How to Sew a Crossbody bag with 'Letterbox' Zip by Debbie Shore

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2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to show you my ‘letterbox’ zip method, so we may as well make a bag while we’re here! The bag has the zipped pocket on the back, a patch pocket on the inside and fastens with a flap with magnetic snap.
I used Modern Leaves canvas in grey with poplin liing from www.debbieshoresewing.com
Finished size: 10” x 7” x 2.5” [25cm x 18cm x 6cm]
Materials:
32” x 17” [81cm x 43cm] outer fabric
32” x 11” fusible fleece [H630] fuse to the front, back and flap outer pieces
40” x 11” [102cm x 28cm] lining fabric
8” [20cm] zip
44” [112cm] of 1” [2.5cm] wide webbing
Magnetic snap
Cut:
2 outer and 2 lining pieces each measuring 11” [28cm] square, cut a 1.5” [4cm] square
from each bottom corner
1 outer and 1 lining piece each measuring 9” [23cm] square for the flap
1 lining fabric measuring 8” x 13” [20cm x 33cm] for the letterbox pocket
2 outer fabrics each measuring 8.5” x 6” [22cm x 15cm] for the patch pocket

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@helenosullivan1191 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much for all your tutorials, have made so many bags, totes, crossbody bags, purses all of them just in the last 2 weeks since I found you…. They are all for friends, grandchildren and myself you have made my life much easier with these beautiful bags that you are so generous in giving us the measurements and tips. 💜💜💜

@user-ky1ip5ym1n 9 ай бұрын

thank you Debbie . I love the clear tutorials that you demonstrate so well and the way you combine the fabric colours .

@lindasattler5659 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of this particular pocket I have ever seen!!!

@melissahassall6422 2 жыл бұрын

On my to do list. Seems quick easy bag. Be doing it soon. Love it. So easy debbie. As usual you demonstrate it simply.

@pamketron 2 жыл бұрын

I love your bag Debbie! My kind of bag. I only carry crossbody bags because they are so handy and secure. I’ve made the zipper pocket like you did and it is really easy to do. Beautiful bag.

@bizburgess1947 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely Welt pocket. The name Letterbox is so appropriate. You just slide the fabric in the box....priceless.

@kimhandy1861 2 жыл бұрын

Love this project! What a marvelous bag! Thank you for sharing 💕

@rheawetzler1853 5 ай бұрын

I love your channel. Instructions are always clear and easy to follow.

@SummerRoomSewing Жыл бұрын

I’m going to try this one Debbie. I made children’s bags from one of your vlogs for my nieces for Christmas. They loved them.

@lindajacobs1487 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great tutorial. I'm going to start looking for fabric this week! I made the tote bag with pockets from June, 2017. I made a mistake on the lining, but it wasn't obvious, so I left it! I made it a little larger than the demonstration, but plan to make the original size for my trip this fall. I'm also going to add a 2nd zip pocket on the other side and maybe one on the inside along with the open pockets.

@laurajones4088 2 жыл бұрын

Debbie, thank you for a great tutorial for this lovely bag!

@tamiminor879 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great bag pattern, Debbie! 💝I made one this afternoon, and I did something wrong because my zip pocket is too high on the back and my flap comes down too far on the front. I am going to try again this week. I first learned how to make that type zip pocket on your tutorial for the very large bag. I made several of that pattern.

@bordeauxlady1 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely on my to do list, thank you Debbie for another lovely bag.

@juneculbert4177 2 жыл бұрын

Where r the directions can anyone tell me Debbie makes great bags

@bordeauxlady1 Жыл бұрын

@@juneculbert4177 I just followed the video tutorial and now have a beautiful bag that perfect for my needs.

@marywhalen364 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and so meticulously done.

@billswifejo 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always been frightened of doing these pockets, but your demonstration makes them look really easy to do. I’m off to buy a zip!

@anainmazatlan 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely bag! Thanks Debbie ☺️ That type of pocket is called a WELT pocket here in North America.

@lynnemartin2291 2 жыл бұрын

Really a great tutorial. Love this bag layout.

