Tutorials Archives - Sew Sweetness

01 Mar

Bag Lab: How to Keep Bulk out of Strap Extenders

In this video, I will demonstrate how to keep bulk out of strap extenders. This is especially helpful when you are working with a thicker material (such as vinyl, leather, or cork). If you are looking for the materials mentioned in the video, you can find them here: Waxed canvas - https://tinyurl.com/5xpb883s Purse hardware - https://tinyurl.com/9xjrreu4 Decovil Light -...

01 Feb

Bag Making Techniques, Tutorials

Bag Lab: How to Install Tool-Free Snaps

In this demonstration, I will show you how to install By Annie Tool-Free Snaps. Note: Material thickness limitations may apply. When you put the cap into the hole, BEFORE you put on the socket (female portion) or stud (male portion), please make sure that there are NO threads on the post. There are some grooves on the post and on...

01 Feb

Bag Making Techniques, Tutorials

Bag Lab: How to Fussycut Piecing for a Bag

February 1, 2026
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In this demonstration, I will show you how to combine two pieces of fabric for a seamless image.

11 Jan

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

Bag Lab – How to Clean Your Iron

January 11, 2026
Posted by Sara Lawson
odif iron cleaner
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In this video, I demonstrate how I cleaned my very dirty iron! I used this product in the video: https://sewsweetness.com/products/odif-iron-cleaner

11 Jan

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

Bag Lab – 2 Types of Slip Pockets

January 11, 2026
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In this demonstration, I will show you how to make 2 different types of slip pockets.

04 Jan

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Bag Lab – My Review of a Portable Sewing Table

In this episode of Bag Lab, I review the SewEzi Portable Table, which you can find here: https://sewezi.com/

04 Jan

Bag Making Techniques, Tutorials

Bag Lab – How to Make Fabric Waterproof

January 4, 2026
Posted by Sara Lawson
bag making, canvas, heat n bond liquid vinyl, water resistant, waterproof
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In this demonstration, I will show you how to make your fabric water-resistant or waterproof. You can find Heat 'n Bond Liquid Vinyl here: https://sewsweetness.com/products/heat-n-bond-liquid-vinyl

07 Sep

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

Bag Lab: How to Finish the Front End of a Zipper

September 7, 2025
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In this video, I will demonstrate how to finish the front end of a zipper. In a zipper pouch, I will often finish one end or both ends with a small piece of fabric (a zipper tab); if one end is finished with fabric, this is an example of how the other end could be finished.

03 Aug

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Add a Sleeve for a Waist Bag

August 3, 2025
Posted by Sara Lawson
crossbody bag, modify, pattern hack, pouch, waist bag
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In this video, I will be demonstrating how to modify a bag or pouch to make it into a waist bag.

22 Apr

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Bag Lab: How to add padded backpack straps to a bag

April 22, 2025
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In this video, I will demonstrate how to add padded backpack straps to a bag. You can download the printable Padded Backpack Straps pattern piece here: Padded Backpack Straps

02 Feb

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Bag Lab: Bagmaking with Vinyl and Faux Leather

February 2, 2025
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In this episode of Bag Lab, I'm joined by my friend Natalie from Sew Hungry Hippie to discuss making bags with vinyl and faux leather. You can find Natalie's website here: https://tinyurl.com/mrxfn57n

05 Jan

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Bag Lab: How to Make a Ribbon Strap

January 5, 2025
Posted by Sara Lawson
adjustable handle, bag making, grosgrain ribbon strap, how to
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In this video, I will demonstrate how to make a ribbon strap. You can find hardware on my website: https://sewsweetness.com/product-category/hardware and ribbon from Renaissance Ribbons: https://renaissanceribbons.com/