Bags and purses – Page 119

Tutorial: Simply tote purse with zippered top and pockets

March 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Martina from Confessions of a Sewing Addict continues her search for the perfect bag, this time with her Simply tote. She claims that this is still not the perfect bag, though with a zippered top, two large outside pockets, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy clutch purse

March 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this fun little clutch purse. The smaller size is perfect for a night out, and it also means that you can make it out of smaller pieces of fabric. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Roscoe Robot diaper pouch

February 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space of Thoughts shares a tutorial for this super cute diaper pouch. It’s made in the shape of a robot. His mouth is a zippered pocket. Feed Roscoe Robot your spare change or your keys and he’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Road Trip Satchel

February 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from Salty Pineapple shares a tutorial for making a Road Trip Satchel. Make one and fill it with coloring books, crayons, and other quiet entertainment for your child. Don’t save it just for road trips – take it with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tweedy clutch from a man’s suit jacket sleeve

February 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to turn the sleeve of a man’s suit jacket into a stylish clutch. I love the look of the tweed and the way the buttons end up all in a row at one side! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a card table tent

February 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways participates in Tent Week with Care from Obsessively Stitching (her daughter) with this tutorial for making a basic card table tent. Once you’ve got the basic shape, you can customize it in any… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging trinket keeper for kids’ treasures

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Traci from Amazing Mae and May and Mae contributes to Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial showing how to make this trinket keeper. It hangs from a child’s beltloop or backpack and is the perfect spot for them to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart-shaped messenger bag for toddlers

February 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Karina from Windows of Agate shares a downloadable tutorial for this heart-shaped messenger bag for toddlers. Make one as a special Valentine’s Day present for your little one! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Windows of Agate] [via… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boy’s drawstring backpack from a pant leg

February 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shows how to repurpose the legs of a pair of khaki pants into a drawstring backpack for a little boy. (Or little girl, depending on fabric choice!) Who knew that a backpack could be so cute, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick lined fold-over clutch

January 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make this lined fold-over clutch. This quick sewing project creates a cute little pouch. Use it to hold a gift, your pencils, or anything, really. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger bag from cargo pants

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shows how you can turn a pair of cargo pants into an awesome messenger pag. The large pocket on the front of the messenger is one of the patch pockets found on the front of cargoes. Contrast… Read more ...

Tutorial: Puffy Pouch coin purse with flex frame or Velcro closure

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

ayumills, AKA Pink Penguin, shares a tutorial on her blog for her Puffy Pouch coin purse. It’s made with a flex frame – just pinch the sides together to open. There are also instructions for making it with a velcro… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laptop sleeve

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Katie Cupcake guest blogs at A Beautiful Mess with a tutorial showing how to make a laptop sleeve. Get the how-to. [photo from A Beautiful Mess] [tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple party clutch

December 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making these lovely little party clutches. The simple lines make the fabric the star. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!] [tags]sewing, tutorial, purse, party,… Read more ...

Tips for sewing leather and transferring images

December 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made posted a tutorial last week for a gadget holder made from leather, and used transfers to put images on to the pieces. This week she gives some tips and tricks for sewing with… Read more ...