Bags and purses – Page 61

Tutorial: Easy upcycled sweater laptop tote

February 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make a smart laptop bag out of an old sweater. The outside of the bag is made from a sweater, and handles are made from an old belt. And even though… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adult coloring book pencil roll

February 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Have you gotten on the adult coloring book kick yet? Here’s a pencil roll you can make to keep your Colored Pencils organized and ready to go. Nina Makes shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Her dimensions make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart window Valentine’s treat bag

February 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This Valentine’s treat bag has a heart shaped window on the front to give a peek at the present inside. Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make one. She includes a template… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fairy Bread Coin Purse

February 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make a Fairy Bread coin purse. I’d never heard of Fairy Bread before. It’s an Australian treat made from white bread spread with butter and covered with sprinkles. I cannot imagine a child… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tic Tac Toe Tote

February 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The tic tac toe game makes a bold graphic design on a front of a tote, but it’s also a functioning game with pieces that snap on and off. Anna from Journey Into Creativity shows how you can make one. … Read more ...

Free pattern: School supplies organizer tote

January 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This school supply tote is packed with pockets for pens and paper and other supplies. You can make one with a free pattern and tutorial from Nap Time Creations. There are individual pen or pencil pockets, a wide pocket for… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a zipper tab

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how to cover the ends of the zipper with a fabric tab, useful for when you’re making a zip pouch that has the end of the zipper sticking out past the end of the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Designer-inspired faux leather tote

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

An oversized leather tote has been on my wish list for quite a while. They can be pretty expensive to buy, but Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make your own. Her DIY version cost a fraction… Read more ...

Tutorial – Make a Stroller tote bag

January 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s a very good reason this tote bag doesn’t have handles. It’s made to attach to the handles of a stroller so you’ll have a place to put all the stuff you carry with you when you’re out with baby. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric bucket with a drawstring top

January 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I am loving these fabric buckets! The piecing on the sides is so cute, and the drawstring top keeps all your stuff inside. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 11″ tall (bucket base only) x 8… Read more ...

Free pattern: Heart backpack

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable heart backpack. It’s kid-sized, perfect to carry to school or to grandma’s house. It’s fully lined and has adjustable straps. Use a bright print like she did… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Discotech Clutch

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew for her Discotech Clutch. The small purse has metal cut out handles, pockets in the lining, and an inner snap closure. Finished measurements are 12″ long x 8″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl quote totes

January 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These clear vinyl quote tote allow you to change your message whenever the mood strikes you. Just print a new quote and replace it in the inside pocket. Dana from MADE created them for her daughter’s space-themed birthday party, and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Curved top cosmetic bag

January 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a free pattern for making a curved top cosmetic bag. You can embellish them as you like. She gives hers extra details like a bow on the front and rectangle of leather on the bottom.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gym duffle bag with a rip stop lining

January 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this awesome duffle bag. Use it for toting your clothes to the gym, or for your child to carry her equipment to spring sports practice. It’s made from a sturdy home dec weight fabric,… Read more ...