Ultimate carry all bag

Three more finished recently.

Pattern for this bag is in my Craftsy pattern store.

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

Vintage and feminine...

  

My new Ultimate carry all bag is made of this lovely fabric with vintage dress, mannequin, old style spools and scissors, thimbles and sewing machines.

More detailed video on my Youtube channel.
Pattern and description of the bag on Craftsy.

Tutorial translated into 7 languages available in my Quiltess.com store ONLY!
Sew along in my FB group "Sewing with Natalie Quiltessa".
Supply kit in my "Quiltessence" Etsy store and in my Quiltess.com store -
Additional vinyl clear bags and zippers also in my stores.
Happy sewing!
Natalie Patton Quiltessa

Ultimate carry all bag for any kind of crafts, sew along

Join my Facebook group "Sewing with Quiltessa Natalie" and sew together Ultimate carry all bag for any kind of crafts! The project starts TODAY!

Pattern for the bag on Craftsy.

Coupon code Supplykit5off for Supply kit expires TODAY in my Quiltess.com store.

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

Ultimate carry all bag, twins in purple and lime

Two more completed to order.

You can make your own, using my pattern and detailed tutorial on Craftsy.

If you are looking for vinyl clear bags or other supplies, please visit my Quiltess.com store.
You can also purchase Supply kit for the bag.
                                      
 You can save, buying 2 in 1 - tutorial and supply kit in my Quiltess.com store, using coupon code Tut+kit10off.

 Use coupon code Supplykit5off  when purchasing Supply kit only.

 Coupon expires May 31, 2017

If you purchased this tutorial on Craftsy before May 15, you should have already received the updated version of it. It has one important correction: add 1/4" seam allowance to the side panel.

If you purchased it via my Etsy store or in my Quiltess.com store before May 15, please, read this message below and reload the updated tutorial from your Downloads.

Message to my customers about recent updates to Ultimate carry all bag for crafts.

Hi, everybody,

For the last 6 month since this tutorial was released I have made 7 bags myself and I  also received some photographs from my customers with ready bags, which tells me, that the pattern works.

However, I have been also receiving some questions about the pattern, advice to add some more information to certain part of the tutorial, suggestions about proper use of sewing terms (well, I learned them all in Ukraine in my early age), complains about grammar mistakes (sorry, English is not my native language), etc., so I made some corrections.

The previous version (updated 3-27-2017) still can be used, however there are 2 issues in it, which need to be revised :

1)   The pattern for the side panel is missing ¼” seam allowance. The cutting instructions says to cut 10” strip for 2 mirrored side panels, and this is correct. You should transfer the pattern to the fabric and add 1/4” before cutting. I apologize for this error and hopefully you will be able to fix it.  The new updated version has 10” in height pattern, which includes seam allowance, ready to cut as is.

2)   The lining. The very first time it was 16”, which was too short. Unfortunately, I have been mistaken again and made it 1” longer. The correct number is 17”.

So, if you have already printed the pattern and 28 pages of tutorial, you don’t have to reprint it, just add a note to the side panel pattern, please : « ADD 1/4” SEAM ALLOWANCE ! »,  and correct the number 18 ” for the lining to 17 ”.

I replaced “the width of the fabric” by WOF, which is more professional and just shorter.

I also made some changes to the cutting instructions of the ironing pad and one side fusible interfacing Peltex 71F. Rather than cutting it 9”, then trim ¼” on both sides, I corrected the measurement of the whole piece: now it’s 22” x 13 ½” I also added cutting instruction for it: First you need to cut 13 ½” x WOF (20”), then cut it in half to get 2 pieces 10” x 14” for the front and back panels of the bag. Then cut a piece 8 ½” x 13 ½” from the rest for the bottom of the bag.

For the ironing pad the correction is more material. If you don’t like it, you can leave it as it was in the previous version. However: the length of pre-quilted ironing pad is 44”. I used to have leftovers after cuttings, which is irrational, and the ironing pad fabric, which also has aluminized coating to reflect heat and helps to keep it clean, when working with fusible webbings, is not cheap! So I just decided to increase the length of a pad to eliminate wastes. I made it now 11” long instead of 9 ½”,

and 12 ½” wide, instead of 14”. In my previous version I suggest to cut off the thick sides of an ironing pad to eliminate the extra thickness on the sides, adding 1” strips of lining to the sides. And this is what it has to be done! It’s not just a suggestion, - it’s a tip you cannot ignore, because attaching a binding then could be a real problem on those thick distances. So, the measurements for the pad now is 11” x 12 ½”. Of course, the length of the lining is changed accordingly: it’s now 15 ½”.

Again, if you already have your Supply kits precut and ready to use, there is no problem of using those previous measurements of 9 ½” of ironing pad; this was the initial sizing on my first own bag and I am quite pleased with it, it does not affect the ironing process.

I also added some helpful tips and some more explanation, which I believe you will appreciate and it will ease your sewing process.

I am not a professional pattern maker and tutorial writer , I don’t have a professional studio to make video tutorials , I am just an amateur who loves inventing, creating and sharing.

My special thanks to those of my customers, who helped me to find some issues or errors in the tutorial, which needed to be corrected. I really appreciate your attitude and help.

--> Thank you ! 

Now in lime and purple

Sometimes you are coming to the store, see the fabric and over sudden fall in love with it! Even the color is not that pretty... Even the price is too high... But you imagine immediately how beautiful it's gonna look in a ready made bag! This is it: lime with purple accents:

Here's video demonstration.

