Yoga Mat Bag- DIY Sewing Tutorial

[@Mightymami]

I really enjoy your channel. Since my mom died, I don't really have anyone to ask questions or do projects with anymore. And since I found your channel, I've found that you answer any questions I have and you do awesome tutorials and projects. I wish she was still here to see your channel, I know she'd enjoy it. :) Thanks for doing what you do!

[@music12345678ABC]

2-1/2 hrs later...a very new sewer now has her very own handmade yoga bag! It did my first encasing and drawstring. Really easy following the tutorial! Had a decorative fabric for strap, so I just folded in half wrong sides together, sewed, and right side out. Worked great! THANKS for a great step by step tutorial! :)

[@morganduval6254]

I love your videos , I'm the youngest person in the fabric store much of the time so watching you sew is refreshing

[@amymansfield4461]

Thankyou for the tutorial. I haven't sewed or done yoga literally in years but I bought myself a cute mat and matching fabric and now I have a great reason to get out there!

[@francisinfocus]

Excellent delivery and production. Well paced, well explained without rambling on mindlessly. Keep it up!

[@lindaweiss9638]

Fantastic easy to follow tutorial. Terrific teacher, calm, easy to listen to, great instructions, the bag came out great, thank you!

[@wendydann8180]

I love the pinning the straps a little past where you sew the hem up the top. That way you know it will definitely get caught.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Yup! It really helps!

[@karlasanchez9742]

Just want to thank you for your video and your teachings. I like your style of not making it too complicated. And now I have an awesome yoga mat bag!!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad to help! :)

[@franblazer7289]

Hi Vanessa, Thank you so much for helping me out with so many projects....I'm not a sewer, but with your help you make it look easy and I really enjoy watching your tutorials....God bless you

[@RitaIronadi]

A vid from 6 years ago and still very useful. Thank you. ❤️

[@Mheadchick]

Love this! Super easy, fun little project! You're a great teacher ❤ Thank you for all your videos, techniques and explanations ❤

[@sherrycampbell2817]

Great useful bag, I made mine from heavier canvas like material I had on hand, it is very durable, like a camping bag. I finished my edges before turning down the top for the drawstring so no raw edges! Added a squeeze type sincher for the cord. Thanks for the great instructions!

[@suziedickens]

You have such a clear way of explaining the process. I watch a lot of sewing videos and yours by far has been the easiest to follow. Thank you!

[@Luzina0603]

The BEST yoga mat video. Love how easy you your instructions are. Thank you so much!!

[@Chhabra_Shivani]

Thank you for this super easy tutorial. My yoga mat bag turned out to be great. Going to make one for my mom soon. I'm sure she would love it too.

[@paulettelewis2926]

This is the correct video for anyone who wants to find out about this topic. You notice so much its almost onerous to argue with you (not that I truly would wantHaHa). You undoubtedly put a new spin on a subject thats been written about for years. Great stuff, just great!

[@massagebyfeet]

I'm so glad I started following you. Your directions are simple and straight forward. So easy to follow. You're great!

[@KathyPickus]

This was a great video for making a yoga mat bag. Thank you for the easy instructions.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

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[@mrsiyer2679]

What a fun project it is. I just completed mine. Also added a zippered pocket on the outside. Thanks for the video.

[@ginalynnfae]

I love how you explained this process, it helped so much. Thank you!💞

[@freespiritjoga]

Vanessa, thanks for the tutorial! I'm on my 7th yoga bag now. My friends and family members all demanded their own bag, when they saw mine. :) I am a yoga instructor and a beginner at sewing. Have a nice day! Erika

[@fionabell-currie6198]

Excellent! Really clear and I loved the speeded up bits so the momentum carried on fluently. I now feel I could manage this project. Thank you so much.

[@Rawr98]

i love your tutorials so much. I don't need a yoga mat and i don't even (sadly) have a sewing machine, but I love your videos so i keep watching :)

[@jeanettemahon9625]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I am about to make a yoga mat bag and cannot wait to try your project. I love how you explain (and repeat yourself at times to remind!) and since I am quite the novice, feel a little more confident now.

[@stephanieb2174]

my first project was a tablecloth and this was the second! so i am very much a beginner but this was so easy to follow and i did it in one afternoon! fits my mat perfectly :) thank you so much!

[@Tori57]

I figured out how to make these before finding this tutorial. I like to use upholstery weight material, and for a more finished product, you can put button holes for your drawstring. I really appreciate it when a teacher shows the best technique rather than teaching how to do something that ends up with raw ends that need fray check, raw seams, and puckered seams - when there are ways to get a more professional looking finish.

