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Review and Giveaway: Confessions of a Refashionista by Sheri Pavlovic

December 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Confessions of a Refashionista: Life on the Zig Zag is a collection of 50 DIY fashion projects.  It’s brainchild and self-published book by Sheri Pavlovic from Mensch T’s and the blog Awesomesauce.  She’s pulled some of her most… Read more ...

We were Forkin’ and we were Talkin’

April 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This past Saturday, Craft Gossip hosted its second Fork & Talk Craft Blogger Meet-Up.  As with our first meet-up, the event was sponsored by the generous folks at EK Success.  They’re the people who bring you such brands as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a messenger bag for school

December 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night shows how she made a messenger bag for her little sis who is heading off to college.  This is such an awesome bag for school!  She designed the bag so her sister… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a vinyl laptop sleeve, no sewing machine required

September 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melike from A Cup of Sparkle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a chic laptop sleeve, no sewing machine required.  Made from vinyl, it has the look of an oversized clutch.  The sides of the laptop… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded laptop tote

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a bag to carry your laptop.  The large bag is styled like a tote, but is interlined with foam to protect your laptop.  Padded straps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined laptop bag

June 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a lined bag to carry your laptop bag.  A couple of pockets on the outside give a place to store your mouse and other accessories.  Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Laptop bag with quilted lining

June 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The  Mother Huddle guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a laptop bag.  The pattern is an adaptation of one she used to make a purse for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple wool laptop sleeve

May 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Say YES to Hoboken! shares a tutorial at Grosgrain showing how to make this super simple laptop sleeve.  It’s made from wool and is held close with long elastic loops.  The simple lines make it guy-friendly – a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laptop bag with large front pocket

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

By Night shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a great bag to carry your laptop computer.  The main portion of the bag holds the laptop, while a large pocket across the front hold your mouse and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a zippered laptop sleeve

July 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Char from Crap I’ve Made guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou, showing how to make a zippered sleeve for your laptop.   Fleece interlining creates a padded sleeve for your computer, and a cool fabric on the outside… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew netbook case from a fabric placemat

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Dollar Store Crafts guest blogs over at According the Kelly with a tutorial showing how to make a netbook case from a fabric placemat.  The closure is made with sticky-back Velcro, so no sewing is required, though… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pendleton Wool messenger laptop bag

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for this Spirit of the People messenger laptop bag made from Pendleton wool.  The fabric they use is gorgeous, but you could also substitute a heavy canvas if you don’t have any wool.  Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork laptop sleeve

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shares a tutorial showing how to make a pretty patchwork laptop case.   Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve, pouch, patchwork[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simply tote purse with zippered top and pockets

March 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Martina from Confessions of a Sewing Addict continues her search for the perfect bag, this time with her Simply tote.  She claims that this is still not the perfect bag, though with a zippered top, two large outside pockets, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laptop sleeve

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

laptopsleeveKatie from Katie Cupcake guest blogs at A Beautiful Mess with a tutorial showing how to make a laptop sleeve.  Get the how-to. [photo from A Beautiful Mess] [tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve[/tags]… Read more ...
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