Bags and purses – Page 70

Tutorial: Notebook cover with a secret pocket for period supplies

July 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

My daughter starts middle school this year. I’m actually okay with it, kind of excited, really. But one thing I’m not so excited about – and my daughter is REALLY not going to be excited about – is the fact… Read more ...

8 Things You Can Sew For Your Sewing Room

July 14, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

If you are lucky enough to have a dedicated space for your sewing, then you know how much fun it can be to dress that space up as well. Maybe you don’t go all out in decorating it like other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kantha stitched tote bag

July 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I’m having a hard time believing this beautiful tote started out as a plain canvas bag. Sara from Radiant Home Studio gave it a major upgrade by adding kantha stitch details. She shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern placemat clutch

July 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Danielle from Stickelberry found the fabric for this modern clutch at Target, in the form of a placemat. The placemat was already the size she needed, and the edges already finished, so it was just a quick project to turn… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed leather bag

July 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

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

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… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy towel backpacks

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...