How to Cut your H2O Hacks - H2O Sling Pattern by Linds Handmade Designs - Square Bottom/Front Pocket

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  • čas přidán 8. 08. 2022
  • Great video instructions on how to sew your pieces can be found here: • H2O Hacks - Slip Pocke...
    In this video, I show you how to cut the pieces for our version of the most popular hacks to the H2O bag by Linds Handmade Designs - Slip Pocket and Square Bottom!
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    Starting pieces:
    Main fabric:
    13x12"
    12x10"
    Contrast fabric:
    8x15"
    Original H2O Pattern can be found here:
    lindshandmade.com/collections...
    Glitter Ruler in construction video - @Lauren Mormino
    moremeknow.com/collections/se...
    Stitch Woven Fabric:
    fabricmail.com
    Prism Zipper hardware from Fabric Therapy
    fabric-therapy.com
    Pattern Weights: Here is a cool video of some of the weights from CoMaNi Creations - fb.watch/eOSvf8bNVW/
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Komentáře • 175

  • @Stitched.Together
    @Stitched.Together Před 3 měsíci +2

    This is the best video on cutting instructions I’ve ever seen.

  • @pamsfiberfrenzy
    @pamsfiberfrenzy Před 25 dny

    I love the boxed bottom but I must say I actually love the original credit card slot pocket. Your idea does make it much quicker however! The boxed bottom is a fabulous hack because the round bottom is the most difficult part of the original pattern.

  • @Ella-49
    @Ella-49 Před rokem

    Thanks so much for sharing these great instructions!

  • @juliesmith2065
    @juliesmith2065 Před 4 měsíci

    THANK YOU so very much for this! It eliminates confusion to this old brain! YOU'RE THE BEST!

  • @maryrouisse5308
    @maryrouisse5308 Před rokem

    Thanks for an awesome video so glad I found. Looking forward to see more videos. So looking forward to finally making this H2O sling pattern 😀

  • @kimcolombani4320
    @kimcolombani4320 Před rokem +2

    Really awesome video!!! This is my favorite hack for this amazing pattern. More videos from Amanda please!! They are all great. ❤️

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +1

      Awe!!! Thank you Kim!!! I can hardly wait to post more content!!!

  • @Crystal13540
    @Crystal13540 Před rokem +1

    Yay! Sew excited :)

  • @keleeshamarley7178
    @keleeshamarley7178 Před rokem +2

    I’m am so so happy for this tutorial. I’m over here dancing 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽🎉🥳🥳🎉💃🏽💃🏽 thank you Amanda for share your skills and talent with the world

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Thank you sew much 🥰 I love getting to share these with you guys!!!

  • @Jaded6911
    @Jaded6911 Před rokem

    Just in time for family to come visit!!! Thank you!

  • @simpsondonna
    @simpsondonna Před rokem

    I needed this video! Thank you!

  • @stephaniesonnentag7833

    Thank you so much for this!! So much easier!!

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Yay!!! I'm so glad you find it so helpful!!!

  • @3772550
    @3772550 Před rokem

    Brilliant! Many thanks.

  • @marthaisiordia4104
    @marthaisiordia4104 Před rokem

    Omg thanks for this hack! I have the pattern and now I think I will be making more bags now.

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Yay!!! I'm sew glad it's helpful!!!!

  • @ashlynsnana6631
    @ashlynsnana6631 Před rokem +3

    I am so glad I found your tutorial videos. Thank you for sharing your skill with us. Your teaching style is so good and easy to follow. Keep up the great work.

  • @janetfoster230
    @janetfoster230 Před rokem +1

    Excellent tutorial , love the visuals for the measurements and clear cutting instructions - thank you 😊

  • @madelinevelazquez7891

    Thank you. This is awesome

  • @annie-eg8zb
    @annie-eg8zb Před rokem

    Great tutorial!

