NEW 1 Seam Crossbody Bag ~One Seam Purse

[@atgames99]

I made one this morning for my son! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Came together so nicely. I added an outside pocket before stitching it all together, and made my own strap with fabric. Just waiting for some magnetic snap closures to arrive so I can finish it. I'll send you a photo! THANK YOU for this and all your fun videos!

[@TheSewingChannel]

That’s awesome Annette 💛

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello. I had a busy day in my sewing room and now I get to watch your video. I just want you to know that I like your content. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you! You too!

[@hevchip741]

I love the way you don't talk like alot of people do, just straight into the project and very clear, straight forward instructions, thank you

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you so much for that type of feedback Hev! I appreciate it - I don't like to listening to a lot of talking during a tutorial either✅

[@dianec1712]

Wow thanks again for a great tutorial. You the best.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're welcome Diane! Have a great week!🌸

[@SewtheDistance]

This is ADORABLE! How clever, especially the straps and the gusseted bottom. Love, love, love.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you Kris...I need to figure out measurements for a big tote! I think it would be cute🌸

[@carolynjackson889]

Hello my new best friend. I love this bag. Reminds me of the old 'bucket' bag we had in high school. Oh no! I just dated myself.wish we could talk. Id like to share with you my last couple of years. Youve given me great insperation. Your directions are so easy to follow. We speak the same language! Lol gonna make bucket bags for Christmas.

[@TheSewingChannel]

These bags will make great Christmas gifts Carolyn.🎄Feel free to email me anytime [e-mail]

[@edelchadwick]

This is great, I was looking for a project for today. This is it. I'll probably insert a zippered welt pocket in the lining fabric before I start. Thanks for all your tuition

[@McSnicker55]

Yet another "must do" project for quilty friends gifts! Pretty darn neat! Thanks much!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome Sue!🌸

[@cynthiastark7258]

So cute. Will definitely have to watch again while making it.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Super easy too Cynthia ✅

[@sk57158]

Hi, this is sensational. Thx!!! Humble correction: the fusible fleece dimensions should be 41” x 9.5” to cover both outside and lining. Adore your channel and ideas!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Oh my did I mess that up …. Ugh. Thank you!💛✅

[@maryspell3199]

yes It happened to me I figured it should be 41 inches. I wish I read your comment first, but I made it as good as The Sewing Channel. No problem. I love it.

[@dianec1712]

I made this purse it. It turned out so cute. Ty so much. I used a magnetic snap instead of sew on snap. I’ve had them in my craft stash for years never thinking I would use them. I also HATE hand sewing.

[@TheSewingChannel]

So happy it worked out for you Diane✅

[@cindymcfarland4686]

Genius idea! Easy, cute, functional, too!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you Cindy! 😊 Super easy!

[@glendacrouch1877]

Just me...enjoying again!

[@TheSewingChannel]

awesome Glenda!💛

[@glendacrouch1877]

@@TheSewingChannel You will see a lot of “Hi, Me again! On your videos I am rewatching. Just so you know. I love watching them while I sew and I hope it helps.

[@suewalsh4216]

I tried this method last week when my main fabric was too short. Getting so many compliments from this bag method! Thank you again 💐

[@TheSewingChannel]

Wonderful Slayer! Happy bag making🌸

[@majusavel]

I'm still in a beginner sewing projects. Browsing around for a bag for my granddaughter & this is the easiest for me. Thank you for a great hack. I love it.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome! This is a fun bag to make✅

[@georgettesledge6079]

I love making this bag, so easy, thank you so much❤

[@georgiapeach6704]

This so easy. I think I'm going to add an outside slip pocket. Thank you.

[@FirstLast-nf8wm]

OMG, just what I wanted.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awesome!!!✅

[@dragonflylover1211]

Hello, Love the simplicity of this and if I'm understanding-the 7 inches from the center of the bag will actually be the depth of it. By using 2 different fabrics we can actually start with longer than 40-40 inches so we can have a deeper bag? Example if I wanted to do a 9 inch deep bag I can add approximately 4 inches. Same with if I wanted flap longer I can increase length for that also. Going to experiment-thank you for the inspiration!❤

[@louisealley4703]

Another terrific idea. Maybe a third bag with deeper flap and a couple pockets! Thanks did your first bag like this, came out great, now will try this one! A great day! Thankyou Lou

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome Lou! Possibly there will be a number three with all that you said…✅

[@dcwatashi]

