Tutorial for the Catalina Crossbody Sling by Oro Rosa

[@KatiFalk1]

Really well produced video, no time wasted and clear, concise instructions. Good Teacher.

[@PinupRoxy20]

You give so much hope to those who want to start bag making but can't afford an industrial machine! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to teach and show that we can sew amazing quality bags with a domestic machine. 🥰

[@ThatsSewJules]

Thank you so much for this comment! It means more than you know. I love to help others learn and feel inspired to create. 💙 And I feel ya! Industrial machine won’t be happening for me anytime soon. 😂

[@PinupRoxy20]

@@ThatsSewJules I hope your channel continues to grow and you inspire more people along the way ❤

[@thevictorianneedle]

I've just started bag making, while I'd love to have an industrial machine, I don't. I'm able to achieve some pretty great bag designs on my domestic and work horse of a machine vintage 1950s. I don't have any bag making vids on my channel, but with a bit more practice, I'm pretty sure I'll get some up there.

[@jencl3863]

Thank you so much for this. Please create more tutorials! :) I love that you are a fellow domestic-machine bagmaker!! :)

[@martafeliciano1753]

I ran into this tutorial and let me say that I enjoyed it very much. I recently bought this pattern and couldn't find a tutorial that was easy enough to follow until now. Thank you. Now I will begin my new bag project.

[@ThatsSewJules]

I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@joantessell9865]

Thank you so much this is a great tutorial. It’s the first time I have been to your site and I will certainly be back.

[@cathysews8861]

Thank you, just love the way you explain every thing your excellent.

[@maryrouisse5308]

First time watching your tutorial very good instructions and easy to follow will be watching more. Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@ctkenyon56]

Great tutorial! Straight to the point, no detours, clear instructions. Thank you!

[@ThatsSewJules]

Thank you so much!

[@gwendowell2513]

Great tutorial Jules. You give great commentary that is very clear.

[@carolvout2092]

Great video tutorial and I love that you use vintage Singer!

[@palmastewart2389]

Nice video. Good, clear instructions.

[@terrilldickson2262]

Awesome job Jules!!! I am making this bag very soon! Will be my first attempt at binding a bag. I have done it on quilts before though, so not too worried... Cheers vintage sewing machine buddy!! :)

[@dorriewatson9929]

You and your machine do a beautiful job! Stitches look great!!

[@ThatsSewJules]

Thank you!

[@JudithBrummett]

I would LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! a video on your machine and the modern feet you are using. I have a 1917 Western Electric as well as several other machines but nothing I have tried seems to be right so far for bags. My WE (Weezie lol) has been converted to hand crank if necessary with a truckers knob on the fly wheel bc we RV 6 months every year and don't always have electric.

[@bearscritter]

I love your tutorials! I so happy that I found you. Your detailed instructions are awesome. Im not new to bag making but still fear zippers w/o the pulls on them. I keep trying and its getting better so I am praying this will work LOL Thank you so much!

[@dalvaserranomondesi]

Great tutorial. Made mine following yours

[@paulaarchacki8200]

Beautiful bag! I have two questions, if you can help 😊 are the second set of rivets that show on the exterior slide pocket necessary? Also where do you get double sided tape that looks easy to peel? I’ve given up on the stuff I buy because I can’t peel it!

[@marybowers789]

Great video thank you

[@CALB2009]

@That'sSewJules~ This was a fantastic tutorial! I love the fabric and the THREAD you chose for your Catalina Sling .... really stunning finish! I'm a fan of the way you structured your tutorial, it was so easy to follow. You've inspired me to make this pattern! New Subie :-). ~~Christy~~

[@ThatsSewJules]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoy the way I teach. Means a lot!

[@andrewoneil2191]

Great tutorial! What model singer are you using? I have a 201-2 that I love.

[@ThatsSewJules]

This is a 1948, model 15-90. 🥰 I use it for all my bags! So cool you have a 201! I think your machine is even stronger than mine! 🤗

[@leonardoramos2650]

Thank you for this tutorial. May I ask what thread type & weight are you using and needle size with your Singer. I have a featherweight that I would like to use to make this Catalina bag. Thank you...!

[@ThatsSewJules]

Of course! I usually use tex 30-32 somewhere in there, polyester thread (my machines favorite is Metler, but this was a diff brand, for the fun rainbow) and I use Denim needles (size 100 to 110).

[@leonardoramos2650]

@@ThatsSewJules Thank you 😊

[@blw1502]

Is that just a quilt cotton you used for the lining?

[@ThatsSewJules]

It was cotton canvas, but many bags I use quilt cotton, yes

[@margiecastonguay517]

Do you have to use decoville heavy on the grimy and back panels is there alternative material.

[@ThatsSewJules]

For the structure, I’d say yes. If you have decovil light you can use two layers of dec light and it’s comparable to dec heavy. You could use a different stabilizer altogether, but it won’t have as much structure, is all.

[@gabyfernandez3185]

Question, the gusset isn’t included in the pattern?