zipper panel for many types of bags

[@sunitakunkolienkar8319]

Your video is too good for a beginner. I was always skeptical of doing this and here comes this video which makes it so very easy. DHANYAWAAD. I e thank you a ton

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

@@sunitakunkolienkar8319 aww

[@bccabernet]

Your video popped up as I've been watching recessed zipper tutorials. Everyone seems to have a different way to do this type of zipper. I had wondered if I could sew a zipper panel to an existing bag. I am thankful that you gave tips on how to measure the zipper panel and how long to leave the zipper tape (I always cut them too short). It's perfect information to have when adding a recessed zipper panel to a bag I'm making that doesn't have a zipper closure. I think I may do mine a tad different if it's a narrower panel (because I find it difficult to turn fabrics inside out) in that I will fold 3 sides in to enclose the raw edges. I also like the idea of folding back the zipper tape instead of bending it out to 90% angle It was a great video and I love your sew caddy. I need one - not only for small supplies, but my machine's plastic feet have broken off, so I need to protect my table. Ty for posting this video and keeping it up. It was helpful.

[@ruth8756]

Vicki, I really love how you explain, so clearly and at a normal speed, as if we were together and you would teach me. Thank you. Love your style! !!!! I am so thrilled to learn from YOU!!!!

[@111shoge]

So grateful for this tutorial...I just finished a medium sizes tote and forgot about the magnetic snap, then i find you i'm so pleased to say I completed your tutorial and now know how to instal a zipper in a finished tote ...huge love

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

That’s exciting! Glad you found something new! Hugs

[@cjmack6700]

So happy i found your channel, you have inspired me to work with zippers in projects. My first exposure to sewing was a queen size pieced by hand quilt, 30 +/- yrs ago. Every piece was cut and stitched like colonial times. I bought a straight stitch machine after that. Love your work, and eye for color on projects are beautiful workmanship.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Thanks so much... Really appreciate that. Hope you will join the fun. Lynne

[@julienower8836]

What a great video! I never knew you could add a zipper after a bag was completed. Also, I like how when you do something and you look at the camera and say, "You don't have to do this." You are very creative!

[@monicaveintemillas1836]

Vicky, your zipper tutorial has been more than helpful for many of my unfinished Totes, thank you, and please keep on having these kind of Tutorials on finishing with style simple projects, thanks again from La Paz, Bolivia 🇧🇴, South America.

[@teamab7772]

I love your sewing caddy! Brilliant. I have watched this video several times and am still trying to get my zipper panel to fit properly, this is the first time I noticed your caddy. 👍.

[@dorothytackett9943]

Lynne, I love your bags. You are a great teacher. I miss you.

[@nikkifrank8629]

Hi Vicky I am new to sewing and quilting and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your amazing tutorials. I have just finished making the zipper closure on a tote (pulling the zipper through wasn't so bad) and it looks fabulous. You have inspired me and given me such confidence to enjoy the process of making many more😃. If I did not live so far from your home (southern tip of Africa)😳, I would love to thank you in person. Thank you for sharing.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Thanks so much Nikki. Love what I do. Enjoy !

[@kschallert3569]

You may not know it but you are a genius! I only wish the sound was better, but honestly, I don't care. I'm just excited to try this zipper method, thank you!

[@caroljohnson192]

You are the best tutorial I have come across yet!!!! Your soft voice and expertise in sewing is impeccable. I will definitely recommend you to friends and will keep close in following your future videos. Thanks for all your info!!!

[@beckysmith5763]

Your directions make it so easy to follow and to make. I was able to put a zipper in one of my totes I made a couple years ago. Thank you Lynn.

[@beckywilliams9953]

Thanks for the tutorial. I just came across your channel trying to find a tutorial for lining a crochet bag with a zipper closure. I love the attention to detail as you sew your bag. I would love to learn to make the bag you are making in this tutorial. Thank you again for posting the fantastic tutorial

[@lassiekiser9086]

If I could I would hug your neck!!! I am a newbie to zippered bags! Zippers have intimated me for so long. I watched literally dozen videos on how too. I have been so frustrated because I have had to start over several times. The thread picker stays out on my sewing table. But YOU made putting a zipper in where I could follow it and understand the instructions. I did have an awful time turning the zipper with side tabs outside right. But it made a beautifully finished zipper!! I am so proud of my finished diaper bag for my grand daughter! Thank You!!