[@anna-lisakelly348]

Vanessa thank you so much this was an amazing tutorial. I am a beginner when it comes to sewing but I have just finished my third yoga bag. I am making them to give to my daughters! It was so easy to follow you and I just love this bag. Thank you so much!

[@crazymered1]

I found a lightweight cotton that I really liked so I just lined it with another cotton and it seems to work great! Thanks again for the easy tutorial!

[@carmenverdugo8389]

You were so right on on this bag I love it. It was easy thank you so much.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

You’re welcome! ♥️

[@CarlaJanene]

Can't wait to try this! Great instructional video! Simple but thorough! Thank you!

[@jackieb363]

Your videos are so great and easy to follow! I know what all my friends will be receiving for this birthday's this year (even if they don't practice yoga!)

[@marvelouspyrex]

I know this is a 9 year old video, but love this tutorial and the mini iron you have!!

[@micahpastrana5917]

I just made this today and it turned out great!! Thanks for the tutorial, you explained it so clearly and it was very easy to follow along.

[@prudentdevotion]

I love your videos - Thanks for posting! Yoga mat bag is a GREAT gift idea

[@aprilalice58]

I am on my 6th yoga mat bag because everyone is loving them! I have a little hint about how to handle what I have come to refer to as "the circle of death".....lol. I am right handed so my right hand of course is working hard to get as few "tucks" as possible and I find if I slip my left hand up and inside of the bag I can work the fabric from that side also. This eliminates as many tucks as possible! I have been using Cotton Duck fabric and it really works well! Thanks so much for your helpful and fun tutorial!

[@moonymilquetoast]

brilliant tutorial, i made a yoga mat bag for my mom for christmas! it came out really well and was really simple following these steps 😊

[@jaymierosestyles155]

thank you for this video! 🥰 your idea matches the way i wanna make my yoga mat bag, amazing direction and clear explanation!! will make my own as soon as i bought fabric for it ☺️

[@corrieernsdorff4351]

Love this yoga bag. Great instructions. Thanks, Corrie

[@ShellyK216]

I just used this tutorial today and my bag turned out so well! Thank you!

[@jenniferulcar1321]

This was a great tutorial! so easy to follow along I made my bag no problem the first try! Thank you!

[@kikissabrina6411]

This is the clearest tutorial ever.. Thank you so much for sharing this to us.. Gbu.. 😄😄😄

[@elizabethwomack4829]

Great tutorial- thanks! It came out great! I finished the sides so my drawstring opening wasn’t raw and then added a little bit of interfacing to the base.

[@kellyallen9732]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, it was really helpful when I was making my first ever yoga bag.

[@francisndegwa5235]

Such a lovely tutorial. was wondering how to make one and now I know

[@jogatanar]

Thank you so much for the instructions. I made two bags. I am absolute beginner, just started sewing a few days ago. :)

[@karenlucanto5924]

I am going to try this asap. You made it look so easy, I know I can do it!

[@dscoochie]

Thank you! I made this today and it’s perfect! Clear instructions and super easy!

[@kater7780]

Just finished my yoga bag! Great instructions! Thx 😊

[@kcdancer18]

Wow this is awesome! You make it look so easy, thanks for sharing!

[@davidmarks509]

Great easy to follow guide. Needed something for my yoga mat and I have small golf practice mats. Thanks

[@lucys.6386]

I think I can make this. I need a yoga bag! Thank you for posting this video.

[@ciarahogan3903]

I made it, and better yet, it was a success story, thank you!!

[@cm5897]

This video was perfectly done! Thank you so much. Answered every question I had.

[@sujathanarasimharaghavanna9735]

Your tutorial is very easy to learn anyone even biggners. thanks a lot i am going to sew for my kid.

[@mikachansailor]

great project and I love the fabric you chose! oh, and your hair looks fantastic!

[@rosamariavazquezgutierrez4588]

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[@jillakk9329]

A very good idea. Thank u for showing this. I'll make one for sure!

[@kevonskeete5129]

I just made one from this video. Thank you so much! Great video!!! 😊😊

[@heleng519]

I love all of your tutorials!!!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Thanks!

[@donnacamp5663]

i just started doing yoga and making the bag was so much easier than yoga lol thanks for the video my friend and I love our bags I added a pocket on the outside for our cell phone and keys and I put velcro to close the pocket and on the pocket I embroidery our names

[@osawellnesslife]

Thanks! Very easy to follow and it looks great! I appreciate it!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad it helped!

[@YouonlyliveWON]

You are amazing ❤thank you so much for the video 😊I’m gonna try to make one, hope it will ready for my yoga class on tomorrow 🎉🎉

[@asmith1247]

Hey Vanessa! Another great project!!!! Thanks!

