Bags and purses – Page 47

Tutorial: Shibori style denim heart pencil pouch

January 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Valentine crafts don’t all have to be pink and red and white. Vicky Myers shares a tutorial for making these beautiful denim heart pencil cases. The denim heart appliques are dyed with a shibori style technique. The hearts make this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Phone pouch for your belt or purse

January 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This phone pouch and wallet can hang from a belt, clip to a belt loop, or help keep your phone at easy reach inside your purse. Sew4Home has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making it. The small front… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew produce bag from a t-shirt

January 24, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a produce bag from a t-shirt, with no sewing required. Her tutorial is a video so you can watch to see just how easy it is. She uses fabric glue to… Read more ...

Tutorial: French Market Tote

January 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial for her French Market Tote. This bag has such beautiful and simple lines that will show off a pretty fabric. The lining fabric peeks out in a strip of fabric around the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Zippy Lips zipper pouch

January 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This lip zip pouch is so cute for Valentine’s Day! Kristen at Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern and tutorial. Use it as a small makeup pouch or little change purse. Or, for a bigger pouch, just enlarge the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make zipper tabs to cover the ends of your zippers

January 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Rarely do I have a zipper the exact length I need when making a zipper bag. That’s okay, though, because you can easily shorten a zipper to make it fit. Damjana from Apple Green Cottage shows how to shorten zippers… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bucket bag from an old leather jacket

January 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Got an old leather jacket you’re not wearing any more? It’ might be because the style is outdated, or perhaps there’s some damage on it that can’t be repaired. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has a tutorial at eHow showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sashiko denim patchwork clutch

January 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This patchwork clutch by Lindsey Crafter combines raw edge denim and sashiko stitching to create a richly textured surface. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it! She uses purchased jean patches for the patchwork accents, but you could… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hexi coin purse

January 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Littlest Studio shares a free pattern for making this cute little hexi coin purse. It looks like it would be a perfect little pouch for your earbuds. It’s easy to make from leather or faux leather because… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple card holder wallet

January 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This card holder wallet is so easy to make! Lucy from Charm About You shares a free pattern and tutorial. The pattern is just 3 pieces and there’s no need to finish the edges. The card pockets have an optional… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fold over clutch with leather accent bottom

January 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Rachel Teodoro shares a tutorial for making a lovely fold over clutch with a leather accent bottom. The fold over top has a zipper closure so all your stuff stays inside where it should be. The simple bag style is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wool felt tablet cover

January 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Urban Acreage shows how you can make a wool felt tablet cover. The design is simple and easy to sew, but pretty in its simplicity. The edges of the wool felt won’t fray, so there’s no need to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rocky Mountain Satchel

January 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their Rocky Mountain Satchel. It has a long shoulder strap and also a pair of shorter straps for you to carry it in your hand. A small pocket on the side will keep your phone… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl zip bags

January 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These clear vinyl zip bags are perfect for organizing! They keep your stuff all together, and the clear vinyl allows you to easily see what’s inside. Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shows how you can make them. The strip of fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted strap cross body mini purse

January 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This little cross body purse is the perfect small purse when you need to carry just the essentials. Sew4Home has a free tutorial for making it. Darts at the bottom give extra room for bulkier items. The knotted straps are… Read more ...