Bags and purses – Page 116

Tutorial: Penguin backpack

February 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Daffy from Daffy’s Dream made this super cute penguin backpack for her young son, and she shares a tutorial for making a penguin backpack. What a cute idea for a kid’s backpack!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Daffy’s … Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper changing pad and wipes clutch

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zaaberry shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a diaper changing set. Part 1 shows how to make a changing pad. A layer of clear vinyl creates a wipe-clean surface. Part 2 shows how to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Love Letter wristlet

February 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Together shows how to create this Love Letter wristlet. Shaped like an envelope with a pretty heart applique, the mini-clutch is just big enough to hold your essentials while still being small enough to just grab and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper clutch

January 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a diaper clutch with an easy Velcro closure. It’s sized perfectly to hold a travel pack of wipes and a diaper or two. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Giveaway: Sew Retro book plus Anna Maria Horner fabric and patterns!

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro: A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution, shares a Q&A on her blog with none other than Anna Maria Horner. But it gets better. Ms. Horner is partnering with her to offer a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini tree skirt

December 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from 100 Billion Stars shares a tutorial at the Free Spirit Fabric blog for making a cute mini tree skirt for a tabletop tree. It’s pieced from coordinating fabric prints, and the small size means you can go crazy… Read more ...

Giveaway: Clutch purse from Sew Grown

December 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Steffanie from Sew Grown is giving away – lemme repeat that – GIVING AWAY a free clutch to all new followers to her blog. It’s her way of saying thank you to people who have supported her in her blogging. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Signed copy of Sew Retro and Amy Butler fabric and patterns

November 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro: A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution + 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl, has a fabulous giveaway going on at her blog. She’s put together a prize package featuring her… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hobo bag

October 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Crafty Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hobo bag. This style of bag looks great in virtually any type of fabric print. They’re relatively easy to make, too, as they don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Dainty Leather Clutch with scalloped trim

October 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs in the Purse Week series at A Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial showing how to make her Dainty Leather Clutch. I am love, love, loving that oversized button closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: iPhone holder for your car

October 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vlijtig shares a downloadble tutorial for making an iPhone holder for car. It can attach to your dashboard so you can check a navigation app while driving. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Vlijtig]… Read more ...

Tutorial: City Backpack

October 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Corinne from Simple Things and Heart of Mary shows how to make her City Backpack. This is such a nicely designed backpack! It has all the details of a store-bought backpack (topstitching, grab handle, adjustable straps, etc.) but in a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Hobo Dance Bag with braided strap

October 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to make this hobo-style dance bag stenciled with a ballet shoe (template provided). This is such a cute bag! The bag is just the right size to hold a couple of pairs of… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Stripe-y messenger tote bag

September 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirsten and Jordan fromKojoDesigns help Dana from MADE with her Celebrate Yellow series by sharing a tutorial for making a messenger bag. It features yellow fabric, of course. Freezer paper stencil allows you to customize it with the recipient’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2-in-1 stroller bag and messenger bag

September 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for a clever 2-in-1 stroller bag and mesesnger bag. The roomy, boxy bag snaps around the handles of your stroller keeping your essentials right where you need them while pushing… Read more ...