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Chris Lucas Designs
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I'm Chris Lucas, welcome to my channel where I'll be sharing step by step sewing tutorials and sewalongs for you. I sew a variety of things handbags, womens clothes, dolls clothes, and more.
I have formally studied fashion design and pattern drafting as well as draping as well as over 40 years sewing experience. If you're new to sewing or enjoy watching others share their love of sewing then be sure to subscribe as I'll be adding more videos. I hope you enjoy spending some of your time with me.
Oh and please free to comment on and share my videos with your friends and family. You'll find the links to share the videos directly under each video. Also be sure to subscribe to my channel while you’re here.
Happy sewing!
Chris Lucas
I have formally studied fashion design and pattern drafting as well as draping as well as over 40 years sewing experience. If you're new to sewing or enjoy watching others share their love of sewing then be sure to subscribe as I'll be adding more videos. I hope you enjoy spending some of your time with me.
Oh and please free to comment on and share my videos with your friends and family. You'll find the links to share the videos directly under each video. Also be sure to subscribe to my channel while you’re here.
Happy sewing!
Chris Lucas
How to sew a Boxed Zipper Pouch with French Seams - FREE Beginner Friendly Sewing Project
Learn how to sew Boxed Zipper Pouches with French Seams. A perfect beginner and domestic sewing machine friendly project. Also a fat quarter friendly sewing project.
Measurements used to make the pouch in this video tutorial are:
Finished Measurements Approximately: 7.5” Wide x 3” Tall
Cut: 10” x 5.5” for both the lining and the exterior fabrics.
The exterior is lined with a Light Weight Non Woven Interfacing.
Fabric used is 100% quilting weight cotton.
You can make these zipper pouches any size you like simply be changing the size of the fabric you cut and the size you cut the corners out.
Fabric from my stash, Non Woven Interfacing, Zipper Tape and Zipper Pull from my shop in Australia at Ch...
Measurements used to make the pouch in this video tutorial are:
Finished Measurements Approximately: 7.5” Wide x 3” Tall
Cut: 10” x 5.5” for both the lining and the exterior fabrics.
The exterior is lined with a Light Weight Non Woven Interfacing.
Fabric used is 100% quilting weight cotton.
You can make these zipper pouches any size you like simply be changing the size of the fabric you cut and the size you cut the corners out.
Fabric from my stash, Non Woven Interfacing, Zipper Tape and Zipper Pull from my shop in Australia at Ch...
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How to Easily Cut Smooth Curves Using a Rotary Cutter and Ruler
Просмотров 628Год назад
In this video I’m sharing my tips for cutting curves using a rotary cutter and ruler to achieve a smooth neat curve. The interfacing I used is Sure Fuse Woven Fusible Interfacing which is slightly heavier than SF101 and adheres perfectly and achieve a lovely structure for bag linings with minimal creases. Rarely do I ever have to press my linings or exteriors to remove wrinkles after I finish m...
Reversible Tote using Sure Fuse Woven Interfacings and Reversible Tote Pattern - Chris Lucas Designs
Просмотров 329Год назад
In this video I’m sharing a custom made Reversible Tote for one of my customers. The pattern used is my Reversible Tote Pattern which is available as a PDF download and includes a full video sew along tutorial and AO size printable pattern that can be printed at a copy shop to save you from having to print and join pattern pages. Or you can also use the cutting measurements chart and eliminated...
CUSTOM MADE SUNFLOWER HANDBAG SET by Chris Lucas Designs - Australian Made Designer Handbag Set
Просмотров 259Год назад
If you would love a custom made handbag set you can contact me at ChrisLucasDesigns.com and we can work together to bring your vision for a stunning handbag set in your favourite colours and materials including leather.
Revealing the 🌻 Sunflower Custom Made Handbag 🌻 I made of one of my lovely customers
Просмотров 172Год назад
In this video I’m sharing the handbag I custom made for one of my lovely customers from America. If you would like an Australian Made Handbag custom designed similar to one the one in this video you can order yours today 👇 chrislucasdesigns.com/product/signature-handbag/ If you’d like to have a look at the previous video I mentioned here’s the link for you CUSTOM ORDER HANDBAG in the Making - C...
