Bags and purses – Page 52

Tutorial: Sew a summer sling bag

June 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can sew a Summer Sling Bag to take along on your summer adventures. Whether you’ve got travel plans or will be spending the summer around town, this bag is lightweight and easy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans patchwork bag

June 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Recycled jeans make beautiful patchwork! And Jill from Creating My Way To Success used that recycled denim patchwork to make an awesome for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how. The strap is a recycled jeans waistband (how clever is… Read more ...

Free pattern: Peek-a-Boo Pouch organizer

June 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The clear pockets of this Peek-a-Boo Pouch organizes your smaller items, and keeps them where you can see them! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Inside the organizer are one large zippered pocket… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper beach toy tote

June 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

There’s no going to the beach without getting sand in your stuff. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a beach toy bag that allows the sand to fall out (but keeps your toys inside) so you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make travel storage bags from old pillowcases

June 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Keep your suitcase organized with a set of travel storage bags! Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make them from pillowcases. One pillowcase makes 2 drawstring bags and 1 envelope closure bag. Use the bags as shoe… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mexican dress tote bag

June 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love this idea!! Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how you can transform a thrifted Mexican dress into a gorgeous tote bag. I see these dresses quite often at thrift stores and estate sales and I adore all of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Small fringed bag

June 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Who wants to carry around a big ol’ purse during summer? Travel light with this small fringed bag by Mayra from So Sew Easy. She shares a free pattern for making it. With a chain strap, eyelets to attach the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted iPad case

June 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew up an iPad case that’s as pretty on the inside as the outside! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for her Pretty Quilted iPad Case. The corner zipper opens the case up wide so it’s easy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Picnic blanket tote bag

June 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make a picnic blanket tote bag to take with you to summertime picnics, park days, and firework displays! Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how you can make one. Keep it in the trunk… Read more ...

Tutorial: Satchel inspired laptop or tablet sleeve

June 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how you can sew a simple satchel-inspired case for your laptop or tablet. Don’t let the buckle straps fool you – this is actually an easy project to make! AND it would make an… Read more ...

Free pattern: Picnic Tote

June 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for her Picnic Tote. It certainly is roomy enough to carry a picnic lunch, but it would also make a great pool tote, or library tote, or every day tote. I’m… Read more ...

Free pattern: Panda pinch purse

June 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Here’s your dose of cuteness for today – an adorable panda bear pinch purse! There’s a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew. It’s an excerpt from the book A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings … Read more ...

Free pattern: Convertible backpack tote

June 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for the convertible purse backpack. The straps are long enough to carry on your shoulder when it’s a tote. But when you want to carry it completely hands-free it converts to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vinyl bottom market tote

June 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a market tote with a vinyl bottom. The vinyl bottom helps protect the fabric – and your bag’s contents – from dirt and moisture on the ground. The bag has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty sunglasses you can make

June 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how you can sew up a cute sunglasses case. You can make it from your larger scraps of fabric, and make it extra pretty by adding ribbons and other trims. Her tutorial is… Read more ...