@christinegrellier6437 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful thank you for such an easy to follow tutorial ❤

@tamiminor879 2 жыл бұрын

I finished a second one today and it is beautiful!

@bobbidonley5158 2 жыл бұрын

Love the design!

@bevharbour7814 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Debbie, this is a lovely bag. I've just finished making it for my mums birthday and I can't wait to give it to her. Kr Bev xx

@Washiela 2 жыл бұрын

Another bit of gorgeousness 🪡🧵😍. Thank you x

@barbiejones5335 2 жыл бұрын

awesome work as usual! thank you

@cindymcfarland4686 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! I have done this technique many times and it is quite easy if you know the steps.

@christinemcauliffe1130 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous bag, love it going to make some for my friends 👌

@cindychristie6314 Жыл бұрын

I made mine yesterday, very easy and lovely pattern, also liked the way you did the flap!!! Only problem was my strap ended up too long, so now have to make folds where straps meet seams, otherwise crossbody comes down to below my hips, i should have measured 48" too long for me! It's for me so a couple of folds in straps won't be a problem!!! Didn't want to unpick or cut strap because of fraying of nylon strapping!!!

@aurelievansippe9469 2 жыл бұрын

My first cross body bag. Was great to make. Thx. Greets from Belgium

@sophiastamatis9235 Жыл бұрын

Very nice and very easy. Thank you for this video!!!

@susanspratling 2 жыл бұрын

Debbie than you so much for the tutorial love your dog Bob so cute!

@cindywilshire8700 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video.

@lindaskinner5887 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. Thank you for sharing.

@cindychristie6314 Жыл бұрын

Might make mine 11 x 10, i have made many bags, but just want a simple bag without interfacing, so not too heavy on my shoulders, have osteo!!! The outside fabric is quite thick anyway so that will give it some stability!!! I like a zipper pocket for the outside for my phone etc and a simple pocket, called a slip pocket for the inside for little things, sanitizer etc!!! I will make a crossbody strap without making it adjustable, simply made i think!!! I like the way you describe as you go!!! I could make it without watching, but everyone that designs and sews gives out different ideas and pointers, thank you!

@sutela2060 2 жыл бұрын

So great a tutorial, i absolutely must try this, perhaps bigger if I can find out of the messerment for the pieces🙏😁 I saw another video and in the side seem she sew stitch in the ditch in the lining from outer side, just 3 to 4 inch, it should minimize the linning to come up when you reach into the bags bottom, hope it makes sense

@leannadodman1602 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to try and make one or 2 and show you them afterwards.

@sutela2060 2 жыл бұрын

What is the mat under your sewing machine? Homemade

@sutela2060 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely bag and great video🙏😁 If i eant to make a little bigger, say 15 x 10 x 4 inch, how big schould i make the front piece?? Thank fro Suzanne in Denmark

@dianedixon7548 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou, I shall give the pockets a try!

@verahoupt4048 2 жыл бұрын

Welted pocket is what we call it United States. I made my first one on a tote bag in our Quilting Group in Florida over the winter.

@alliehatfield4405 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, Thank you just what I wanted, made the child and the dog bag but this one I think is the one I wanted, But I'll do a a just able strap

@dianethompson8260 Жыл бұрын

Debbie I alway feel my lining is too big, any suggestions ?

@valerierooke3204 Жыл бұрын

Hi where do you buy your fabric pens from thanks Valerie

@stitchinglifewitharu 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@JohnDoe-yt7nw Жыл бұрын

You should show the measurements of each materials cut

@janehewitt7400 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for a great tutorial. I mainly wanted the zip pocket.

@alisoncatling479 2 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone. Did I miss the measurements? I'd like to give this bag a go and like the size you have done.

@brianhoover8414 2 жыл бұрын

Measurements are in the description below the video.

@eyeonart6865 2 жыл бұрын

Carpet bag video and pattern please!

@user-jg9dt3bv3t Жыл бұрын

Класс👏

@cogeco09 2 жыл бұрын

Where are the dimensions for this bag ?