Bags and purses

Sewing tutorial: Quilted travel case

April 24, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Summer’s just around the corner and for many of us, that means travel plans! Sew up this cute quilted travel case to keep up with your cash and important documents while you’re out exploring the world. Caroline from Sew Can… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled leather bag

April 9, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sometimes the best material for a sewing project doesn’t come from the fabric store. In this upcycle, Stephanie from Swoodson Says got all the leather she needed (and then some) from an old leather jacket. The result is a chic,… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Tote bag with a pleated motif

April 6, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew a tote bag with a striking pleated panel! The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how, and even has a free PDF pattern you can download. The large pleated square plays with the diagonal stripes created by the… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Quilted mini tote

April 2, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew these adorable quilted mini totes! They’re the perfect size to hold a phone and wallet, and maybe a pair of sunglasses. There’s a large pocket on the outside, and smaller… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Zip pouch from a candy wrapper

March 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

How cute is this little zip pouch made from a candy wrapper! Joan Hawley from Lazy Girl Designs shows how you can make one. Though I’d recommend making a bunch of them because that gives you an excuse to buy… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Color block tote bag

March 25, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This big tote bag has room to carry everything you need, whether for a day at the beach, a weekend trip, or just a day packed full of errands. Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial and free sewing… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: 15-minute pencil pouch

March 23, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew a zipper pencil pouch in just 15 minutes! It’s a quick and easy project that’s fun for all levels of sewists to make. Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how to make one. It makes a great gift… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Dimensional rose zipper pouch

March 21, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Creative smocking makes the dimensional rose on this gorgeous zipper pouch. The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how to make it. The small pouch is the perfect project to try out the rose smocking technique! The satin she… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Easy drawstring eyeglass case

March 18, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

An eyeglass case is an easy sewing project that’s great for beginners! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how to make them. They’re made from fleece, which is soft on the glasses lenses and… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Double sided tissue pouch holder

March 15, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cold and flu season is no fun! This two-sided tissue holder has what you need when you catch a cold or bug. One side holds a pack of tissue, and the other has a pocket that can hold a mini… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Strawberry coin purse, with free pattern

March 13, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This little girls’ strawberry purse is adorable! Delia from Delia Creates show show you can make, and includes a free sewing pattern for you to use. It’s made from vinyl (or faux leather) and has a zipper opening on the… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Scissors pouch

March 6, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Keep your sewing scissors together and protected with this sewing scissors pouch! There are enough pockets to hold five – yes, FIVE – pairs of scissors of various sizes. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern and… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled jeans weekender bag

March 6, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This DIY bag from jeans is the perfect weekender bag that’s easy to make and only requires some basic sewing skills to create. Patti from Hearth & Vine has a tutorial showing how to make it. The upcycled denim bag… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Handy purse organizer with snaps

February 25, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Are you always having to dig around in your purse to find your keys or phone or wallet? Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a purse organizer so your most important items are always easy to… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Business card display stand and wallet

February 21, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew a business card wallet that also functions as a display stand! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how to make this clever business card wallet. She designed this clever display stand with craft show vendors in mind,… Read more ...

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