@@TheSewingChannel yes we would like to see one that has a few dividers just to keep it simple because we could also put it in a zippered pocket. Well I mean the sky is the limit let’s try to keep it simple ha ha. But definitely if you can show us how to do the dividers then someone could just make or just turn the divider into a pocket it’s going to be installed the same way. And then there’s that question about the magnetic snaps

[@caroleeritchings230]

I'm gonna try it today adding a few extra inches to get a longer flap

[@deenamack8553]

LOVE this easy bag. Made one for a nursing home resident. I'm sure her friends will ask for one too

[@AC-zk3pi]

I am a total beginner and this was great to watch ( and learn). New subscriber.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Welcome to The Sewing Channel 🧡

[@maryseguevara8131]

My bags came out so cute. I cute out and sewed 2 at a time. They came together so fast because the video is super easy to follow. I included a swivel hook on the strap. I can't wait to choose a new fabric and make another round.

[@rosacraig9126]

I made it ! Thanks for the video. I needed a smaller bag for a child and this one is very soft and easy to make. It is just perfect. She will love it.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great job!🎉🎊

[@HandmadebyYingwithDonna]

This is adorable Tracy Thank you for sharing it. Amazing

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you for watching and supporting my channel Donna💛

[@shaffycat]

Love this and have made it to match a purse in matching fabric that I had left over so cute and just what I need for a day out with my friends when having a coffee and don't want to drag my heavy handbag

[@sharonlalli1414]

You have finally convinced me. I subscribed! Now I have to find time to go over everything.

[@TheSewingChannel]

LOL 😂 so glad you subscribed Sharon!!! 🎊 Welcome to my channel!!!💛

[@jennifermartinez6628]

Hello! I came across this and made my very first purse!! Need more practice but your instructions were the best!! Thank you!!

[@flameshakk670]

TOO CUTE SIS!!🤗💕

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you sis! Im keeping busy✅💛❤️💜💙💖

[@francesrivera3569]

I love it! So simple yet somewhat complex looking! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome Frances..have a great weekend🌸

[@tinahassebrock998]

I would love to see a bag with no flap and an outside pocket, a rounded bottom would look super cute! Also can use a fusible fleece on the outside part and a mid weight stabilizer for the inside 😊

[@knitknack2285]

You are amazing at 1 armed quilting! Definitely doing this!

[@TheSewingChannel]

LOL! You can do it !!🌸

[@veevee111]

Wow that's amazing! I think I can make this one, maybe during slower summer days. Thanks for sharing this bag tutorial 💕

[@TheSewingChannel]

You’re welcome Virginia...it only takes about 5 minutes to sew up😊

[@veevee111]

@@TheSewingChannel 🥰

[@nansanfilippo7035]

I love this tutorial. It’s so easy to follow. I’m trying to adapt your design so that I have a bag that is open at the top with no flap. Could you possibly walk me through what changes to the design I would have to make in order to accomplish that? Thank you.

[@lifehappens587]

❤ Love it! I’m confused already, as usual, but I really like this, and will figure it out. Thank you, you have the best ideas, and you are one of my favorites, because you are so down to earth, sweet, and kind ❤. I have nearly everything a quilter could possibly need, or want to make many quilts, after researching for two years, and buying it all, but I still haven’t quilted a stitch. 🙄 Maybe one day, I’ll have the courage to actually finish a quilt, with all the mistakes, flaws, crappy corners, misaligned seams, and mis-measured lines of stitching, and as I hug that mis-happen, triumphant survivor, of a reluctant quilter, I’ll say…. I will never make one as beautiful again. 💕 Maybe….. 😢

[@TheSewingChannel]

Loved the sharing you did on this comment❣️ Made me smile🤩

[@yopattig9924]

Hi Tracy, I love this design and the colors.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thanks so much Patty🌸 Have a great week!

[@joyscranfield5527]

nice little bag! thanks for sharing how it goes together.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Absolutely Joy! Hope your having a great week💛

[@sewforlife586]

This is really cool. I watch your other video with all the same fabric. You could go one more step from this and add a simple pocket on the inside. Theres really a lot u can do with it.👍

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great idea! Maybe someday I will add the pocket it✅

[@bettytullis461]

You come up with the most clever Ideas! I think the term "birthing the bag" is appropriate too🤗 What a fun little bag; not too heavy or large. And you could easily make several different colors with minimal cost. Thank you for your time and efforts!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you Betty for the kind feedback!💛 This technique of folding the fabric then sewing it has been around awhile so I can't take credit for it. I Just redesigned it a bit and added 2 colors of fabric✅

[@cindyferree9872]

Hi! I made my first one! Wonderful pattern:). I had to watch again to figure out that putting the strap between outer layers determines which fabric ends up being the outer fabric. I used an easy Kam snap. I will b adding a phone pocket to future bags. Great bag to use in the summer for outings! Thank you

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great idea with the cam snaps Cindy (I like quick and easy✅)

[@claricebridges2436]

Thank you so much for this informative tutorial. I can’t thank you enough for limiting the conversation to necessary comments. I’m inspired to try this. Clarice

[@claricebridges2436]

Thank you so much for this informative tutorial. After watching I am so inspired to try. Thank you for only necessary conversation only. Excellent video.