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Oh gooooood ! Lassie that is great ! Thanks so much, Lynne

[@sandydarty7465]

I'm with you on that. The recessed zipper is a bear. I am going to try her way. I hope it goes as easy as it looks.

[@aok1951]

Thank you for taking time and effort to share this easy-to-follow tutorial. I will certainly try to master this zipper method! Must say - it's very refreshing to allow the little mishaps, we all experience in our sewing rooms, to be shown on camera. Will subscribe for that very reason - shows what REAL life is like!

[@bccabernet]

I know... As I struggled with my thread issues last night, my first thought was.. I never see that on any of the sewing videos I've been watching. Lol.

[@marcellaable]

Thank you so much for sharing your skill. I am new to bag making & this tutorial was very helpful. I watch it over & over every time I put in a zipper.

[@sylviapineda6717]

Thank You For A Great Tutorial - So Easy To Fallow - Calif USA -

[@FilCanJay]

You're my sewing hero! You explain things so accurately. Your videos are gold. Much success!

[@ladyharley312]

Just love your tutorials! I’ve learned so much making my hand crocheted bags. I’m so proud of myself for being able to add a zipper panel to my crocheted bag. Thank you for sharing your business card with me at my local Walmart in Las Vegas. You’ve been a godsend.

[@dawnmills7605]

Omg! You are a fantastic teacher! I’m new to bag making and I found your thoroughness a great help.

[@Cindy-re1cc]

Vicki thank you for replying. I really enjoyed your video and this weekend i will be checking out more of your videos. I want to thank you for your time and helping us to learn. Thank you. Have a nice day.

[@yarnsrj]

LOL, I've been searching how to actually add a recessed zipper to my already finished Yankees tote bag and after over an hour of searching, I found your video... Thank you. Love the fabric you chose also.

[@robertabrady7817]

Very inspired by your tutorial. Every detail was covered completely, which was very helpful. Nice work.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Thanks so much Roberta !

[@mimaw1365]

Very beautiful. I learned a lot about how to attach a zipper panel. I’m a new subscriber and I’m glad your channel came up in my suggestions. I’ll be watching more of your videos.

[@denisebrunet2412]

AgainL you did it !!! You made it look so simple ...thank you Lynne and I would love love if you make that bag tutorial !! Looking forward to continuing making your bags !!!!!

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

The bag in the video? We are getting a lot of requests for that one... hummmm :))

[@denisebrunet2412]

You know it would be appreciated !!! You are selling yur bags on Amazon ??

[@denisebrunet2412]

or show us how to make that tool blanket you made under the sewing machine .....i'm not asking for much lollll

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

I have thought of that. We will look into it. Thanks !

[@lindasatterthwaite9569]

Vicki Lee Bags/ by Lynne add me to the list it is beautiful

[@babz672]

Oh wow! thank you sooo much for sharing how to do that......I've just made my very first bag and now I'm going to put a zipper in it! X

[@lorrainefolkes4908]

I absolutely live this video. Love that you pay attention to your dog!

[@rosemaryjack4037]

What an amazing tutorial, you have explained many aspects that I have been wanting to know. I also make jewellery so the little hanging beads is a great idea, and gives a really lovely finish to your lovely bag. I look forward to watching more of your tutorials, you explain everything so clearly it is easy to understand.

[@kathyjacobson1795]

I'm so happy that I found you video. I've made a couple bags with magnetic snap closings, but wanted to know how to add a zipper instead of a snap. I hope you do a video showing how to make the entire bag, with all the pockets. I'm going to be adding the zipper to a bag I just finished and hope it turns out as well as yours. You explained it so well. Thank you.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Keep it up ! glad you liked it... look even further, We have made a few bags with all the pockets and zippers too ! Thanks and enjoy your day ! Lynne

[@izzymartinez5227]

Vicki, you are a great teacher, I love this lesson, Izzy

[@elaineheisler8584]

Wonderful video. I so needed this one. I have a bag I want to add a zipper to and will try this. Love to see this bag done as a tutorial sometime. And can never get enough info on doing zippers. Thanks again for doing this one. Enjoy your channel very much.

[@lindamedley4502]

I sill miss your videos and keep hoping you will start making them again! I learn so much and at a slow and patient speed. Hope you are well in these crazy times!

[@rashidajivanjee5505]

Thank you for all your tutorials and generosity. You show all the details. Thanks

[@sallycleveland1321]

Like your idea with the end of zipper! Clever thinking!

