Bags and purses – Page 72

Tutorial: Faemer’s market tote from an inexpensive rug

June 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Snugglebug University guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how you can make a large farmer’s market tote out of an inexpensive woven rug. She got her rug from IKEA but you can… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Insulated mason jar bag

June 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

We use lots of mason jars at our house, mostly for canning but sometimes to carry food or drink along with me. Sew Mama Sew shares a tutorial show how can make insulated bag sized just right to hold a… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Simple leather business card wallet

June 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Professor Pincushion shows how to make a simple business card wallet from leather (or faux leather) in a video tutorial. The leather sleeve holds your business cards, protecting them from getting bent so your cards will give a good impression… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted fabric grocery bags

June 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Bringing your own reusable bags with you to the grocery store keeps those plastic sacks from taking over your house or ending up in a landfill. Reusable fabric grocery bags are easy to make. Sew4Home shares a free pattern for… Read more ...

Tutorial: A foxy zippered bag

June 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

June 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

June 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

May 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

May 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

May 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

May 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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 craft… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pocket tote

May 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

May 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

May 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Free Sewing Tutorial: Leather tote with tassel

May 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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 ...