Bags and purses – Page 69

Tutorial: Bento insulated lunch bag

August 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

We’re just a few weeks away from being back to packing school lunches every morning. Sherri from Rebecca Mae Designs shares a tutorial for making this insulated bento lunch bag. It has a zip top closure and pockets on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible and convertible cross body tote

August 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This cross body tote is both reversible and convertible, giving 6 options for carrying it. Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial showing how to make it. It has two options for handles – a long cross body strap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger bag with your child’s favorite character

August 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah shows how she made this mini Minion messenger bag for her cousin’s daughter. The bag is made from a Minion licensed fabric, with a handmade polymer clay button. You could make this in any favorite character or… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to add elasticated pockets when making a bag

August 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

An elasticated pocket is super handy on the inside of your bag. An elastic casing at the top creates a stretchy, gathered pocket that can hold bigger items than a simple patch pocket. Laura from Craftstorming shows how you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy DIY sunglasses case

July 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Don’t let your favorite pair of sunnies get scratched riding around in your purse! Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial showing how you can make a sunglasses case. It has a simple snap closure, and fusible fleece between the lining… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY padded fabric bag handles

July 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Instead of searching high and low for bag handles that coordinate with a bag you’re making, why not make them yourself? Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew your own padded bag handles. When you make them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Water resistant lawn cushions, plus a bag to carry them in

July 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of lawn cushions to provide a clean and water resistant place to sit on the ground. The how-to also includes how to make a bag to carry them in. Take it with… Read more ...

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 ...