How to sew a REVERSIBLE TOTE with a Zipper Pocket and a Slip Pocket - Chris Lucas Designs
Просмотров 748Год назад
This video is part of my Reversible Tote Sewing Pattern and compliments the full detailed step by step written instructions along with photos and lots of sewing tips to help you make a gorgeous tote that’s fully reversible. Pattern is available as a PDF download available 👇 chrislucasdesigns.com/product/reversible-tote-sewing-pattern/ In the PDF pattern there are links for each step of sewing y...
CUSTOM ORDER HANDBAG in the Making - Chris Lucas Designs
Просмотров 166Год назад
In this video I’m sharing a sneak peak into a custom made handbag I’m making for one of my lovely customers who’s request was for a handbag with a sunflower🌻 print. So far I’ve cut and prepped everything and have completed the lining with lots of pretty pockets. Next up is the exterior which is already in the making. If you would like to see the final reveal be sure to subscribe and hit that li...
Sewing a padded SLIP POCKET using quilting weight fabric on an Industrial Walking Foot Machine
Просмотров 309Год назад
I had one of my friends who has recently just purchased the same PROSEW Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine as mine and she wanted to know if I sewed quilting weight fabric using my machine. So I thought seeing as though I was actually working on a making a leather handbag for one of my customers and was sewing the lining and adding a padded slip pocket to one of the side panels I’d record a...
SEWING STUDIO UPDATE - Rearranging AND Getting Setup for Sewing Classes - Leather handbag progress
Просмотров 444Год назад
In this video I’m sharing an update of what’s been happening in my sewing studio and the changes I’m making to get ready to hold private sewing classes. I also thought I’d share an update on the pink leather handbag I’m making as a custom order. I currently have everything cut out and interfaced and now I’m edge coat painting the leather. If you’d like a custom made leather handbag you can find...
A quick tip for pressing seam open when making bags
Просмотров 432Год назад
In this video I’m sharing a quick pressing tip for when you want to press the seam open when making a tote or any other bag. A sleeve board and a clapper really do come in handy and not just for sewing clothes. If you don’t have a sleeve board a sleeve ham also works great and if you don’t have a clapper you can use a pressing ham. Every sewing room really needs a sleeve board as they really do...
Girls Crossbody Bag Made to Order - What colour will you choose?
Просмотров 144Год назад
In this video I am sharing all the different coloured vinyls available for the exterior of my Girls Crossbody Bag which are made to order and you can personalise with a name on the front of the bag to make it a little extra special for a little girl or girls in your life. If you would like to order a personalised crossbody bag for the a special little someone in your life you can find more info...
Adding a RECESSED ZIPPER to a CROSSBODY BAG using my PROSEW Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine
Просмотров 888Год назад
I’ve had so many people asking to see my new ProSew Industrial Walking Foot sewing machine in action I thought I’d turn the camera on while I was working on one of my customer orders. In this video I also share quite a few little sewing tips for making bags including how to install a zipper opening into bag. If you’d like to see me sewing videos and tips for bag making be sure to leave me a com...
Australian Made Leather Handbag and Matching Wristlet Wallet made by Chris Lucas Designs
Просмотров 211Год назад
In this video I’m sharing one of the custom made leather handbags I’ve made for one of my customers. In this set I’ve also made a matching wristlet wallet to compliment her handbag. If you would to have the opportunity and experience of me designing and making a custom made leather bag for you feel free to contact me as I’d love to share the experience with you and design a handbag just for you...
Which one would you choose if I was making a custom made bag for you?
Просмотров 163Год назад
In this video I’m sharing a variety of vinyls I thought one of my lovely customers might like to choose from for her custom made crossbody bag. This is the type of video I usually create for my custom orders for bags for my customers and I thought I’d share it with you too instead of just making a private video this time. So if I was making a custom made bag for you from this selection which on...
