Linds Handmade Designs
Make the New H2O 2GO Sling With Us!
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I am sewing on the Sailrite Ultrafeed LS, using a size 18 needle with tex 70 bonded poly thread. If you're interested in purchasing this amazing, portable, heavy-duty machine, please consider using my affiliate link: sailrite.com/?ref=LINDSAYSCICLUNA
-The floral exterior vinyl is from Luv Lola Looks.
-The mint interior vinyl is glow-in-the-dark vinyl from Wonderground fabrics.
-Gold heart zipper pull, spring snaps and zipper tape are from Siah Swag Bags.
-The coil wristlet with gold gate ring is from Amazon here: amzn.to/4mx10cF (affiliate link)
-The bootlace hook (aka baby d ring or corset ring) I got in a multi pack from Amazon here: amzn.to/4mCrkSR (affiliate link)
-Spring snap starter kit is from Amazon here: amzn.to/4le17Zp (affiliate link)
-The mallet I’m using to set the snaps is the Craftool poly maul from Tandy Leather here: tandyleather.com/products/craftool-poly-maul?_pos=6&_sid=53ac11e15&_ss=r
Here are your time stamps:
00:05 Intro and pattern overview
01:15 Going over how to choose the right vinyl/cork/leather for this project
02:30 Going over the pattern pieces and supplies needed
03:54 Prepping the ID window
07:59 Attaching the ID window to the main body exterior
11:15 Creating the interior card slots
18:45 Installing the interior zipper
21:35 Installing the male portions of the spring snap
24:35 Attaching the interior main body to the exterior main body
30:15 Installing the female portions of the snap.
33:25 Adding the optional bootlace hook and wrist coil
34:44 Tester thank you and wallet show off
35:07 Blooper and outro
* I am sewing this bag on my Juki du-1181n using a size 18 industrial needle. The thread is tex 80 bonded polyester in the color "Fairy floss" from Geeky hardware: geekyhardware.com/collections/tex-80-sewing-string/products/tex-80-bonded-polyester-sewing-string-variegated-fairy-floss
* The 1" "handmade" webbing is the color calypso from Emporium Threads: emporiumthreads.com/products/1-handmade-webbing-19-colors?variant=50677712191672
* The floral clear vinyl is from Zipper Valley but does not appear to be available anymore. Check out their current selection here: zippervalley.com/collections/clear-tpu-jelly-vinyl
* The waterproof canvas is 600d in the color "orchid" from Fabric wholesale Direct: fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/ottertex-waterproof-canvas-fabric?variant=40476470804595
* Custom "Live in the Moment" cork tag is from Heartwood and Hide
Quick step by step overview of the process (or click the time stamp below to take you to a specific section)
1.) Cut the following out of your materials:
- (2) exterior main panels in clear vinyl
- (2) exterior accents ON THE FOLD along the bottom edge (while folded, cut a 1 1/2"w x 1"h rectangle out of each bottom corner)
- (1) exterior slip pocket (do NOT cut on the fold)
- (3) binding strips of WPC 1"w x 16"h
- (2) binding strips 1"w x 4"h
- (1) zipper tab in WPC 1 1/4"w x 1"h
- (1) 16" #5 zipper and pull
- (2) cuts of 1"w webbing each 51" long (or to your preferred length)
2.) Add the binding strip along the top edge of the exterior slip pocket and baste in place along the bottom edge of the back exterior main panel.
3.) Measure in 4 3/4" in from each edge of the exterior main panels and lay the edge of the webbing looped at these markings. Sew in place, stopping 1 1/2" from the top of the exterior main panel to sew the X boxes.
4.) Attach the exterior accent to the bottom of the front and back exterior main pieces
5.) Prep and install the zipper closure
6.) Sew up both side seams and add the binding strips
7.) Sew the boxed corners and add the last 2 binding strips
8.) Turn bag right side out and finger press the side seams really well and done!
