Bags and purses – Page 90

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 ...

Tutorial: 3-ring binder zipper pouch

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how you can make a zippered pouch for a 3-ring binder. It’ll hold pencils or other small school supplies. You can use mesh or clear plastic for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued kite tote bag

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make this tote bag with a happy appliqued kite on the front. Wide ric rac trim gives the top a wavy edge. The tail of the kite is actually a length of cording that is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple felt lined phone case

August 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Julie from John & Pearl shows how to make this simple felt lined phone case. The construction is super easy and you can make it to fit any size phone. The felt makes a thick, soft lining that helps protect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a toddler backpack

August 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this toddler-sized backpack. It can hold a change of clothes and a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at grandparents’ house. Or how about a couple of favorite books and some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Splash! poolside bucket tote and blanket set

August 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make this poolside bucket tote and matching beach blanket. The bucket tote is pieced from a handful of coordinating prints. Knotted rope and grommets make the nautical style handles. It’s big… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded camera lens cases

July 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make padded cases to hold your extra camera lenses. They have padding on the sides and the bottom, and a drawstring top to keep dust out. They’re a lot less expensive… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scooter Buddy Pouch

July 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nat from Sew Outnumbered shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make a Scooter Buddy Pouch. It’s made to hang on the handle bars of a child’s scooter. She designed the Scooter Buddy Pouch so her son… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated lunch box

July 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Can you believe it’s nearly back-to-school time again? Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial showing how to make an insulated lunch box that would be perfect for toting lunches to school. Or, use it to take a lunch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a new bag for a folding camp chair

July 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The bags that hold folding camp chairs get a lot of wear. If you use your chair very much at all, it won’t be long before the bag has rips and tears at the major stress points. Jane fromMaiden Jane … Read more ...

Free pattern: Turning Japanese bag with cutout metal handles

July 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Turning Japanese bag with cutout metal handles. The metal cutout handles are so cool! I hadn’t seen handles like this before. (She gives a link to the Etsy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Matching tote bags for a child and a doll

July 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lori Burrow from I Sew Cute shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a set of matching tote bags for a child and a doll. They’re made with a sturdy denim fabric and have pockets on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Water bottle holder with clip

July 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this water bottle carrier with a clip to attach it to a backpack or bike handle or even a belt loop. It’s made from oilcloth or laminated fabric so it’s sturdy… Read more ...