[@diannweier2489]

Awesome tutorial … I needed this … thank you!!!

[@henrinunez9855]

Thank you. I plugged in my headphones and I can hear you now. Great job in making the bags.

[@monicaveintemillas1836]

Excellent project, made two already and with beads in the tabs, just beautiful! Excellent ideas! Quilter from La Paz, Bolivia, South America 🌹

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Oh good! glad you enjoyed it ! Thanks so much.

[@bonnie18]

I came across your video as I was researching recessed zippers. It was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you so much! You gave me some great ideas and I subscribed to your channel. Love the bag too!

[@Fg4e]

This was Sooo helpful. I am in the process of designing a purse and this is one the features I have been thinking about adding. You made it very easy and your instructions were wonderful! Love the idea of the loop on the end of the zipper for a bit of beading or whatever. That's the kind of thing I love to add to my projects. Thank you so much for posting this! :) Look forward to more of your videos! :)

[@gailmartin3054]

Hi... I am a quilter but I just love your bags... Just came across your videos today and I love them... You explain your process with your bags very well... I love the look.... Can't wait to get into more of your videos on the weekend and hope to make one of your bags.. Thank you... by the way the sound is not very loud.. but maybe with my headphones I will be able to hear you better... Happy sewing..

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Hello Gail !!! Thanks for your kind comments... ooooh let me know how you do. Welcome to Vicki Lee Bags. :))

[@Kellyaelly]

i was wondering how to make that kind of zip onto a bag and when scrolling along the craft video i came across yours.. thank you very much for the tutorial. love from Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia..

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Yay, so happy you found us ! Glad we could help ! Make it a great day !, Lynne

[@awkwardartist7628]

Thank you so much! This is the clearest instructions ever!

[@ruth8756]

Dear One, I am still watching this video to learn to add a recessed zipper. Live your teaching style!!!!

[@jmsva6914]

Vicki, thank you for sharing this tutorial with us. I finally found a nice looking bag that is a beginner's bag, so I chose it to be my first bag. The only reason I have not shopped for the materials and started it is because it has no closure. That is a disaster waiting to happen for losing items from your handbag when shopping. Thanks to you that will not happen now.

[@lucywright2529]

I am so inspired by your tutorials! thanks so much for sharing ☺

[@rosemesina]

Thanks for your very clear tutorial ,I follow all your video You're such a great teacher.(I,m not professional sewer i just love sewing and i enjoy making my own bags)i've learned a lot from you Ms Vicki😊👍🏻🌷

[@Dulceknits]

Love this tutorial and all the extra embellishment detail suggestions. You are an amazing teacher and I learned a lot💓I like the little loop at the end of the zipper tab too.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Hi Aura ! Thanks so much for the encouragement. Glad you are having fun... , Lynne

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

This technique would work for almost any bag, even the small cross body one. No velcro for you ! lol

[@yvelle2001]

Great video! I love that you always give tips and tricks and explanations throughout!

[@pixiepooprincess]

You are a very good teacher, thank you!

[@cornishbabe9]

at last I can now put zippers in my bags, many thanks you made it so easy with clear instructions.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Oh good to hear... Happy Sewing. Zippers are our friend !!! < Lynne

[@kcastillo0319]

I've been enjoying your tutorials. Some good tips. One thing I do with zippers when they are overlong, such as the one you have shown, is to use my edge-joining foot to both install and top stitch the zipper. The flange on the foot really helps. I just adjust my needle position as needed. If you don't have the edge joining foot, most machine accessories include the blind hem foot or an overcast foot which will also work. I think I've watched most of your videos. I think you would be a good Craftsy instructor. Something like: Bag Tips, Tricks, and Finishing Touches.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Kay Castillo thanks so much!!!

[@kathyjacobson1795]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It was so helpful and now I'm going to try adding a zipper to the bag I just made. Hope it turns out as well as yours did.

[@ChasingTadpoles]

Lynn this was great! Thank you for the great tut!!

[@elahehmadjedi9055]

you are really very good and what i like is you are real. you use regular machine , regular ruller and few expensive tools to show that we can make wonderful bags with basic toolsthanks again for all good tutorials

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Thanks so much Elaheh... I love what I do. hugs

[@evaruiz3652]

Thank You, it was exactly what I was looking for. Your a great teacher. I learn a lot.

