Bags and purses – Page 89

Tutorial: Time to Travel Tote

August 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make their Time to Travel Tote. They made it up in Tim Holtz fabrics (yes, he has fabrics now!) which have his signature grunge-y vintage-y look. It would also be cute in bold geometrics or… Read more ...

Free pattern: Shark pencil case, with a zipper for teeth

August 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

My tween-aged daughter just discovered the Sharknado movies last week, so we are alllll about sharks at our house right now. She would totally go nuts for this shark pencil case by Becky from Patchwork Posse. The zipper makes his… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed animal backpack

August 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors made a special backpack for him to carry his favorite stuffed animal to school for Teddy Bear Day. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It has a flat round bottom and webbing… Read more ...

Free pattern: Metallic thread gem zippered pouches

August 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern to make a gemstone zippered pouch. They’re made in a solid cotton in the shape of a gem, with metallic thread stitching to draw the lines and facets of the gem. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple duffle bag

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial for making a simple duffle bag. Don’t get thrown off by the round shape – it’s actually a fairly simple bag to make. You can make them in any size. The one… Read more ...

Tutorial: World’s Fastest Pencil Case

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

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Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how you can sew The World’s Fastest Pencil Case. That title might be a bit of an exaggeration, but honestly it IS a super fast, super easy pencil case to make. I don’t know… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear view crochet hook case

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial showing how you can make a clear view crochet hook case. The case has individual pockets for each crochet hook. the pockets are clear so you can easily see the hook size… Read more ...

Free pattern: 1950s butterfly evening bag

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Etsy seller Cynical Girl shares a free pattern at Vintage Pattern Marketplace for this butterfly evening bag. It’s a vintage patter, originally published in the 1950s (1955 in Workbasket, to be exact). It’s shaped like a butterfly, with embroidery… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a backpack from old jeans

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Crafting a Green World shows how last year’s jeans can become this year’s backpack. They share a video tutorial created by April from coolirpa showing how you can upcycle an old pair of jeans into a cool new backpack. One… Read more ...

Free pattern: iPhone case

August 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marti from Sewlicious Home Décor shows how you can make a simple fabric case to hold your phone. Her pattern will make a sleeve to fit an iPhone, but you can adjust the sizing to make it fit any type… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pencil pouch with eraser pocket

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Made To Be A Momma shares a tutorial for making a pencil pouch for back-to-school time. The zippered pouch has a cute little pocket on the outside to hold an eraser. Or, put the pocket on the inside… Read more ...

Friday Fiver discount indie patterns at Crafterhours

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Every Friday, Crafterhours brings a special deal on an indie sewing pattern – their Friday Fiver. For just the one day, you can pick up a popular pattern by an independent designer for just $5. Today, it’s the Toddler Backpack… Read more ...

Sewing inspiration: Pug backpack

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Even my crazy cat lady self has to admit that this pug backpack is totally adorable. J Wo Sews is the creative sewist who made it, and she shares a blog post with all the details. It’s an adaptation of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Adorable hedgehog coin purse

August 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ohhhh my, how cute is this hedgehog coin purse! I’m loving all of her folded fabric spikes, and her sweet hedgehog face! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making one. She has named her Annette, after her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apple messenger bag

August 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This apple messenger bag seems fitting for back-to-school time, but I would totally carry it year round! Angelina from JoJo & Eloise and Ruby Jean shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat Blog showing how to make it. An apple… Read more ...