Bags and purses – Page 31

Sewing pattern: Sewing a round bag bottom

August 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Sewing a round bag bottom

Rounded bag bottoms can be tricky to sew. You’re essentially sewing a closed circle of fabric around a curved line. It’s easy to let the curves trip you up, and then you end up with tucks and puckers. Mayra from… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Grocery bag dispenser from an upcycled t-shirt

August 13, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Grocery bag dispenser from an upcycled t-shirt

It seems our closets (and donate piles) are filled with old t-shirts. They’re in such plentiful supply, I’m always happy to see a way to use them as a sewing or craft supply. Create Kids Couture has a neat idea… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy cord keeper

August 12, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tangled cords are no fun! Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how you can make this quick cord keeper. It takes just 5 easy steps, start to finish. Plus you can use your scraps!! … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Scrappy sunglasses case with Kantha stitching

August 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Scrappy sunglasses case with Kantha stitching

Turn your fabric scraps into something really special with this tutorial from Sara from Radiant Home Studio. She shows how you can create a patchwork sunglasses case with Kantha stitching. The Kantha stitching adds lovely texture and also helps unite… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Little zip coin pouch

August 3, 2018 by Anne Weaver

These little zip coin pouches are the perfect place to stash some spending money, or perhaps a set of earbuds or any other smaller items you need to keep up with. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: 3 ways to sew a zipper pouch

August 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: 3 ways to sew a zipper pouch

A pencil pouch is always a fun back-to-school sewing project! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows 3 ways to sew a zipper pouch. They’re all super cute and easy to do! The first is a basic zip pouch with applique… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Tote bag with a front zip pocket

July 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Tote bag with a front zip pocket

This roomy tote has a big zip pocket sewn into the front! How’s that for handy? I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make this bag. The zip pocket takes just a few extra steps when… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Bow top zipper pouch

July 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can sew this pretty pencil pouch with a bow at the top. So cute for back to school time!! The size is perfect to toss into a backpack. The zipper down the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Zipper cosmetic bag with vinyl lining

July 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Zipper cosmetic bag with vinyl lining

I love a good zip pouch for a quick sewing project. This makeup pouch would be fun to sew up, and it makes a great gift! With a wristlet strap and a vinyl lining, this makeup pouch is a step… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Lemon coin purse

July 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver

I’m loving this lemon coin purse for summer! Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern at Therm O Web. She made the little zip pouch with a mix of cute lemon-y yellow cotton prints. You… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Draw strap backpack

July 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This backpack is a beginner’s project, designed to be more comfortable than the drawstring version. The free pattern from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots uses only straight lines, making this a great project for beginners. Get creative with this… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Cube zipper pouch

July 19, 2018 by Anne Weaver

These cube zipper cases are the cutest!! And they’re the perfect size to hold a stack of Post-It notes, which might be one of my favorite back-to-school supplies ever. They’ve even got elastic tabs to hold a pen or pencil,… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Divided drawstring bag

July 18, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can sew a drawstring bag with a divider in the lining. It’s the perfect size to hold 6 bottles of nail polish (3 on each side of the divider so they don’t… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Quilt-as-you-go sunglasses case

July 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go sunglasses case

Sew your fabric scraps into a cute case to hold your sunglasses! Courtney from Sweeter Than Cupcakes shares a tutorial showing how to make these quilt-as-you-go sunglasses cases. The quilting adds shaping and also helps protect the lenses of your… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Making adjustable straps

July 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Making adjustable straps

Adjustable straps are kind of like magic. The way the strap loops back on itself allows you to easily adjust the length. They’re hard not to make, as long as you know exactly which pieces get sewn and looped where. … Read more ...