Bags and purses – Page 67

Tutorial: Fringed leather bag

July 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Samantha from Handmade by Mrs. H shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make this awesome fringed leather bag. The bag has a recessed zipper closure, and lots of hardware that finishes it nicely. The bag… Read more ...

Free pattern: Scissors storage pouch

July 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alison from Lorelei Jane shows how you can make a pouch to hold your scissors. They’ll help protect your scissors when you toss them in a project bag. And there’s batting inside that will help protect you (and anything else… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew shark bathing suit bag

July 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Thanks to the Sharknado movies, my daughter has a strange obsession with all things shark. I’m pretty sure she would love it if I made this shark bathing suit bag for her. Meaghan at Blitsy shares a video tutorial showing how.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy towel backpacks

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Between towels and pool toys and water bottles, going to the pool involves lots of stuff getting toted around. And it’s usually me toting it! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making these towel backpacks, so each… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bag from outgrown pants

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nothing like a child’s growth spurt to create piles of too-small clothes. Gathered Threads shows how you can turn a pair of outgrown pants into a cute new bag. You’re only using the top portion of the pants so this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage hot pad coin purse

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I often find vintage hot pads at estate sales, but never know quite what to do with them. Here’s a cool idea from Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods. She shows how you can turn a pair of vintage hot pads into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a backpack from a miniskirt

July 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ronja from Nur Noch shows us how she made this backpack from a miniskirt. Whether the skirt is too short for you, or just not the right style for you, you can use your sewing skills to rework it into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold over clutch

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This simple fold over clutch can be made up so many ways. Make it from casual prints, dressy fabrics, solids, prints, even patchwork if you like. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather wrap wallet

June 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Think a leather wallet like this is outside of your sewing skill? Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can do it, in a tutorial over at eHow. Don’t let the leather scare you. It’s actually easier than it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirt collar tote bag

June 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Somewhere in the depths of my sewing studio, I have a small collection of button up shirt collars and cuffs. They’re left over from earlier shirt refashion projects. I didn’t have the heart to throw them away, so I held… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage envelope zippered pouch

June 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This vintage letter envelope is so charming! (And just look who it’s addressed to…) It also happens to be a zippered bag. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make one.The image of the letter is printed on… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knot Tote

June 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has updated her Knot Tote pattern and has the new version up for download. She shared the original pattern 4 years ago, and it continues to be a favorite. The hobo style bag has has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt and fabric stationery pouches

June 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These felt and fabric pouches make for some seriously cute stationery and craft supply organization. Use them to hold pens, tags, washi tape, clips, or other bits of randomness. Mel from One Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial showing how you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grab-n-go keychain pouch

June 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pellon Projects shares a tutorial for making their Grab-N-Go Pouch. It attaches to a key ring so you’ll always have it with you (at least if you’ve brought your keys with you). It’s a flat pouch with the zipper applied… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY belt bag or fanny pack

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fanny packs are back again, y’all. But now they’re called belt bags, which does sound quite a bit nicer. Even nicer than that is a belt bag made from your favorite fabrics, and Spoonflower has a tutorial showing how you… Read more ...