Bags and purses – Page 82

Free pattern: The Gobbler pencil eating pencil pouch

September 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

The Gobbler loves to eat him some pencils, nom nom nom… Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World has a free pattern for making this crazy monster pencil pouch. The zipper is his mouth, which opens wide so he can gobble… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric wallet

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can a simple fabric wallet like this one. It has just the pockets you need to hold checkbook or folded money, credit cards and ID, and pocket change and other small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Remake your old jeans into a crossbody bag

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Minki from Minkii’s Work Table shows how you can remake an old pair of jeans into a cute crossbody bag. The patchwork accents are sooo pretty! You’ll only need half of the top of a pair of jeans, so you… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Watermelon wristlet clutch

September 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cherie from You & Mie shares a free pattern for making this cute watermelon wristlet clutch. It’s quick to sew up. She made up a stack of them to give as favors at her daughter’s birthday party. She makes it from felt,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Notebook paper pencil pouch

September 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Amy from Friends Stitched Together guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make her Notebook Paper Zipper Pouch. The pencil pouch sewn to look like a sheet of notebook paper is perfect for back-to-school! Grommets down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stroller-friendly diaper bag

September 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Georgia at More Like Home shares a tutorial for making a stroller-friendly diaper bag. This bag is amazing, y’all! It’s a roomy messenger style bag that can carry all your baby essentials. It’s packed with pockets to keep things organized,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy cosmetic bag

September 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make this boxy cosmetic bag. Fusible webbing between the outer layer and the lining gives the bag body so it holds its boxy shape. Pull tabs at either end make it easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sketched patches for a shirt or bag

September 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These sketched patches are a cool accent for a shirt or jacket, or maybe even a backpack. Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make them. Fabric markers make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Companion Pouches, a bag you can customize on the fly

September 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I may have several purses in my closet, but really I’m a one bag girl. I’m never actually going to take the time to switch all my stuff from one purse to another, just because the new bag will match… Read more ...

Tutorial: Designer inspired bow tote

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making this designer-inspired bow tote. It’s a boxy tote trimmed out in leather, with a striped bow accenting the top. The look is chic and smart. I actually prefer her version over… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yellow and stripes leather bag

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how she made this fabulous yellow and striped leather bag. The bag design itself is quite simple, and easy to make – a rectangular leather purse with wooden handles. What makes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel tissue pack cover, two ways

September 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

There are plenty of travel tissue pack cover tutorials out there, but this one by Ren of The Inspiring Wren is particularly nice. For starters, she shows how to make them to fit two styles of travel tissue packs –… Read more ...

Free pattern: Suede clutch with removable straps

September 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this lovely suede clutch, embellished with a strip of lace or ribbon. A couple of loops sewn on to the back allow you to attach a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tote bag, wine bag, and key fob from 3 placemats

September 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how she created this tote bag out of three placemats. Two of the placemats are the main bag body, and the edges of the third became the handles. From the left over fabric in… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ribbon and clear vinyl zippered pouch in 3 sizes

September 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make these ribbon and clear vinyl zippered pouches. She includes a template to make them in three sizes – large (11″ x 6″), medium (9″ x 4″), and small (5″ x… Read more ...