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A different way to make a hand stitched Japanese rice bag

k3n clothtales

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Hand stitching a rice bag using a whip stitch, cloth twine and tips for accurate seams.

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20 Comments

@kellywilkinson292 8 months ago

I have watched your tutorials on how to sew these several times and each time I learn something new and come away with a better understanding. I know it probably feels like you have shown this often enough but speaking for myself, I like watching the process again because I need it to help it stick in my brain and there’s always something new that comes up.

@sewsusieque 8 months ago

I made 6 bags last year as gift bags for my sewing buddies . They all loved them . I made them in the car on road trips

@patsmith9400 4 months ago

Great tutorial…I’m ready to start sewing….thanks…

@laurabenns 8 months ago

These bags are really gorgeous! Such clear directions and so much inspiration! Thank you 🤍🩵

@Dibero99delight 8 months ago

Your step by step instruction was so helpful and easy to follow. I have been intrigued about how to make a rice bag. Thank you for sharing their original purpose as well. 🎉

@christinewhite1119 8 months ago

Loving Freedom Fridays and the rice bags are delightful, thank you K3n for the super tutorial x

@catherinepaul7583 4 months ago

I love your sense of humor

@janicerobinson5286 8 months ago

💖love freedom Friday! Thank you!💖

@gaylemahler6124 8 months ago

I'm making my first rice bag, based on your previous video. Ive mired myself down in the fancy stiching of the outside. But soon I'll be onto the inside. Thanks for the new ideas❤

@lisaduncan-purcell1450 8 months ago (edited)

As you were making lines and pinning I was thinking that precision has its place in all stitching. I measure when needed, I press with my iron a lot and I pin and baste. I think it comes from my garment sewing days. But I really enjoy free form stitching as well. I'd like to think that I'm good at going with the flow too. There is a quote that is attributed to Picasso and it says, learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.
I think that applies to technique as well.

@charlottewilson4680 8 months ago

I like the way you do this all by hand. Thank you for being so patient.

@lindstevens2919 1 month ago

I’d love to know how people use their rice bags. Thanks!

@dorothydishman4664 4 weeks ago

Only by chance that your site showed up & I was able to watch your fabulous tutorial on rice bag construction. For years I have wanted to make one and you have sowed the seed for me to sew one. I want to use tea dyed fabric and take my time sewing it. Perhaps it will be my evening hand sewing projects this coming winter. Thanks for the inspiration.

@Ksd555 8 months ago

Thank you. Right, it’s going to be hot today, so I shall start a rice bag. ❤

@Bethieannie 8 months ago

Thought bubble: “Stop it!! Mommy’s trying to stitch and talk Stella and FF” 😂😂. That would be me 😂❤. Just funning. I love hearing their background antics lol.

@SylviaVanDyke-x7g 8 months ago

Loved this video….. have been with you for a couple of years but never made a rice bag….. I am now inspired to have a go….. thank you…..

@ljshaw8516 8 months ago

Lovely. I wish I would twine but my arthritis limits me. I did purchase some lovely twine from Jeri Bellini at her Etsy shop. Thank heavens for other artists selling their wares.

@traceymorris-fo2is 3 months ago

Absolutely beautiful ❤

@jayneelinor 8 months ago

Love love the rice bags and this is so pretty with the log blacks! I made one following your direction about three or four months ago and it makes me happy every time I look at it. I’ve been thinking about doing another and you’ve inspired me to go ahead. Thank you as always.