Bags and purses – Page 103

Tutorial: Fold-over clutch with zipper closure

April 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

To Sew With Love shows how to make this cute fold-over clutch purse. Though at first glance it looks like the only thing keeping your belongings inside is the top folded over, there’s actually a zipper across the top to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an iPhone cozy from your old jeans

April 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I have a bin in my sewing room full of scraps of jeans left over from previous sewing projects. Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can use some of those leftover bits of denim to make a cozy for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl Tag Along Toddler Backpack

April 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Angela Pingel from Cut To Pieces shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Owl Tag Along Toddler Backpack. This was her final entry into the Sliced sewing competition. (She won, by the way.) … Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby doll carrier

April 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kim from Seven Thirty Three shows how you can make a baby doll carrier so your child can take her doll along with her on her adventures. It’s made like a backpack for hands-free baby carrying. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beanbag easel for an iPad or other tablet

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Teresa Down Under shows how to make a beanbag easel to prop up an iPad or other tablet for easy reading. She uses hers in the kitchen so she can easily read the recipes on her iPad. Brilliant!! It’s made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dance Duffle Ruffle Bag

March 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Rachel from Family Ever After created a duffle bag for her daughter to carry to dance class. She added a ruffle to the top of the outside pocket, and it became the Dance Duffle Ruffle Bag. But it doesn’t have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soy Envelope Clutch with two closure options

March 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Soy Envelope Clutch bag, with a couple of variations for the closure. The original tutorial shows how to make the purse with a bag lock. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pouch to hold small first-aid supplies

March 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar received such a positive response to her Emergency Zippered Pouch that she created a tutorial showing how to make one. The small zippered pouch is just big enough to hold a couple of bandaids… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern fold-over makeup pouch or clutch purse

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can find a tutorial at That Morris Family showing how to make this foldover pouch. It would work as a make-up or a basic clutch purse. The simple lines give it a modern edge, and also show off a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Oilcloth boot or market tote

March 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

RosMadeMe shows how to make an oilcloth tote bag. Made from a strong fabric with a wipe-clean surface, a tote like this is super versatile. She mentions that it can be used to carry boots, wet swimsuits, or even your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Strip Clutch purse with inset zipper

March 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

KJ from Buttercream and a Sewing Machine shows how to make her Fabric Strip Clutch purse. The small purse has an inset zipper (in a bright yellow for an unexpected pop of color), and is embellished with a meandering fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Replacing a broken zipper

March 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

There’s nothing like a broken zipper to send a favorite bag or garment to the trash bin. But wait – that’s not necessarily true! Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how you can replace the broken zipper and save your favorite… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase backpack

March 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. made a simple drawstring backpack using two vintage pillowcases, and she posts a quick how-to on her blog. One pillowcase is the outer layer, and one becomes the lining. Get the tutorial to see … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow clutch purse

March 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Whitney from Brighter Day and Elm Street Life shows how you can make this fab-o bow clutch. It has a zipper sewn across the top and a wrist band sewn into one side to make it easy to carry. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: In-the-Loop iCozy

February 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Made by Marzipan shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her In-the-Loop iCozy. A fabric loop across the back allows you to hold the gadget with just your four fingers, leaving you thumb free for navigation. Brilliant! The dimensions… Read more ...