Bags and purses

Sewing tutorial: Pretty drawstring bags

October 11, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A drawstring bag is an easy and fun sewing project! You can make them in any size and you can put them to so many uses! Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you can sew these pretty drawstring bags. Details… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Easy Trick or Treat bucket bag

October 6, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make these Trick or Treat bucket bags – quick and easy! The bucket style bag holds plenty of candy. Use a contrast fabric for the lining for a fun contrast cuff… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Clear vinyl stadium bag

October 1, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’ve got plans to go to a football game this fall, you may find yourself looking about for a clear bag. More and more stadiums are adopting a clear bag policy. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Drawstring makeup bag that opens flat

September 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Beth at The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can sew this drawstring makeup bag. With the drawstring you can go from flat fabric mat to cinched up bag in just seconds. Just put your makeup and accessories out on the… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Binder pencil case

September 26, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This easy zippered pencil case can attach inside a 3-ring binder using small grommets. Danielle from DIY Danielle has a tutorial showing how you can sew one. It’s an easy sew and perfect for back to school for the kids!… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Tabletop sewing notions caddy

September 24, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This tabletop sewing notions caddy has all the pockets you need to organize your sewing tools and keep them at the ready. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make one. With handles to carry, it’s perfect for taking… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Corduroy fanny pack or purse

September 20, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Like many fashion trends from the 80s, fanny packs are back! Havalah from Sisters, What! shows how you can sew a fanny pack or hip bag that converts to a purse. The little corduroy bag can be carried either way,… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Roomy crossbody purse with pockets

September 6, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This crossbody purse is both cute and practical! Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew it. It’s roomy enough for all the stuff you need to carry around, and it’ has an adjustable crossbody… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: 3 ring binder pencil pouch

September 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Back-to-school sewing is so much fun! Becky at Patchwork Posse has a tutorial showing how you can make zipper pouch for a 3-ring binder. Use it to hold pencils, pens, sticky notes, and other study essentials! Click below for her… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Small cross body bag

September 2, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This little cross-body bag is packed with pockets! The interior is divided into two sections – each big enough to hold a phone or small wallet – and on the back is a zipper pocket. Caroline from Sew Can She… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mens denim messenger bag

August 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This free pattern for a denim messenger bag features a front zip pocket on the closing flap for quick and easy access. Internally the bag has a full width front zip pocket followed by a slip pocket internally. The denim… Read more ...

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 ...

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