Bags and purses – Page 45

Tutorial: Wool felt tablet cover

January 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from Urban Acreage shows how you can make a wool felt tablet cover. The design is simple and easy to sew, but pretty in its simplicity. The edges of the wool felt won’t fray, so there’s no need to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl zip bags

January 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

These clear vinyl zip bags are perfect for organizing! They keep your stuff all together, and the clear vinyl allows you to easily see what’s inside. Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shows how you can make them. The strip of fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted strap cross body mini purse

January 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This little cross body purse is the perfect small purse when you need to carry just the essentials. Sew4Home has a free tutorial for making it. Darts at the bottom give extra room for bulkier items. The knotted straps are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple convertible backpack tote bag

January 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make a tote that easily converts to a backpack! Diane from Ooh! Pretty Colors shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to do it. The bag uses the same set of straps for both the backpack and tote… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple lined zipper pouch

December 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to sew a simple zippered pouch with a lining. These little bags are so satisfying to make! They’re quick and easy, and once you can adjust the dimensions to make them in any… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather wallet gift card holders

December 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Most of the little kids in our family havve grown up into teenagers and young adults, so much of our Christmas gift giving comes in the form of gift cards. I’m always on the lookout for cute ways to package… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fat quarter lined zipper pouch

December 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a simple lined zipper pouch. It’s a fat quarter friendly project – you can use one fat quarter for the outside, and one for the lining. These make great Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Winter Wonderland tote bag

December 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created a winter wonderland scene on a thrifted tote. The dark blue canvas is the perfect backdrop for the snowy scene! Crochet doilies make beautiful snowflakes, and some vintage trim the snowy ground. She shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini drawstring gift bags

December 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew these mini drawstring gift bags up from your scraps! You can use them again and again and they’ll never wear out. The small bags are perfect for stocking stuffers, or for a more special gift that happens to come… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felted wool tote bag

December 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

An old wool sweater can make a pretty new bag! Amy from Diary of a Quilter shows how you can create a tote bag from a felted wool sweater. Thrift stores are a great source of wool sweaters. It takes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable appliqued fabric gift bag

December 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Do you reuse your gift bags? In our family we do! But paper gift bags show wear after a few uses. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you… Read more ...

Free pattern: Velvet evening bag with wrist strap

December 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It’s holiday party season! You get all dressed up, but what to do with your phone and keys when your everyday purse doesn’t match your party outfit? Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this evening bag. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather tote bag

November 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew up a beautiful leather tote. She shares the tutorial and a free pattern over at Fleece Fun. It’s made from a faux leather and heavy weight cotton and has rivets and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ladybug tote bag

November 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for the cutest ladybug tote bag! It has a rounded body and two “wings” layered on the front. And just because it’s a ladybug doesn’t mean you HAVE to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls felt purse

November 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a small felt purse. It looks like a handbag like mommy would carry, but it’s just the right size for a little girl to carry. Embellish them… Read more ...