Tutorial: Clear vinyl zip pouch
Beth from Sew DIY shows how you can make a clear vinyl zip pouch. It’s a quick little project that’s super useful because you can see what is in your pouch. She shows two variations – one that is made… Read more ...
Tutorial: 3-ring binder pouch with 3 zip pockets
Kathleen from Seamsrite4u shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make this zip pouch to go in a school binder. Most binder zip pouches are just one large zippered pocket, but hers has a large zippered… Read more ...
Tutorial: Clip on purse handles
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a genius idea for making purses. She shows how you can make clip on purse handles! The clips are super easy to attach, so no complicated installation like you might have with other types… Read more ...
Free pattern: Shark trick-or-treat bag
This shark bag is the perfect trick-or-treat bag to go with a pirate costume! Crystal from Stitched By Crystal has a free pattern and tutorial for making one. I’m loving the big shark mouth with sharp pointy teeth! But don’t… Read more ...
Free pattern: Woodland fox tote bag
This woodland fox tote is soooo cute! Especially for fall, don’t you think? Katie from Punk Projects (and the Indie Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip) shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Seams and Scissors. Her tutorial is… Read more ...
Tutorial: Squishy quilted tote bag
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shares a tutorial for making this quilted tote bag. It’s made from 3 fat quarters so it’s stash friendly. Or you could always go buy 3 fat quarters just for this bag,… Read more ...
Free pattern: Owl tote bag
Do you love this owl tote bag or what? Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free sewing pattern at Sew Mama Sew! If you look closely you can see that the wings and the breast are actually functioning pockets! … Read more ... Free pattern: Need More Shiny Things zip pouch
We could all use more shiny things, amiright? This zippered pouch is made for those of us who like pretty things. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making it, and a free pattern for the “Need More Shiny… Read more ...
Tutorial: Disney Vacation Purse
Vacation is serious business, y’all. Especially when you’re going to be at a theme park all day. The trick is to travel lightly, but still have all your essentials within easy reach. Tiffany from Making the World Cuter created this… Read more ... Tutorial: Fleece picnic blanket that folds to a tote
This picnic blanket folds up into a tote so it’s easy to take with you to the park! Tovah from Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one. The blanket is made from a soft fleece… Read more ...
Tutorial: Quilted laptop sleeve
Stephanie from The Tiptoe Fairy shows how you can sew a simple zip top laptop sleeve. It’s a perfect back-to-school gift for teens and college kids! It’s made from pre-quilted fabric for the lining and the outside, so there are… Read more ...
Tutorial: Turn a lined bag through a zipper pocket
Sew a lined bag with no raw edges on the inside, and no hand sewing a turning hole closed? Yes, you can! If you add a zipper pocket to the lining, that is. Anabelle from My Handmade Space shares a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Oilcloth lined garden tote
Sue Bleiweiss shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can make this awesome oilcloth lined garden tote. The bag has a flat bottom and plenty of space to carry garden tools or garden produce. It’s super… Read more ...
Tutorial: Kids adventure bag that can be worn 3 ways
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a kids’ adventure bag. It’s a small bag on a long strap and can be worn three ways – cross body, around the waist fanny pack style, or wrapped around… Read more ...
Tutorial: Selvage drawstring bag
Do you save the selvages you cut off your fabrics? If not, you should! You can piece those strips into selvage fabric Pam from Threading My Way did just that and created the loveliest little drawstring bag from her selvage… Read more ...