Bags and purses – Page 57

Free pattern: Springtime Patchwork Purse

May 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a fun purse project for you to make this weekend! It’s the Springtime Patchwork Purse. Charise from Charise Creates shares it as a free pattern over at Sew Mama Sew. The purse measures 10 3/4 x 17″. There’s a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy elastic band sunglasses case

May 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’m sharing a tutorial for this sunglasses case over at my personal blog, Orange Bettie. It’s super easy to make, using just one pattern piece and one seam. It’s made from a piece of Ultrasuede (or leather or felt) so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy upcycled jeans clutch

May 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This zippered clutch is super easy to make out of an old pair of jeans! Paper & Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Add a little strap to turn it into a wristlet. I think you could… Read more ...

Tutorial: All the Essentials tote bag

May 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kristi from Schnitzel & Boo shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her All the Essentials tote bag. It has pockets inside and out to organize all the things you carry around with you. It would make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel jewelry clutch organizer

May 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for sewing this travel jewelry clutch. Inside are all storage spots for all the types of jewelry you might bring with you on a trip. There’s… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pocket tote library bag

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a free pattern for sewing a pocket tote that would make a perfect library bag! Of course it would also make a great pool bag or busy bag for a long road trip. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle pocket tote bag

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Falafel and the Bee shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can sew a tote bag with a neat triangle pocket on the front. The angled sides are the openings to the large pocket. This… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple kids’ wallet

May 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This wallet is perfect for kids to carry! I’ve never met a kid who didn’t like a special place to put their money and small treasures. Torie Jayne shares a tutorial for making one. The wallet has a zippered pocket… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add character to a plain bag with vintage fabric

May 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This bag started its life as a plain cross body bag. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life covered the flap with vintage fabric to give it character, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s not… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bike pannier from any tote bag

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Tried & True shows how you can turn any tote bag into a bike pannier so it’s easy to carry things along with you on your bike ride. Her tutorial shows how to add Velcro straps to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a tote from a denim shirt or jeans

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Tringa from DIY Clothes shows how she created this awesome tote bag out of a denim shirt. I think you could easily adapt this to use a pair of jeans instead, if you’re not able to find a denim shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Key fob that also holds a pack of gum

April 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Wren from The Inspired Wren created this extended key fob to help make sure that her keys and a pack of gum are always within easy reach in her purse. She shares a tutorial showing how. The gum holder portion… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make yourself a gorgeous messenger bag

April 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How gorgeous is this bag!? Kirstin from Kojodesigns shares a tutorial showing how you can make one! She made it as a diaper bag, but really it works as just an awesome every day bag or laptop bag. Her instructions… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to install magnetic snaps

April 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A magnetic snap

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

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 ...