Here are your time stamps:
00:05 Intro and pattern overview
03:10 Going over the pattern pieces and supplies needed
06:12 Prepping the exterior slip pocket
08:24 Sewing the bag handles in place
12:00 Attaching the exterior accent to front and back exterior main panels.
18:19 Prepping and installing the zipper closure
28:20 Sewing up the side seams and adding the binding strips
33:35 Sewing up the boxed corners and adding the 2 remaining binding strips
35:44 Turn the bag right side out and finger press the side seams well
37:52 Outro
I am sewing on the Sailrite Ultrafeed LS, using a size 18 needle with tex 70 bonded poly thread. If you're interested in purchasing this amazing, portable, heavy-duty machine, please consider using my affiliate link: sailrite.com/?ref=LINDSAYSCICLUNA
The pink exterior vinyl is from Luv Lola Looks from her Dezigner Cross Collection in the color baby pink: luvlolalooks.com/product-page/dezigner-cross-collection
The Floral interior material is a water resistant oxford from Cotton and Twirls Fabrics that is currently not available.
Here are your time stamps:
00:05 Intro and pattern overview
01:00 Going over each pattern piece and interfacing recommendations
02:22 Prepping the card slots, pen pocket, and optional d ring tab
05:39 Creating the pen pocket
07:40 Assembling the interior main body liner
10:39 Creating the passport pockets
13:08 Creating the card slots
19:44 Creating the zippered coin pocket and slip pocket
32:08 installing the main zipper closure
49:37 Closing the turning hole and topstitching the wallet.
57:15 Tucking the tail of the zipper into the wallet
1:01:35 Tester thank you and wallet show off
1:02:00 Outro
If you're looking for my video on how to use metal zipper by the yard, that can be found here: youtu.be/ixd8a3Cauag?si=Fy90Y-lUNO0PGLbN
I am sewing on the Sailrite Ultrafeed LS, using a size 18 leather needle with tex 70 bonded poly thread. If you're interested in purchasing this amazing, portable, heavy-duty machine, please consider using my affiliate link: sailrite.com/?ref=LINDSAYSCICLUNA
The 1mm and 2mm closed cell adhesive foam, as well as adhesive salpa and gold zipper pulls are from Yellowstone Custom Leather found here (use code LINDS10 for a discount): yellowstonecustomleather.com/product/foam-yeltex-premium-self-adhesive-backed-1-0-foam-interfacing
An online leather shop that offers leather splitting services: http://www.rmleathersupply.com
Looking for more skiver info and help, here's an awesome video from Garth at Myth Leather Co: youtu.be/s8UY2-vKr1A?si=wBqeNhjyQyymNo8S
* The black leather I'm using is from Peggysuealso on etsy from their Duchess line: etsy.com/listing/1051200018/duchess-7-to-15-sq-ft-a-thinner-king
* The tan interior is Ottertex 300D Solution Dyed PU Waterproof Hexagon Grid Ripstop from Fabric Wholesale Direct found here: fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/ottertex-300d-solution-dyed-pu-waterproof-hexagon-grid-ripstop-fabric
* Black 2-way metal zipper tape in gold finish is from My Handmade Space: myhandmadespace.com/product/metal-coil-zipper-by-the-yard-black-with-gold
* You can also find 2-way, high quality metal zipper by the yard in various colors and matching pulls from Indolovekreation, here: indolovekreation.com/collections/metal-zipper
* Zipper nippers are available on Amazon here (Aff link): amzn.to/3YVfF8a
* Silver marking pen is from Weft & Warp Co found here: weftandwarpco.com/products/silver-marking-pens?_pos=2&_sid=3ddf7c8ff&_ss=r
* Black mallet is the Craftool Poly maul from tandy leather found here: tandyleather.com/products/craftool-poly-maul?_pos=6&_sid=8725091a3&_ss=r
* My Bell skiver is the THOR RE-T801 Leather Skiving Machine from sunnysewingmachine.com
Here are your time stamps:
00:05 Intro and leather talk
02:09 Discussing the different grades of leather
04:00 Explaining what temper means when it comes to leather
