Bags and purses – Page 75

Tutorial: 15-minute zipper pouch

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Zippered pouches are one of the most versatile and practical handmade gifts you can make. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy project to work on in your free time or you’re in need of a last-minute gift idea,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Painted thrift store purses

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Aunt Peaches shows how a little bit of paint can make magic on a thrift store purse. The painting is super simple – just lots of dabs of bright colors – but the effect is WOW. Look for pocketbooks and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This Retro Overnight Bag is a free pattern by The Crafty Kitty, shared in a guest post at Birch Fabrics. The shape is inspired by vintage bowling bags. It’s a good sized bag that would be good for sleepovers. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Essential oils zipper pouch

February 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a zippered pouch to hold a set of essential oils. Or, if you don’t use essential oils, it could easily be adapted to make a great bag for nail polish and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tall leather tote

February 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this tall leather (or faux leather tote. Theirs is made from a metallic faux leather that they’ve embellished with rows of decorative ribbons. It’s fully lined, with pockets on the inside to hold phone… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro phone pouch

January 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Linda from Novice Beginnings shares a tutorial for making this cute cell phone pouch. It has a long strap so you can carry it like a purse. Or, use the hook to attach it to a tote bag. You could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet Heart Zip Pouch

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial for making her Sweet Heart Zip Pouch. It’s a cute little zippered pouch – perfect for holding nail polishes or pencils & pens or whatever else needs containing – embellished on the front… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dog treat gift bag and poop bag holder

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Susan from Organized 31 shares a tutorial for making a doggie treat gift bag for Valentine’s Day. After it’s been gifted, it can be threaded on to a dog leash so it can also be used as a handy bag… Read more ...

Tutorial: Deco Foil heart and arrow zipper pouches

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer Jangles shares a free project at Therm O Web for making these zippered pouches with metallic accents. The heart and arrow motif is cute for Valentine’s Day. Her tutorial at Therm O Web shows how to make the designs… Read more ...

Tutorial: Exercise phone armband, with a pocket for your key

January 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Is getting more exercise on your priority list for the new year? If so, check out this tutorial by Nicole from She’s Got The Notion. She shows how you can make a touchscreen phone armband, with a secret pocket for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lip Balm Holder

January 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Addie from Addie K. shows how you can make a lip balm holder. It’s a small sleeve just big enough to hold a tube of lip balm. With the binder ring sewn in at the top, it attaches to a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ruffled And Ready Bag

January 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Ruffled and Ready Bag. If the frame looks familiar, that’s because it’s the same one she used to make her Made in a Snap Bag. It’s a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two ways to line a tote bag

January 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Linings are not required for a tote bag, but they sure give it a nicer finish and make it sturdier. Plus, you can use the lining to add a surprise bit of color or pattern to your bag. Sara from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt clutch for a beginner sewing project

January 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for an easy felt clutch. The simple clutch makes a great first sewing project, perhaps one that you can use to teach your child to sew. It’s made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Emoji coin purse

January 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These Emoji coin purses are a cute way to express your personality. You can use them to carry around a bit of money, or how about using them to hold your earbuds. Sahana from Vikalpah shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...