlow8925]

You are a genius and just super cute.Thank you for sharing❤

[@shesewsseams]

You are so welcome

[@rendastouwie8283]

Adorable.i love it❤