Missed the live sew-along? Don’t worry! Catch the replay of this fun session where we sew the Ethel bag by Swoon – a brilliant FREE pattern perfect for beginners! 👜
In this video, we:
✅ Dive into fabric and material choices, including quilting cotton and leather
✅ Share simple sewing tips for clean finishes and customisation ideas
✅ Cover steps like assembling the bag, adding pockets, and choosing stabilisers
✅ Listen to the chat with our amazing sewing community (you’ll love the conversation!)
Whether you’re sewing along or just watching for inspiration, this replay is packed with tips, laughs, and practical advice. Don’t forget to subscribe for more live tutorials, bag-making tips, and creative sewing ideas!
👜 Links Mentioned in This Video:
Download the Free Ethel Pattern: https://themakespace.uk/products/ethel-tote
Wool and cotton fabric from Immanuels - https://www.facebook.com/immanuelfabrics/?locale=en_GB
Leather Fabrics - https://www.leathermerchants.com/
💬 Get Involved: Share your finished Ethel bags or sewing tips in the comments – I’d love to see what you create!"
Chapters
0:00 Intro
7:00 Pattern Pieces
17:30 Lining - Slip Pocket
27:30 Lining - Zipper Pocket
58:26 Exterior - Slip Pocket
1:11:43 Exterior - Gusset
1:14:23 Lining - Gusset and sewing the lining together
1:39:47 Sewing the Exterior pieces together
2:00:00 Sewing the lining and exterior together and topstitching
2:27:38 Final Thoughts and finished bag
Thank you for joining me
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Useful Videos for any bag pattern
Bag Strap Video - https://youtu.be/6pqROW2VdmE
Adding a zipper pocket to your bag - https://youtu.be/bGBUSPGA21w
Cutting out and interfacing - https://youtu.be/a695yp6DBLI
Flawlessly fitting bag linings - https://youtu.be/kay762UQOLU
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