  • @RickLucrezi
    @RickLucrezi Před rokem

    This Video was so easy to follow along. I find it easier for me to follow along with your cadence and no nonsense, to the point instructions. Thank You, great video

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you sew much!!

  • @marystewart4994
    @marystewart4994 Před rokem

    Excellent video!!!

  • @susanhoward6656
    @susanhoward6656 Před rokem

    THANK YOU!!!!!

  • @jeremiahaltmannsberger8914

    Amazing video. I know what I am working on this weekend. Excellent work. The tutorial is good!!!!

  • @adventureswithdaphne5352

    thank you for making a how to video on cutting the hacked version!

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +1

      Of course!!! We would love to see pictures of your finished pieces in our Facebook group!!

  • @sugarmuffin57
    @sugarmuffin57 Před rokem

    Genuis tips for cutting and piecing the pattern. I love using the pattern piece reversed so you can cut it out on both sides....Thumbs up on all counts. I subscribed. Looking forward to more videos from you. Going to watch the instructional video now.

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Thank you sew much!! We have lots of new content coming!! Thanks for subscribing!!

  • @sutela2060
    @sutela2060 Před měsícem

    Great video ❤

  • @margaretmurph3609
    @margaretmurph3609 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @michelec1962
    @michelec1962 Před 10 měsíci

    Fantastic tutorial! Thank you 😊

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thank you!!!

    • @michelec1962
      @michelec1962 Před 10 měsíci

      Making two more right now😅

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@michelec1962 make sure you post pictures in our Facebook group!!

    • @michelec1962
      @michelec1962 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@SewBestieI will!

  • @Vegetativegrowth
    @Vegetativegrowth Před 11 měsíci

    What a great video!! Now if I could just hold my ruler in place properly I would have cut this all out in no time 😂

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 11 měsíci

      😂😂 it takes practice!!!

  • @donnavogel6958
    @donnavogel6958 Před 7 měsíci

    Ty

  • @adventureswithdaphne5352

    You should make a how to cut video for the Dayna Pack with the top zipper hack! I would love to see a video on that!

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +2

      Great suggestions!! Keep 'em coming!!!

  • @michelemcafee7906
    @michelemcafee7906 Před rokem +1

    This is so awesome! Thanks for this step by step instructions. I hope this doesnt sound stupid but do you have or know where I can find a tutorial on how to apply the SF101 to the fabric? Thanks

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +1

      That's a great question! We actually cover this in our foundational classes (in shop) - but I can do a quick video soon!

  • @aguilarangela4288
    @aguilarangela4288 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love your tutorials. Do you have any other h20 hacks such as zipper gusset

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 11 měsíci

      Not yet! Which ones would you like to see?

  • @KarenPalmer-hf6wc
    @KarenPalmer-hf6wc Před rokem +4

    I have a question Amanda: When I place the pattern piece for the sides on the two 6" cut pieces the pattern piece seems to be around a quarter inch too long for some reason...This happen yesterday when I made one so I just aligned the top part with the curves along the edge instead of the bottom...Should this fabric piece be cut a little longer so this matches the pattern piece? Should the 13 x 12 piece be adjusted to 13 1/4" x 12"? also when I cut the 3 - 5" pieces from the 8 x 15" piece my last piece is also a bit shorter on the side and is not quite 5" for some reason...I know I'm measuring correctly as I've been making bags for a long time, so any help is appreciated...Thank you!

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      You can adjust the pattern to 13.25 if your printed is slightly different - as long as you're measuring/lining up the curved from the top of the pattern, you will be fine.
      For the 15inch wide piece, cutting it down to 5" wide pieces, you have to make sure you're lining up the edge of your fabric to the inside of your ruler lines - otherwise, your lines will be *slightly* longer than the intended 5" wide. Hope that helps some! If not, let me know and I'll try to get a quick video done to explain!!

    • @sherbabe100
      @sherbabe100 Před měsícem

      Video please

  • @jessicastarrett202
    @jessicastarrett202 Před rokem

    Love your video! So thankful to have found your channel. I don't have a ton of time this weekend to prepare this bag for my son's summer church camp, leaving on Monday. I feel I'll be able to accomplish this quicker than the original.
    Quick question! Did you use 1 1/2 inch hardware or 1 inch????
    Thank you again for your awesomeness!

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      1" for the anchor tabs, 1.5" for the strap hardware 🥰

  • @Lisapittsburghnurse
    @Lisapittsburghnurse Před rokem +1

    ❤️

  • @loribridges5105
    @loribridges5105 Před rokem +1

    Can you please provide the dimensions of all the pieces once you have the cut? This will be so much easier to figure out the cut sizes without rewinding multiple times. It will also make it easier for me cut each piece from a variety of fabric for the pocket. Thank you!

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +3

      Main panel squares - 13x6 (2)
      Center panel - (1) 5x12
      D-ring - 2x6 (1)
      Front pocket top - 5x2 (1)
      Front pocket bottom - 5x6 (1)
      Front pocket top lining - 5x2 (1)
      Front pocket bottom lining - 5x6 (1)
      Front pocket lining back - 5x8 (2)

  • @rashidakhuzema6838
    @rashidakhuzema6838 Před 27 dny

    Kindly new water bottle cover cutting and stitching video share plz

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 24 dny

      Hiya, I'm not sure what you mean?

  • @analytical5849
    @analytical5849 Před rokem +2

    First, let me say how much I appreciate you sharing your talent. Sencondly - Help! After printing the pattern, checking the scale box is accurate and perfectly matching up the triangles to be diamonds, my measurements for the height (after adding 2 inches to the bottom) is 13.5. inches. The directions are to cut the fabric to 13 inches. I've already cut the WPC lining to the pattern, what can I do to make this work? Do I need to add 1/2 inch to the side pieces? What about the middle piece? Not sure how to make this work...After searching the comments I see that others have had this problem as well. Can you post what the fix is, please?

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +5

      Simple! Just line up the top of you pattern piece when trimming away the excess. It seems to be hit or miss with different printers, but overall, it's minuscule difference when compensating on the bottom of the bag. Trim your pieces by lining up at the top of the pattern piece, then follow the rest of the directions

    • @janetfoster230
      @janetfoster230 Před rokem +1

      I had the same slight discrepancy with an extra quarter inch for the height of my pattern piece (my reference square also matched up to 1”)

  • @janladuke8820
    @janladuke8820 Před rokem +1

    Can you also do the cinched top with this method?

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      I haven't done that one yet! But the lining and finished exterior are the same as the original pattern, so I would assume so!

  • @samanthao5874
    @samanthao5874 Před rokem

    I wish you used these that you cut for the next video, because I dont know what the contrast piece is. The inside of the pockets? Thanks

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Yes, the contrast pieces are the inside linings for the front slip pocket (only seen when you open the zipper pocket or look inside the slip pocket).

  • @leoramos5657
    @leoramos5657 Před rokem +2

    Amanda - I'm SO Glad I came across your H2O hack...!!!
    Love this slip/zip pocket hack. Can I ask...why seam allowances were not added since you now added 2 new seams. Maybe it's being added with the pieces you're inserting..? Just wondering if these new seams affect the opening of the H2O? In my original I use a 32oz. water bottle and it's already snug. Thank you for this video and I look forward to your response.

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +1

      Hi Leo! Seam allowances were added for each seam that was additional to the original pattern. If you take the 3 pieces that make up the exterior panel and lay them next to each other, you'll see that, together, they are wider than the WPC :) Also, if using the square bottom hack, you could add 1/2" to an inch to BOTH the lining and exterior pieces' width to make your overall bag a bit wider!

