Chris Lucas Designs

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Welcome to Chris Lucas Designs 💛 I’m Chris — a bag maker, designer, and sewing educator based in Brisbane, Australia, sharing the creative journey behind building a growing sewing business and helping makers create with confidence. On this channel you’ll find: 🧵 Bag making tutorials and sew-alongs ✂️ Sewing tips, techniques, and tools 🏢 Behind the scenes as I build the Chris Lucas Designs Head Office & Showroom ✨ Real moments from running a creative small business Whether you’re new to sewing or have been making for years, my goal is to encourage, inspire, and support you as you create beautiful handmade projects. Chris Lucas Designs is more than a sewing channel — it’s a place for makers to learn, grow, and feel part of a creative community. Subscribe and come along behind the scenes as the journey continues. 🌐 Website & Online Shop: chrislucasdesigns.com 📍 Brisbane, Australia

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Chris Lucas Designs — Behind the Scenes | Shop & Classroom Progress Tour

Chris Lucas Designs — Behind the Scenes | Shop & Classroom Progress Tour Chris Lucas Designs

601 views - 1 week ago

How to sew a Boxed Zipper Pouch with French Seams - FREE Beginner Friendly Sewing Project

How to sew a Boxed Zipper Pouch with French Seams - FREE Beginner Friendly Sewing Project Chris Lucas Designs

72.4K views - 1 year ago

How to Easily Cut Smooth Curves Using a Rotary Cutter and Ruler

How to Easily Cut Smooth Curves Using a Rotary Cutter and Ruler Chris Lucas Designs

1.3K views - 2 years ago

Reversible Tote using Sure Fuse Woven Interfacings and Reversible Tote Pattern - Chris Lucas Designs

Reversible Tote using Sure Fuse Woven Interfacings and Reversible Tote Pattern - Chris Lucas Designs Chris Lucas Designs

676 views - 2 years ago

CUSTOM MADE SUNFLOWER HANDBAG SET by Chris Lucas Designs - Australian Made Designer Handbag Set

CUSTOM MADE SUNFLOWER HANDBAG SET by Chris Lucas Designs - Australian Made Designer Handbag Set Chris Lucas Designs

603 views - 2 years ago

Revealing the 🌻 Sunflower Custom Made Handbag 🌻 I made of one of my lovely customers

Revealing the 🌻 Sunflower Custom Made Handbag 🌻 I made of one of my lovely customers Chris Lucas Designs

294 views - 2 years ago

How to sew a REVERSIBLE TOTE with a Zipper Pocket and a Slip Pocket - Chris Lucas Designs

How to sew a REVERSIBLE TOTE with a Zipper Pocket and a Slip Pocket - Chris Lucas Designs Chris Lucas Designs

2K views - 2 years ago

CUSTOM ORDER HANDBAG in the Making - Chris Lucas Designs

CUSTOM ORDER HANDBAG in the Making - Chris Lucas Designs Chris Lucas Designs

270 views - 2 years ago

Sewing a padded SLIP POCKET using quilting weight fabric on an Industrial Walking Foot Machine

Sewing a padded SLIP POCKET using quilting weight fabric on an Industrial Walking Foot Machine Chris Lucas Designs

458 views - 2 years ago

SEWING STUDIO UPDATE - Rearranging AND Getting Setup for Sewing Classes - Leather handbag progress

SEWING STUDIO UPDATE - Rearranging AND Getting Setup for Sewing Classes - Leather handbag progress Chris Lucas Designs

609 views - 2 years ago

A quick tip for pressing seam open when making bags

A quick tip for pressing seam open when making bags Chris Lucas Designs

619 views - 3 years ago

Girls Crossbody Bag Made to Order - What colour will you choose?

Girls Crossbody Bag Made to Order - What colour will you choose? Chris Lucas Designs

248 views - 3 years ago

Adding a RECESSED ZIPPER to a CROSSBODY BAG using my PROSEW Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine

Adding a RECESSED ZIPPER to a CROSSBODY BAG using my PROSEW Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine Chris Lucas Designs

1.2K views - 3 years ago

Australian Made Leather Handbag and Matching Wristlet Wallet made by Chris Lucas Designs

Australian Made Leather Handbag and Matching Wristlet Wallet made by Chris Lucas Designs Chris Lucas Designs

270 views - 3 years ago

Which one would you choose if I was making a custom made bag for you?

Which one would you choose if I was making a custom made bag for you? Chris Lucas Designs

202 views - 3 years ago

Unboxing lots of pretty vinyls for bagmaking from MereZen

Unboxing lots of pretty vinyls for bagmaking from MereZen Chris Lucas Designs

352 views - 3 years ago

Sharing my PROSEW PS-1933B Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine Lesson With Adam from PROSEW

Sharing my PROSEW PS-1933B Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine Lesson With Adam from PROSEW Chris Lucas Designs

1.1K views - 3 years ago

My new ProSew Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Adam provides an overview of the features

My new ProSew Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Adam provides an overview of the features Chris Lucas Designs

1.3K views - 3 years ago

Q & A - YOUR questions answered about INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES with Adam from PROSEW

Q & A - YOUR questions answered about INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES with Adam from PROSEW Chris Lucas Designs

799 views - 3 years ago

Unboxing and First Impressions - 15" Rotating Cutting Mat for cutting bag patterns - YEAH OR NAY?

