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Tutorial: Pom pom trim Trick or Treat bag

September 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Trick or treat bags are just as important for Halloween trick or treating as the costume. Where else are you gonna put all the candy you get? You can use any kind of sack, even an old pillowcase, but these… Read more ...

Free pattern: Shark trick-or-treat bag

September 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This shark bag is the perfect trick-or-treat bag to go with a pirate costume! Crystal from Stitched By Crystal has a free pattern and tutorial for making one. I’m loving the big shark mouth with sharp pointy teeth! But don’t… Read more ...

Free pattern: Woodland fox tote bag

September 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This woodland fox tote is soooo cute! Especially for fall, don’t you think? Katie from Punk Projects (and the Indie Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip) shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Seams and Scissors. Her tutorial is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Squishy quilted tote bag

September 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shares a tutorial for making this quilted tote bag. It’s made from 3 fat quarters so it’s stash friendly. Or you could always go buy 3 fat quarters just for this bag,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Owl tote bag

September 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Do you love this owl tote bag or what? Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free sewing pattern at Sew Mama Sew! If you look closely you can see that the wings and the breast are actually functioning pockets! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece picnic blanket that folds to a tote

August 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This picnic blanket folds up into a tote so it’s easy to take with you to the park! Tovah from Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one. The blanket is made from a soft fleece… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a lined bag through a zipper pocket

August 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew a lined bag with no raw edges on the inside, and no hand sewing a turning hole closed? Yes, you can! If you add a zipper pocket to the lining, that is. Anabelle from My Handmade Space shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth lined garden tote

August 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sue Bleiweiss shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can make this awesome oilcloth lined garden tote. The bag has a flat bottom and plenty of space to carry garden tools or garden produce. It’s super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dinosaur tail tote bags

August 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Havalah from Sisters, What! shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can sew dino tail tote bags. They’ve got dinosaur spikes down the middle, and a spikey tail sticking out from the bottom. Cute!! They’d make awesome… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled leather jacket tote bag

August 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

That tired looking leather jacket at the thrift can become an awesome new tote for yourself! Anielska Aniela shares a tutorial showing how she created this lined tote bag out of a recycled leather jacket. The lining is made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: 45-minute resuable shopping tote

August 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Plastic bags might be handy, but they also end up in the landfill. But a fabric shopping bag can be used over and over and over. Libby at Libby’s Lifestyle shows how you can make a reusable shopping tote in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bag from 2 napkins and 1 belt

August 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Take 2 napkins and 1 belt, add in about 30 minutes to sew – and you’ve got a brand new bag! Aniko from Place of My Taste shares a tutorial showing how easy it is to make a simple tote… Read more ...

Free pattern: 6-pocket bath caddy for college students

August 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This bath caddy would make a great gift for a new college student! After all, dorm living means sharing a bathroom and that means toting all your bath stuff with you each time you shower. Sew4Home shares a free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: It’s a Cinch leather handle tote bag

July 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make her It’s a Cinch beach bag. It is indeed an easy bag to make, and it has a drawstring around the top you can cinch in or leave open. A recycled… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fold and stow library book bag

July 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for a fold and stow library book bag. It’s made from ripstop nylon, which is very sturdy but thin so you can fold it up small. Her free pattern includes a… Read more ...