Bags and purses – Page 51

Tutorial: Sew a messenger bag

July 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make a messenger bag as a special back-to-school gift for your child! Or make one for yourself as an easy way to carry all that stuff that moms have to carry around with them. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: 1 yard magic hobo bag

July 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This hobo bag takes just 1 yard of fabric to make! Caroline from Sew Can She is sharing the free pattern from Lecien Fabrics on her blog, along with step-by-step photos showing how to make it. The body of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Watermelon zipper pencil pouches

July 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Aren’t these watermelon zipper pencil pouches the cutest? Katie from Punk Projects (and our Indie Crafts editor) shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how you can make them! They’re easily made from felt with embroidery stitches for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a cross body book tote

July 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This book tote is made for trips to the library! Or, when school starts, it would be a great school book bag. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making it. The wide cross body… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Malibu Satchel

July 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a free pattern for her Malibu Satchel. I love the design of this bag! It has simple lines but also a bit of color blocking on the flap. There’s a removable cross body strap and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage table runner clutch

July 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make a clutch purse out of a vintage table runner. You’ll only use one end of it, so actually you could make two purses out of one table runner. Make one for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ninja turtle zipper pencil pouch

July 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Javeriya from Sew Some Stuff shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make this ninja turtle pencil pouch. Make it as a special back-to-school gift for a child. Or, if you’ve got summer travel plans coming up, fill… Read more ...

Tutorial: Corner zip laptop case

July 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a corner zip laptop case. The zipper goes across the top and down one side to create a large opening for your laptop. Hers is a lightweight case, made with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy rope handle tote bag

July 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This rope handle tote bag is easy to make and so cute for summer! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna. The handles are so easy to make from rope and jumbo grommets. Pockets on the inside… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ultimate Pool Bag

July 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial for her Ultimate Pool Bag. It carries like a backpack and has towel loops on the back. Inside the bag are pockets to hold sunscreen, swim diapers, and more. The zipper goes around… Read more ...

Tutorial: Back to school lunch tote

July 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a simple lunch sack for back to school time. The tote style lunch sack is perfect for older kids who might not want… Read more ...

Tutorial: Secret pocket sunglasses case

July 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial for sewing a simple sunglasses case with a hidden pocket. The secret pocket is on the inside, tucked down in the case and held closed with a strip of Velcro. Use it to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sand-Free Beach Tote

July 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This Sand-Free Beach Tote has a net inset in the bottom so the sand can shake out (but not your toys). Ajaire from Call Ajaire shares the pattern for free! When you’re out at the beach or park, the bag… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an awesome rope tote

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can sew an amazing rope tote like this one on your sewing machine! Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial showing how to do it. It would make an awesome pool bag or picnic tote, don’t you think? Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pool tote bag

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Holly from Bits of Everything shows how you can make a pool bag to carry your towels and sunscreen and other pool necessities. The bag has a roomy inside, and also pockets all the way around to hold smaller items. … Read more ...