Unboxing and First Impressions - 15" Rotating Cutting Mat for cutting bag patterns - YEAH OR NAY? Chris Lucas Designs

363 views - 3 years ago

Leather hotel menu folder - Sample for my customer to review for any changes.

Leather hotel menu folder - Sample for my customer to review for any changes. Chris Lucas Designs

838 views - 3 years ago

Sharing a peak at what’s going to become my new main sewing studio 😆

Sharing a peak at what’s going to become my new main sewing studio 😆 Chris Lucas Designs

113 views - 3 years ago

Evelyn Handbag Sewalong - Part 3 - Sewing the Lining & Finishing the - ChrisW Designs Pattern

Evelyn Handbag Sewalong - Part 3 - Sewing the Lining & Finishing the - ChrisW Designs Pattern Chris Lucas Designs

322 views - 3 years ago

Mock Up Hotel Menu Folder For One of My Customers to Review - For Stacey

Mock Up Hotel Menu Folder For One of My Customers to Review - For Stacey Chris Lucas Designs

171 views - 3 years ago

EVELYN HANDBAG Sewing Pattern by ChrisW Designs - SEWALONG Part 2 Working on the EXTERIOR of the bag

EVELYN HANDBAG Sewing Pattern by ChrisW Designs - SEWALONG Part 2 Working on the EXTERIOR of the bag Chris Lucas Designs

461 views - 3 years ago

EVELYN HANDBAG Sewalong - sharing my take on making the Evelyn pattern by ChrisW Designs - Part 1

EVELYN HANDBAG Sewalong - sharing my take on making the Evelyn pattern by ChrisW Designs - Part 1 Chris Lucas Designs

714 views - 3 years ago

Trip Around The World Quilt Class with Maureen - At Sewers Delight starting 13th July 2022

Trip Around The World Quilt Class with Maureen - At Sewers Delight starting 13th July 2022 Chris Lucas Designs

393 views - 3 years ago

Posh MakeUp Bag Pattern with lots of modifications to make a Glam Toiletries Bag or Handbag 👜

Posh MakeUp Bag Pattern with lots of modifications to make a Glam Toiletries Bag or Handbag 👜 Chris Lucas Designs

815 views - 3 years ago

How to Sew A Slip Pocket With A Decorative Trim

How to Sew A Slip Pocket With A Decorative Trim Chris Lucas Designs

1.8K views - 3 years ago

Brother ScanNCut first Test Cuts using Cardstock and Faux Leather - With Chris Lucas

Brother ScanNCut first Test Cuts using Cardstock and Faux Leather - With Chris Lucas Chris Lucas Designs

1.2K views - 3 years ago

Unboxing Brother ScanNCut SDX1250

Unboxing Brother ScanNCut SDX1250 Chris Lucas Designs

2.6K views - 3 years ago

How to Sew a Zipper Pocket With A Window Facing - with Chris Lucas Designs

How to Sew a Zipper Pocket With A Window Facing - with Chris Lucas Designs Chris Lucas Designs

471 views - 3 years ago

Tips for sewing a HANDBAG ZIPPER PLACKET for a super neat finish at each end of the placket

Tips for sewing a HANDBAG ZIPPER PLACKET for a super neat finish at each end of the placket Chris Lucas Designs

448 views - 3 years ago

Setting up for Bag Sewing Tutorials and making room for a new cylinder arm industrial sewing machine

Setting up for Bag Sewing Tutorials and making room for a new cylinder arm industrial sewing machine Chris Lucas Designs

476 views - 3 years ago

Comparing HEAT PRESSES - Vevor Heat Press 15" x 15" and Elna Heat Press ➕️ Interfacing Pressing Tips

Comparing HEAT PRESSES - Vevor Heat Press 15" x 15" and Elna Heat Press ➕️ Interfacing Pressing Tips Chris Lucas Designs

984 views - 3 years ago

HOW I MAKE & APPLY LOGO LABELS to BAGS using CRICUT & A SEWING MACHINE - Chris Lucas Designs Chris Lucas Designs

3.8K views - 3 years ago

My latest sewing makes. A purple Leather Bag handbag for my customer & a summer dress for myself.

My latest sewing makes. A purple Leather Bag handbag for my customer & a summer dress for myself. Chris Lucas Designs

288 views - 4 years ago

How I add METAL STRAP ENDS to Leather SHOULDER BAG STRAPS and add a Metal Zipper Tab - Chris Lucas

How I add METAL STRAP ENDS to Leather SHOULDER BAG STRAPS and add a Metal Zipper Tab - Chris Lucas Chris Lucas Designs

1.9K views - 4 years ago

Sharing my latest custom made Leather Handbag Set for one of my customers - Chris Lucas Designs

Sharing my latest custom made Leather Handbag Set for one of my customers - Chris Lucas Designs Chris Lucas Designs

421 views - 4 years ago

Leather Handbag by Australian Handbag Designer - Chris Lucas. Sharing my quality assurance check ✔️