[@mambakind]

Oh, yeah! I want to!

[@nitescudelia8777]

Wonderful ! I am so glad I found your channel ! Thank you for all these special ideas and projects!

[@TheSewingChannel]

I'm so happy you found my channel too💛 Thank you for supporting my channel Nitescu💛

[@nitescudelia8777]

@@TheSewingChannel call me Delia . I live in Bucharest , Romania

[@Cindy-luvjpfe]

Thank you for this I made it the other day and was so excited, when I showed it to a friend she said it was ok but she wanted inside and outside pockets. I know I can add the out side but the inside one may take a bit to figure out. Thank you again your so creative.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Great design - well done 🤩

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you! 😊

[@sutela2060]

So beautiful in 2 colors also🙏😍

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you so much 😊

[@beckybramlett3515]

I saved this pattern to look at again !! Wow, this is just the cutest !

[@TheSewingChannel]

It will be waiting then when you are ready to make it💛 have a great week Becky!🌸

[@matrixmom3300]

I love your crafty videos. I call you the magician sewist (quilter)! Not sure what I am doing in the beginning, but at the end abracadabra and turn everything inside out and you have a bag, or an apron, or????

[@TheSewingChannel]

LOL 😂 Thank you for supporting my channel Matrix Mom💛

[@glendacrouch1877]

Absolutely love it! I see Christmas gifts in my future! These bags will make great anytime bags to have made and ready to give! Thank you Tracy! You are a wonderful friend! PS A talented one too! 😁

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so sweet Glenda....Great idea for gifts. Maybe fill up the bags with special things for the person ....perfect.🌸

[@JG-yh8wz]

Love it! Thank you for the great instruction! Do you think you would ever consider doing a bucket hat tutorial? You are a great teacher.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you JG!💛 There are several bucket hat tutorials on KZbin that are very good already...I know the "oakleroots" channel has a good one bucket hat tutorial✅

[@ColeenSewsChats]

Very cute bag & easy to follow 😍💖 Thanks for the great tutorial !

[@TheSewingChannel]

You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for the support💛 I appreciate it so much!

[@kbee1735]

I love this new updated video!! Could you show us how to add pocket(s) inside ? I think I’d get them upside down!😂 ❤

[@guesswhonancy9028]

Wow that is neat how you put that together I will have to try it

[@TheSewingChannel]

Yes..You must try this one Nancy!! Fun and easy!!💛

[@sallynoel3563]

This is very sweet. I'm going to try this for sure! Thanks for sharing all your skills! I really enjoy your channel.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you so much Sally for the kind feedback...I really do appreciate it🌸

[@pastda3]

I will definitely try to make this one. Thank you for the tutorial. :)

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awesome!!!

[@beverlyfarnsworth4684]

I love this bag! I will be making some.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awesome Beverly!💛

[@pattik2046]

LOVE IT! Thanks so much. I'm going to make one right away.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Yay! It's so easy and fun!!! Let me know how it turns out Patti✅

[@robinsaxson4855]

Have you thought about adding a pocket? Of course it no longer will be a single seam bag but would be more useful

[@TheSewingChannel]

Coming soon possibly ✅

[@crisonya]

When I quilted mine it made it much smaller and I had to square it up again. Also my iron on fleece did not stay stuck and I followed all the directions according to the package.

[@TheSewingChannel]

That fusible fleece takes much longer to adhere than the directions say🤷🏻‍♀️ If it was densely quilted then you may need to square up again✅ I hope it still turned out nice for you💛

[@traceyseymour7700]

Gday Tracey from australia, have you got a video on free motion quilting, Ive tried but never seems to workout, its really the start i have trouble with where you bring up the bobbin thread, would like to just see how to do it properly….thank you xxxx

[@TheSewingChannel]

Yes I have an entire series on Free Motion Quilting on my channel✅

[@amandakirk273]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL, GREAT EXPLANATION THANKS X

[@TheSewingChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@findmeallways4422]

Hi Tracy 👋 Love the bag! 😊

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you so much !💛

[@TiffanysQuiltingLife]

