Bags and purses – Page 104

Tutorial: Toddler-sized Epipen backpack

February 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Alida from Alida Makes has a young daughter with a peanut allergy who needs to have an Epipen with her at all times. She created a toddler-sized backpack to hold the Epipen and some Benadryl. The backpack allows her to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed bag tag

February 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Taylor Made shows how to make a monogrammed diaper bag tag. Not toting around a diaper bag these days? Make one for your purse or laptop bag, or your luggage, or maybe for your child to hang from her backpack. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pin and chain clutch closure

January 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and SewSet shows how to make a cool pin and chain closure for a clutch purse. You can make one using some standard jewelry making supplies (chain, pliers, and large pin). Go to her blog … Read more ...

Tutorial: Unisex Urban Shoulder Bag

January 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Unisex Urban Shoulder Bag. Pockets on the outside hold a phone or other small gadgets. The bag itself measures 15″ x 10″, large enought to hold a standard laptop. The shoulder strap is both… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader

January 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader. It holds your tablet for easy hands-free reading. Get the how-to on her blog. [photo from Creating My Way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple drawstring backpack

January 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a simple drawstring backpack. It’s made from two rectangles of fabric, plus cording for the drawstring and straps. It’s a great project for someone learning to sew, especially a teen or tween. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered gadget pouch with removable shoulder strap

January 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a small pouch to carry your eReader or tablet. A removable strap allows you to carry it over your shoulder, or tucked away in a larger bag. It has a zipper across the top to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Elegant Wristlet Clutch

January 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making her Elegant Wristlet Clutch. It’s a small enough pouch that you can make it from two coordinating fat quarters (or even scraps, depending on their size). Add a fancy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded gadget cover

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Did Santa bring you a tablet or reader for Christmas? If so, check out this tutorial that Char from Crap I’ve Made shares on the Riley Blake Designs blog. She shows how to make a padded sleeve to protect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas Overnighter Cinch Sack

December 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Becky Jorgensen from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Christmas Overnighter Cinch Sack. It’s a simple drawstring backpack, but with a cute scrappy Christmas tree applique. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

: 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 ...

Tutorial: Toddler-sized Epipen backpack

Tutorial: Monogrammed bag tag

Tutorial: Pin and chain clutch closure

Tutorial: Unisex Urban Shoulder Bag

Tutorial: Bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader

Tutorial: Simple drawstring backpack

Tutorial: Zippered gadget pouch with removable shoulder strap

Free pattern: Elegant Wristlet Clutch

Tutorial: Padded gadget cover

Tutorial: Christmas Overnighter Cinch Sack

Tutorial: Color blocked faux leather clutch

Tutorial: Mini clutch pouch to hold your necessities

Tutorial: Line It Up clutch

Tutorial: Tiny House Backpack

Review and Giveaway: Confessions of a Refashionista by Sheri Pavlovic