How to sew around sharp corners

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5 жыл бұрын

The secret of achieving sharp corners in bag making
Avoid puckers or folds in your bags and purses
Turn a corner in sewing
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@Loruca 10 ай бұрын

Yup. KZfaq for the win. I'm in the middle of a project, and this is exactly what I need. I'm making a backpack to carry my ukulele in! thank you.

@SpencerOgg 10 ай бұрын

Perfect!

@dottiemathews6853 4 ай бұрын

OH WOW! COOL!!! IT WILL LOOK FABULOUS!!!!!!

@Loruca 4 ай бұрын

Sadly, I couldn't get it to work. After a number of rip-outs, I caved and bought a uke backpack, which, I must admit is much more of a protection for my instrument than the one I was trying to make.

@MsDrientje Жыл бұрын

Oh it's this simple? I have been struggling for sometime now. Glad I'm still in my - testing how much fabric I need with an old duvet - phase.

@yolandadouglas7265 2 жыл бұрын

This was EXACTLY the tip I needed. I was struggling to put the gussett in a bag and this did the trick. To the point, helpful, clear. Thank you so much!!

@SpencerOgg 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Debadpow 2 жыл бұрын

This was so nice to be able to find a video and get the info I wanted! To the point and I didn't have to wade through your entire project history to get to it! Just "here's how its done" with a good clear shot of the action! Thanks so much...

@dandelion1239 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I’ve sewn for many many years & your lil trick for this is exactly what I was looking for!!

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@debbie2080 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, first time someone explained so 'I' understand it..

@SpencerOgg 4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@littlesockd880 3 жыл бұрын

Oh god I needed this do bad! The solution is do simple but as a beginner sewist I really didn't know how to get that result for my sewing project! Many many many thanks ☺️☺️☺️

@SpencerOgg 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@TravisHi_YT 5 ай бұрын

I was designing a cover for my PC tower, and thought I'd have to do some weird cutting, but it makes so much more sense to do it like this! Thanks for sharing!

@SpencerOgg 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@justmep61 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tutorial! I wanted to sew a fabric box with a gusset but wasn't sure how to sew on the corners. Thank you for showing us how to do it!

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

😀😘

@dottiemathews6853 4 ай бұрын

you know what? i think you have given me another way to make my make up pouches!! wow!!! AMAZING SAUCE!!!

@SpencerOgg 4 ай бұрын

So glad! Thanks Dottie - take a look at this vid too - makes a great little make-up pouch: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erCqi7NquMXenGg.htmlsi=kipCNvSc-jEvJKWc

@eizqarqash1991 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That was straight to the point and short.

@nickgough1741 3 жыл бұрын

So useful. Exactly what I wanted to know, with no extra chat! Thank you

@SpencerOgg 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@michaelc1042 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am going to attempt to re-upholster my couch and I was not sure how to sew the seat platform. This video was [as they say] short, sweet, and to the point! I found this video very helpful, thank you again for making it.

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@shenecefrancis4739 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Been searching all over KZfaq for a video like this. It is exactly what I needed.

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@saz1124 11 ай бұрын

EX-ACT-LY what I was looking for to make my grill cover look so much better! I wasn't even sure how to search for that because it wasn't just a corner it was a corner with a skirt, haha.

@SpencerOgg 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@ccassidy2006 Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you! I was doing it wrong and making a mess! Appreciate you sharing! 🥰

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@katemorris9326 5 жыл бұрын

That’s terrific Diane, thank you!

@vivalentine441 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you! Just what I needed doing a DIY reupholstery project.

@tinyc6334 Жыл бұрын

Thank you... By far, your example was the easiest way to sew.❤❤❤❤❤

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@mariefritz1 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great helpful hints. I honestly never thought of it

@hgguest2675 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, clear instructions, easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@SpencerOgg 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sallycleveland1321 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Needed this last bag I made.

@leasmadello4493 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have been fighting with trying to get good corners for years!! I just happened to come across you as i was looking for an entirely dif video. I watched the first video you made regarding the stitching of bags and bottom sides..and your info was alot more understanding and more advice! I am now subscribed to your channel- watching more of your others now..

@SpencerOgg 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lea, so glad you enjoyed it. Working on lots more tutorials for the coming year xx

@PoWeRpUfFwEiRdO Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I saw this in my mind couldn't grasp how to make it.

