Bags and purses

Sewing tutorial: Bracelet bag wristlet

August 24, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make your own trendy bracelet bags to match every outfit! Crafty Staci has a tutorial and a free pattern for you. It’s a simple little bag with room to hold a phone and I.D. and other essentials. There’s an easy… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Glitter vinyl lunch sack

August 23, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This glittery vinyl lunch sack is perfect for carrying a lunch or healthy snack with you to work or school! Alicia at Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how to make it. Glitter between layers of clear vinyl make… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Cat zipper coin purse

August 22, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Is there a cuter way to carry around spare change than in this quilted kitty cat coin purse? You can get a free sewing pattern over at Bernina’s We All Sew blog. It’s a cute project you can make in… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Quarter keeper keychain

August 15, 2019 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew created these quarter keeper keychains for trips to Aldi, where you pay a quarter deposit for a shopping cart. They’d also be handy for when you unexpectedly have to park in a metered parking spot. … Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Glitter pencil pouch

August 12, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Glitter and clear vinyl make a sparkly pencil pouch with a mermaid vibe! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to sew her clear vinyl glitter pencil pouch. So cute for back to school! Tweens would love this – though… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Wristlet with clear ID pocket

August 7, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This little wristlet is great for when you need to carry the essentials but don’t want to lug around a big bag. JoAnn Harvey has a video showing how you can sew it. A clear pocket on the front holds… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Wallet that turns into a shopping bag

August 1, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew a fabric wallet that can turn into a shopping tote! It’s perfect for those times when you’re out and realize you forgot your reusable fabric totes, but don’t want to bring home another single-use plastic sack from the store! … Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Simple bifold wallet

July 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Chelsea from Sew Simple Home has a free pattern for sewing this easy bi-fold wallet. It has plenty of pockets on the inside for credit cards, and a large pocket for paper money. It’s a cute wallet and a great… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Period supplies pouch for teen girls

July 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you have a teen girl in your house, a period bag is a back-to-school essential. Imagine being a teen and having to keep your period supplies with you at school. You don’t want that stuff just floating around in… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Leather laptop sleeve

July 27, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This leather laptop sleeve makes it easy to bring your laptop with you. Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how you can sew this gorgeous leather laptop sleeve. The zipper wraps around one side and two corners… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Simple pencil pouch

July 27, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew a simple pencil pouch in 10 minutes or less with this tutorial by Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage! The zipper pouches are made from microsuede upholstery fabric or faux leather, and look super cute when you use a zipper in… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Reusable fabric sandwich wrap

July 26, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you put a sandwich in a plastic bag every day for a whole school year, that’s a LOT of plastic baggies going into the trash! Havalah from Sisters, What! shows how you can make a reusable fabric sandwich wrap. … Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Mini backpack coin pouch

July 26, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how to make the cutest mini backpack coin pouch! Not only are they adorable, but you can use your fabric scraps to make them! She has a tutorial and a free pattern you can… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Tote with a pocket for your tablet

July 25, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

See how to sew a tote bag with a padded pocket to hold a tablet! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful bag. Whether you need to bring a tablet with you for… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Simple drawstring bag

July 24, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

See how to sew a drawstring bag in minutes, without raw seams! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how. These simple unlined bags have no raw edges but are still easy to sew quickly. This is great for… Read more ...

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