Tutorial: Simple canvas tote
Lisa Lam from U-Handblog shares a tutorial for making a simple tote. It’s the kind of bag you can fold up and stash in a large purse or glove compartment so you’ve always got a bag when you need it. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Small drawstring gift bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a small drawstring bag. She suggests making them as gift bags. They’d be a pretty way to present a small gift, perhaps jewelry. And at the end of her post,… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easter bunny drawstring pouch
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring pouch with Easter bunny ears. This would be a cute way to package a Easter gift. The cute of the bag would make even the simplest… Read more ...
Tutorial: Reusable snack bags
Carli from Simply Notable shows how you can make your own reusable snack bags. You can wash and reuse them over and over. They’ve got Velcro closures at the top that are easy to install, and easy for young hands… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Convertible leather tote
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making a convertible leather (or faux leather) tote. This is such a cool design! The straps are attached in a such a way that the bag can either… Read more ...
Free pattern: Kenna Tote
Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a free pattern for her Kenna Tote. It’s a medium sized bag perfect for everyday running around, whether it’s errands or school pickup or work. It’s made from a sturdy canvas, and lined with a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Round make-up bag with inside pockets
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a round make-up bag like this one. It’s quilted so the sides hold their shape. And on the inside, there are pockets sewn around the sides to hold your cosmetics… Read more ...
7 Cute and Easy Sewing Projects For Beginners
Welcome to our roundup of 7 great sewing projects that are perfect for anyone just starting to learn the basics of sewing or for anyone looking for a quick and easy project to practice their skills. Whether you’re a complete… Read more ... Tutorial: Laptop or notebook sleeve
Randi at Fresh Squeezed Fabrics shows how you can make this notebook or laptop sleeve, in a guest tutorial at During Quiet Time. Fusible fleece between the outside and the lining helps protect the computer from bumps. The closure is… Read more ...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans pencil bags
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial showing how you can make a zippered pencil pouch out of a pair of jeans. The jeans back pocket gets repurposed as a pocket on the front of the pouch. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Foldover clutch with a removable shoulder strap
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make a foldover clutch with a removable strap. This is a great little bag! It’s a variation of the Simple DIY Foldover Clutch tutorial by Flamingo Toes, adding in a removable strap… Read more ...
10 ways to make a zippered pouch
Zippered pouches are fun to make and great to give as gifts. There are so many uses for them (school supplies, toiletries, small toys, purse essentials, to name a few) and countless ways to make them. Make them as flat… Read more ...
Tutorial: Bohemian Tassel Laptop Tote
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make her Bohemian Tassel Laptop Tote. It’s pretty enough to just carry as a purse, but big enough to hold a laptop. You can color block or dip dye the outside… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sweatshirt Market Tote
Portia from Makery shows how you can make a sturdy market tote out of a sweatshirt. It takes just a few cuts and a few seams to make one. The sweatshirt material is a heavier weight fabric, and the way… Read more ...
Free Sewing pattern: 4 step leather tote
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for her Four Step Leather Tote. You can a make one in just four easy steps. The upholstery weight leather (or faux leather) has enough body that there’s no need to line. … Read more ...