Bags and purses – Page 44

Tutorial: Easy waterproof swim bag

February 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Put a wet swimsuit in your pool bag, and everything it touches will be soaked by the time you get home. Nina from Nina Makes shows how you can make waterproof swim bags to keep a wet suit from soaking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Valentine candy cones

February 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These fabric cones are a cute way to gift some Valentine’s sweets! Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The cone shape is actually made from a square of fabric, no sewing of curves required.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hearts Aflutter tote bag

February 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make her Hearts Aflutter tote bag. The roomy tote is made from faux leather and is covered with hearts. Inside there’s a pocket to hold a cell phone or wallet. A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a circular zip pouch

January 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Zippers don’t always have to go into straight seams. You can also set a zipper into a curved seam, like on this circular zipper pouch. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial showing how. Add a felt donut applique… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded iPad case

January 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a free pattern for making this smart iPad case. It has a ribbon tie closure and it’s padded to help protect against bumps and bruises. There’s a zippered pocket on the back where you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shibori style denim heart pencil pouch

January 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Valentine crafts don’t all have to be pink and red and white. Vicky Myers shares a tutorial for making these beautiful denim heart pencil cases. The denim heart appliques are dyed with a shibori style technique. The hearts make this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Phone pouch for your belt or purse

January 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This phone pouch and wallet can hang from a belt, clip to a belt loop, or help keep your phone at easy reach inside your purse. Sew4Home has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making it. The small front… Read more ...

Tutorial: French Market Tote

January 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial for her French Market Tote. This bag has such beautiful and simple lines that will show off a pretty fabric. The lining fabric peeks out in a strip of fabric around the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Zippy Lips zipper pouch

January 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This lip zip pouch is so cute for Valentine’s Day! Kristen at Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern and tutorial. Use it as a small makeup pouch or little change purse. Or, for a bigger pouch, just enlarge the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make zipper tabs to cover the ends of your zippers

January 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rarely do I have a zipper the exact length I need when making a zipper bag. That’s okay, though, because you can easily shorten a zipper to make it fit. Damjana from Apple Green Cottage shows how to shorten zippers… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bucket bag from an old leather jacket

January 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Got an old leather jacket you’re not wearing any more? It’ might be because the style is outdated, or perhaps there’s some damage on it that can’t be repaired. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has a tutorial at eHow showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sashiko denim patchwork clutch

January 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This patchwork clutch by Lindsey Crafter combines raw edge denim and sashiko stitching to create a richly textured surface. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it! She uses purchased jean patches for the patchwork accents, but you could… Read more ...