Bags and purses – Page 77

Sewing Tutorial: Convertible leather tote

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making a convertible leather (or faux leather) tote. This is such a cool design! The straps are attached in a such a way that the bag can either… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kenna Tote

March 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a free pattern for her Kenna Tote. It’s a medium sized bag perfect for everyday running around, whether it’s errands or school pickup or work. It’s made from a sturdy canvas, and lined with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round make-up bag with inside pockets

March 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a round make-up bag like this one. It’s quilted so the sides hold their shape. And on the inside, there are pockets sewn around the sides to hold your cosmetics… Read more ...

7 Cute and Easy Sewing Projects For Beginners

March 3, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Welcome to our roundup of 7 great sewing projects that are perfect for anyone just starting to learn the basics of sewing or for anyone looking for a quick and easy project to practice their skills. Whether you’re a complete… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laptop or notebook sleeve

March 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Randi at Fresh Squeezed Fabrics shows how you can make this notebook or laptop sleeve, in a guest tutorial at During Quiet Time. Fusible fleece between the outside and the lining helps protect the computer from bumps. The closure is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans pencil bags

February 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial showing how you can make a zippered pencil pouch out of a pair of jeans. The jeans back pocket gets repurposed as a pocket on the front of the pouch. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Foldover clutch with a removable shoulder strap

February 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make a foldover clutch with a removable strap. This is a great little bag! It’s a variation of the Simple DIY Foldover Clutch tutorial by Flamingo Toes, adding in a removable strap… Read more ...

10 ways to make a zippered pouch

February 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Zippered pouches are fun to make and great to give as gifts. There are so many uses for them (school supplies, toiletries, small toys, purse essentials, to name a few) and countless ways to make them. Make them as flat… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bohemian Tassel Laptop Tote

February 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make her Bohemian Tassel Laptop Tote. It’s pretty enough to just carry as a purse, but big enough to hold a laptop. You can color block or dip dye the outside… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweatshirt Market Tote

February 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how you can make a sturdy market tote out of a sweatshirt. It takes just a few cuts and a few seams to make one. The sweatshirt material is a heavier weight fabric, and the way… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: 4 step leather tote

February 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for her Four Step Leather Tote. You can a make one in just four easy steps. The upholstery weight leather (or faux leather) has enough body that there’s no need to line. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Canvas bag upgrade with sturdier and prettier straps

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can upgrade a simple canvas bag by giving it wider, sturdier, and prettier straps. She also makes it reversible – BONUS! The cotton prints on the straps are a pretty contrast with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled jeans waistband tote

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make this tote bag, using a jeans waistband as the top of the bag. Other pieces of the jeans find their way into the bag as well, with back… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Leather strap clutch

February 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this leather strap clutch. Or, if you prefer, it could be a faux leather clutch. It’s a simple zippered clutch with a wide strap sewn across the bottom. You can slide… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cinch top canvas bucket bag

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this canvas bucket bag. It cinches in around the top with a drawstring threading through metal grommets. It has a nice, long strap so you can carry it cross body. Optional metal feet on… Read more ...