Bags and purses – Page 58

Tutorial: Make a bike pannier from any tote bag

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Tried & True shows how you can turn any tote bag into a bike pannier so it’s easy to carry things along with you on your bike ride. Her tutorial shows how to add Velcro straps to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a tote from a denim shirt or jeans

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Tringa from DIY Clothes shows how she created this awesome tote bag out of a denim shirt. I think you could easily adapt this to use a pair of jeans instead, if you’re not able to find a denim shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Key fob that also holds a pack of gum

April 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Wren from The Inspired Wren created this extended key fob to help make sure that her keys and a pack of gum are always within easy reach in her purse. She shares a tutorial showing how. The gum holder portion… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make yourself a gorgeous messenger bag

April 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How gorgeous is this bag!? Kirstin from Kojodesigns shares a tutorial showing how you can make one! She made it as a diaper bag, but really it works as just an awesome every day bag or laptop bag. Her instructions… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to install magnetic snaps

April 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A magnetic snap

may be my favorite closure to use on a bag. They’re easy to open and close, and there’s something kind of sexy about the click. They also happen to be super easy to install. Danielle from Stickelberry… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Dancer Ballet Bag

April 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making her Little Dancer Ballet Bag. The duffle bag measures 16″ wide x 9″ tall, giving plenty of room to carry dance gear. It’s also a great size for a change… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved top tote bag

April 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The curved top sets this tote apart! Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make one. It has a zipper closure and boxed bottoms, and sturdy corded handles. The stripes and the colors in hers looks very nautical to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven ribbon tote bag

April 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cori from Hey Let’s Make Stuff shows how you can make this woven ribbon tote. The bag is made from quilting weight cotton, embellished on the outside with stripes of woven ribbon. The size makes it a great bag to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll up back pack from an old blazer

April 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You can make a roll top back pack like this one out of an old wool blazer and three leather belts. Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial at Baby Lock’s Totally Stitchin’ blog showing how. You should be able… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clutch purse with a bunting applique

April 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from Living DIY Style shows how you can make a clutch purse with a whimsical bunting applique. It’s made from two fabrics, plus scraps to make the garland or bunting applique. The color blocked purse has a button closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple beach tote

April 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Summer’s going to be here before you know it. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a beach tote for days at the pool or summer vacations at the beach. The simple design makes it easy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled jeans bike pannier backpack

April 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make a bike pannier backpack out of old jeans or sturdy pants. The military-style bag attaches to the back of your bike. Or, if you leave off the straps… Read more ...

Free pattern: Flamingo tote

April 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This flamingo purse is making me smile today! Such a fun design for spring and summer! You can make one using a free pattern that Carolina Moore shares at Therm O Web. The body of the penguin is the circle… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew faux hexagon quilt tote

April 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You can get the look of a tote made from a hexagon quilt fabric – without sewing a stitch! Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how. You’ll start with a plain… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy sunglasses case

April 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You’ve got your cute new sunnies, now where to store them? Don’t just tuck them in your purse or they’ll get all scratched up! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial showing how you can sew up an easy… Read more ...