Bags and purses – Page 101

Tutorial: Make a backpack from an old pair of jeans

August 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I Wear a Bow - Back to School DIY - Backpack from Jeans

This jeans-to-backpack refasihon by Bonita at I Wear A Bow is so smart! The top part of the jeans will become the top of the backpack, with a drawstring running through the waistband. She completes the bag with a flap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl sunglasses case, no sewing required

July 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she made this clear vinyl sunglass case. There’s no sewing required. Instead of stitches, she uses clear raffia to lace the case together. The look is fresh and fun. You can buy colorful vinyl… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple sunglasses sleeve that opens at either end

July 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Craft Snob shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a simple fabric sleeve to hold your sunglasses and protect them from scratches when they’re in your purse. There are Velcro closures at both… Read more ...

Tutorial: Angled fold over clutch

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this simple fold over clutch. The angled top is a fun twist. A zipper across the top keeps your belongings inside where they belong. Get the how-to on her blog. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold-up towel backpack

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to make a towel that folds up into a backpack. It’s made from a bath towel and a hand towel. The hand towel will become the backpack… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dinosaur clasp leather clutch

July 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Check out the clasp on this leather clutch! It’s a dinosaur!! His body is split between the front and the back of the bag. From the side, it looks like he’s walking through the bag. The design is by Daniel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired frame coin purse

June 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

These vintage-inspired purse frames are soooo pretty!! You can get them from Consumer Crafts, but they don’t come with a pattern. No matter, because Vanessa from Tried and True shares a free pattern on their blog, Crafts Unleashed. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mesh duffle to carry your pool toys

June 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a mesh duffle to hold pool toys. The holes in the fabric allow the water to drain off of the pool toys, thus avoiding the mildew and other funk that often breeds… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fat quarter summer reading backpack

June 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Autie iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Simple fat quarterSewing series at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a Summer Reading Sack. The drawstring backpack is made from one fat quarter, with straps and pockets made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a beachy straw tote

June 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair and Fourteen May shows how you can sew a beachy straw tote bag. The body of the bag is constructed from a straw fabric. Inside, the lining has pockets stitched all the way around… Read more ...

Tutorial: iPad Mini sleeve with a charger pocket

June 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how she made this storage case for her iPad Mini. It has a sleeve for the iPad to slide into, and a pocket on the outside to hold cords and other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a sit-upon with backpack straps

June 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Laura Bray made a sit-upon for her daughter to take with her to the park, to summer camp, to the stadium, or anywhere she might need a portable little seat. She improved on the old-school version that has the inside… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hobo purse with a braided fabric strap

June 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ilse from Sew It Love It shows how to make a hobo purse with a braided fabric strap. It’s fully lined, with a zipper across the top to keep your stuff inside. The pattern she used for the bag body… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clutch frame purse

June 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty little frame purses. They include a free pattern that will work with frames 8-10″ long by 3″ tall. Go there for the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reader or tablet cover

May 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

My daughter earned herself a Kindle this year by selling 519 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. We are so proud of her!! We’re still awaiting the arrival of her prize, but when it gets here I think I’ll make her… Read more ...