Bags and purses – Page 83

Tutorial: Shoulder strap pad for a heavy bag

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A big bag will carry lots of stuff. But a big bag full of lots of stuff can also be uncomfortable with straps that dig into your shoulder. Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial on her blog showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked zippered pouch

November 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Long Thread shares a tutorial in the Holiday Bake Craft & Crochet Series at Skip To My Lou today, showing how to make a simple color blocked zippered pouch. Zippered pouches are a good all-purpose gift to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring fabric gift pouch

November 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares an updated version of her Fabric Gift Pouch tutorial. Originally published in 2011, her tutorial is now updated with better photos. The small fabric pouches are made with 2 8.5″ squares of fabric,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted Wrap-and-Go Casserole Carrier

October 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Quilted Wrap-and-Go Casserole Carrier. The insulated carrier wraps around a casserole dish to keep it warm. Handles on the outside make for easy carrying. They give dimensions that will fit a 9″ x … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a recessed zipper

October 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A recessed top zipper is a nice feature for a bag. Instead of the zipper being flush across the top of your bag, it’s set into a panel that’s sewn an inch or so below the top of your bag. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurposed neck tie purse

October 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rochelle from eSheep Designs shares a 5-part series showing how she created this awesome little bag out of a neck tie. She calls it the MyTie purse. The entire exterior of the bag is made from one repurposed neck tie,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hello Sailor grommet tote

October 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jaime Pretty Prudent shows how to make her Hello Sailor! Grommet Tote. She made it for an upcoming cruise, and it gets its name from the words “Hello Sailor” embroidered across the canvas tote. You could also make this from… Read more ...

Tutorial: NFL clear vinyl tote

October 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Like many sports organizations, the NFL has rules about the kinds of bags you can bring into their games. The NFL guidelines include that the bag must be clear and must be no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Elastic strap tablet case

October 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nienke from Pienkel shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how to make a tablet case with easy elastic straps. I love this design!! The case itself is a simple sleeve with a fold over top. Long elastic loops wrap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt cat tablet sleeve

October 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Vivian of Vivileen guest blogs in the Catober series at See Kate Sew with a cat face tablet sleeve. If you have a cat (or 5), make it to look like your feline BFF. The sewing is simple because it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: FrankenZombie trick or treat Halloween bag

October 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how you can make a FrankenZombie trick or treat bag. I’m loving his crooked teeth and crazy zombie eyes!! The outside of the bag with the creepy FrankenZombie face is made from felt, and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fox Kindle or iPad Sleeve

October 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Eskimimi Makes shares a free pattern for making the cutest fox Kindle or iPad sleeve. It’s made from two layers of fleece. The soft fleece will help keep your device’s screen from getting scratched, and the thickness of it will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase reusable shopping tote

October 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Not My Tree shows how you can make a reusable shopping tote out of a pillowcase. It’s wide with a boxed bottom to accommodate your groceries, and straps make it easy to carry on your shoulder. Her design… Read more ...

Tutorial: Business card wallet

October 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making a pretty fabric business card wallet. She’ll be carrying it with her at Quilt Market, the lucky dog! (One day I’ll make it there. Until, I’ll live vicariously through… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rocky Mountain Satchel

October 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Rocky Mountain Satchel. It has traditional satchel proportions (short and wide), with two sets of handles so you can carry it over your shoulder or by hand. The longer strap is removable. The… Read more ...