How to sew a giant travel bag DIY duffle, sports, gym, multi purpose bag with 6 large pockets

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19 күн бұрын

My biggest bag yet! In this tutorial I'll show you how to construct this giant duffle style bag suitable for sports, gym, travel, holidays, and loads more. There are 4 large pockets on the outside, and another two on the inside.
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@ChristinesHomeAffairs 18 күн бұрын

If you enjoyed this video & feel like giving something back to the channel, you can do that here..... www.buymeacoffee.com/stitchthisr or via Paypal www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YYZF9B787XGD6 Did you know we have a Facebook group "Christine's Home Affairs"? I'd love for you to share what you make with the whole community. If you like my videos, click subscribe, and follow, so you won't miss out on any upcoming videos. Go ahead, try it. It's completely free! My fabric labels and the style I use are from wunderlabel.com.au/?affil=christineshomeaffairs now that I have an affilliation with them, I may get a small commission on sales. My metal tags are from lihuihardware.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.88.5 If you like my products, you will find many here... My Website stitchthis.com.au Here are some of my favourite products to use. They are affiliate links, which provide me a small commission if you purchase any products via the link. This helps me continue to provide videos for your enjoyment. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My Amazon storefront in USA and other countries www.amazon.com/shop/christineshomeaffairs amzn.to/3Pvx0jk The following products are for Amazon Australia Wash away tape - amzn.to/3dUwD1B Pattern notcher - amzn.to/3p5ab8t Clover awl - amzn.to/3dhk2Wf Peltex - amzn.to/3PMMT2G Continuous zipper No.5 - amzn.to/3ag7CfZ Continuous Zipper No.3 - amzn.to/3ybAHkN Strapping - amzn.to/3bI04TD Chalk wheel - amzn.to/3R21bxL Seam Guage - amzn.to/3Id90ws Square ruler - amzn.to/3Rjn0ZQ Eyelets - amzn.to/3P2SZvq #beginnersewing #DIY #sewtosell

@ShadowMoonFarms 18 күн бұрын

When you showed the completed bag at the start, I thought "wait a mineute, Christine doesn's like binding". And then you had a genius method for binding the pockets. Thanks for sharing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

haha, to be honest Cynthia, I'm afraid of bindings. I really only enjoy hand stitching quilt bindings😁

@annbecker5793 18 күн бұрын

I totally enjoy watching ALL of your videos, you are so talented. You make me want to try everything. Been sewing since I was 7, now 72 years old, just love the creativity.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thank you Ann. I'm only 60, and want to sew everything I see too. 😁

@HeikeWoolard 17 күн бұрын

This bag came out great. Easy Peasy 😁. Last year I sewed a similar bag, custom size to fit an antique Singer 24 in a bentwood case inside, so I could take it as a carry-on on my flight home from Amsterdam to Raleigh, NC. The bag also has a waterproofed canvas bottom because I didn't want the fabric to get all nasty while setting it down during travel. I sewed the bag on my vintage Singer 221 Featherweight machine. I've found that as long as we use metal machines, they can handle just about anything we throw at them.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Totally agree Heike. The old vintage machines are far better than the newer lightweight machines being made now😁

@suzannewest6203 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for making the bag and explaining as you go. Many questions were answered and it does look great.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

My pleaure Suzanne. Thank you😁

@pastda3 17 күн бұрын

Wow. How impressive. That's a great bag. Thank you for the tutorial.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

You are so welcome Rebecca. Thank you😁

@nocobirds5684 18 күн бұрын

It’s gorgeous, but what a PROJECT! I can see making something a bit smaller using this design.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thank you. It sure was a big one😁

@lilaalabed2527 15 күн бұрын

WOW! That is such a beautiful bag! If I ever used it, I would pack it with so much stuff, no one could carry it! Love this tutorial. Thank you Christine.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

Thanks Lila. I've done just that with my trip away this week😁

@louisepenfold6327 17 күн бұрын

Brilliant bag. Couldn’t get over my ocd of the lining being cut across the pattern 🤪, fortunately it doesn’t really show and looks fab! Yet another great tutorial. Thnaks 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

I was actually aware of that Louise, and thought the same thing😁

@cyn4rest 17 күн бұрын

Excellent, Christine! Turned out great. Thanks for tip using DST to place both the Velcro strips. Terrific!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Cyn. The DST is almost as important as my seam ripper😁

@christinesmutek3856 17 күн бұрын

I just love watching you work out the pattern and then create what was in your head. You are amazing. I did giggle when you said right now to pull through the bag right side . Said no girl ever 😂😂😂. So funny. Wow. What a mammoth bag. I was thinking my little Janome would never cope with that lol. Love it though. Well done. Xxx