[@angelynbenjamin6661]

I am so thankful that I came across this tutorial. Indeed a very useful tutorial! I learnt that a zipper panel can be added even after the bag is stitched. Just a few days back a friend of mine asked me if a zipper could be attached to a bag that she just bought and I was wondering as to how to do it. I am really thankful to you for sharing this. Do you have a tutorial for this wonderful bag also? If not please do share. Thanks💗💗💖💞💕

[@tammybowdern3053]

oh my goodness! thank you thank you thank you, you have just turned my fear of zippers around.

[@cber45]

I love this bag... you are a great instructor

[@MsCandyBags]

💁🏼✂️Lynne you're a wealth of information & inspiration for all us bag makers! Thanks so much!💜

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Thanks Candace ! I love what we do ! hugs, Lynne

[@Aurora.onsaturn]

you r simply amazing. thanks for such a nice tutorial. Love and hugs from Pakistan

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Thanks so much !!! hugs to you too !!!

[@Marisol9111-w3p]

Beautiful work!

[@marysordi6924]

thanks you answered all my questions about bags.

[@memorykeepersarchive3953]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm making my first bag, the Ethel, and I am going to incorporate this zipper into my bag. ; )

[@barbaraangert9817]

such clear instructions! I am going to try this.

[@debrahembree8900]

Thank you for sharing, the way I did mine was I pulled the zipper pull all the way down and just did one side was much easier to pull through

[@dianasimpson6707]

love the video best one yet thank you Vicki Lee

[@midnightcat6116]

Very cool tutorial! I'm going to try it. Thank you 😊

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

My pleasure. Thanks so much for watching !

[@debrastine7930]

Hi, I just found your videos and I really like it. You are a very good teacher. Do you have a pattern for this bag? I am very interested in buying a pattern. I saw that it has been a while since you have made a video. I hope you have not stopped making them. Thank you.

[@janej6253]

Hello Lynne! I love your videos! You take bag making to the next level! Amazing! I was looking for bag “hardware” ie: swivel hooks, D-rings etc and cant find any as nice as yours. Do you have a special supplier for them? Would you care to share? I am trying my hand at a bag for myself and would love to make mine look half as good as yours!!! Thank you so very much for sharing your talent! Shari

[@patpulfer5596]

Your detailed instructions are very clear and helpful. However, this method would be difficult for projects using oilcloth. Can it be adapted. If so how?

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

I answered that below? or maybe I just don't know how to adapt it to this method... sorry

[@melindagenier9401]

Thank you for the great tutorial !! I love that you can do this on an existing tote bag. (Few other tutorials that I looked at start with a bag that doesn’t have the lining in yet…)

[@sewingroom8625]

great, great, great, thank u and what kind of interfacing and stabilizer r u using.

[@ruth8756]

Nice, clear and at a good pace. Many videos are way too fast!! Thanks so much!

[@sallycleveland1321]

Hi Lynne, another great video!

[@gloria3300]

Very helpful video, thank you for sharing 😀

[@helenbartosek3765]

I just found you on KZbin and I would like to know if you have a tutorial for the bag itself. I really like it a lot. I would also add the zipper when I made it. I like to have my bags closed so that I don't lose anything should my bag get tipped over. Thank you for this very informative tutorial.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mISYkqKHppiGqMU Now this video can get tricky cause you have two options of sized bags... so if you watch for that you will be fine... Enjoy

[@pollynelson4138]

Love your teaching style............please keep showing us more!

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Thanks Polly ! I intend to. hugs

[@emmadiamond2962]

nine patch quilt

[@karenlouder2665]

love love love your bags. Would you be able to make a bag with a regular zipper closer without adding it at the very end like the one your working on in the video? Like included into sewing the bag> Thank you.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Karen Louder we will continue to do many different ways to apply zippers. I'm sure I'll get to the type you may want to do at some point;)). Thanks so much

[@karenlouder2665]

Thank you :-)

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Hugs ! Enjoy making beautiful things !

[@marthahumphrey3849]

Thank you for your video. Gives me insight on how to add zippers to totes that have no zippers.

[@9159bsbs]

Very nice! This helped me solve a problem with adding a zipper to a bag of mine. Do you have a video for a smaller bag that you mentioned?

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Hello Barbara... smaller bag that I mentioned? I have made many videos on smaller bags with zippers. Not sure what you are asking... sorry , Lynne

[@9159bsbs]

Vicki Lee Bags/ by Lynne maybe I misunderstood what you said around 19:31 😊

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Okay got it... No we have not made this type of panel for a small bag yet. Thanks for your question.

