Bags and purses – Page 49

Tutorial: Pretty ruffle top backpack

November 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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

November 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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

November 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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

November 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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

November 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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

November 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Tutorial: Bag organizer zipper pouches

October 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can sew a set of zipper pouches to help organize all that stuff you bring along with you when you have kids and you go places. Each pouch has a label tab sticking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wine or oil bottle gift bags in three sizes

October 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A bottle of wine or perhaps a fancy cooking oil makes a great Christmas gift. The only issue is how to wrap it up. The bottles are tall and heavy, which makes it hard to put them in a paper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a backpack rain cover from an old umbrella

October 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Rainy days are no good for walking to school or waiting at the bus stop. An umbrella will keep your child’s head dry, but chances are that big backpack they carry will get wet. Depending on how long you’re out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur cross body bag

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah has a tutorial showing how you can make a faux fur cross body bag. The faux fur is perfect for this time of year! It takes just a small piece of faux fur to make the bag,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slouchy shoulder bag

October 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’ve been feeling the need to make myself a new bag. This soft slouchy shoulder bag by Sew4Home may do the trick. I’m loving it made from plaid flannel – it makes my inner 90s grunge girl happy! But if… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet retro drawstring bags

October 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These drawstring pouches, y’all! Are they not the cutest? Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshares a tutorial for making them. Start with a couple of cute retro prints, and add in some pretty trim and a little crocheted applique. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Butterfly costume with extra large wings

October 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These butterfly costumes are showstoppers thanks to those oversized wings. Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. The wings are made from a lightweight flowy fabric painted with colorful designs. Wooden… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled jeans tablet case

October 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Old jeans can become an awesome new tablet case! Vicky from Vicky Meyers Creations shares a tutorial showing you can make a tablet case out of an old pair of jeans. Choose a pair of jeans with neat details on… Read more ...