Tutorial: Black cat zip pouch
I have 5 black cats at my house, so this black cat zip pouch by Alicia from Sew What Alicia is giving me all the smiles! I love how his little eyes are cut to the side like he’s up… Read more ...
View ArticleTutorial and pattern: Mini backpack coin purse
Mayra from So Sew Easy has a tutorial and free pattern for making this mini backpack coin purse. It looks complicated, but it’s actually an easy pattern. You can make one in just an hour! A loop and...
View ArticleTutorial and pattern: Kitty wallet
You don’t have to be a crazy cat lady to appreciate the cuteness of this kitty wallet. Choly Knight from Sew Desu Ne? has a free sewing pattern for making it! The inside has spots to hold credit...
View ArticleTutorial: 10 minute Trick or Treat tote
See how you can make a Trick or Treat tote bag in just 10 minutes! Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how. Reflective tape is a smart choice for the handles. And, you can easily...
View ArticleTutorial: Rag rug tote with leather handles
I bet you wouldn’t look at this bag and think, “Oh, I could make that.” But you can, and it’s actually a quick and easy project. Delia from Delia Creates has a tutorial showing how. The secret is...
View ArticleTutorial: Sew a draw strap backpack
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shares a tutorial for making a simple draw strap backpack. Her tutorial includes a cutting diagram showing how to cut all the pieces from one piece of fabric...
View ArticleTutorial: Glitter window zip pouch
These zip pouches are the cutest! Glitter and sequins trapped under a clear vinyl window create a snowglobe effect. And just like you can’t help but shake a ve got a clear vinyl window sewn to the...
View ArticleTutorial: Sew a rope tote
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can sew a rope tote. You can make it any size you like, though I’m loving the oversized tote that she made. As large as it is, she was still able to make…...
View ArticleTutorial and pattern: Phone wallet organizer
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a phone wallet organizer. It has two zippered pockets, one large and one small, so you can hold a phone and a pair of glasses (or other items you want…...
View ArticleTutorial: Trick or Treat tote with pom pom cuff
This trick or treat tote has a cute cuff around the top with pom pom trim, because pom pom trim makes everything more fun. I’ve got a tutorial for you over at Orange Bettie. The tote is made short...
View ArticleTutorial: Bag organizer with plenty of pockets
It’s so easy to stash something in your purse, but retrieving it is another matter. Sometimes I think the inside of my bag is a black hole. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a…...
View ArticleTutorial: Rope handle shopping tote
This rope handle tote is perfect for busy moms! It’s roomy to hold all the stuff you need to keep with you throughout the day. You can sew one for yourself using the free pattern from Caroline at Sew...
View ArticleTutorial: Fat quarter library tote
Cheryl from Simply Shoeboxes shows how you can make a simple tote from just two fat quarters. She makes them for Operation Christmas Child boxes and has streamlined the construction so she can sew...
View ArticleTutorial: Upholstery sample patchwork tote
This tote is made from a patchwork of upholstery fabric samples, and is finished off with a lace trimmed linen cuff. I’ve got a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how to make it. It’s my new...
View ArticleTutorial: Travel tissue holder
Cold weather brings sniffles and runny noses. Be prepared by keeping a travel pack of tissue in your purse! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a travel tissue...
View ArticleTutorial: Easy no-sew fabric gift bags
Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can make fabric gift bags perfect for neighbor gifts. It’s a quick no-sew project using glue instead of stitches to make the bags (though you could easily use...
View ArticleTutorial: Metal frame purse with a sew-in frame
I have a weakness for metal frame purses. They’ve always seemed so fancy, so ladylike to me. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how to sew a metal frame purse with a sew-in frame. You can buy the...
View ArticleTutorial: Quick easy sew fabric gift bag
What do you do when you have a gift to give and no bag to put it in? You can make one real quick from your fabric stash! Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair… Read more ...
View ArticleTutorial and pattern: Tiny zip pouch purse with pockets
Caroline from Sew Can She created this little Tiny Bag as a scrapbusting project. She’s got a free pattern and tutorial for us! The bag is small, just big enough to hold a phone and wallet, but it...
View ArticleTutorial and cut file: Leather anemone clutch bag
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can create this lovely clutch bag embellished with small leather blooms. The bag is just beg enough to hold a phone and wallet, perfect for an evening out. The...
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