    • @leoramos5657
      @leoramos5657 Před rokem

      @@SewBestie Thank you for your reply. ❤️After I posted I wonder if you added SA to center pieces. ❤️

  • @boonchilla
    @boonchilla Před rokem

    This is awesome! So I don’t have those things you put down on top of the pattern to hold the pattern in place. Is there something else one could use as a weight until one could get the proper weights for this? Thanks!

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Anything heavy really! You want something heavy enough to hold you paper in place because you don't want to use pins to poke holes in your WPC!

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Here is a cool video of some of the weights from CoMaNi Creations - fb.watch/eOSvf8bNVW/

    • @boonchilla
      @boonchilla Před rokem +1

      So I found a video on how to make the pattern weights with washers. Went to Home Depot to check into this idea and found For the weight I would like if need a WHOLE bunch of washers. Then my husband reminded me that we have a ton of river rock in the back yard, so I took like 7 decent sized ones, grabbed my glue gun and covered these suckers with fabric!!! He’s so smart! Haha

    • @sugarmuffin57
      @sugarmuffin57 Před rokem

      @@SewBestie I love your pretty weights...but canned goods will work in a pinch. 🙂

  • @giulianaraboini
    @giulianaraboini Před rokem +1

    Hello and thank you for this tutorial. I have not started the cutting yet but have read many comments about the measurements not adding up. I noticed on the video that you are only using the Main Body Lining Piece for cutting out the pattern. This is what you add the 2 inches to. Could this be the problem for some, they may be using the Main Body Exterior piece? Any clarification would be greatly appreciated. I look foward to trying this out. Thanks so much again.

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      It could be, but You could add the 1.75" to the piece and as long as you are using the rest of the tutorial as is, your project will turn out just fine 🥰

    • @klarsen117
      @klarsen117 Před 11 měsíci

      I printed the main body liner to scale and my fabric came up short.

  • @karenpoe8057
    @karenpoe8057 Před rokem +1

    This was great at first. Got everything set up and ready. Starting to cut the fabric from the pattern and I found the paper pattern is 13.5 long so this makes my fabric pattern to short. Did it twice and still got it. Guess I need to recheck your cuts.

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +4

      Someone else mentioned this - if you're having trouble with the scale printing, you can line up the top of the strap and cut from there!

    • @Ella-49
      @Ella-49 Před rokem +6

      @@SewBestie Same thing happened for me. It isn't the scaled printing, I checked. Rectangle piece maybe should be cut 13 1/2 by 12 inches??

    • @shelleynutbrown8118
      @shelleynutbrown8118 Před rokem +8

      I’m having the same problem. My scale is correct. I have a 1/4” difference. Already cut the fabric now. What a waste!!

    • @karenpoe8057
      @karenpoe8057 Před rokem +3

      @@SewBestie the print size was right on the nose. But it don't add up when it comes together

    • @klarsen117
      @klarsen117 Před 11 měsíci

      Happened to me too, and it isn't my scale either. Already cut my fabric, so I guess I'll cut my wpc down a bit and see if the finished product will fit my water bottle.

  • @winterbren5752
    @winterbren5752 Před rokem

    Question. Can you use the lining template to cut out the exterior pieces or do I need to tape together the peices that you show

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Hi Winter! The pieces that I tape together is the lining template! We are just showing it so it's not cut on the fold, but one solid piece.

  • @tammysigman4440
    @tammysigman4440 Před rokem

    I can't find waterproof canvas here in Columbus Ohio. What could I use instead in place of it? I want to start this so bad...love it and your amazing teacher!!

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Thank you so much!!
      You could use any are resistant canvas, also PUL (think like cloth diaper fabric). There are quite a few great companies that sell water proof/resistant fabric and have great turn around times!

    • @tammysigman4440
      @tammysigman4440 Před rokem

      @@SewBestie can you recommend those companies to me please. Thank you

  • @christinahofman8673
    @christinahofman8673 Před 11 měsíci

    Would vinyl as the exterior be ok to use with this hack?

