Tutorial: Felted wool tote bag
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
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
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 ...
Sewing Tutorial: Leather tote bag
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
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
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 ...
Tutorial: Fabric wine bottle gift bag
If you don’t know what to bring to Christmas party or gathering, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of wine! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial for making a fabric wine bottle gift bag that will make… Read more ... Tutorial: Sew a kids wallet
My daughter always loved getting a wallet as a gift. It didn’t matter that she had several already, she always loved getting another one! I think it was the pockets and compartments, and of course a special place to put… Read more ... Tutorial: Pretty ruffle top backpack
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making this pretty ruffle top backpack. It’s a drawstring backpack that’s actually very easy to make! The ruffle at the top adds a girly touch! It’s also a fun project for mixing… Read more ... Tutorial: Waxed canvas gift pouch
Gift cards and cash are always welcome gifts at Christmas (especially for teens and young adults who are so hard to buy for), but wrapping them up can present a challenge. Sara from Radiant Home Studio shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...
Free Tutorial: Scrap fabric patchwork drawstring gift bag
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can sew some of your smallest fabric scraps into a small patchwork drawstring bag that’s perfect for gift giving! Not only does it make use of some fabric that might… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy pleated zipper pouch
Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how you can sew this easy pleated zipper pouch. It can be used for a makeup pouch, a pencil pouch, and more. It makes a great Christmas gift, especially if it’s gifted filled… Read more ...
Tutorial: Upcycled denim and leather fold over clutch
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can create a fold over clutch out of upcycled denim and leather. Her fold over clutch has strips of denim pieced for the top and for the strap. You… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy recycled shirt cuff wallet
Many of my nieces and nephews are teenagers now, which means that I’m always looking for cute ways to package a gift of cash. Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how you can make a simple wallet out of… Read more ...
Tutorial: Monogrammed cork clutch purse
See how you can sew a clutch purses from stitchable cork! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial showing how. The cork gives a cool texture to a simple clutch purse. Inside, a fabric print makes a pretty lining. … Read more ...