Bags and purses – Page 69

Tutorial: Boxy pencil pouch

July 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how you can make this boxy bag, perfect for holding pens and pencils. She used recycled materials, making her bag from scraps of old jeans she pieced together, but you could also … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed leather bucket bag

July 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made this gorgeous fringed leather bucket bag. It’s all hand sewn because the leather was too thick for a regular sewing machine to handle. The hand sewing takes some more time than… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids mesh sports ball cinch backpack

July 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Back-to-school time is also the time when we sign our kids up for fall sports – and that means gathering together all the necessary sports equipment. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a mesh sports cinch backpack. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage sewing pattern envelope zippered pouch, plus a free printable

July 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Look closely at that vintage pattern envelope. It’s actually a zippered pouch. Isn’t that the cutest thing ever!! Deby from So Sew Easy recently made some to take to a sewing event, and she shares a tutorial – and a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible Japanese Knot Bag

July 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Chilly Dog shares a free pattern for making a Japanese knot bag. The Japanese knot bag has one handle that is shorter than another. To close the bag, simply send the longer handle through the smaller handle. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy DIY bow tote

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

How totally adorable are these big bow totes! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how you can make one. It’s actually a bag refashion rather than from scratch construction, adding a bow and trim to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bandana pinch or snap bag

July 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This cute little bag is made from a couple of bandanas, and it has a pinch or snap top closure made from inexpensive metal measuring tape. Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling shares a tutorial showing how. You can actually make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt and fabric laptop sleeve

July 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for making this stylish and modern laptop sleeve. It’s easy to sew from a wool felt and lined with a fun fabric print. A pocket sewn into the felt just underneath the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved zipper wristlet clutch

July 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This clutch bag has a cool curved zipper top. Kim from The Sew Spot shares a free pattern for making it. The small bag is just big enough to hold your out-and-about essentials – keys, phone, wallet, etc. With the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring jewelry pouch

July 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make this fancy little pouch to store your jewelry. It has pockets sewn all around the inside for smaller pieces like rings and earrings. Larger pieces can go in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple yoga tote with mat straps

July 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This yoga tote is a tote bag and a yoga mat carrier all in one. Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The top is a roomy tote bag where you can put your water… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed zipper pouch

July 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial over at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this fun monogrammed zipper pouch. This would make a sweet back-to-school giftie for any age, something to toss inside the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Notebook cover with a secret pocket for period supplies

July 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

My daughter starts middle school this year. I’m actually okay with it, kind of excited, really. But one thing I’m not so excited about – and my daughter is REALLY not going to be excited about – is the fact… Read more ...

8 Things You Can Sew For Your Sewing Room

July 14, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

If you are lucky enough to have a dedicated space for your sewing, then you know how much fun it can be to dress that space up as well. Maybe you don’t go all out in decorating it like other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kantha stitched tote bag

July 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I’m having a hard time believing this beautiful tote started out as a plain canvas bag. Sara from Radiant Home Studio gave it a major upgrade by adding kantha stitch details. She shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...