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I have done it! Just make sure you're using a machine that can handle those layers!!

  • @boonchilla
    @boonchilla Před 5 měsíci

    So I have a question, this pattern is super super cool. And it is great for those water bottles that don't have the handles on them like the ever so popular Stanley cup ones that people are just going gaga over. So I recently bought a Stanley knock off from Hobby Lobby that in my opinion is WAY better than the Stanley and MUCH MUCH cheaper! I'd love to figure out if there is a way to hack this pattern to accommodate that handle! I have seen bags that are for sale that are for these cups but I wanna make my own. It can't be THAT hard to do but wondered if you all thought the same and would consider doing a hack to accommodate that wonderful Stanley-like cup. :-).

    • @mishkalarsoncreations
      @mishkalarsoncreations Před 19 dny

      I would think adding the amount the handle takes up (probably 2 inches?) to the sides overall should do then trick, the adjust the bottom as well. Just grab some scrap fabric and play around. That’s how my grandma taught me - then we would create a new pattern from it.

  • @Scrappincricut
    @Scrappincricut Před rokem

    Where do you purchase your waterproof canvas?

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Most of what I get is locally sourced, but I am testing quite a few places to find something comparable I like!

  • @hawsmith
    @hawsmith Před rokem

    Do you recommend the 1½" webbing or 1"?

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +1

      It depends, really it just comes down to preference though. They both work, and personally I prefer 1.5" straps because I have wider shoulders and I tend to wear more cross body styles 🥰

  • @margaretmurph3609
    @margaretmurph3609 Před 11 měsíci

    What if I still want the round bottom do I still add 2 inches

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 11 měsíci

      No, the 2" is only for the square bottom 🥰

  • @marystewart4994
    @marystewart4994 Před rokem

    Do you have a construction video? If so where do I find it?

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Here you go!!!
      czcams.com/video/z6rGMQDilu0/video.html

  • @karenpaul4594
    @karenpaul4594 Před rokem

    Great tutorial, but I didn't catch the size of zipper just how long. thanks

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      I usually cut 6" I think? The panel is 5 inches wide, so that will give you excess just in case!

  • @valeneyazzie8881
    @valeneyazzie8881 Před 11 měsíci

    Hi, the measurements aren't matching up with the paper pattern? I'm trying to figure out what went wrong, but did everything as you showed?

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 11 měsíci

      Which measurement is off for you?

  • @user-px8ht5cd7b
    @user-px8ht5cd7b Před rokem

    How big is the piece of water proof canvas?

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      I would probably start off with a piece at least 14x18" for WPC!

  • @asheryl1966
    @asheryl1966 Před 2 měsíci

    When I tape the lining patterns together, top to bottom, it's 13 1/4" high so the 13 x 12 will be too short.

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 2 měsíci

      Just line your pieces up along the top edge to get your curves consistant. 💙

  • @staceymigs2134
    @staceymigs2134 Před rokem

    What am I doing wrong? If I add 2" to pattern it doesn't measure 13". Print size is correct according to the little 1" square. If I add 1.75" to bottom it makes 13" but will I have problems later? Excellent video!

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      You won't have problems later, it's just a tiny bit shorter when finished, but all your pieces will come together evenly!

    • @staceymigs2134
      @staceymigs2134 Před rokem

      @@SewBestie Awesome! Thanks so much!

    • @cherrybrown4079
      @cherrybrown4079 Před rokem +1

      I am experiencing this too. I measured the original pattern piece and it's 11.5ish. Which would make it 13.5ish after adding 2 inches, so then my fabric piece is 1/2" too short. I will trust the process and hope it works out i guess.

    • @klarsen117
      @klarsen117 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@cherrybrown4079how did it go? I'm having the same problem.

    • @valeneyazzie8881
      @valeneyazzie8881 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @klarsen117 I having the same problem. We're you able to figure it out?

