Tutorial: Wool iPad case, make it for Father’s Day
Tutorial: Wool iPad case, make it for Father’s Day Father’s Day is quickly approaching, but there’s still time to make a handmade gift he’ll love. How about this wool iPad case? Melissa from Polkadot...
View ArticleTutorial: Splash Proof Phone Case
Tutorial: Splash Proof Phone Case When my daughter takes her phone with her to the pool (because hallelujah she’s old enough to be dropped off now), I have her pack her phone in a plastic baggie to...
View ArticleTutorial: Kids’ drawstring backpack
Tutorial: Kids’ drawstring backpack Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for making a kid-sized backpack to carry to the beach or, in a couple of months, to school. You could also size it up...
View ArticleFree pattern: Ultimate Pool Bag
Free pattern: Ultimate Pool Bag Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for making her Ultimate Pool Bag. It’s kind of like the Swiss army knife of pool bags, really. It has a detachable...
View ArticleTutorial: DIY belt bag or fanny pack
Tutorial: DIY belt bag or fanny pack Fanny packs are back again, y’all. But now they’re called belt bags, which does sound quite a bit nicer. Even nicer than that is a belt bag made from your...
View ArticleTutorial: Grab-n-go keychain pouch
Pellon Projects shares a tutorial for making their Grab-N-Go Pouch. It attaches to a key ring so you’ll always have it with you (at least if you’ve brought your keys with you). It’s a flat pouch with...
View ArticleTutorial: Easy felt and fabric stationery pouches
Tutorial: Easy felt and fabric stationery pouches These felt and fabric pouches make for some seriously cute stationery and craft supply organization. Use them to hold pens, tags, washi tape, clips,...
View ArticleTutorial: Vintage envelope zippered pouch
Tutorial: Vintage envelope zippered pouch This vintage letter envelope is so charming! (And just look who it’s addressed to…) It also happens to be a zippered bag. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how...
View ArticleTutorial: Leather wrap wallet
Tutorial: Leather wrap wallet Think a leather wallet like this is outside of your sewing skill? Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can do it, in a tutorial over at eHow. Don’t let the...
View ArticleTutorial: Fold over clutch
This simple fold over clutch can be made up so many ways. Make it from casual prints, dressy fabrics, solids, prints, even patchwork if you like. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a tutorial at...
View ArticleTutorial: Make a backpack from a miniskirt
Tutorial: Make a backpack from a miniskirt Ronja from Nur Noch shows us how she made this backpack from a miniskirt. Whether the skirt is too short for you, or just not the right style for you, you...
View ArticleTutorial: Vintage hot pad coin purse
Tutorial: Vintage hot pad coin purse I often find vintage hot pads at estate sales, but never know quite what to do with them. Here’s a cool idea from Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods. She shows how you...
View ArticleTutorial: Make a bag from outgrown pants
Tutorial: Make a bag from outgrown pants Nothing like a child’s growth spurt to create piles of too-small clothes. Gathered Threads shows how you can turn a pair of outgrown pants into a cute new bag....
View ArticleTutorial: Easy towel backpacks
Tutorial: Easy towel backpacks Between towels and pool toys and water bottles, going to the pool involves lots of stuff getting toted around. And it’s usually me toting it! Jess from The Sewing...
View ArticleTutorial: No-sew shark bathing suit bag
Tutorial: No-sew shark bathing suit bag Thanks to the Sharknado movies, my daughter has a strange obsession with all things shark. I’m pretty sure she would love it if I made this shark bathing suit...
View ArticleFree pattern: Scissors storage pouch
Free pattern: Scissors storage pouch Alison from Lorelei Jane shows how you can make a pouch to hold your scissors. They’ll help protect your scissors when you toss them in a project bag. And there’s...
View ArticleTutorial: Fringed leather bag
Samantha from Handmade by Mrs. H shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make this awesome fringed leather bag. The bag has a recessed zipper closure, and lots of hardware that finishes...
View ArticleTutorial: Modern placemat clutch
Tutorial: Modern placemat clutch Danielle from Stickelberry found the fabric for this modern clutch at Target, in the form of a placemat. The placemat was already the size she needed, and the edges...
View ArticleTutorial: Kantha stitched tote bag
Tutorial: Kantha stitched tote bag I’m having a hard time believing this beautiful tote started out as a plain canvas bag. Sara from Radiant Home Studio gave it a major upgrade by adding kantha stitch...
View ArticleTutorial: Monogrammed zipper pouch
Tutorial: Monogrammed zipper pouch Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial over at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this fun monogrammed zipper pouch. This would make a sweet...
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