Bags and purses – Page 106

Tutorial: Union Jack iPhone Cover

November 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make an iPhone cover appliqued with a Union Jack motif. The bold colors and graphics of the flag wrap around the simple fabric sleeve. Love it!! Her tutorial gives the dimensions to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper changing pad and clutch

November 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a diaper changing pad and clutch. The simple clutch has an easy Velcro closure and holds the waterproof changing pad, a pack of wipes, and a diaper or two. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Organizer wallet

November 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

LBG Studioshares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a handy organizer wallet. The small wallet has a pocket to hold a small notebook, a pocket that can hold an iPhone, and a couple of smaller pockets… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-Sew iPhone Costume

October 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jen from My Own Road shows how she made an iPhone costume for her young child, no sewing required. It’s made from craft felt, which is easy to work with and doesn’t fray. Though she used glue to attach the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a basic clutch purse

October 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make a basic clutch purse. It’s an easy project that’s well-suited for a beginning sewer. Get the tutorial. [photo from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabric tag to easily identify a bag or backpack

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bag tag. The colorful fabric tag hangs from the handle of a child’s bag or backpack and makes it easy for him to identify the bag as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Envelope style leather sunglasses pouch

October 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Design Sponge to find out how to make this envelope style sunglasses pouch. Theirs is made from leather, but you could also make it from vinyl. Get the how-to. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Dual-Mode Bag that’s a tote bag and a drawstring bag

September 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Instructables user liba_hunt shows how to make their Dual Mode Bag – a tote bag and drawstring backpack all in one. The backpack uses a drawstring to cinch the top together and create shoulder straps, but it also has a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Circle Bags school bag set

September 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern for making a set of school bags that all have circular bodies. The set includes a backpack, a messenger back, and a lunch bag. Make one or make all – they’re… Read more ...

The Sewing with Oilcloth winner is…

September 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

The giveaway for a copy of Kelly McCant’s Sewing with Oilcloth PLUS two fat quarters closed on Thursday night. Between PTA activities at my daughter’s school and soccer games and Stitch Night at my house, I haven’t had time until… Read more ...

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

September 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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: Fabric yo-yo coin purse

September 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This fabric yo-yo coin purse by Zakka Life isn’t a pouch covered in small fabric yo-yos. It’s a metal frame coin purse made from two giant fabric yo-yos (one per side). How cool is that! She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid-sized messenger bag

September 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ruby fromZaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a kid-sized messenger bag. This is such a cute bag! It’s suitable for either a girl or boy, depending on fabric choice. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a simple clutch out of a placemat

September 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple clutch out of a fabric placemat. The placemat is lined and the edges are finished, so it’s just a matter of folding it,… Read more ...

Blog tour & review: Sewing with Oilcloth by Kelly McCants

September 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for shiny fabric. I’m also a sucker for bright, happy prints. So when I got a chance to be part of a blog tour for Sewing With Oilcloth by Kelly McCants, (you may… Read more ...