This is a very interesting bag 🤔 I may have to try it one day 😀 Thanks for the video 😊

[@TheSewingChannel]

It's one of those magical type bags Tiffany!!! At least it makes me feel like a magician LOL😂 A few folds ...sew a straight line...birth & TADA! A bag! LOL

[@TiffanysQuiltingLife]

@@TheSewingChannel you are a magician 😊 I was lost at first but then I started to get it. 😉

[@TheSewingChannel]

LOL it's that "slight of hand" cliff hanger LOL😂

[@dcwatashi]

I haven’t even got to the point where I’m going to make the other cross body bag you put out not too long ago. And are you aware that the boys are organizing a quilting retreat in Las Vegas in October? Last Saturday they started talking about it and I just put my name on the list I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it but they are going to start narrowing down the cost. I’m sure it will be a blast.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Sounds fun!🎉 Not sure if I'll make it but we'll see.✅ Thank you for letting me know💛

[@dcwatashi]

@@TheSewingChannel I am hoping that they are going to get in contact with another KZbinr who runs a travel agency and does a lot of cruises because originally they wanted to get a cruise to Alaska of course I’ve already been there I don’t know how they would get sewing machines onto a cruise ship

[@donnastroud9294]

Love the bag

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you so much Donna🌸

[@BrendaH289]

Cutest bag I’ve seen ♥️

[@TheSewingChannel]

It's cute and easy Brenda✅

[@BrendaH289]

@@TheSewingChannel will you leave this tutorial up for a while?

[@TheSewingChannel]

Yes ma’am. Indefinitely ✅

[@dcwatashi]

Hey there Tracy I’m over here now watched your other video. However I still not sure how I can sew on those magnetic snaps. I know I could probably figure it out but my patience level is very low right now. There must be somewhere out there on adding these magnetic snaps and how to measure for the correct placement. The one on the body of the bag would have to be sewn on in between the lining and the outer fabric because of other videos I have watched where you want to reinforce that snap area with some usable fleece. The wear and tear that you are going to put on your purse without any reinforcement may end up ripping your fabric ripping

[@TheSewingChannel]

I’ll be trying magnetic snaps and I’ll let ya know✅

[@sharonlalli1414]

There are sew on magnetic snaps

[@dcwatashi]

@@sharonlalli1414 yes my comment and question was regarding sewing on the magnetic snaps It’s more that I need to help in where do you place the magnetic closures as you are preparing to sew the bag together I’m just going to have to make a mock up first

[@dcwatashi]

@@sharonlalli1414 Yes I know that I just wanted a video showing how to measure and determine the correct placement. Every pattern would be different I will just have to use some scrap fabric and test it out

[@dcwatashi]

@@TheSewingChannel hey Tracy have you done a video yet with the magnetic snaps? And I haven’t seen you on the online fabric sales Do you know they’re doing one every single day now for I believe the month of August Last night I don’t know what happened with my keyboard and KZbin but I missed out on getting 10 of those rotary blades for $20 the 45 mm I’m so ticked off that’s a good price

[@trinam2503]

Where did you get that gorgeous white and black rose fabric!?!?!? I so need some!!! 🥰

[@TheSewingChannel]

Here's the link Trina. It's a Waverly print from Walmart. But Amazon has it here: amzn.to/3y2wAaq

[@trinam2503]

@@TheSewingChannel thank you so much! I will check it out! 😊

[@oddears1659]

Love making these! Is there a way of adding an adjustable tribar strap?

[@TheSewingChannel]

I'm sure there is a way...

[@laine214]

Love this ❤

[@robynngarrett6202]

Is the batting cut 20.5" or 41"?

[@findmeallways4422]

Would you consider putting the measurements in metric? It would be very helpful. Thank you 🤗

[@TheSewingChannel]

I'm terrible with math LOL....I've grown up with inches🤷🏻‍♀️

[@veevee111]

I always end up googling the conversion and it works out great 👍🏼

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great idea Virginia.....thank you for sharing that✅

[@dyandeecarpenter8819]

I love this bag, but the fat quarters I want to use are landscape orientated patterns instead of portrait. Has anyone made one with the dimensions rotated?

[@TheSewingChannel]

Try a mock up and see what will work for you✅

[@dragonflylover1211]

You would probably need to purchase by the yard and cut lengthwise instead of across like a fat quarter. It will take a little extra planning, but it can be done. (If I'm understanding your landscape is a directional pattern)

[@judiyannitell8624]

Made one further teen girl at her request and she loves it .

