Bags and purses – Page 81

Tutorial: Mesh panel drawstring backpack

December 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Pearlyn from Pearlync shows how you can make a drawstring backpack with mesh panels. The bag itself is made from a sturdy denim. The combination of the denim and the mesh creates a sporty, edgy look. The edges of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim and felt phone case

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

H and Sammy from Live It. Love It. Make It. shares a tutorial at Sykes Cottages Blog showing how you can make a phone case out of upcycled denim and felt. The edges of the denim are left raw so… Read more ...

Free pattern: Made In a Snap purse with removable frame

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Made In a Snap purse. It’s a frame purse that you can sew up, well, in a snap. It’s easy enough to sew that you might want to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring Santa sack for Christmas toy donations

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Organized 31 created this large Santa sack to hold the toys her daughter is donating to a needy child this Christmas. She shares a tutorial showing how. Most organizations who take up toy donations request that the presents… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle cutout faux leather clutch

December 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from The Felted Fox shows how you can make a faux leather purse like this one. It’s lined with felt, with a contrasting fabric showing through a triangle shape cut in to the flap. Neither the faux leather nor… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY felt gift pouches for reusable gift wrap

December 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Alice & Lois show how you can whip up a cute little felt pouch, perfect for gifting a pair of earrings or other small (but large) present. It’ll take you all of about 5 minutes to make these, as there’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dainty Handbag Tote

December 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for her Dainty Handbag Tote. It’s a basic tote, but on a smaller scale to give it more handbag styling. A pretty bow is tied around one of the handles. It’s lined,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift bag with a sheer pocket

December 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make a fabric gift sack – with a sheer pocket across the front to hold a gift tag. The fabric bag can be used year after year without showing wear. The pocket allows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized grocery bags for a child’s pretend play

December 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sherri Osborn from Hidden Treasure Crafts and Quilting, and also our Lesson Plans editor here at Craft Gossip, shows how you can make personalized play grocery bags for kids to play pretend store. They look just like a brown paper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Holiday table runner purse

December 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise used holiday table linens to make this simple bag. The bag outside is made from a table runner, and it’s lined with fabric from a cloth napkin. The table runner had a design at both… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY purse camera bag

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Camera bags don’t have to look like camera bags. You can buy them that look more like a stylish purse, though they will set you bag a pretty penny. Ronja from Nur Noch shows how you can DIY a purse… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon detail fold over clutch

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a pretty fold over clutch accented with pretty ribbon. It has a zippered top and a front pocket which will get covered when the top is folded over. Or, fold the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur wine bag

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Faux fur continues to be a hot fashion and home decor trend. Nikki from Tikkido shows how you can make a faux fur wine bag, so your hostess gifts for holiday parties can be just as fashionable. They’re quick and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather trimmed zippered pouch

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Whether given as a stand alone gift or filled with small treats, a zippered pouch can be a great Christmas gift. Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make one. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Jungle Jalopy toy animal zippered pouch

November 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make her Jungle Jalopy Zippered Pouch. The small pouch is shaped like a bus or van and can be used to store a set of… Read more ...