Bags and purses – Page 86

Tutorial: Quilted file pouch

July 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a quilted file pouch that’s perfect for back to school. The large zippered pouch will keep your papers and files organized, and the zip closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wet swimsuit bag

July 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It’s no big deal to take a swimsuit with you to the pool. Just tuck it in your pool bag. But on the way home, that suit will be wet! Sara from Alice and Lois shows how you can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle zippered pouch in 3 sizes

July 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make these fun triangle zippered pouches. Her tutorial gives dimensions to make them in three sizes: a larger pouch that could hold toiletries, a medium sized pencil pouch, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Take Note notebook wallet

July 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jenelle Clark of Echinops & Aster shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to make her Take Note notebook wallet. Inside the wallet is a pocket that will hold a 3.5″ x 5.5″ Moleskine (or similar style) notebook, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make purse ring straps, plus a cutting guide for different size rings

July 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ring tabs are often used to attach a purse strap to a bag. Most bag sewing patterns and tutorials will give instructions for making them, but the dimensions they give are generally to fit one size of ring. What if… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded travel laptop case

July 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rebecca from Our Busy Little Bunch guest blogs at Bear Creek Quilting Company, showing how to make a padded bag to carry your laptop. This bag is built for travel! It has long straps so you can carry it on… Read more ...

Free pattern: Anna Cross Body Bag

July 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Bari J. from Bari J. Designs shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Anna Cross Body Bag. It’s a good sized 12″ h x 11″ wide rectangular purse, with a beautifully shaped flap covering the top. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle Duffel Bag

July 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This Ruffle Duffel bag by Rach from Family Ever After is both pretty and practical! She shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make it. The laminated cotton is sturdy and also wipes clean easily. You could… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew punch dot leather glasses case

July 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make this punch dot leather glasses case, with no sewing required. The punched polka dot pattern on the flap is a fun, modern detail. She uses glue to hold the sides… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans backpack

July 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Joyful Daisy shows how to make this awesome recycled jeans backpack. It’s made from a patchwork of fabric scraps and pieces cut from old jeans. Jeans pockets become pockets on the outside, as well as in the inside,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold over messenger bag

July 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for making this cool fold over messenger bag. She used different fabrics for the front and the back, so she can change the look just by flipping it around (and flipping the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted cotton iPad sleeve

July 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for this simple quilted cotton iPad sleeve. You can make it in any size to fit any type of tablet or reader. The pre-quilted cotton fabric gives structure to the bag with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy kids library bag

July 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This kids library bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects makes it easy for kids to tote their books to and from the library. It’s an easy project and she shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. You’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cross body zippered purse with a phone pocket

July 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Deanna from Sew McCool shows how to make this cross body zippered purse with a phone pocket. The bag is big enough to hold a good sized wallet, some sunglasses, and other small items. The pockets on the outside will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy leather and fabric glasses case

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Summer is sunglasses season. Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make this leather sunglasses case, color blocked with a fun fabric print. It’s a quick, easy project you can whip up in an evening, and it’ll help keep… Read more ...