Bags and purses

Sewing Pattern – Make Your Own Weekender Bag

June 5, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

A good upholstery fabric can be turned into a roomy weekender bag for your next trip. We’ve got the basic pattern of a weekender bag here– use it as your canvas! Customise it with additional inner and outer pockets to… Read more ...

Wheelchair And Walker Carry Bag Sewing Pattern

June 1, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

The carryall pattern (shown in image) hangs over rail, has fleece inner lining, pockets, ties and a Velcro® closure. Finished size is 15″ x 20 1/2″. The carrier bag is lined, has a zipper pocket, front outside pockets and straps… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Grocery Bag PDF Sewing Pattern

May 31, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 2 Comments

Make your own pretty and practical fabric grocery bags in 3 SIZES using this PDF SEWING PATTERN. It is such an easy design but a very practical design too. This is a 1-2 HOUR PROJECT for those with sewing experience,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – How to Add a Tab to a Grocery Bag

May 29, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Learn how to easily add a tab to the top of a grocery bag – or any bag. Why? these tabs are used to hook onto the checkout counters to aid them with filling the bags. They keep the bags… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Essie Zip Down Accordion Cross Bag

May 24, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

The Essie Bag sewing pattern is for a multipurpose cross bag with a convenient front pocket! Including a card pocket, a zipper divider pocket and more. With the handy front pocket, you can store your most used belongings with ease.… Read more ...

How To Add A Pocket To Any Bag – Free Sewing Template

May 22, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Use the free pocket template to add a pocket to any bag! Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage shows you how to sew a pocket on any bag, either on the outer side or in the lining. There’s also a free PDF… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Hobo Bag PDF

May 17, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

Sweet Pea Hobo Bag
One simple set of sewing instructions: endless possibilities! This step-by-step list of instructions includes helpful pictures and the required pattern pieces. Have beautiful fabrics you’ve been wanting to use? You can showcase them in a trendy… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Faux leather card wallet

April 30, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

With some faux leather and one seam, you can create a handy little card wallt! Jennie Masterson has a free sewing pattern and tutorial you can use. Use it to hold your credit cards and folded paper money. The pattern… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Tea towel book bag with dividers

April 29, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tea towels are pretty for the kitchen, but they also make great shortcuts for sewing! Julie of Sum of Their Stories has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can use three tea towels to make this book bag. Using… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Easy glasses case

April 26, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Scratched glasses are no fun! Sew a simple glasses case to keep them protected. Chelsea of Sew Simple Home has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. This is a great sewing project for beginners and for kids learning to sew. … Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Easy drawstring backpack with hanging loop

April 22, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Easy enough for a beginner to make, this drawstring backpack is a simple sewing project you can make in an afternoon. I’ve got a DIY sewing tutorial for you over at Orange Bettie. The lined backpack measures approximately 12″ wide… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: 6 pocket tote bag

March 27, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a pretty and functional tote for you to sew today. It’s a sturdy and roomy tote with 6 pockets around the outside to keep your stuff organized and within easy reach. Use it as a book bag, a knitting… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Bow front business card wallet

March 9, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This bow front business card wallet is a pretty way to keep your business cards at the ready. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew this handy business card wallet. Inside are two pockets to hold business… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Quick quilted tote

February 7, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A beautiful quilted tote doesn’t have to take a long time to make – if you use a shortcut! The Inspired Wren has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. Her tutorial shows several shortcuts you can… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Mini unicorn backpack coin purse

February 6, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I am in love with this mini unicorn backpack coin purse! Chelsea at Sew Simple Home created it for her daughter, and shares the free pattern and cut file on her blog. So if you love all things unicorn –… Read more ...

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