Bags and purses – Page 56

Tutorial: Recycled chicken feed tote bag

April 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It seems that everyone is getting backyard chickens these days. Karen at Dancing Threads RI shows how you can make a tote bag from an empty chicken feed bag. The entire tote – handles included – comes from the bag. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Doily heart tote bag

March 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shows how you can make this doily heart tote bag. You can start with a purchased tote like she did, or make one from scratch and then add the doily heart. Click below for her tutorial:… Read more ...

Tutorial: Convertible Cross Body Tote

March 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making a Convertible Cross Body Tote. I need this bag in my life!! The strap is adjustable so you can carry it on your shoulder or cross body. There’s a zipper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring gift tote from felt

March 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This simple felt tote would make a beautiful gift bag or even last minute Easter basket. Barbara Schneider shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make one. It’s easy to sew up from two layers of… Read more ...

Free Sewing Patter nTutorial: Boxy Duffle tote

March 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make a boxy duffle tote. The squared shape makes it stand out from other duffles, as do the cool angled pockets on the sides. Finished dimensions are approximately 20″ wide x 11″ tall x 7″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Coiled rope handle tote bag

March 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make this tote bag with a coiled rope top and handles. The process for making the top is similar to making a coiled rope basket, but without the… Read more ...

8 Sewing Projects for Easter

March 20, 2016 by Larissa Coleman Leave a Comment

There is still time to finish up a couple of those last-minute Easter projects you’ve been wanting to do for Easter. This post just might add a few more to your to-do list, but thankfully they are all fairly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl project pouch

March 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing and craft projects are rarely completing in one sitting. Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how you can make clear vinyl project bags to help bring order to your works-in-progress or to bring your projects along with you. You could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a laptop pocket to any tote bag pattern

March 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can add a laptop pocket to any tote bag pattern. It’s an easy addition that gives you far more options when choosing the right pattern to make a laptop bag. You can… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easter bunny bag with floppy ears and a tail

March 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for this floppy ear bunny bag. It is adorable made from the pink seersucker with the chenille ears! The front has a cute bunny face, and the back has a pom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple method to line any bag

March 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When I’m making a bag, a lining is a must for me. The lining keeps everything neat and clean, with no raw edges left exposed to fray. It also adds strength and durability to the bag. A simple lining is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super easy busy bag with baggie pockets

March 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Beckie from Infarrantly Creative shows how you can make this busy bag to keep young hands occupied when on a road trip, waiting in a doctor’s office, or any other time they need to entertain themselves quietly. It’s super easy… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Craft organizer tote bag

March 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This tote is designed to hold your craft projects that are in process. Torie Jayne shares a tutorial for making one. The main part of the bag will hold your project, while the pockets around the outside can hold tools… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini clutch pouch for your phone and keys

March 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make their Necessities on the Go Mini Clutch. The small fabric pouch is big enough to hold a phone, or maybe your ID. You can attach your keys to a little fabric tab that sticks out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy sunglasses case

March 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Laura Hensley of The Sewing Class shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make a simple sunglass case to keep those sunnies from getting scratched. It makes a good first sewing project. In fact, she uses… Read more ...