Bags and purses – Page 55

Tutorial: How to install magnetic snaps

April 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

may be my favorite closure to use on a bag. They’re easy to open and close, and there’s something kind of sexy about the click. They also happen to be super easy to install. Danielle from Stickelberry… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Dancer Ballet Bag

April 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making her Little Dancer Ballet Bag. The duffle bag measures 16″ wide x 9″ tall, giving plenty of room to carry dance gear. It’s also a great size for a change… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved top tote bag

April 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The curved top sets this tote apart! Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make one. It has a zipper closure and boxed bottoms, and sturdy corded handles. The stripes and the colors in hers looks very nautical to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven ribbon tote bag

April 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cori from Hey Let’s Make Stuff shows how you can make this woven ribbon tote. The bag is made from quilting weight cotton, embellished on the outside with stripes of woven ribbon. The size makes it a great bag to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll up back pack from an old blazer

April 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can make a roll top back pack like this one out of an old wool blazer and three leather belts. Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial at Baby Lock’s Totally Stitchin’ blog showing how. You should be able… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clutch purse with a bunting applique

April 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheri from Living DIY Style shows how you can make a clutch purse with a whimsical bunting applique. It’s made from two fabrics, plus scraps to make the garland or bunting applique. The color blocked purse has a button closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple beach tote

April 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Summer’s going to be here before you know it. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a beach tote for days at the pool or summer vacations at the beach. The simple design makes it easy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled jeans bike pannier backpack

April 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make a bike pannier backpack out of old jeans or sturdy pants. The military-style bag attaches to the back of your bike. Or, if you leave off the straps… Read more ...

Free pattern: Flamingo tote

April 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This flamingo purse is making me smile today! Such a fun design for spring and summer! You can make one using a free pattern that Carolina Moore shares at Therm O Web. The body of the penguin is the circle… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew faux hexagon quilt tote

April 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can get the look of a tote made from a hexagon quilt fabric – without sewing a stitch! Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how. You’ll start with a plain… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy sunglasses case

April 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You’ve got your cute new sunnies, now where to store them? Don’t just tuck them in your purse or they’ll get all scratched up! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial showing how you can sew up an easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick placemat clutch purse

April 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Find a cute placemat and you’re halfway to making yourself a new purse! Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how you can make a quick little clutch out of a placemat. It takes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Phone wristlet clutch

April 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

This wristlet clutch is so cute! And just the right size to carry your phone and ID and credit cards! Audrey from Audrey’s Reflection shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. The clutch opens… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cross body bag

April 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Adrienne from Free Time Frolics shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make an embellished cross body bag. You can make them from quilting cottons and embellish them up with lace and buttons and other trims. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple sunglasses case

April 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sunny spring days are here! Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make this simple sunglasses case. With no closures to install, it’s an easy project that is well suited for beginners. Or, for… Read more ...