Introducing the quick-and-easy Purse Pouch! It's a way to keep your things organized within a larger bag, or this cute little satchel could even be used as a fancy gift bag for a special friend. My daughter likes to use them as little purses, and she just loops the drawstring ribbons over her wrist to carry it around. Whatever you choose to use it for, it's a fun and useful way to use extra fabric scraps.
Large Drawstring Bag Tutorial
The bags are very simple to make and go together really fast. You can either make some on your own or, better yet, get a group together and have a sewing party!
Quarter Log Cabin Quilt Tutorial
A quick and easy jelly roll or stash buster quilt! Today I've got a super cute quilt pattern tutorial to share with you using a Jelly Roll and a Layer cake and a little bit of yardage! It's a great throw quilt size, perfect for the couch, picnics, etc.
Easy Lined Pouch Tutorial
Free Sewing Tutorial - Lined Pencil Case or Pouch with central zipper. These are great for using up small fabric scraps. If you alter the sizing to suit your needs, these are so useful for all sorts of different things, make up brushes, storing your undies etc when traveling.
Arrow Tail Quilt - Tutorial & Pattern
How To Sew An Arrow Quilt Block. Free Tutorial and Pattern. Dillon's Quilt. Cutting and Piecing Instructions.
Box Bottom Drawstring Bag Tutorial
What's a box bottom bag? One that sits up by its self! Drawstring bags can be a fun way to package a gift and when done yourself can be entirely customizable to shape, size, and height! Sometimes, the most appropriate gift bag (or most esthetically appealing) is one that can sit up on its own which requires a stable bottom (scroll drown to see picture). The following is a tutorial on how to make a drawstring bag roughly 8" tall with a bottom 4.5"x4.5".
Drawstring Project Bag Tutorial
I have been wanting a little project bag for my sock knitting (or any other little ongoing projects) and after searching the internet for drawstring bag patterns I didn't see anything that was exactly what I was looking for.
Victorian Etui Sewing Box Tutorial
Again i have been asked to do a tutorial on my etui box. Again i can only offer you the way i make the boxes together. I therefore have made another one, and took photos as i went along. Measurements are extremely important because the box needs to match up perfectly.
Snappy Coin Purse Tutorial
I had a little wallet like this that I got in Japan when I was a little girl and I absolutely loved it! I finally figured out how to recreate it and thought I would share it with all of you!
How to Make Fabric Basket
These little bags are based on a Japanese pattern which was traditionally sewn by hand. Many people still like to hand sew them as they are fiddly to put together and hand sewing gives you more control over the work. I personally like to use my sewing machine as it speeds up the sewing.
Money Drawstring Bag Tutorial
Who couldn't use a bag of cash right now? I can't give you a bag of money but can show you how to make these cute little money sacks. Use them to stuff a stocking or to horde your rainy day change collection.
DIY Mini Pouch Keychain Tutorial
Tutorial: Keyring Pouch. I have a quick little project to share with you today. These little keyring pouches are super cute and a great way to use up some fabric scraps.
How to Make a Easy Drawstring Bag
This DIY Drawstring Bag is fun and simple to make. There are so many great fabrics available in squares now that it’s also an affordable craft. You could also make this bag from fabric scraps left over from another project. The bag can be made in any size or in multiple sizes for a set.
How To Make A Tote Bag Tutorial
This tutorial is perfect for beginners, and for anyone who wants to make a cute summer totebag. Free Sewing step-by-step Tutorial.
How to Sew a Drawstring Backpack
DIY Drawstring Backpack | Step by step - easy sewing tutorial. How to Sew a Drawstring Knapsack Tutorial.
DIY Drawstring Laundry Bag Tutorial
If I am to be honest, laundry is one of my least favorite things to do. There is not much you can do to make the chore fun. You can, however, add a little sunshine to the job by using a lovely laundry sack to store your clothes that are waiting their turn for the washer and dryer.
Folded Star Potholder Tutorial
Here's a fun little project made entirely with circles! You don't even need a sewing machine, except to sew the binding around the edge of the circle, and even that step can be done by hand if you prefer.
Easy Zipper Pouch Tutorial
Quilted Patchwork Zipper Pouch Tutorial
Let's add some patchwork to your pouch!
With patchwork you can use a bunch of different prints (use quilting-weight cottons) or just a couple of your favorites. It's really up to you. I gathered all the pinks, greens and browns from my stash basket and came up with quite a few different prints.
Easy Tablet/Ipad/Laptop Pouch Tutorial
How to Make Pouch Storage Case For iPad Or Tablet Sewing Tutorial. DIY Easy Tablet/Ipad Case Sleeve.
Drawstring Pouch Tutorial
Easy Peasy Pouches (How-to)
Want a really fast project which uses up smallish bits of left-over fabric or your FQ's? These pouches are lined, can be left plain or embellished a little.