  • @henneburyedward
    @henneburyedward Před rokem

    Hi. My pattern piece is 1/2 “ shorter than yours...🤦‍♀️ Any explanation??? It’s true to size on my printer. When I attempt on out out my main piece, I have 1/2” longer sticking up on the top????

    • @henneburyedward
      @henneburyedward Před rokem

      It’s Wilma 🤦‍♀️ Btw

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +1

      @@henneburyedward Hi Wilma! If your pieces don't line up properly, you can take the excess from the bottom :) So line your pattern pieces and your fabric up at the top, and cut from there.

    • @andreavinson1926
      @andreavinson1926 Před rokem +1

      I have the same problem. But my mine is about a quarter inch short. And my pieces fit perfectly. And my square measures an inch perfectly. I think the math is off. You are having us cut a piece that is 13 inches high. The pattern piece must be 11.25" high and add the 2 inches makes 13.25".

  • @angeldewdrps
    @angeldewdrps Před rokem +3

    I must have done something wrong. I printed pattern. Added two inches to the bottom. I cut the 13x12, but My pattern is coming up 1/2 inch taller when I place pattern on top of fabric after I had cut it in half. I have checked over and over to make sure I placed pattern together correctly. I can not figure out what is wrong. The pattern is 13 1/2 inches tall not 13. Can you figure out what I have done wrong. The only thing I can figure is if I match the triangles on top of each other I will get the 13”. If I stack the triangles to make diamonds the way you show, then the pattern is 1/2 inch to tall Any ideas..🤔

    • @lucylovesvintage.4105
      @lucylovesvintage.4105 Před rokem

      Did you trim one end off before you matched up the triangles because that strip measures 1/2"

    • @angeldewdrps
      @angeldewdrps Před rokem

      @@lucylovesvintage.4105 yes. The triangle match perfectly. I can not imagine what is wrong I have spent so much time trying to figure it out

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Did you check your 1" box to make sure the pattern printed at the correct scale?

    • @angeldewdrps
      @angeldewdrps Před rokem

      @@SewBestie yes. It matches perfectly. I just can’t imagine

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Have you joined our Facebook group? I would love to help you figure this out, and you can send me a PM via FB messenger 😘

  • @sherryscrafts9332
    @sherryscrafts9332 Před rokem

    Could you not place it on fold instead of over lapping the pattern?

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Depending on which part you're talking about, but this is definitely the easiest to get the correct portions cut for the exterior panels 🥰

  • @JudithBrummett
    @JudithBrummett Před rokem

    Im kinda loosing it here. lol. We are only using the liner pattern piece? How is the actual liner going to be smaller (tighter) when we sew them together? wouldn't the seam allowances make the outer bag the smaller pieces? I have already cut my rectangles so b4 I go any further I thought I would ask.

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      When sewing the liner, you use a larger seam allowance than the exterior.

    • @JudithBrummett
      @JudithBrummett Před rokem

      @@SewBestie oooooo I get it lol TYTYTY Great tutorial btw and TFS!

  • @crislaurita5049
    @crislaurita5049 Před rokem +1

    Love your video! Thanks but just a mention those are not squares a 12 by 13 is not a square but a rectangle! Just an FYI

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      Thanks for the compliment 😊 glad you like my video, don't forget to subscribe and check out more!