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@user-jv1eh3uw8g Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! How helpful, thankyou

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@DopeMarkoinLA Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tutorial! ❤

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@janesse1579 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. That tip will be helpful

@lovetoad 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really great tip, thank you Diane

@SpencerOgg 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mDiago6200 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very helpful tip!

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@luckysmith8275 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is exactly what I needed to know for a project :)

@narelleworks8448 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for me tonight. Thank you.

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@triciabrentnall4232 Жыл бұрын

Spot on for what I needed, many thanks.

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@timy9226 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful! And explained so easily. Thanks!!!

@SpencerOgg 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@viviancoleman9874 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Very helpful!

@vickiwalker975 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Thanks!!

@farzanaahmed4870 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the trick.

@MssTibbs 10 ай бұрын

Great tip!!! So much easier!

@madelaineanonymous5350 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent directions. Thank you!!!!

@SpencerOgg 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@karenmurray7730 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Diane thank you ❤😁

@BlissbombsOnYork 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Thank you.

@angieh4674 3 жыл бұрын

This is genius! Thank you x

@jacquelinemarangos5030 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very helpful

@lebogangntlane778 5 ай бұрын

This is incredibly helpful Thani you ❤️

@SpencerOgg 5 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@karenwheeler3729 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just what I needed 😊

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@midgetsmommy 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip.

@SpencerOgg 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@maxwang2537 Жыл бұрын

Nice tip. Should’ve thought of this myself.

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@shahyousaf2851 3 жыл бұрын

excellent work

@SpencerOgg 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@bethperrine6431 7 ай бұрын

A lot handy! Thank you

@SpencerOgg 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@julietmusonda4476 Жыл бұрын

Thank for the video

@sharynjackson8158 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@ems9069 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I was getting in a real muddle but you’ve saved my bacon!!

@SpencerOgg 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@debwalker7726 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much and right to the point ❤👏🏽

@SpencerOgg 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@cherylh8924 4 жыл бұрын

Shoot, wish I had seen this video earlier today, totally messed up my corners, Now I'll try again - thanks

@4carolagomes 6 ай бұрын

Super! Thank you ever so much.

@petramc Жыл бұрын

Thanks! To the point, I love it

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@lizprofe6986 4 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!

@tasya-rl9gl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips.. ❤🎉

@awurabenagaisie4188 2 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@consciousgear 3 жыл бұрын

Life saver! Thank you!

@SpencerOgg 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@kimallin1235 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video! Gussets have been a nightmare for me, until now!

@SpencerOgg 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@gloriaprice8179 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@leedouglass4106 Жыл бұрын

Thank you queen!!!

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@lindoung5169 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@sylviagutierrez1678 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us how to do that. It helped.

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@marianedossantos1857 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!!!! !!!It helped me a lot, it saved me.

@SpencerOgg 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@jbuggy1957 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SpencerOgg 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@martasurowiec2115 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed. Thank you very much🤗🤗🤗💞💞💞💞💞💞

@SpencerOgg 2 жыл бұрын

So glad!

@fabbygirl11 6 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thanks. ❤

@SpencerOgg 6 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@ccassidy2006 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!❤

@SpencerOgg 6 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@therian_forever12 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I'd watched this before I started making my box cushions!

@chrisboyd3626 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@mo2039 7 ай бұрын

R this. I've been having a nightmare with exactly these corners on boxed cushion covers. Will unpick one and try this method.

@Kristalraq 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@SpencerOgg 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@greenxxghostie Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you for this! My idea of a perfect little tutorial video. Maybe you know how difficult it can be esp for beginner/intermediate sewers, to know how to wade through hours of videos of projects, when all you really want is one little snippet that outlines clearly how to do a technique. Camera view is great too. Thanks again, subbed & looking forward to looking at more videos

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for subbing xx

@chrishawke6911 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant little tip on how to get a lovely crisp corner 💖

@C123abc 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This helped greatly but then I had to go the other way (from a backwards L to a frontwards L and found I had to stitch the seam allowance beyond the end to achieve this. That corner is okay but not great. I hope you do a followup video to show both ways.

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! I'm not quite sure which way you mean. Post a photo on the facebook group and we may be able to help facebook.com/groups/spencerogg

@bahriyeyavuz1659 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🌹

@StormyJack-qk2tn 4 жыл бұрын

your my star.

@irmtrautpfabe901 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@marinagonzalez3364 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias x compartir

@ritarogers900 2 жыл бұрын

Genius

@bornfree0507 11 ай бұрын

I knew it was going to need a snip but wasn’t sure where to snip it. We are sewing bags at work and the back piece flows into the bottom.