Unboxing lots of pretty vinyls for bagmaking from MereZen
Просмотров 262Год назад
Unboxing lots of pretty vinyls for bagmaking from MereZen
Sharing my PROSEW PS-1933B Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine Lesson With Adam from PROSEW
Просмотров 846Год назад
Sharing my PROSEW PS-1933B Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine Lesson With Adam from PROSEW
My new ProSew Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Adam provides an overview of the features
Просмотров 974Год назад
My new ProSew Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Adam provides an overview of the features
Q & A - YOUR questions answered about INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES with Adam from PROSEW
Просмотров 584Год назад
Q & A - YOUR questions answered about INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES with Adam from PROSEW
Unboxing and First Impressions - 15" Rotating Cutting Mat for cutting bag patterns - YEAH OR NAY?
Просмотров 285Год назад
Unboxing and First Impressions - 15" Rotating Cutting Mat for cutting bag patterns - YEAH OR NAY?
Leather hotel menu folder - Sample for my customer to review for any changes.
Просмотров 384Год назад
Leather hotel menu folder - Sample for my customer to review for any changes.
Sharing a peak at what’s going to become my new main sewing studio 😆
Просмотров 85Год назад
Sharing a peak at what’s going to become my new main sewing studio 😆
Evelyn Handbag Sewalong - Part 3 - Sewing the Lining & Finishing the - ChrisW Designs Pattern
Просмотров 2282 года назад
Evelyn Handbag Sewalong - Part 3 - Sewing the Lining & Finishing the - ChrisW Designs Pattern
Mock Up Hotel Menu Folder For One of My Customers to Review - For Stacey
Просмотров 1202 года назад
Mock Up Hotel Menu Folder For One of My Customers to Review - For Stacey
EVELYN HANDBAG Sewing Pattern by ChrisW Designs - SEWALONG Part 2 Working on the EXTERIOR of the bag
Просмотров 3022 года назад
EVELYN HANDBAG Sewing Pattern by ChrisW Designs - SEWALONG Part 2 Working on the EXTERIOR of the bag
EVELYN HANDBAG Sewalong - sharing my take on making the Evelyn pattern by ChrisW Designs - Part 1
Просмотров 5112 года назад
EVELYN HANDBAG Sewalong - sharing my take on making the Evelyn pattern by ChrisW Designs - Part 1
Trip Around The World Quilt Class with Maureen - At Sewers Delight starting 13th July 2022
Просмотров 3502 года назад
Trip Around The World Quilt Class with Maureen - At Sewers Delight starting 13th July 2022
Posh MakeUp Bag Pattern with lots of modifications to make a Glam Toiletries Bag or Handbag 👜
Просмотров 6432 года назад
Posh MakeUp Bag Pattern with lots of modifications to make a Glam Toiletries Bag or Handbag 👜
How to Sew A Slip Pocket With A Decorative Trim
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
How to Sew A Slip Pocket With A Decorative Trim
Brother ScanNCut first Test Cuts using Cardstock and Faux Leather - With Chris Lucas
Просмотров 6402 года назад
Brother ScanNCut first Test Cuts using Cardstock and Faux Leather - With Chris Lucas
Super tutorial!
Best technique yet, seen so many different ways to make the corners This is the best method. Thanks
@@jnicolettebailey you’re welcome and thank you 😃
Hi Chris, I bought 1 meter of zipper and 2 zipper pulls from you a few months ago and today was finally ready to look at your instructions as my zipper sweater is now up to the zipper insertion stage. Your instruction are clear, friendly and unhurried. Super. Thank you so much. ☺️
That’s great news and you’re welcome glad the video was helpful 💕
Thanks so much for this tutorial. And for the clear instructions and for the measurements.
You’re welcome 💕
Can you tell me what the dimensions are for the smaller one? (@41:57) and the corners cut a bit less then what you used in the video? I forgot what you said for that lol! or do you have a video for the smaller one?
The smaller one is cut at 5” high instead of 5 1/2” high. I still used 3/4” for the corners.
