Tutorial: A foxy zippered bag
This foxy zippered bag is so cute! It would make a fun little bag to hold your phone and keys or spare change, or any other small items that you want to keep up with. Mark Montano shares a tutorial… Read more ...
Tutorial: Convertible beach towel tote
You can make this convertible beach towel bag using a tutorial by Pam Hastings on the Coats and Clark blog. When it’s a bag, you can use it to carry sunscreen, sunglasses, and maybe some magazines. There’s a zippered pocket… Read more ...
Tutorial: Classic color block canvas tote
Lauren from Baste and Gather shares a tutorial at Janome showing how you can make this classic color block canvas tote. It’s made sturdy to stand up to heavy loads and repeated use. Make it from a white canvas with… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sewing notions zippered pouch
Sarah from The Last Piece shares a free pattern for these sewing themed zipper pouches. They’re simple zippered pouches – with a pretty curved shape – with sewing themed appliques. Make one for your favorite sewing friend – or yourself. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Summer tote from pleather
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a summer tote out of pleather (or leather, if you prefer). It’s a great bag to take along on your summer outings – to the pool or the library… Read more ...
Tutorial: Quilt As you Go zippered pouch
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use A Quilt As You Go technique to make a piece of quilted fabric for a zippered pouch. The quilted fabric is a nice weight for a zippered pouch and the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make this nautical tote from a plain canvas bag
With some grommets and rope, you can turn a plain canvas tote into this cinched nautical tote. There’s a tutorial posted at The Things She Makes showing how to do it. You can purchase a plain tote at the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Zippered pocket tote
A tote bag is a good project for showing off a pretty fabric print, like the poppy print that Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio used in this bag. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s… Read more ...
Tutorial: Daddy Diaper Clutch
Years ago dads may have escaped from diaper duty, but modern dads are expected to change their fair share of dirty diapers. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a diaper clutch that dads won’t… Read more ...
Tutorial: Retro Diner Bucket Bag
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their Retro Diner Bucket Bag. It’s a sleek structured tote with a cool chevron accent. They used sparkle vinyl just like you’d find covering the seat cushions of a retro diner. On the inside it’s… Read more ...
Tutorial: Leather tote with tassel
Boxwood Avenue shows how you can make a leather (or faux leather) tote with a matching tassel. The lines are simple but elegant, a bag you can carry for a long time without it going out of style. You can… Read more ...
Tutorial: Dollar Tree Rag rug bag
Ronja from Nur Noch shows how a rag rug can become a cool new bag. The woven rug creates a colorful and textured outside for the bag without you having to do any actual weaving. The tassels on the ends… Read more ...
Free pattern: Little girls purse
Ines from La Folie shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for a little girls purse. The body of the purse is gathered, which is a nice detail on the small scale bag. It’s lined so the inside is… Read more ...
Tutorial: Library sling bag
Summer time is Summer Reading Club time at most public libraries. It’s a free activity that will keep the kids reading when they’re out of school, and encourage them to check out books to read at home. Becky from Patchwork … Read more ...
Free pattern: Overnight Duffel
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for her Overnight Duffel, perfect for summer sleepovers and overnight trips. The finished bag measures approximately 20? x 10″, with a squared bottom and an oblong top. Pockets on either end will… Read more ...