Bags and purses – Page 78

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 ...

Tutorial: Guy friendly credit card wallet

February 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for making this credit card wallet. She designed it for her husband so it’s a guy-friendly kind of wallet. No frills, no fuss. Just clean lines and function. It has a leather… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven patchwork tote bag

February 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

What looks a simple patchwork design on the outside of this bag is actually made from woven strips of fabric. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make it. Even with the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fabric wallet

February 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a tutorial for making a simple fabric wallet. The wallet has a large pocket to hold folded money, and 5 pockets to hold credit cards and ID. It folds in half with no closure required.… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fringed t-shirt tote

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jessi from Practically Functional shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how you can make a fringed t-shirt tote, with no sewing required. All you need is a t-shirt and a pair of scissors. This would be a great project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fleece essential oils carrier

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse made this simple fleece carrier to hold her bottles of essential oils. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fleece protects the glass bottles from bumps, ad the pockets fit tightly around the… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute zipper pouch

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Zippered pouches are one of the most versatile and practical handmade gifts you can make. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy project to work on in your free time or you’re in need of a last-minute gift idea,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Painted thrift store purses

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Aunt Peaches shows how a little bit of paint can make magic on a thrift store purse. The painting is super simple – just lots of dabs of bright colors – but the effect is WOW. Look for pocketbooks and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Retro Overnight Bag is a free pattern by The Crafty Kitty, shared in a guest post at Birch Fabrics. The shape is inspired by vintage bowling bags. It’s a good sized bag that would be good for sleepovers. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Essential oils zipper pouch

February 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a zippered pouch to hold a set of essential oils. Or, if you don’t use essential oils, it could easily be adapted to make a great bag for nail polish and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tall leather tote

February 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this tall leather (or faux leather tote. Theirs is made from a metallic faux leather that they’ve embellished with rows of decorative ribbons. It’s fully lined, with pockets on the inside to hold phone… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro phone pouch

January 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Novice Beginnings shares a tutorial for making this cute cell phone pouch. It has a long strap so you can carry it like a purse. Or, use the hook to attach it to a tote bag. You could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet Heart Zip Pouch

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial for making her Sweet Heart Zip Pouch. It’s a cute little zippered pouch – perfect for holding nail polishes or pencils & pens or whatever else needs containing – embellished on the front… Read more ...