05:15 Discussing stabilizing leather if needed
07:55 Understanding leather weights
10:00 Going over how leather is sold by square footage, not yards
11:00 Going over my leather and stabilizer choices
12:08 Drawing my 1" grid lines using a silver marking pen
13:05 Adding the adhesive foam stabilizer to the backs of my leather
14:28 Discussing needle type and size as well as stitch length for sewing with leather
15:17 Quilting the foam to my leather
15:48 Removing the silver marking quilting lines
18:20 Discussing how to reduce bulk when sewing the side wings
20:14 Cutting down our metal zipper tape
21:22 Installing the metal zipper for the front zipper pocket and removing the teeth from the SA
27:02 Trimming down the metal zipper tape for the main zipper and removing the teeth from the SA
29:50 Discussing zipper stoppers
32:25 Making sure we did not remove too many teeth that would affect our zipper pull
34:47 Outro
I am sewing on the Sailrite Ultrafeed LS, using a size 18 needle with tex 70 bonded poly thread. If you're interested in purchasing this amazing, portable, heavy-duty machine, please consider using my affiliate link: sailrite.com/?ref=LINDSAYSCICLUNA
Are you looking for more leather edge paint tips? Find my tutorial here: youtu.be/8P1jUI9vaPo?si=Z8loMxOqz4x97DBO
Do you struggle with sewing accurate 3/8" seam allowances? Check out this nifty tool that allows you to draw them on before sewing: heartwoodandhide.com/products/seam-allowance-support-ruler-three-eighth-inch-cutouts-a-heartwood-hide-acrylic-template
* The pink exterior vinyl is from Tulip Bee in their "Faux real" collection in Siah pink found here: tulipbee.com/products/faux-real-collection?variant=53478928285987
* The watercolor interior material is "Therxtex" from Fabric Therapy.
* The houndstooth webbing is from Luv Lola Looks: luvlolalooks.com/product-page/houndstooth-in-blush-three-yards-1-5
* The "Handmade" webbing is from Emporium Threads: emporiumthreads.com/products/1-5-handmade-webbing
* The Roller skate quilt cotton is by Melody Miller for Ruby Star fabrics called "Darlings 2 Rollerskates metallic black"
* I am using the Bostitch 3P plier stapler from wawak: wawak.com/packaging/fasteners/staples-staplers/bostitch-p3-plier-stapler/#sku=bp3
* The staple remover tool is from amazon here: amzn.to/3Z6GqXt
* The purple/check stiletto and seam ripper combo tool was custom made by Dead Oak Crafts
Here are your time stamps:
00:05 Intro and pattern overview
03:30 Must have tools, and "nice to haves" to make this bag
04:57 The importance of choosing the right width zipper for a gusseted bag
06:10 The secret to determining the perfect strap length to suit your body
07:25 Going over the pattern pieces and hardware requirements
09:00 Creating the d ring connectors in Vinyl/cork/leather
12:00 Creating the d ring connectors in fabric (a pattern modification)
13:50 Making the fancy strap
24:55 Creating the interior mesh pockets
29:10 Creating the side wings.
32:40 Creating the front zipper pocket
43:23 Creating the zipper panel and gusset
55:39: Attaching the front and back main body to the gusset
1:08:45 Attaching the d ring connectors to finish the bag
1:12:43 Tester thank you and bag show off
1:13:09 Outro
-The floral vinyl is called "Rainbow Dahlias Glow" (yes, it even glows in the dark!) and the lining material is a silky water-resistant canvas called Watermelon taffy", both are from Iris Textiles found here: iristextilesfabric.com
-Cute custom woven label is from the Sewing Blurbs subscription club.
-The ombre colored varigated thread I'm using is called "Fariy Floss" from Geekyhardware.com
Here are your times stamps:
00:05 Intro and pattern overview
01:32 Going over each pattern piece and materials
04:19 Prepping the zipper
08:43 Installing the zipper
24:52 Sewing up the pouch
32:20 Closing the turning hole
34:14 Tester thank you and showoff
34:58 Outro