@@ChrisLucasDesigns i meant the dimension. of the finished box
I'm thinking of making a waterproof small shaving kit for our boat. I have left over canvas fabric and a yard of cork to play with. Would you use a teflon foot? Do you think it would be too bulky? Should i just increase by an inch?
It could get a bit too bulky in the French seams but hey… have a bit of fun and experiment. They don’t use up too much material.
Super cute 😊 and simplified.. thank you 🤩
Glad you liked it!!
I will certainly be having a go at these little pouches. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Would you recommend using the pin feed system on this project to help to hold it in place?
You can if your machine has that feature 😃
How about a concave curb?
Most times if I need to cut a concave curve I generally will mark the curve with a marking pen and then remove the ruler and use my rotary cutter with the ruler out of the way.
Can this pattern be made LARGER(width and height) … if so how does one go about this to make it doable. Thank you
Sure can be… just add more to the width and to the height eg add 2” or 3” or what ever you like to the width and/or height and you can increase the size for the corner boxes you cut eg cut them 1” instead of 3/4”. Just have fun and experiment 😃
@@ChrisLucasDesigns Thank you
This was a great tutorial .i never thought of doing french seams. I love your technique! Btw, doing you think reducing the lining by 1/4 " all around, would give the interior a smoother fit?
@@denisehosner3405 thanks 💕 and for this technique it’s best to keep the lining and the exterior the same size otherwise your corners and seams won’t line up to become French seams. You’ll find the lining has a smooth fit as there’s no bulk from thick interfacings and having the all the raw edges lining up exactly the same. Hope that makes sense xx
Thanks for this great tutorial. For your next one, please stay with either centimeters or inches for those of us Yankees who are metrically impaired.😊
@@reeskeitel Your welcome and thanks for the feedback 😃
I remember this way.....2.5cm=1 inch. 10cm= 4 inches.
Thanks Chris! Great video, cute pouch & a great technique!❤
Hey Chris, guess what after watching your video I made 31 of these little zippered pouches and I am donating them to a charity in their thrift shop
@@l.alongi1544 Yeah that’s great 🥳 I’m sure everyone will love them 💕
Could you use this method for any lined pouch with a bottom with boxed corners? Great video! Thanks so much!
@@meganmaurer7722 that would require a different technique as there would be side seams and usually only two boxed corners. This technique suits this style as it has the four boxed corners.
Thank you. Gonna try this
I’m going to give it a try you were very so good at teaching
Wow, that tip about threading the machine was magic! Gorgeous!
Definitely makes changing threads quick and easy, glad you liked it 😃
Great video! You explained this so clearly. Can’t wait to try making this bag with French seams.
I have made several box bags. This method is going to be my go to from now on. ❤ Thank you for sharing. Your instructions are perfect.
Brilliant video, thank you. I love this technique x
I started using this method last month.... it's amazing
Great tutorial. Any thanks.😍
You’re welcome 😊
I followed your tutorial and had success. Thank you so much.
Great to hear and thank you for letting me know 💕
I love this video. It is so easy to make and I love how your video was very consistent. I was looking for this type of video with French seams and yours was spot on. Inspired to make a bunch today as I give them out to charity. Thank you so much and I have subscribed to your channel.
I’m so glad it was helpful and thank you 🤗
Thank you what a great tutorial! I'm going to have a go x
Please do and let me know how you go 😃
Love your content and teaching! But your nails/polish and rings are a distraction in a negative way. They look like my great grandmother's 😮
Glad you liked the content…. And as for my nails and rings… well maybe I’m around the same age as your great grandmother is. My rings are all sentimental to me and from my husband and they’re here to stay with me until the end.
Thank you for your video. I felt your instructions were done so well! Both the technique and the camera view was awesome. Easy to follow ❤
Thank you 💕
The one thing is called a roller stand if anyone’s looking to search for it online. They sell them affordably at harbor freight and amazon
Thanks for sharing 😃
Thank you nice lady for this tip but just a heads up, can’t hear anything you’re saying with all the tools on
Sorry about that but I didn’t realise when I was filming until I watched back later… and I wasn’t going to recut more leather and do a retake 😂
Awesome way to make the pouch. Great step by step instructions. Thank you!
