Bags and purses – Page 89

Tutorial: World’s Fastest Pencil Case

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Thread-Riding-Hood-Worlds-Fastest-Pencil-Case-Step-10

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how you can sew The World’s Fastest Pencil Case. That title might be a bit of an exaggeration, but honestly it IS a super fast, super easy pencil case to make. I don’t know… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear view crochet hook case

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial showing how you can make a clear view crochet hook case. The case has individual pockets for each crochet hook. the pockets are clear so you can easily see the hook size… Read more ...

Free pattern: 1950s butterfly evening bag

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Etsy seller Cynical Girl shares a free pattern at Vintage Pattern Marketplace for this butterfly evening bag. It’s a vintage patter, originally published in the 1950s (1955 in Workbasket, to be exact). It’s shaped like a butterfly, with embroidery… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a backpack from old jeans

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Crafting a Green World shows how last year’s jeans can become this year’s backpack. They share a video tutorial created by April from coolirpa showing how you can upcycle an old pair of jeans into a cool new backpack. One… Read more ...

Free pattern: iPhone case

August 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marti from Sewlicious Home Décor shows how you can make a simple fabric case to hold your phone. Her pattern will make a sleeve to fit an iPhone, but you can adjust the sizing to make it fit any type… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pencil pouch with eraser pocket

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Made To Be A Momma shares a tutorial for making a pencil pouch for back-to-school time. The zippered pouch has a cute little pocket on the outside to hold an eraser. Or, put the pocket on the inside… Read more ...

Friday Fiver discount indie patterns at Crafterhours

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Every Friday, Crafterhours brings a special deal on an indie sewing pattern – their Friday Fiver. For just the one day, you can pick up a popular pattern by an independent designer for just $5. Today, it’s the Toddler Backpack… Read more ...

Sewing inspiration: Pug backpack

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Even my crazy cat lady self has to admit that this pug backpack is totally adorable. J Wo Sews is the creative sewist who made it, and she shares a blog post with all the details. It’s an adaptation of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Adorable hedgehog coin purse

August 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ohhhh my, how cute is this hedgehog coin purse! I’m loving all of her folded fabric spikes, and her sweet hedgehog face! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making one. She has named her Annette, after her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apple messenger bag

August 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This apple messenger bag seems fitting for back-to-school time, but I would totally carry it year round! Angelina from JoJo & Eloise and Ruby Jean shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat Blog showing how to make it. An apple… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3-ring binder zipper pouch

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how you can make a zippered pouch for a 3-ring binder. It’ll hold pencils or other small school supplies. You can use mesh or clear plastic for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued kite tote bag

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make this tote bag with a happy appliqued kite on the front. Wide ric rac trim gives the top a wavy edge. The tail of the kite is actually a length of cording that is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple felt lined phone case

August 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Julie from John & Pearl shows how to make this simple felt lined phone case. The construction is super easy and you can make it to fit any size phone. The felt makes a thick, soft lining that helps protect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a toddler backpack

August 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this toddler-sized backpack. It can hold a change of clothes and a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at grandparents’ house. Or how about a couple of favorite books and some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Splash! poolside bucket tote and blanket set

August 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make this poolside bucket tote and matching beach blanket. The bucket tote is pieced from a handful of coordinating prints. Knotted rope and grommets make the nautical style handles. It’s big… Read more ...