  • @shelleynutbrown8118
    @shelleynutbrown8118 Před rokem

    Omg this is making my brain hurt! So before I started, I checked my inch boxes to make sure the pattern pieces are the correct size. Then I added my 2” to the bottom and cut out all my fabric pieces. BUT... when I went to cut the curves from my main body side pieces, the pattern pieces are in fact 1/4” too big! How is this possible and what do I do now? I’ve already cut my fabric exactly to the tutorial and cannot afford to waste the material!! Can I cut off the 1/4” or is that going to totally ruin the shape, 😖😖😖
    I’m so annoyed. I’ve made bags before but never had so much hassle and things go wrong with this one! The original oval bottom is impossible on a domestic machine despite being told it can handle it. Funnily enough the tutorial doesn’t show how they get the oval base under the machine at the start! I wasted so much time and material and eventually had to do a boxed bottom. Still not happy with the finished bag as particularly wanted the curved pocket. The bag was for my daughters 30th and I wanted it to be perfect which it was not. As I’ve just started a dog walking business I thought I’d make myself a dog walking bag with the front pocket and boxed bottom hacks and now that doesn’t even work. And I paid for this pattern!! 😡

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +2

      I'm so sorry you're having so much trouble!! A couple things: I did answer your question in the Facebook group (sorry, I just saw this message as we've been in Florida during hurricane Ian) - you can line up the top of the pattern piece to the squares and cut it from there! Trust me, it will be fine 🥰
      Next, did you see I also have a tutorial for the original pattern as well? I try my best to explain every step, especially for beginners! I have actually taught this bag in classes (in person) to groups of up to 40 in a workshop, all on domestic machines. There are definitely some tricks to learn in person if you can ever make it to one of these workshops.
      It can definitely take some patience, especially the first few times. But please, feel free to tag me in the fb group if you still need help!

    • @shelleynutbrown8118
      @shelleynutbrown8118 Před rokem

      Oh god, I hope you are ok! Yes, thank you I saw yr fb response. No I haven’t seen your tutorial for the original bag. I did try over and over but just couldn’t not do the oval bottom. I tried about 5 times. Every other part of the bag went smoothly. I tried all sorts of tricks, hand stitching, staples, tape, clips, pins…nothing worked. I also did the less bulk hack but it wasn’t the bottom that was the issue. It was the side seems of the curved pocket which made it impossible to follow the shape of the oval or stop everything from shifting :( but I will still check out your tutorial. Thanks again and hope you are safe.

  • @susanlipscomb4490
    @susanlipscomb4490 Před 2 měsíci

    Just reverse one of them before you print

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 2 měsíci

      Definitely an option for people who are a little more tech savvy

  • @christinewhitaker2957
    @christinewhitaker2957 Před rokem +1

    You show them wrong sides together

  • @marlenecarvajal3857
    @marlenecarvajal3857 Před rokem +1

    Your tutorial is great, however, ditch the background music. I have to wear headphones and it’s so distracting, hard to hear you talk.

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem +1

      Hi there! If you read the description in this video, you'll see there is a link to the same exact video that has no music. Happy sewing!

    • @marlenecarvajal3857
      @marlenecarvajal3857 Před rokem

      @@SewBestie You’re the best! Thanks for looking out for us! 🥰

    • @marlenecarvajal3857
      @marlenecarvajal3857 Před rokem

      @@SewBestie
      I forgot to mention I’ve made 8 of the H20’s for my family as gifts. They worked perfect for the Fair. 🤗

  • @kpl-CA
    @kpl-CA Před 5 měsíci

    Would it harm anything to add fleece lining to the back of the waterproof lining, for insulation?
    Maybe with double-sided tape?
    Or thicker fusable lining on the main pieces?
    My daughter specifically asked for an *insulated* bottle bag.

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před 5 měsíci

      It wouldn't harm anything, but for insulation I would look at the same kind of batting that they use for pot holders! Otherwise, I don't think fleece by itself or even fusible fleece would do that much for insulation 💙

  • @sr1625
    @sr1625 Před rokem

    I made one today!! Thanks for the detailed tutorial!! My pocket ended up being 4 inches wide.
    How would you increase the pocket width?? My phone barely fits 🫣

    • @SewBestie
      @SewBestie  Před rokem

      You could use a 1/4" seam allowance instead of 3/8" SA when attaching the front center to each side.. OR you can make the center panel a little wider, just make sure you adjust the side panels so the finished piece fits to the lining 🥰