Bags and purses – Page 117

Tutorial: Patternless messenger bag

September 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

FabricWorm shares a tutorial on their blog for making a messenger bag. The rectangular shaped bag requires no pattern. Make one from one of the many modern prints in the FabricWorm shop. Get the how-to. [photo from FabricWorm … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled messenger bag

September 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

By Night shares a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous messenger bag with a gathered front flap. A bit of easy applique finishes the look. What a pretty bag! Get the how-to. Scroll down to find the downloadable… Read more ...

Tutorial: Backpack applique for boys

September 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you think applique and embroidery are only for girls’ items, you haven’t seen what Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar can do. She shares a tutorial over at I Love to Create showing how to embellish… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a back-to-school backpack

August 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Tiny Seamstress Designs shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making this cute back-to-school backpack. Get the how-to. [photo from Moda Bake Shop] [tags]sewing, tutorial, book, bag, backpack, back-to-school, school[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible clutch with magnetic closure

August 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Carolina from Expect Moore shows how to make this reversible clutch purse. A magnetic closure works no matter which way the clutch is turned. How cool is that? Get the tute. [tags]sewing, tutorial, reversible, purse, pouch, magnetic, snap[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Guy-friendly messenger bag

August 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Thrift Stitch (love that blog name!) shares a tutorial for making a guy-friendly messenger bag. By choosing plain fabric and keeping the style simple, she created a guy-friendly bag for her husband to tote his books around. Of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled t-shirt clutch

August 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fashionable clutch out of a recycled t-shirt. I love the texture of all the overlapping bits of knit! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lex… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy-to-sew clothes for Dolly Donations dolls

August 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Dolly Donations shares a couple of free patterns for some easy-to-sew clothes for the Dolly Donations dolls – a dress and messenger bag for the girl doll, and a little shirt and pants outfit for the boy doll. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bitty Boy Bean Bags and Backpack

August 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop, showing how to make this set of Bitty Boy Bean Bags and a Bitty Boy Backpack to match. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

It’s new: GreenStitch eco-friendly sewing podcasts

August 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

GreenStitch is the new podcast series from Anne Kenlon, focusing on eco-friendly sewing tips and projects. This is of personal interest to me, as one of the major reasons I am drawn to sewing is that it allows me to… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a backpack from a man’s suit jacket

July 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Threadbanger for a video tutorial showing how to make a cool backpack from a man’s suit jacket. Go to the video. [via Me Making Do] [tags]sewing, tutorial, backpack, satchel, school, suit, coat, jacket, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Picnic blanket that folds into a backpack

July 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

This backpack by Jessica from Subtle Tee looks pretty awesome, no? But what makes it even better is that it folds out to make a picnic blanket. It’s the modern mama’s remake of the “quillow” from our youth. Want to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a zippered laptop sleeve

July 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Char from Crap I’ve Made guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou, showing how to make a zippered sleeve for your laptop. Fleece interlining creates a padded sleeve for your computer, and a cool fabric on the outside… Read more ...

Giveaway: $50 Gift Certificate to Fat Quarter Shop & Ruthie Clutch pattern

July 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini has an awesome giveaway going on right now – a $50 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop and a pattern for the Ruthie Clutch by Anna Maria Horner. Want to get in on the giveaway? Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew netbook case from a fabric placemat

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Dollar Store Crafts guest blogs over at According the Kelly with a tutorial showing how to make a netbook case from a fabric placemat. The closure is made with sticky-back Velcro, so no sewing is required, though… Read more ...