Tutorial: Sock frame purse
An odd sock can become a cute new little clasp pouch. RaChil from The Cwafty Blog shows you how in a tutorial over at Dream A Little Bigger. All you need is a sock – the cuter and the more… Read more ...
Tutorial: Abstract painted sunglasses case
Allie from Miss Lovie guest blogs at Thirty Handmade Days with her Abstract Art Sunglasses Case DIY tutorial. She shows show to paint the fabric with a cool abstract art design, and then how to sew it up into a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Yoga mat tote
If your New Year’s resolutions include getting fit, this tote might be what you need. This long shallow tote is exactly what you need to carry a yoga mat, towel, and a water bottle to and from yoga class. Finished… Read more ...
Tutorial: Leather & fabric earbuds pouch
This little pouch is the perfect place to store your earbuds when they’re not being used. Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial at Tatertots & Jello showing how you can make one. It’s made from a cute fabric print… Read more ...
Tutorial: Business card wallet with an easy elastic closure
Looking for a cute way to package up a gift card? Look no further than this business card wallet. It has two pockets inside to hold business cards, credit cards, or a bit of folded money. A fold over elastic… Read more ...
Tutorial: Simple unlined zipper pouch
LiEr from Ikat Bag has just kicked off her Zip a Bag series, all about making bags with zippers
. The first tutorial keeps things simple, showing how to add a zipper to a simple unlined pouch. A simple zippered… Read more ...
. The first tutorial keeps things simple, showing how to add a zipper to a simple unlined pouch. A simple zippered… Read more ... Video tutorial: Neoprene tablet sleeve
I’m going to have to get my hands on some neoprene! Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a simple tablet sleeve out of neoprene. The thick padded fabric will help protect your tablet from bumps and scratches, and neoprene … Read more ...
Free pattern: Sturdy wine tote
Taylor from Taylor Tailor shares a free patter at The Sewing Party for making this heavy-duty wine tote. It has room for two bottles of wine, plus a pocket where you can put a corkscrew. It’s made from a sturdy… Read more ...
Tutorial: Little Reader library tote
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
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
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
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 ...
on Christmas morning. The… Read more ... Sewing Tutorial: Gathered zipper wristlet clutch
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
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
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 ...