Friday, September 02, 2011

My First Vlog! How to Make a Purse or Gift Bag from a Dollar Tree Placemat

This is such an exciting day!

Yesterday I created a YouTube channel and filmed a tutorial as I sewed a gift bag for a birthday girl.  I love giving gifts in these simple bags because it doubles as a purse or mini organizing bin.  It's so eco-friendly as well, since you are saving a paper gift bag or gift wrap.


The video is far from perfect, especially since I filmed it myself and had to do many things one-handed.  You'll notice some shaking of the camera, some blurriness, and lots of "um" in my vocabulary!  It can only get better from here, right?  :)

It's also quite a long video for such a simple project, but I included every detail for those of you who enjoy step-by-step instructions.

I'd love to hear your feedback!  Do you prefer video tutorials or photo instructions?  What other tutorials would be helpful in video form?

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2 comments:

  1. Congrats Amy on your first vlog...I think for a one-handed venture you did quite well. ;-) The bag is a cute idea, simple even for young girls to make and you provided many additional suggestions to give food for thought in giving on other ocassions and for other uses. Thanks for sharing ~ a blessing.

    In Him,

    Jarnette @ Seasons of Life
    (Sunshine State, too)

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  2. Carrie10:57 PM

    Good job! I love video instructions - I am a better learner watching the process - although I am new to your blog and your other instructions may be just fine, too! I am going to go look through some of your past projects now :-)

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