[@oldchannel-x5y]

This is so cute! I do need a mat and a bag...lol Great work V.

[@karebearvan]

thank you! I can't wait to try this one. Excellent instruction. Thanks for making it look easy!

[@lilistarlet37]

What a great tutorial, I just made two bags 😉

[@haejeongkwak8447]

Thank you so much! I just made mine and it looks awesome! Your instruction was super easy and clear to follow. I'm subscribing. You're amazing! :)

[@leorakerswill1158]

Thank you so much - this is a lovely clear and easy tutorial ❤

[@alexandrademajo6540]

This looks so easy! I just bought a yoga mat this morning so I'm definitely going to try this today. PS. I love your videos! :D

[@FitrianiADalay-bk6se]

Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for your videos tutorial it helping me so much as a beginner haha!

[@DH-qz2so]

will use this as inspiration for making a bag for my long and heavy electric bike battery, as I would take the battery with me, when leaving and locking up my bike!

[@gillcharles2259]

thank you, great help. will be used for a yoga mat and golf bag (just for 3 clubs)

[@heatherhowlett9163]

Thanks for a fabulous tutorial 😊

[@chandraburgess2620]

Love the bag! Could you do the side seam first and then do the top casing? That way when you make the casing the ends face inside, no fraying. Iron your casing down, mark where the edge of the casing will be. Open the casing, then lay the strap down on both ends and sew from the mark where the casing hem will be, then all the way down. Open it out and iron the edge inward and then sew the casing.

[@helenagran4334]

Amazing video! Beautiful explanations! Loved it. Wonder if it will be possible to create something like this without a sewing machine..

[@fathimaaazim6510]

very nice video and it's going to help me . I can't tell you how i feel after watching this thank you

[@mariasunshine5664]

hiiii. my bag is complete....love it..thank you again

[@blakeyaelfaison5477]

Super clear and can't wait to try! Thanks so much :O)

[@brigittewinchester6973]

Awesome job. This would also be great for a baton bag

[@GrandeMarine]

such a good tuto really!!!! so easy thanks a lot!

[@marjoriedelosreyes3544]

i just bought a cloth. i cant wait to try this! thank you

[@marjoriedelosreyes3544]

yay! i finally have a new yoga mat bag. im so loving it. thank you @thecraftygemini

[@marjoriedelosreyes3544]

+thecraftygemini

[@shauncoles6597]

Thanks for this tutorial! I’ve been looking for a yoga mat bag to fit my jump rope mat which is impossible to find. It’s 36x20 so i guess i need to make a custom bag myself. This tutorial seems so simple I wonder if I could make one with no sewing experience and a brand new machine I’ve owned for 4 years but too scared to open the box 😂 seriously

[@samanthad6666]

Awesome job thank u for the tutorial ur work is awesome

[@camillebeauchamp-lefebvre2403]

Great tutorial! I'm planning on making this for my mom's Christmas present :) I was wondering how I could make the strap adjustable? Could it work by sewing a pre-made adjustable strap instead of the long fabric band?

[@Sewing556]

Love your lessons

[@rodrigobenavidez6907]

i did the bag my mom love it any new ideas

[@joybarber6974]

Can't wait to make one! Thank you!

[@sandrabarnes1250]

Perfect tutorial

[@cynthiamiller1020]

thanks have been wanting to make my own bag but just could not get started.

[@laruascigliano8315]

Me encantoooo desde Argentinaaaasssss lo voy a hacer!!!

[@valerieh1570]

I love this!!thank you👍🏼

[@sewawesome3164]

Vanessa, you are wonderful to watch...love your energy. I have question...would a zipper work with this project? I wondered why you chose to have a casing with a string tie. Thanks so much...I watch you every chance I get. You're awesome. Thanks

[@jenniferglapan]

this is incredible! making one!!!

[@cheryltauyan3472]

Hi! I follow you on IG too! This was a great video =). Super informative. Thank you for sharing all the necessary details =).

[@krystalburton6905]

Awesome video. Thank you😀😀

[@katherinebeal]

Love the video! Thank you. If you were finishing the casing so it didn't fray, what do you think is the best way to do that?

[@wendydann8180]

I made my bag from an outdoor table cloth so it's waterproof!

[@nurifitriani676]

thanks for the video. I love the results of your work. homemade yoga bag. I would ask for the size of the material used for ropes, how x how. thanks. I yogi's from Indonesia. I wait for a message from you

[@azizaabdullahartesanatos9300]

I loved your channel and explanation. Is there any other video that you have already explained how to insert a lined fabric? I would like to learn how to do it. Thanks a lot. I had already subscript on your channel.

[@violette_0o0]

awesome tutorial!