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Sewing Tutorial: Designer-inspired faux leather tote

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

An oversized leather tote has been on my wish list for quite a while.  They can be pretty expensive to buy, but Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make your own.  Her DIY version cost a fraction… Read more ...

Tutorial – Make a Stroller tote bag

January 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s a very good reason this tote bag doesn’t have handles.  It’s made to attach to the handles of a stroller so you’ll have a place to put all the stuff you carry with you when you’re out with baby. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric bucket with a drawstring top

January 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I am loving these fabric buckets!  The piecing on the sides is so cute, and the drawstring top keeps all your stuff inside.  Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them.  Finished dimensions are 11″ tall (bucket base only) x 8… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl quote totes

January 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These clear vinyl quote tote allow you to change your message whenever the mood strikes you.  Just print a new quote and replace it in the inside pocket.  Dana from MADE created them for her daughter’s space-themed birthday party, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upgrade a plain tote with a denim pocket and adjustable strap

January 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Radiant Home Studio has another canvas tote bag upgrade to share with us.  This time she’s giving a plain canvas tote a denim pocket with grommets and an adjustable denim strap.  I think this is my favorite of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric and ribbon tote bag

January 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lia Griffith shows how you can make a simple tote bag.  It’s super easy to make from a sturdy home dec weight fabric and wide ribbon for the handles.  The ribbon handles are sewn all the way down the sides… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a simple tote bag

January 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how to make a basic tote bag, in a guest appearance on Happi House.  Simple totes like this are great projects for new sewists, or for more confident sewists who want to make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Extra large laundry tote bins

January 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Check out these laundry bins that carry like tote bags!  The long rectangular bin is perfect for small spaces.  The handles make it easy to pick them up and carry them to the laundry room or laundromat.  Sew4Home shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yoga mat tote

December 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If your New Year’s resolutions include getting fit, this tote might be what you need. This long shallow tote is exactly what you need to carry a yoga mat, towel, and a water bottle to and from yoga class.   Finished… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sturdy wine tote

December 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Taylor from Taylor Tailor shares a free patter at The Sewing Party for making this heavy-duty wine tote.  It has room for two bottles of wine, plus a pocket where you can put a corkscrew.  It’s made from a sturdy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Reader library tote

December 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Craft Buds shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her Little Reader library tote bag.  The squared bottom and sides give room to carry lots of books home from the library.  There’s a small pocket where… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color block tote with wide handles

November 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial for making a lovely color blocked tote bag.  The color blocking allows for some creative mixing of color, pattern, and texture.  The handles are nice and wide to help keep them from cutting… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Boxy tote in faux leather

November 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hey there, fellow sewing enthusiasts! Today, let’s dive into a chic and functional project: crafting your own boxy faux leather tote. This stylish accessory is not only a fashion statement but also a practical addition to your handmade collection. Why … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a book tote

November 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a book tote.  The sturdy canvas bag has a small pocket on the front and contrast handles. If you’re making it for a child, you can use a fun novelty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trick or treat bag with two compartments

October 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Everyone has their favorite trick or treat candy, and this bag lets you separate the good stuff from the even better stuff.  Hancock Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog, The Stitch, showing how to make one.  This could also… Read more ...
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