Bags and purses – Page 65

Tutorial: Expanding gate-fold purse

October 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This frame purse has the coolest closure! It looks kind of like a bottle top, with a small neck and a flip top cap. But when take off the cap, the opening expands outward to give access to the purse.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two tone tote bag handles

October 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

It’s the details that make a handmade bag something special. Like these two toned handles in this tote. The orange on the inside is an unexpected pop of color – and it coordinates with the lining and the piping at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hamburger zippered pouch

October 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This hamburger zippered pouch is killin’ me! It’s so cute!! Sammy from Live It. Love It. Make It. shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The cylinder shaped pouch is perfect for pens & pencils, toiletries, or other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add backpack straps to a thrifted purse

October 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can add backpack straps to a thrifted purse and while you’re at it, replace the lining too. The purse she shows in her tutorial originally had a messenger strap, but she wanted to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring pillowcase trick-or-treat bag

October 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how you can make a drawstring trick-or-treat bag from a pillowcase. The pillowcase keeps it old-school, but the drawstring helps make it easier to carry and keep your treats inside. You can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trick or treat tote

October 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kids who are serious about collecting trick or treat candy need a sturdy bag for their haul. I speak from experience on this… My daughter’s record is 7 pounds of candy in one night! No cheap plastic bag will stand… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fringe clutch

October 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This fringe clutch is cute for date night or girls’ night out, when you need to carry wallet and phone but don’t need to be burdened with a full purse. Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern… Read more ...

Free pattern: Color blocked hobo tote

October 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this color blocked hobo tote. It’s an easy bag to make and fun to customize. Finished bag measures 15″ wide by 12″ tall (from bottom of bag to bottom of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tea bag wallet

October 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make a tea bag wallet. The fabric wallet has pockets inside to hold 6 tea bags, and folds up small so you can carry it with you in your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled sweatshirt tote

October 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jane fromMaiden Jane shows how you can transform an old sweatshirt into an awesome tote. I’m loving it made from a sports team sweatshirt! The thick sweatshirt fabric is perfect for a bag, and the logo gets framed perfectly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy shopping tote

October 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make this easy shopping tote. You can embellish it up any way you like, but I’m loving the bunting she design she stitched to the front of hers. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laminate liberty scrap zippered pouch

October 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Mad for Fabric came into some tiny Liberty scraps. Liberty fabric is like gold for sewists – even the tiniest scraps. Vicky used some iron-on vinyl to turn these tiny scraps into a patchwork zippered pouch. The iron-on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 Sizes

October 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make her Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 sizes. Her patchwork method makes quick work of sewing all those squares together. And check out the perfectly matched corners! The small tote measures … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap busting owl pouch

September 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make this adorable owl zippered pouch – and use up some of your smaller fabric scraps in the process. Each of the feathers is made from a different scrap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl wallets

September 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you keep losing receipts and other small items in your purse, these clear plastic wallets can help. They’ll keep all your stuff together where they’re easy to grab, and the sides are clear so you can easily see what’s… Read more ...