Bags and purses – Page 60

Tutorial: Little Reader library tote

December 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mary from Craft Buds shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her Little Reader library tote bag. The squared bottom and sides give room to carry lots of books home from the library. There’s a small pocket where… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curvy zip pouches

December 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial for making these curvy zip pouches. Carry it as a clutch purse, or use it as a make-up or toiletries bag. The zippered top opening is curved, while the bottom corners are boxed… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY lotion bars in drawstring fabric bags

December 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a recipe for making your own lotion bars, and also a tutorial for making little fabric bags to keep them in. The bags are lined with fusible vinyl so the oil… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas ornament gift bags

December 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These gift bags make an ornament exchange or gifting tradition something truly special. Lynn from Nourish and Nestle shares a tutorial for making them. Their Christmas tradition is that each family member receives a special ornament

on Christmas morning. The… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Gathered zipper wristlet clutch

December 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This gathered zippered pouch makes a lovely little wristlet or clutch. It’s big enough to hold a phone, wallet, and keys but still small enough to be easy to carry in your hand or on your wrist. C & T… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color block tote with wide handles

November 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial for making a lovely color blocked tote bag. The color blocking allows for some creative mixing of color, pattern, and texture. The handles are nice and wide to help keep them from cutting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cloth napkin clutch

November 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

With a little sewing know-how, a pretty fabric napkin can become a pretty clutch purse. Danielle from Stickelberry shares a tutorial showing how to do it. A large button and a length or ribbon or bias tape makes an easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered scissors pouch

November 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Svetlana from S.O.T.A.K. Handmade shows how you can make a zippered pouch for your scissors. The pouch will make it easy to carry your sewing scissors with you when you head to a sewing class or just intend to do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked foldover clutch

November 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial for this color blocked foldover clutch. It would be beautiful to carry to holiday parties! It’s beautiful from leather, but it would also be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved bottom color block zip pouch

November 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ann Kelle shares a tutorial for making these color blocked zip pouches. The curved bottom is a neat detail. Make them cute from bold and bright prints, or more sophisticated out of a neutral and modern palette. Click below to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy tote in faux leather

November 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Riva from Riva La Diva shares a tutorial for making a boxy faux leather tote that is fabulous and functional. The overized bag is lined, with knotted straps threaded through holes in the side of the bag. Add an unexpected… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two tone leather zippered pouch

November 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Alana from Threadbare Cloak shows how to make a two toned leather (or faux leatter) zip pouch. The bag is color blocked, with one color of leather on the front and another on the back. Colorful zips make a fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy rounded corner zip pouch

November 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Zippered pouches are good to keep on hand in your gift stash. You can give them as stand alone gifts, or fill them with goodies to make an even more special gift. Zaaberry shows how you can make these zip… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt and ribbon tabletop turkey

November 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mary from Little Mama Bowtique shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make this stuffed felt turkey for your Thanksgiving table. His colorful feathers are loops of ribbon, a great way to use up shorter bits… Read more ...

Tutorial: Key chain gift card wallet

November 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs shares a tutorial at Skip to My Lou for making a gift card wallet that has a key chain attached. It’s a cute way to wrap a gift card, and it’s an extra present! Your recipient… Read more ...