Bags and purses

Sewing tutorial: Scrappy sunglasses case with Kantha stitching

August 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Turn your fabric scraps into something really special with this tutorial from Sara from Radiant Home Studio. She shows how you can create a patchwork sunglasses case with Kantha stitching. The Kantha stitching adds lovely texture and also helps unite… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Little zip coin pouch

August 3, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These little zip coin pouches are the perfect place to stash some spending money, or perhaps a set of earbuds or any other smaller items you need to keep up with. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: 3 ways to sew a zipper pouch

August 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A pencil pouch is always a fun back-to-school sewing project! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows 3 ways to sew a zipper pouch. They’re all super cute and easy to do! The first is a basic zip pouch with applique… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Sew a fabric lunch bag

August 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A personalized lunch box is the perfect back to schools sewing project and you can make one using this free tutorial by Cat from Mary Martha Mama. The fabric lunch bag is insulated and also completely washable. It has an… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Tote bag with a front zip pocket

July 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This roomy tote has a big zip pocket sewn into the front! How’s that for handy? I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make this bag. The zip pocket takes just a few extra steps when… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Bow top zipper pouch

July 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can sew this pretty pencil pouch with a bow at the top. So cute for back to school time!! The size is perfect to toss into a backpack. The zipper down the… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Zipper cosmetic bag with vinyl lining

July 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love a good zip pouch for a quick sewing project. This makeup pouch would be fun to sew up, and it makes a great gift! With a wristlet strap and a vinyl lining, this makeup pouch is a step… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Lemon coin purse

July 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I’m loving this lemon coin purse for summer! Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern at Therm O Web. She made the little zip pouch with a mix of cute lemon-y yellow cotton prints. You… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Draw strap backpack

July 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This backpack is a beginner’s project, designed to be more comfortable than the drawstring version. The free pattern from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots uses only straight lines, making this a great project for beginners. Get creative with this pattern… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Cube zipper pouch

July 19, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These cube zipper cases are the cutest!! And they’re the perfect size to hold a stack of Post-It notes, which might be one of my favorite back-to-school supplies ever. They’ve even got elastic tabs to hold a pen or pencil,… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Divided drawstring bag

July 18, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can sew a drawstring bag with a divider in the lining. It’s the perfect size to hold 6 bottles of nail polish (3 on each side of the divider so they don’t… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go sunglasses case

July 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew your fabric scraps into a cute case to hold your sunglasses! Courtney from Sweeter Than Cupcakes shares a tutorial showing how to make these quilt-as-you-go sunglasses cases. The quilting adds shaping and also helps protect the lenses of your… Read more ...