Leather Handbag by Australian Handbag Designer - Chris Lucas. Sharing my quality assurance check ✔️ Chris Lucas Designs

244 views - 4 years ago

SEWING TIPS - How I gather fabric and attach tiers to the bodice of a dress or top

SEWING TIPS - How I gather fabric and attach tiers to the bodice of a dress or top Chris Lucas Designs

149 views - 4 years ago

SEWING TIPS - Quick & Easy Way To Mark Pattern Notches When Sewing Gathers

SEWING TIPS - Quick & Easy Way To Mark Pattern Notches When Sewing Gathers Chris Lucas Designs

140 views - 4 years ago

Custom made strap for a LOUIS VUITTON Pochette handbag - Chris Lucas Australian Handbag Designer

Custom made strap for a LOUIS VUITTON Pochette handbag - Chris Lucas Australian Handbag Designer Chris Lucas Designs

206 views - 4 years ago

Sharing a cute little zipper pouch my customer is gifting to her one of her Granddaughters for 🎄

Sharing a cute little zipper pouch my customer is gifting to her one of her Granddaughters for 🎄 Chris Lucas Designs

215 views - 4 years ago

Sharing an unboxing of the business cards I designed and had printed by VistaPrint

Sharing an unboxing of the business cards I designed and had printed by VistaPrint Chris Lucas Designs

84 views - 4 years ago

How I Stop My Bobbin & Thread Spools From Unraveling

How I Stop My Bobbin & Thread Spools From Unraveling Chris Lucas Designs

6.1K views - 4 years ago

Meet Rebecca's Yellow Leather Handbag - Custom Designed & Made by Chris Lucas Designs in AUSTRALIA

Meet Rebecca's Yellow Leather Handbag - Custom Designed & Made by Chris Lucas Designs in AUSTRALIA Chris Lucas Designs

504 views - 4 years ago

Revealing a Custom Order LEATHER HANDBAG SET for one of my lovely customers

Revealing a Custom Order LEATHER HANDBAG SET for one of my lovely customers Chris Lucas Designs

480 views - 4 years ago

SEWING STUDIO TOUR - Come on in and take a peak inside where I sew for my business and for fun 😆

SEWING STUDIO TOUR - Come on in and take a peak inside where I sew for my business and for fun 😆 Chris Lucas Designs

362 views - 4 years ago

FUSING & PRESSING TIPS - for applying interfacings & stabilisers to leather and other materials

FUSING & PRESSING TIPS - for applying interfacings & stabilisers to leather and other materials Chris Lucas Designs

1.5K views - 4 years ago

Found a new use for my garlic press 😂🤣😂

Found a new use for my garlic press 😂🤣😂 Chris Lucas Designs

321 views - 4 years ago

How To Sew WRISTLET STRAPS & Add Swivel Clips - Chris Lucas Designs

How To Sew WRISTLET STRAPS & Add Swivel Clips - Chris Lucas Designs Chris Lucas Designs

2.7K views - 4 years ago

Zip Around Wallet Design Ideas for my customer and a Handbag I designed and made for myself

Zip Around Wallet Design Ideas for my customer and a Handbag I designed and made for myself Chris Lucas Designs

292 views - 4 years ago

I’ve made this video to share some options for a custom made handbag for one of my lovely customers.

I’ve made this video to share some options for a custom made handbag for one of my lovely customers. Chris Lucas Designs

157 views - 4 years ago

HIDDEN STRAP CONNECTORS for HANDBAGS - Sharing how I Design & Test Handbag Pattern Ideas

HIDDEN STRAP CONNECTORS for HANDBAGS - Sharing how I Design & Test Handbag Pattern Ideas Chris Lucas Designs

1.2K views - 4 years ago

💙 SHARING My ‘Blooms & Bling’ Leather Handbag 💙 Custom Made For My Lovely Customer ‘Angela’

💙 SHARING My ‘Blooms & Bling’ Leather Handbag 💙 Custom Made For My Lovely Customer ‘Angela’ Chris Lucas Designs

528 views - 4 years ago

How I Install Zipper Pulls ** 2 Easy Ways To Install Zipper Pulls For Bags and other projects **

How I Install Zipper Pulls ** 2 Easy Ways To Install Zipper Pulls For Bags and other projects ** Chris Lucas Designs

2.4K views - 4 years ago

How to Sew A Handbag Zipper Pocket With A Facing * No Exposed Zipper Tape, Pins or Double Sided Tape

How to Sew A Handbag Zipper Pocket With A Facing * No Exposed Zipper Tape, Pins or Double Sided Tape Chris Lucas Designs

6.5K views - 4 years ago

How I Make Removable Tassels For Handbags Using Cork and Foil -Things get SMOKING HOT literally LOL

How I Make Removable Tassels For Handbags Using Cork and Foil -Things get SMOKING HOT literally LOL Chris Lucas Designs

993 views - 4 years ago

Chris Lucas Designs - Behind the scenes footage preparing for my next collection of designer bags

Chris Lucas Designs - Behind the scenes footage preparing for my next collection of designer bags Chris Lucas Designs

174 views - 5 years ago