You’re welcome and thank you glad you liked it 😃
Hi Chris, new subscriber here, glad I found your channel. Do you have any tips on how to do zipper pouch, so I don’t get dents on the corners? Thank you so much ☺️
Thank you from subscribing and I think I might have to do another video and share some more of my tips. Too hard to explain in a text comment 😂
Loved your video. Beautiful bags. Great tutorial!
Thank you 🥰
I am a beginner, I could do this. I have never sewn a zipper. I don't have that tiny foot you have, what should I use in its place? I am I. The US.
You definitely can ✅ most sewing machines come with a zipper foot which is great. If yours didn’t come with one you should be able to get yourself a zipper foot (not an invisible zipper foot though)
Such a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching and so glad you like it 🥰
Perhaps a stupid question, but is it easy to do the top stitching around the top of the bag with the Janome? Presumably it’s done when you’ve put it all together. The bag is beautiful.
Yes, the top stitching is done after completing the bag. When I need a little extra space like a free arm machine I just I just prop the machine up on some large books 📚 or you can let your machine sit a little over the edge of your table so you can use it like a free arm machine… crazy I know but it works 😃
Thank you for a great tutorial video! I've just finished my little boxy pouch and I love it! Hope your cough is better now!
Yeah 🎉 that’s great and thank you 💖
57:30 Thanks so much! I've made these, but the edges were always raw on the inside. I knew there was a better way. Thanks for using quilt cotton also. Most bag videos use vinyl, which I don't have.
You’re welcome 🥰
I just found you this am, excellent tutorial. You are a great teacher! I’ve been wanting to find a tutorial on French seams for pouches, this is perfect. BTW, I like that foot that you are using, by chance do you know the size or name? Thank you! I’ve also subscribed and will look at your other tutorials. ☺️
Thank you 🥰 and the little foot I am using is called a Narrow Open Toe and I love it especially for zipper pockets and pouches.
Great technique! Looks like a huge time saver on construction and also gives the body a little more structure with those corner seams without adding bulk. Thank you :)
It sure is and definitely no bulk 😃
Hello, I'v just bought this machine, it will arrive on Friday..I'm thrilled to learn everything from this machine😊 I'll hope the bobin will succeed to put in/out.. I'm a Dutche, live in the Netherlands and nearly became an Aussie in the 50ties..my oncle died, lived in Sydney..his fam lives somewhere in Australia..so, as an 'nearly Aussie 😊' my interests in manny things from Australia will stay..also with this machine...and your learnings..thank you😊
Hi and I’m excited for you and I’m sure you’ll have no problems getting the bobbin in and out. And thank you for sharing your ‘nearly Aussie’ story 💕
Loved these going to sew some today.
That’s great 😆
Great tutorial. I was fascinated by your watch showing your recording LOL! Modern technology. P.S. could you tell me what the finished size of the pouch you just showed us is? I'm guessing around 9 x 4. I'm wanting to make one as a travel makeup brush holder. Thx!
I got a giggle out of my watch too 😂. The finished measurements are approximately 7.5” wide and 3” tall. I’ve added them to the description box now as well just incase anyone else was looking for them too.
Excellent instruction! Thanks
Glad it was helpful 😃
This was so great, I have just started making small things like this and this was extremely easy to follow. you are awesome at teaching!!!
Awesome! Thank you 💕
A very neat pouch, thank you 👍
@@LoueenBainger-vc1pn you’re welcome and thank you 😃
Your pouches are so cool, Chris! Very classy. Your tutorial videos are the best! Thanks so much :)
You’re welcome @@stephparkes100 and thank you 💕
Is the seam guide a janome product?
@@ToniScatesJordan it is and here’s the link to where I bought mine from www.ebay.com.au/itm/Janome-Adjustable-Seam-Guide-Janome-1600P-HD9-Professional-DB-Hook-Models-/293421670691?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10