Road Trip Pillow Bag Tutorial
Road Trip Pillowcase Pattern & Free Sewing Tutorial. DIY Travel Pillow. FREE Road Trip Pillow Bag Pattern.
Cozy Cloud Slippers Pattern & Tutorial
Keep your feet warm this winter with these plush reversible slippers! Made from cozy wool batting, Essex linen, and speckled flannel, these babies will keep you and yours warm all winter long. Written for women’s size 5 through men’s size 13.
Drawstring Pouch Bag Tutorial
How to make a round bottom Drawstring Bags | DIY String Pouch Tutorial. DIY Drawstring Bag Tutorial: Easy Steps to Sew Your Own.
How to Sew a Simple Zip Pouch
Easy Small Zipper Pouch Coin Purse Tutorial. How to sew a simple coin and card pouch. Zipper Pouch Tutorial: How to Sew a Simple Pouch.
Double Zip Pencil Case Tutorial
Tutorial for a very simple double pencil case. You can use it, like I did, for your sewing pens. Schoolchildren can also use it for their colored pencils on one side and their felt-tip pens on the other. Everyone can use it however they like. Just be aware that this pencil case isn't very large (open: 20/22 cm), but you're free to enlarge the dimensions to suit your needs. The process remains the same!
Coin Purse/Card Holder Pattern & Tutorial
This coin purse can be made by hand or with a sewing machine. It's suitable for beginners and takes less than an hour to complete.
Drawstring Beach Bucket Bag Tutorial
Follow this tutorial and make a trendy beach bag. This large bucket bag is ideal for carrying your beach accessories: towels, swimsuit, sunscreen, magazines, or even sunglasses.
DIY Easy Fabric Basket
Today I'm sharing a simple tutorial: The Mix and Match Fabric Basket. Useful as a pocket organizer, to organize your sewing supplies, or for the pleasure of cute DIY storage.
How to Sew a Bowler-Style Bag
Here are the stepbystep instructions to make the bowling bag we came up for our last workshop, just like we promised! Don’t panic, although it may not look like it, it’s really easy. If you’re patient, you can make it in an afternoon. You can even finish up the last step while watching your favorite TV show. You can make it however you like, with two inside pockets, shorten the handles, play around with different fabrics... have fun!
Back To School Pencil Pouch Tutorial
For us, back to school means new pencil pouches and trapper keepers so we are hooking you up the perfect fall pouch project. Made with durable waxed canvas this simple project is quick to make and will hold together all year long. Not heading back to school? This carryall is a great size for transporting and storing craft supplies or as a travel toiletry bag!
Elemental Zip Pouch Tutorial
These Elemental Zip Pouches were born from a need for simple, multi-use bags that can be used to hold almost anything. I love to keep things organized and I am much more likely to keep everything tidy if I have a beautiful, handmade bag to store things in. These multi-pocket, multi-size pouches are perfect for tablets, makeup, notions, art supplies, or anything else your heart desires. As basic and useful as earth, wind, fire, and water, these pouches are named as much for their functionality as they are for their elemental pocket detail.
DIY No Sew Beach Tote
This tote is simple, chic, and DOES NOT REQUIRE SEWING. I’ve been getting by without a sewing machine (though it is a goal of mine to get one and tame the beast) and have happily found that you guys really enjoy my no sew tutorials, so I’ll keep them coming :).
This tote was made pretty much exactly the same way as my no sew tote bag, only this one is bigger and roomier for all those beach day supplies. Plus, these handles are made with nautical rope and I used a new technique for attaching them to the bag, which I’m really excited to share!
DIY No Sew Tote Bag
When I first set out to make this tote bag, I did some research to see what kind of no sew tutorials were out there, and to my surprise there weren’t many at all that I came across. So if you’re in the I-don’t-have-a-sewing-machine camp like I am or have a general interest in not using a sewing machine, then hopefully this DIY will help you out!
DIY Pillowcase Tote Bag
Do you love a good tote? We love a good tote. And this DIY pillowcase tote bag is our new favorite for shopping trips, book clubs, and trips to the farmers market. If you’ve got a few pillowcases and scarves (or an addiction to thrift stores), you’re a quick sewing sesh away from your own cute bag. Try one tonight!
Simple DIY Fold Over Clutch Tutorial
A fold-over clutch is perfect for those times when all a girl needs to carry is her sunglasses, lipstick and some attitude. Exclusive easy-make clutch bag is a great introduction if you've never sewn-in a zip or used leather before - a skillset double-whammy and super-pretty to boot.
How to Sew a Market Bag
For a while I had been wanting to sew grocery shopping bags in order to replace the reusable ones you get at the supermarket (not very durable or washable).
Makeup Brush Roll Bag Tutorial
I like to store my brushes somewhere, and somewhere pretty is always good, no? I like things to be tidy and organised ..... that makes me HaPpY.

















































