Bags and purses – Page 118

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: Fleece-lined sunglasses case

July 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy from My Blonde Ambitions guest blogs over at 30 Days with a tutorial showing how to make this cute sunglasses case. The soft fleece lining is easy to sew and helps protect your glasses from scratches. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an iPhone cover from felt

June 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Laura and Meghan from Calabaza and Half a Yard show how to make an iPhone cover from felt. Just slide the iPhone into the felt case to protect it from bumps and scrapes. The simple shape of this case makes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded beach towels that fold into backpacks

June 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares a brilliant solution to the stack of towels that must get lugged to and from the beach or swimming pool. She added straps so they can be folded up and carried like a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adjustable kid’s messenger or roadtrip bag with lion applique

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys shares a tutorial out at QFD Creative for making this Click to Carry messenger bag for kids. The adjustable strap can be shortened to hang around the back of a car headrest, or lengthened… 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: Snap Attack clutch

June 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to the Lark Crafts blog to download a PDF tutorial for this Snap Attack clutch. It’s offered as an excerpt from the book, Pretty Little Purses and Pouches

. I’m loving the layered, off-kilter flaps and the pearl … Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddler-sized backpack

May 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Toddlers love toting items from one place to another, and backpacks are a fun way to do it. The only problem is, most backpacks are far too large for their little bodies. Em, AKA That Crafty Mrs. V, shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a messenger bag from pillow covers

May 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living with Punks shows how to transform three pillow covers into one awesome messenger bag. Using purchased pillow covers means that most of the sewing is done for you. What a cool idea!! Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piano-themed messenger bag for music books

May 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make a piano-themed messenger bag sized to carry music books to and from lessons. If you love that keyboard image across the front flap, you’re in luck. She shares the template for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy gathered clutch with interior pockets

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous scrappy gathered clutch. It’s part of the Celebrating Mom series going on at MADE. Not only is this little bag pretty on the outside, the inside features… 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: Easy envelope messenger bag

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from Salty Pineapple shows a tutorial for a quick envelop-style messenger bag. She whipped one up as a birthday present. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Salty Pineapple] [tags]sewing, tutorial, messenger, envelope, birthday, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Snail backpack for kids

March 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

You can download a free pattern for a kid’s snail backpack from Sewing.org. The snail shell forms the body of the backpack, with his stomach sitting flush against the back. Cute, cute! Get the PDF here. Or, go… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper clutch with carrying handle

March 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kiama from Mud Puddles & Daisies shares a tutorial for a diaper clutch that was clearly designed with mama in mind. The handle makes it carry like a purse – just grab it up and go. Go the tutorial.… Read more ...