Bags and purses – Page 103

Tutorial: Wristlet phone wallet

April 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Eat. Craft. Sow. shares a tutorial for making a wristlet that holds your phone. A zippered pocket holds credit cards, ID, and maybe a bit of cash. Your phone slides into a pocket behind that, with a snapped… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring backpack with grommets

April 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Katy from I’m A GingerMonkey shares a tutorial over at the Art Gallery Fabrics blog showing how to make a drawstring backpack. It’s an easy project, requiring only straight seams. The straps are made from ribbon and attached to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: My Friendly Tote child’s backpack with personality

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a child’s backpack with personality. She calls them My Friendly Totes, and they’re appliqued with cute faces. You can make them for boys or for girls, with features that match your… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bella Clutch pieced zippered pouch

March 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jenny & Clara from Clover & Violet share a free pattern for a pieced zippered pouch. They call it the Bella Clutch, and it’s made to coordinate with their Anne handbag. In fact, if you make the Anne handbag,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sunglass case

March 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Diane from Diane’s Vintage Zest shares a free pattern for making a sunglass case. It opens down the long side, with a simple elastic loop and button closure. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Diane’s Vintage Zest]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a colorful woven clutch from a small throw rug

March 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how to make a colorful woven clutch out of an inexpensive throw rug. The inside is fully lined, with a pocket to hold smaller items. You can add loops and metal rings to the ends… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern graphic clutch portfolio

March 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Oh, how I’m loving this modern graphic portfolio! Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes made it, and he shares a tutorial showing how. The sewing is actually not complicated. It’s made like a large zippered pouch, though out of a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Faux snakeskin clutch bag

March 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele from Rock Mosaic made this faux snakeskin clutch out of an old jacket. She shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her tute. If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance and personal flair to your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Setting studs in a straight line

March 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Metal studs are trendy right now, on everything from shirts to shoes to bags. They’re easy to add to a garment, but since you add them one at a time you’ll need to take care if you’re wanting to set… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler backpack

February 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liliana from Sol de Eira made this dotty backpack for her young daughter. She shares the pattern on her blog. The straps are acutally wide ribbon, but if you can’t get ribbon in the right width you could also make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lined envelope clutch purse

February 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew announces her sew-along for a lined envelope clutch purse. She gives you a free pattern for making the clutch. It’s an easy project with simple lines so you can have fun with fabric choice, color… Read more ...

Tutorial: Matching backpacks for a child and an 18″ doll

February 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Daydream Doll Boutique for a free pattern to make matching drawstring backpacks for a child and her doll. The doll backpack is made for an 18″ doll, but it would also work for a Build-a-Bear or any… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a toddler-sized backpack

February 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a toddler-sized backpack that can go to preschool or Grandma’s house. It’s fully lined, with pockets on the inside for smaller items. The straps are adjustable, and there’s also a small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sparkly sequin clutch, no sewing required

February 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how you can make a sparkly sequin clutch, no sewing required. That’s because she starts with a purchased zippered pouch and then glues the sequin fabric to it. And because the sequin fabric she used… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a clutch frame

February 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Clutch frame purses are sooo cute! They’re small and they’re snappy. But with a wide variety of sizes and shapes of frames available, there’s no one-size-fits-all pattern for making the bag. Caila from Caila Made shows how to draft your… Read more ...