I picked green and purple zippers, green and purple matching fabrics for pockets, lime for lining and inside pockets lining.

Additional detachable vinyl clear bags also in matching colors:

And embroidery, of course! in purple and green!

Lime color exterior fabric is upholstery polyester, easy to clean, just wipe with a damp cloth. 

Made it in 2 days!

Now couple words about it:

This elegant bag will nicely organize and carry all your sewing, quilting or any other craft supplies. It has 18 pockets! The space under the pockets will allow you to keep there ruler or any other flat items. Ironing pad on the flap side, when unsnapped, can be replaced with beading mat, if you want to use this bag for beading and jewelry making. Large pockets are the regular size of magazine. Patterns will go to smaller flat pockets. Mesh pockets will organize smaller items. Vinyl clear badge holders, sewn to the front side pockets, will keep the cards from your favorite craft shops! Elastic band will allow you to keep pencils, markers and even longer items there, because the slots sewn by 45 degrees angle. You can keep your phone on the outside zippered pocket with embroidery. The pocket on the back side of the bag will hold the bag on the rolling bag or cart. The length of the handles is enough to carry this bag on the shoulder too. Additional vinyl clear bags are good for small items (needles, templates, beads, embellishments...), find hem in my Quiltess.com store. Dimensions - 14" x 11" x 7"

Here's detailed video for the same bag, different fabric:

                                            or here on my Youtube channel in better quality.

Tutorial for this bag in English on Craftsy , in my Quiltess.co store or in my Etsy store.

As a courtesy, my Quiltess.com store made an automatic translation of this tutorial to Spanish, German, French, Italian, Dutch and Japanese for my customers all over the world. Just choose your  language and get your tutorial in English + FREE parallel translation to the language you pick, with NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE! Only in my Quiltess.com store.

You can also buy Supply kit for this bag in my Quiltess.com store (light or dark):

You can save if buy 2 in 1: Tutorial and Supply kit.

Additional vinyl clear bags for small items (needles, templates, beads, embellishments, etc.) also in my Quiltess.com store; quantity discount available.

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

Ultimate Carry All Bag for any kind of crafats is now released on Craftsy

Ultimate Carry All Bag for any kind of crafats is now released on Craftsy - here's the link!

This elegant bag will carry and organize all your sewing, quilting or any other craft supplies. Dimensions - 14"x11"x7". 

Video demonstration is on my Youtube channel.

 This 27 pages tutorial is loaded with detailed 123 pictures and step-by-step instructions how to make this handy and useful bag for any kind of crafts. You will learn how to make 5 different types pockets and some other handy tips . This bag has 18 pockets, plus additional vinyl clear bags, attached to the swivel hook for smaller items (needles, embellishments, templates, small rulers, thimbles, etc). Large zippered pockets are the size of a standard magazine, will also fit ipad/tablet or small cutting mat. Traditional size patterns will fit smaller pockets. Multiple tools, scissors, cutters, etc. are vertically stored in mesh pockets, efficiently saving the room and providing an easy access. There is enough room in between the pockets for the fabrics, plastic divided boxes, miniature iron, thread spools, and other items. 6”x12” or any smaller ruler will easily slide under the pockets, making the bottom even sturdier. 

Separating zipper on the top provides using the flap side of the bag as an ironing pad, which can be replaced by beading mat for jewelry makers, chalk board for drawings and notes, foam or plastic pad for other crafts. The shorter zippered pocket with additional mesh pocket and 4 more pockets on the sides, will give you easy and convenient access to all your markers, pencils, pens, seam rippers, snipers, etc., which are efficiently organized in loops on elastic band, attached to the large pocket in front of you, when open. The loops are stitched by 45 degrees angle, which keeps your markers, pencils and tools from falling off and also gives you more space for longer tools or knitting needles and hooks.

There are also two pockets on the outside of the bag, one is lined up and zippered on the front and the other is fold pocket on the back, which also makes a sleeve to carry this bag on the top of the rolling sewing machine tote or any travel bag.

I hope you will enjoy making this bag and will be happy to use it for your multiple projects. You are welcome to visit my blog "Quiltessa.Patchwork palette" for more information or just for fun! You can also find some more of my video demonstrations on my Youtube channel "Natalie Quiltessa". Thanks for visiting and sharing with friends! Happy sewing!

Carry all bag. Pattern on Craftsy soon!

Pattern is now on Craftsy!

I just finished my new bag, which was made specially for sewing retreats and classes. It has 18 pockets, no kidding! + the sleeve for the travel bag.

Large pockets are the size of a magazine, smaller pockets would fit the patterns, multiple mesh pockets will hold tools and scissors upright.

The shorter pocket in front allows easy access to the elastic loop with markers and pencils attached to the other pocket. One side of the bag flaps down, providing a small ironing pad or simple organizing tray. Pockets are not sewn to the bottom, so you can also slide the ruler or other flat items under the pockets.

This bag is a new, modified version of my "Quilters organizer bag" - https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/patterns/quilters-organizer-bag/265629; it's now larger in size and fits even more stuff for sewing and quilting!

Working on the pattern, will be released soon on Craftsy!

ps: As a courtesy and following multiple requests of my customers, this detailed tutorial on 27 pages with multiple pictures is available in 7 languages. You can choose one of French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish or Japanese and receive original English version + parallel automatic translation to one of the above languages for FREE! Only in my Quiltess.com store.

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa