
Bag-Making Basics: Reversible Tote & Zipper Pouch
Kristin Link
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Looking for a quick, fun project that won’t break the bank or tax your nerves? In this class, the founder of the popular website Sew Mama Sew guides you through the process of creating two handy and attractive bags. Even beginning sewer will feel at ease following Kristin Link’s precise and simple directions yet the finished product will look entirely professional. These cute and handy bags will garner praise when you carry them and raves when you gift them, if you can bear to give them away!
Kristin Link
Kristin is the owner of Sew, Mama, Sew!, an online fabric shop, blog and sewing forum, which she started in 2005. Before becoming the mother of two daughters, Kristin was a teacher, a trainer and instructional designer. She has taught and written for people of all ages in a variety of environments, including public schools and corporate settings. In addition to writing for her own blog, Kristin is a regular contributor to The FabShop News, a sewing industry trade magazine.

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I love those bags! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thank you so much for this class.i was looking for ways to raise money for my sewing business and I think these 2 items could be my answer
Love the pocket tip!!! Thank you for teaching this technique!!
Wonderful Class and a wonderful project! Thanks so much!!!
I did the pouch and am very happy with it. I whished Icould send you a pic. Thank you very much.
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Unable to download the pattern pls.
Why do Bonus Materials state: “Bonus materials available after purchase?” Shouldn’t the pattern be included in the class with our Craftsy subscription?
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Thanks for fixing this! I downloaded it!
How to post finish project zipper pouch
How do I post my finish zipper pouch”!
I don’t believe the “new” Craftsy allows for it. This video was originally recorded under the original Craftsy (before it became Bluprint then back to Craftsy).
Great class. Thanks for the easy to follow instructions. My projects turned out nice!
Can I use a serger to do my seam allowance instead of a 1/2″ seem allowance, trying to practice with my new serger.
Yes you can do a lot of it on your serger…
Do you have to use Kona Cotton or can you use a Broadcloth ? or any other cotton fabric? there are some great sales on Holiday Prints right now !
Aloha Krstin,
I imagine you ironed both seam allowances on the bottom of the bag, one flap at at a time, I can see they have been ironed flat as you move to the next step, but you never mentioned ironing both flaps… I was a bit confused, until I saw them both ironed. (wink)
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Yep, some of us are paying attention to every little bitty details… (grin)
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Great ideo to this point.
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Until that time. . .
Corrected version follows … sorry…
Aloha Krstin,
I imagine you ironed both seam allowances on the bottom of the bag, one flap at at a time, I can see they have been ironed flat as you move to the next step, but you never mentioned ironing both flaps… I was a bit confused, until I saw them both ironed. (wink)
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Yep, some of us are paying attention to every little bitty detail… (grin)
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Great video to this point.
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Until that time. . .