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Christine. I had a laugh when I heard my seams popping, but was determined to win😊

@karenchristensen2979 18 күн бұрын

Gorgeous!! We often forget what’s involved in planning. Thank you for sharing your process. On the one I make, I’m going to include a removable cardboard bottom covered in the lining fabric for extra support and it can be removed if needed. 👏👏👏

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

That's a great idea Karen. It will also help the lining stay down. I may add that too😁

@EricaSews88 17 күн бұрын

Wow what a mammoth job great bag though and as usual fabulous tutorial , however I will not be making this bag my sewing machine would have a heart attack 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

haha, this was challenging for me too Erica😊

@jesspeak7543 15 күн бұрын

Thank you, Christine, for this great tutorial. Once again you have created an extremely useful item. I didn't object to the length of the tutorial as you covered every aspect, and I completed my ironing. ❤❤😂

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

Thanks Jess. What a great way to do the ironing. Almost makes me want to do some😁

@debbiewhite3270 7 күн бұрын

Wow! THat was so cool. I loved watching your process from designing to finishing. THat is a heck of a bag. I couldn't lift it if I filled it, lol. TY for excellent video.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 7 күн бұрын

haha, thanks Debbie. I'm worried I won't lift it either😁

@janetsheehan6983 17 күн бұрын

Oh Christine this is what I've been waiting for! Absolutely fantastic. I didn't mind it being a long video it was so good to take the time out of the routine just to watch you. Thankyou so much. 😊

@janetsheehan6983 17 күн бұрын

Ps. Love the sound of that busy buzzing machine!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

You are so welcome Janet. I'm glad you enjoyed it😁

@lindasteadman2202 18 күн бұрын

Love this. Thank you for all your great tutorials. The thing that impresses me most is how you can go from inches to centimeters with seemingly no effort. I struggle with this so much! Are you a math whiz? Yes!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

haha, not a whiz. Had to learn inches when I had a quilt shop. I actually prefer inches😁

@valeriebigley8759 17 күн бұрын

This video came at just the right time. Just yesterday I decided to make one of these. Thank you for all of your tips and tricks ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

My pleasure Valerie. Thank you😁

@harlotteoscara686 18 күн бұрын

I’ve been waiting for something like this. Thank you 🙏

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

My pleasure Harlotte. Thank you😁

@cathybroadwood6938 15 күн бұрын

Wow! I've only made drawstring and tote bags, and I feel you've initiated me into a whole new world of bag making. Extremely clear tutorial, and I loved understanding your processes and troubleshooting on the fly 😂 Well worth the lengthy watch 😁 Thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 15 күн бұрын

You are so welcome Cathy. Thank you😊

@trennacovey4479 17 күн бұрын

I’m on vacation at the moment but I’ll be making this one when I get home 😊 Thanks Christine!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

I'm away too now Trenna. With my new travel bag😁

@knackfulknitter 17 күн бұрын

Didn’t know you made workout videos, Christine. ☺💕 Like the really big bag and it’s construction.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

haha, even managed to sneak in a piece of lemon cake Maria😁

@1anita1m 17 күн бұрын

That fabric is beautiful, I love it! 😍 I love the bag. Great idea on ending the stitch at the seam and starting on the other side. I'm always afraid I'm going to damage my needle or ruin my machine, when I'm sewing bulky fabrics. Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings always. 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

I always worry about that too Anita😁

@ellythompson4055 15 күн бұрын

Christine, your timing is perfect in that I am 3-1/2 weeks post open heart surgery🫣 and in August I will be starting cardiac rehabilitation and I think this will be great! I will go a little smaller for a cardio bag to drag back n forth and then I think I will challenge myself to go to the size you show which will force me to stop overpacking!!! Today, July 13th is the first day I feel like I’ve not been kicked to the curb or ran over by a bus and I’m sharing it with you. Thank you Elly from Wisconsin, USA

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

Hi Elly, Don't challenge yourself too much, you need to take care and recover first. 😊

@ruthgreen7424 6 күн бұрын

thank you for a wonderful bag pattern you did a great demonstation

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Ruth😁

@bonnieknighton7296 18 күн бұрын

Love seeing your process. Thanks again. That fabric is really gorgeous. I'll a bit jelly! 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Bonnie. I really love it too😁

@inthekitchen8842 5 күн бұрын

Really appreciate your ideas and sharing them❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 4 күн бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you😁

@jenniferandrews2212 13 күн бұрын

It would make a good storage bag for duvet and sheets Thanks for video always look forward to your makes watching from Malta 🇲🇹

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 12 күн бұрын

That's a good idea Jennifer. Thank you😀

@sandradawson5189 16 күн бұрын

Wow I love it. I must give this a go. Thank you very much Christine 👏👏

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

My pleasure Sandra. Thank you😁

@marthaanncoles176 18 күн бұрын

This is a great project. Thanks Christine ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Martha😁

@susannightingale4972 17 күн бұрын

Love it, what a great project. May have to use thinner stabiliser with my machine but definitely going to give it a go. Thank you for giving your time and knowledge so generously.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

My pleasure Susan. Thank you😁

@lucilledaub5991 18 күн бұрын

I love your sewing videos.Nice bag.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Lucille😁

@ingehoward3908 17 күн бұрын

I'm going to make this bag for traveling I have some ideas to make it my favorite love you videos you are the best ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Have fun Inge. Thank you😁

@suemerritt1679 18 күн бұрын

You have a lot of courage... Love the bag 🥰

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

haha, I think I'm just a sucker for punishment Sue😁

@Brandi62 17 күн бұрын

Very nice! That is a big bag!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Brenda. It's certainly very spacious😁

@kathrynrogers4079 16 күн бұрын

Amazing video. Learned so much from you. Thank you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

Thank you Kathryn😁

@rebeccar7837 17 күн бұрын

Mammoth video for a mammoth project!! I'm not sure that I'll be attempting it though!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

It's not one I'll be doing again either Rebecca😊

@nitababcock3977 18 күн бұрын

Very cool, both bag & fabric!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thank you Nita😁

@sandymcculloch5799 17 күн бұрын

Wow that is fantastic well done 👏 x

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thank you Sandy😁

@MarieVV-di6qp 17 күн бұрын

Such a lovely bag!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thank you Marie😁

@stephhebel1828 17 күн бұрын

Mud map? That is a new term! I will have to have a look at the entomology of that phrase! xoxo

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 16 күн бұрын

Haha, i just had to look it up. I had no idea it was an Australianism. 😄 Mud map is an Australian term for an informal map, intended to assist, but with no pretentions to accuracy or completeness. The term originates in such a map drawn in mud or dust with a stick, perhaps in response to a query by a stranger.

@anubis33 16 күн бұрын

What a monumental effort Christine. Fabulous big bag. It’ll take some workspace rearranging to make this up. And, I’ll need to switch machines to handle the bulk. This will be a weekend project methinks. 🤓

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

Thanks Duncan. This will take a little shoulder work too😁

@anubis33 13 күн бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I’m looking at changing the dimensions to accommodate a base of 50x40 cm. So recalculating ! 😜

@evekankam6744 17 күн бұрын

Lovely bag,perfect for sports and camping,thanks for sharing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

My pleasure Eve. Thank you😁

@UniversalCat 18 күн бұрын

Excellent bag, I needed something like this a few weeks ago and ended up making a similar bag but I'll definitely have a go at this one too.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. Would love to see the finished bag😁

@Quilting_jules 18 күн бұрын

Fabulous! Thanks 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

My pleasure Jules. Thank you😁

@dianalichvarik1251 18 күн бұрын

Wow great project! I tried making something like that but it became a mess. Will have to try again with your instructions. Thanks for this video. Cheers!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Diana. Hope the next one works out😁

@walkbyfaith2874 18 күн бұрын

Love this bag. Thanks for the pattern.❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

My pleasure Faith. Thank you😁

@bonniewoodfine136 18 күн бұрын

Great bag !!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thank you Bonnie😁

@sewinglifeisfun 17 күн бұрын

Beautiful 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thank you😁

@patsmith6436 17 күн бұрын

I spray all my bags with Scotch Guard before I use them. Helps keep them clean.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

That's a great idea Pat. Thank you😁

@danaridings6387 18 күн бұрын

This is EXACTLY what I have been needing!! Thank You so much!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

My pleasure Dana. Thank you😁

@cathybourassa9661 18 күн бұрын

Great job , good for you

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thank you Cathy😁

@pamelamiller3215 18 күн бұрын

Wow Christie what a lovely huge bag lovely fabrics as well it is too big for what i would use it for can you make a smaller one

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Pamela. I do have plans for a smaller one😁

@pamelamiller3215 18 күн бұрын

Wow Christie what a lovely huge bag nice fabric as well it is too big for my use but i do like it

@stevenlisa2469 18 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed watching the planning of the project and the thought process leading up to the pattern. Thanks for another terrific video!❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

You're very welcome Steven or Lisa? Thank you😁

@stevenlisa2469 16 күн бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Lisa…

@tishsews6720 18 күн бұрын

Wonderful

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thank you Tish😁

@user-tw4no5pv7c 17 күн бұрын

Thanks

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Oh wow Kerri. Thank you so much😊

@jarnurse100 17 күн бұрын

Great video! I know that was hard wrestling that big bag :]

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

It really was a workout Janice😁

@KayDerr 16 күн бұрын

I love your videos. Thank you for taking the time to teach me. One question - Could you have pulled the bag through the zipper instead of the side seam?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

Thanks Kay. It's possible, but I'd worry that the zipper would stretch or weaken😁

@yvonnamrosa-collins5500 18 күн бұрын

This is a wonderful BIG bag QuiltTopsByYvonna

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Yvonna😁

@landarogers9926 10 күн бұрын

Love the size. Would a fusible foam work better in the bag except in the bottom? I have seen bag makers use a light to medium woven interfacing on the inside including pockets for less slippage. I am saving this for reference. Thank you😊💜

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 күн бұрын

Thanks Landa. A foam would work well, as long as your machines can handle it😀

@katrienvh4289 18 күн бұрын

Hey Christine, have you ever tried to use textile glue spray to get the stiffener to the fabric? (so you don't need to quilt it? ) Nice bag!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Yes I have Katrien. Not for many years though. I found it was too messy😁

@stephhebel1828 17 күн бұрын

Christine, have you ever upcycled burlap coffee bags? The material can also be called hessian or jute. I am thinking of making a messenger bag. But I am hung up on what to use for the straps. I live in the USA and at first considered buying leather straps, but the price seemed steep. I then considered cutting up a leather coat that I don't wear. Right now, I plan to try to use mill felt - felt that was used in a paper plant that an older gentleman really wants me to upcycle and I now have 200 pounds of! If you have read this far, thank you! Do you, or anyone else have any thoughts? I love, love, love your videos and I am deeply thankful for you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

Steph, I haven't had any of those bags to try yet, but what about using another bag to make the handles, and perhaps reinforcing it with some interfacing😁

@joyfuljoy5711 17 күн бұрын

🪡🪡🪡👜👜I am behind watching lol 🥰🥰

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

I've missed you and all your emojis Joy😁

@michellemcdonald8141 18 күн бұрын

"I’m looking forward to this, said no girl ever!" Lol

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Haha, I really wasn't😁

@suewalsh4216 16 күн бұрын

Monumental effort Christine 🏆 I am a coward and not going to attempt this one on my domestic quilter. However, what are your thoughts on maybe using the vintage Singer 201k, with its bigger throat space and more solid gears coping with it?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

I think the 201 should handle this type of bag with ease Sue. I went from 90/14 needle to 110/18 to handle the bulk😁

@legacyfarmmercantile1822 15 күн бұрын

What size and type of needle do you use? Looks like really thick to sew on a home sewing machine.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 13 күн бұрын

I started off with a 90/14, then used 110/18😁

@dionetaylor931 17 күн бұрын

I’ve this bag. Pls tell me where to buy those metal labels .xx

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Dione. The link to the metal labels is in the video description😁

@barbaraholland816 17 күн бұрын

What kind of wire are you using as a fabric guide?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Barbara, that wire guard is a finger guard so i don't stitch my fingers. It comes with the machine😊

@meganpodmore9766 18 күн бұрын

Would this be possible on a domestic machine, and what needle did you use please.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Megan, I'd do it on a mechanical machine rather than a computerised machine. I started with a 90/14 needle, then went up to 110/18😁

@meganpodmore9766 17 күн бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thank you for your reply, very best wishes

@ruthgreen7424 7 күн бұрын

Christine I cant😂 find any measurements for giant travel bag

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 6 күн бұрын

Ruth, the measurements are at 3.51 min into the video😀

@cathybroadwood6938 15 күн бұрын

Hey Christine, I'm wary of putting my card details loose onto the Web, but would like to "buy you coffee". Any chance of you adding PayPal as an option??

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 15 күн бұрын

That's a good point Cathy, and something I hadn't considered. I've now added the Paypal option to the video. Thanks so much for the thought😊

@zsquire1 17 күн бұрын

Monster v Machine

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Machine won!😁

@dorothydishman4664 18 күн бұрын

Wow, what a huge project & lovely fabric. Great tute and how you trouble shoot as problems pop up. Very interesting how you design with paper first. Thanks for sharing

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Dorothy. I love playing with paper to create my projects. It gives me an idea of how they will look😁