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Tutorial: Recycled chicken feed tote bag

April 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It seems that everyone is getting backyard chickens these days.  Karen at Dancing Threads RI shows how you can make a tote bag from an empty chicken feed bag.  The entire tote – handles included – comes from the bag.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Doily heart tote bag

March 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shows how you can make this doily heart tote bag.  You can start with a purchased tote like she did, or make one from scratch and then add the doily heart. Click below for her tutorial:… Read more ...

Tutorial: Convertible Cross Body Tote

March 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making a Convertible Cross Body Tote.  I need this bag in my life!!  The strap is adjustable so you can carry it on your shoulder or cross body.  There’s a zipper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring gift tote from felt

March 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This simple felt tote would make a beautiful gift bag or even last minute Easter basket.  Barbara Schneider shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make one.  It’s easy to sew up from two layers of… Read more ...

Free Sewing Patter nTutorial: Boxy Duffle tote

March 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a boxy duffle tote.  The squared shape makes it stand out from other duffles, as do the cool angled pockets on the sides.  Finished dimensions are approximately 20″ wide x 11″ tall x 7″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Coiled rope handle tote bag

March 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make this tote bag with a coiled rope top and handles.  The process for making the top is similar to making a coiled rope basket, but without the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter bunny basket bags

March 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make these Easter bunny basket bags.  They’re a big size to hold lots of Easter treats.  They would be awesome for an Easter egg hunt!  The bunny’s long floppy ears are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a laptop pocket to any tote bag pattern

March 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can add a laptop pocket to any tote bag pattern.  It’s an easy addition that gives you far more options when choosing the right pattern to make a laptop bag.  You can… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Craft organizer tote bag

March 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This tote is designed to hold your craft projects that are in process.  Torie Jayne shares a tutorial for making one.  The main part of the bag will hold your project, while the pockets around the outside can hold tools… Read more ...

Tutorial: Glitter book bag

March 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Everything is made prettier with glitter.  Like this simple book bag.  A book bag is nice, but a glitter bag is fabulousness!  Torie Jayne shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The most important thing is to find the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Canvas tote with jean buttons and rivets

February 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make this boxy canvas tote with jeans styling.  They use jeans rivets and buttonholes on pocket flaps and to attach the straps.  Even the shape of the pocket flaps is reminiscent of jeans.  They use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Japanese Knock-Off Linen Tote

February 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making her Japanese Knock-Off Linen Tote.  This bag is all kinds of gorgeous and wonderful and I think I need to make one.  It’s reversible, with one side made from a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy upcycled sweater laptop tote

February 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make a smart laptop bag out of an old sweater.  The outside of the bag is made from a sweater, and handles are made from an old belt.  And even though… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tic Tac Toe Tote

February 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The tic tac toe game makes a bold graphic design on a front of a tote, but it’s also a functioning game with pieces that snap on and off.  Anna from Journey Into Creativity shows how you can make one. … Read more ...

Free pattern: School supplies organizer tote

January 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This school supply tote is packed with pockets for pens and paper and other supplies.  You can make one with a free pattern and tutorial from Nap Time Creations.  There are individual pen or pencil pockets, a wide pocket for… Read more ...
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