Bags and purses – Page 64

Tutorial: Easy rounded corner zip pouch

November 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

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

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 ...

Tutorial: Sew a book tote

November 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a book tote. The sturdy canvas bag has a small pocket on the front and contrast handles. If you’re making it for a child, you can use a fun novelty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple drawstring bag

November 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a simple drawstring bag. They’re quick to sew up and can be put to many uses. Use them to hold toys, or as shoe bags, or sew up a bunch… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30 Minute Coin Purse

November 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from Andrea’s Notebook shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou for her 30 Minute Coin Purse. The little frame purse makes the cutest little coin pouch! You can use any size or shape glue-in metal frame. Click below… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew reusable fabric gift bags

November 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Tearing into Christmas gifts usually means dealing with a pile of ripped up paper after. We recycle as much as we can, but even better would be gift wrap that can be reused. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim laundry bag with detachable coin pouch

November 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This sturdy laundry bag is made for trips to the laundromat, or perhaps trips down to the laundry room in a college dorm. It’s made from a sturdy denim fabric and has a detachable zippered coin pouch. Hancock Fabrics shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled jeans tablet stand

October 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make this tablet or reader stand out of an upcycled jeans leg in just 15 minutes. TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shares a tutorial showing how you can make it. If you don’t have a jeans leg in your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon tie tablet case

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The ribbon tie makes a pretty bow at the top of this tablet case. It also makes it an easy sewing project. Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at Lil’ Luna showing how you can make one. A pocket on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Save time when making a bag by interfacing all pieces in one step

October 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy has just shared a time saving tip for making bags. She fuses the interfacing on all of her pieces in just one step. Interfacing the pieces individually takes so much time, so I’m happy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trick or treat bag with two compartments

October 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Everyone has their favorite trick or treat candy, and this bag lets you separate the good stuff from the even better stuff. Hancock Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog, The Stitch, showing how to make one. This could also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt and leather tablet case

October 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this felt and leather tablet case. Industrial felt is expensive and hard to source, so she came up with an alternative from craft felt that has the thickness (but not the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween backpack with a spiderweb

October 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Annika from Näh-Connection shows how to make this Halloween drawstring backpack with a spooky spider web. It would make a great trick or treat bag! When the tricking and treating is done and the bag is full (and heavy) of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Expanding gate-fold purse

October 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This frame purse has the coolest closure! It looks kind of like a bottle top, with a small neck and a flip top cap. But when take off the cap, the opening expands outward to give access to the purse.… Read more ...