[@warialdasue]

Thanks. I love the bag, but the strap doesn’t suit. I think I’ll make a strap with the same fabric as the bag. Thanks again

[@rytorian87]

Sewing the bag this way, did your boxed corners measure out to 2" in the end?

[@TheSewingChannel]

So Sorry...it's been awhile..I can't remember🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nancybiller9431]

I absolutely love these one seam bags you are teaching us. So cleaver. Great job explaining it. 💖🌼🙋🌹❤‍🩹💐🧡🥀💜🌺

[@TheSewingChannel]

So happy to help Nancy💛

[@harrietsimons6232]

I've watched both videos for this bag and I still don't get how the front part under the flap gets straight across. What am I missing? I would love to try this in a soft vinyl. I think I could leave out the fleece for vinyl.

[@TheSewingChannel]

The "flap".....starts as both ends of the long part of fabric. I hope that helps. Try a mock up following video instruction so you can have a visual of how it all works❤️

[@harrietsimons6232]

@@TheSewingChannel Ithink I will do a mock up, to see what I am missing just watching, great advice.

[@dianadiehl]

I am using a directional print for my outer layer. Is the first seam at the bottom or at the top of the bag?? UPDATE: it doesn't matter about the seam. Directional fabric will not work for this because either the front and the flap or the back will be upside down. Bother! I'll use this excellent method for a different, non-directional fabric another time.

[@TheSewingChannel]

top "I think"....hard to say without seeing it....✅

[@dianadiehl]

@@TheSewingChannel I figured it out! I cut the directional fabric into 3 pieces: 1 for the flap, 1 for the front, and 1 for the back. Then I sewed them back together so they are essentially one piece of fabric. The seam between the front and back become the middle line that you drew. I then connected the lining piece and proceeded as directed in the rest of the video. It worked like a charm. There are seams that make it a bit bulky, but since I used batting and quilted it, it's really not noticeable. By the way, my fabric was a repeating pattern of rows of rectangles, each of which frames a different bird. So they had to be right side up. But I forgot to put the strap in while sewing the seams up. Now I'm figuring that out. LOL

[@TheSewingChannel]

Wow. Sounds like you did a great job. Diana! Way to go.🎉

[@crissaducharme4104]

The cutting instructions on screen say to cut 1 piece of fleece, is this correct?

[@TheSewingChannel]

The piece of fleece should be covering both pieces of the fabric✅

[@crissaducharme4104]

The on screen instructions say to cut 1 piece the size of one piece of fabric... @@TheSewingChannel

[@verwilliams1]

So you need 2 pieces of fusible fleece 20.5 x 9.5?

[@TheSewingChannel]

1✅

[@verwilliams1]

I’m confused a little, you only use 1 piece of fusible fleecing 20.5 x 9.5. It looks like it covers length of lining and outside fabric- no biggie. The tutorial is great and I love the cross body bag. I’ve already made one and I’m making more. I absolutely enjoy this channel.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Yes one piece fusible and one piece fabric✅

[@donna57]

This is great

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you for watching Donna🌸

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

Does this HAVE to be quilted?

[@TheSewingChannel]

Nope.

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

@@TheSewingChannel great, thanks!

[@ameliabeadle3974]

I am confused. You say one Fusible Fleece 20.50" x 9.5". Yet, you show one piece of fleece that may be 41". Help! I see so many wonderful comments. Am I seeing something wrong?

[@TheSewingChannel]

It's a mistake...you are right...the fleece should be the same as the fabric. sorry....this video has been out awhile now and I never noticed that....so sorry.

[@terriefreeman7969]

Written instruction would help.

[@dianehubberts8688]

You made a mistake! On the first page with the “items needed”, you say 1 piece of fusible fleece, and that does not cover the 2 pieces of fabric! Was all set to make this on a retreat, but don’t have the right amount of fusible fleece!

[@an882]

Why the gloves?

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great question. When free motion quilting....the fabric need to flow "freely"and continuously...the gloves allow for a better grip✅

[@an882]

Oh, okay.

[@charlenesoares1367]

I hate handwork as well.

[@TheSewingChannel]

I know it...not sure why....LOL😆

[@charlenesoares1367]

@@TheSewingChannel too slow, I like fast & easy. Can use up massive stash with quicker projects, that’s why I like yours! Thanks for all your tutorials, I don’t know how you have time to sew but you obviously do!

[@TheSewingChannel]

LOL😂me too! FAST n EASY! Well Charlene...I am retired and my lovely husband supports all I do🧡 Sewing, my granddaughter and teach Sunday school...that's all I do LOL😃 No time for much else though!✅