[@roseechols1164]

Hi Lynne, I've been watching your videos, lately and loving them. I wanted to ask if you made the quilted pad under your machine, I bought one, and I'm not real happy with it, maybe you could share how you made yours.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Oh my goodness, I just made a new one. So I can think on it... lol wish I would of thought of it earlier...

[@celiagtorres]

Wonderful tutorial...thank you very much. Could you put a link of what kind of bag are you putting the zipper on? Will be very much appreciated.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

celiagtorres hello! The bag is not on a video yet. Lynne

[@jesusfirstto-the-pointendt4552]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@sakeenasyed1638]

Nice vedios and your bags are very cute and pretty...I too made one handbag organizer by watching ur vedio...

[@jules2713]

Thanks a million! What model is your Janome? It looks like it handles thick bags very well!

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Hello, my Janome is model #10004 Memory Craft. We have not really had things super thick, but for what we have been making it does do an amazing job. ! Ps. Thinking of selling it... havent looked deep into its worth... Thanks for watching. Happy Days !, Lynne

[@missbridjety]

Vicki Lee Bags/ by Lynne u

[@pjd2709]

Really cute with the bling on the zipper end, love it, or a cute button sewn to the end of the bag would be nice too...? I love that fabric, may I ask where you get your fabric's from, I want them all too! Can you tell I love fabric too, lol? Love that bag too, are you going to do a video for it some time soon...? I love your sewing machine, I have the same one. Have you done much embroidery on it..? Do you like it? Thanks for sharing!

[@jesusfirstto-the-pointendt4552]

14:23 > the joys of sewing (NOT). If patience is not one of your strong points, then sewing may not be for you, or maybe sewing could teach you patience. I think it has helped me with my patience. Praise God!

[@erikarodriguez3309]

Love it ,like the head idea thanks

[@jaynekilbride5620]

Great video. Is the top measurement of your bag bigger than the 11” bottom measurement? If the bag was the same top and ottomthe measurement t might need to be less?

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

@@jaynekilbride5620 hello! The top is bigger only because the bottom has boxes corners😉

[@Cindy-re1cc]

Hi Vicki, so glad i found your channel. Can you please tell me if you have a video to make your Valerie Bag, it's so cute, I love it! Thank you. Cindy

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Hello Cindy Thank you so much... Nope I have not made a video for that one yet... It could happen. xoxo

[@celiagtorres]

What can I say.... Girl you are fabulous... learn a lot from you... can you give me the link for that wonderful bag, size and pockets are just exactly what I would like to do... love the handles and never did something like that. Guess goes some cords inside.. but how...(: !!

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mISYkqKHppiGqMU Please watch carefully as there are 2 sizes on this video... Those that don't watch carefully seem to have difficulties with it... Thanks so much... Lynne

[@rashidajivanjee5505]

Thank you I always wanted to learn the zipper on a bag.Thanks.

[@crackerdacker]

hi lynne. still watching your videos. you are such a good teacher so calm and relaxed, you make me want to try all the bags. do you remember where you got the cup fabric i just love it. i am in UK though. keep up the videos your great. also i think your hair looks great. happy sewing.

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Hello and Thanks so much !!!! I believe I got it from Joannes... Cute huh? Have fun, and thanks, Lynne

[@doraburton2863]

I really liked your video on making the zipper panel insert. At times though your voice was so soft I could barely hear you. That said I really like your work and have subscribed to your channel as bag making is almost an addiction for me.

[@ruthfreeman864]

I pray all is well with you and u come back to teaching us

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Hi! Ruth! I’m coming back soon. My machine is being repaired, and I’m thinking about what we can make together💗

[@cinderelli3192]

Hi Lynn, loved yet another one of your amazing tutorials ! I'm curious, do you have a tutorial for your "Valorie" bag or would you have the pattern on your facebook ? I love all your bags and have made most of them ... thanks as you have taught me how to create amazing bags, one thing I also say to myself before sewing in the lining "If you see just UGLY & UGLY you are sewing the lining correctly" saved me many, many times !

[@susanbolton6946]

O love your videos. Thank you.I am making a purse now .

[@barbarabarthel9566]

Thank you for this great tutorial it is a big help

[@VickiLeeBagsbyLynne]

Thanks Barbara ! Stay tuned, we have a really fun bag coming up with another zipper tab and more ! , Lynne

[@ernestinetril2810]

Loving the technique