@debbietaylor6663 4 жыл бұрын

Soo happy xxx

@0KMY Жыл бұрын

Nice tutoriel, could you show us how to do the same but with a rounded corner ?

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Take a look at my Escape Pod Weekend bag pattern if you have it, that will help.

@saraparker184 2 жыл бұрын

looks easy…let’s see if it is easy!

@Mellie726 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the helpful videos, would you mind telling me what machine you are stitching this heavy fabric on?

@SpencerOgg 5 жыл бұрын

I use a Janome Altelier 7. The fabric is just a single layer of curtain dec weight in one shot and denim in another, so not too heavy

@Mellie726 5 жыл бұрын

@@SpencerOgg thank you for your time!

@shirlmygirl Ай бұрын

Thank you!! I'm having difficulty sewing the bottom to these two pieces. 😢

@SpencerOgg Ай бұрын

What pattern are you making? Do you mean where they join at the final seam?

@user-bs1xy9ug6f 4 жыл бұрын

Like from Kazakhstan.

@Bioluvskatz 4 жыл бұрын

How does it NOT pop open there? There’s barely 2 threads of fabric to hold to... BTW... you are great at explaining/teaching some very good tips! I don’t see all that much but have really enjoyed your channel!

@SpencerOgg 4 жыл бұрын

Try it - you will be surprised. :)

@traceypurves9518 3 жыл бұрын

Fab ❤️🙏x

@aaronoyler6830 10 ай бұрын

After I see the panel on all four sides how to I get a decorative top stitch in it? The panel is 5” wide and I can’t get it back around the arm to get in there. What I mean is there’s now way to get the top stitch all the way into the corner, it’s too bulky. What can I do?

@SpencerOgg 10 ай бұрын

It really depends on the thickness of fabric you are using, but a couple of things to try: Use a zipper foot (its much narrower and will allow you to get closer in). Trim the bulk of the seam allowance out of the corner before you fold it in. Or post a pic: Join my bag sewing Facebook Group for help and support with my patterns, to post your pics and general bag making chat: facebook.com/groups/spencerogg

@aymonharris5783 Жыл бұрын

What if I wanted a sort of circular edge instead of a 90° angle?

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

I have another video tutorial here on KZfaq on how to sew curves which should help :)

@BlondieSL 27 күн бұрын

How would one use this idea, but on a solid, one piece of material, by folding over the edges to create the skirt? Or is it just better to cut the material, only to have to sew it back to the same area where I cut it from? I'm making a basic rectangle canopy for a little wagon for our doggie. LOL

@SpencerOgg 27 күн бұрын

You can use the method shown in this video with separate sides for a proper fitted cover (and save on fabric) or you can use one piece and, as you say, just fold the fabric down and stitch diagonal corners which would be a quicker and simpler method. Both will work :)

@BlondieSL 27 күн бұрын

@@SpencerOgg Thank you.

@aymonharris5783 Жыл бұрын

It keeps creating extra fabric for the long strip

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

See my other messages

@emilyds83 Жыл бұрын

What happens if the corner is curved rather than a right angle?

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Just use lots of little snips on the gusset part to ease your way around, and check out my video on sewing curves :)

@aymonharris5783 Жыл бұрын

I can't seem to match things up even with pins

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

Reduce your seam allowance as my earlier message, use lots of clips or pins to make sure your fabric doesn't stretch or shift. Is your fabric stretching perhaps?

@aymonharris5783 Жыл бұрын

I planned for a 1 inch seam allowance and it's a bit wrinkling and ruffle

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

1" SA is too large for this Aymon, you would definitely get wrinkling, its too much fabric to 'bend' . Try a 1/2" or a 3/8" SA

@aymonharris5783 Жыл бұрын

@@SpencerOgg OK I've modified my pattern to ½inch seam allowance. I'm new to sewing so I wouldn't have known that. Let me try it again when I get home from school, and thanks for the feedback

@SpencerOgg Жыл бұрын

@@aymonharris5783 Join my sewing Facebook board for help and support with my patterns, to post your pics and general bag making chat: facebook.com/groups/spencerogg

@aymonharris5783 Жыл бұрын

@@SpencerOgg I've requested to join your Facebook group under my mom's email because I don't have Facebook myself

@aymonharris5783 Жыл бұрын

@@SpencerOgg I've posted a picture of the problem I'm having on Facebook