Bump up your baggage status to first class with this Japanese-inspired sew. Combining the inkiest indigo fabric with a delicate gold-flecked print, its minimal aesthetic and roomy proportions give it a grown-up feel we love. And, while its box corners and contrasting top stitch look impressive, they're easier to master than you might think.
Forget matchy-matchy robes, his and hers handmade slippers are where it's at. Up your loungewear game with these amazing pairs, equally suited to spontaneous kitchen dance parties, movie marathons and weekend pottering. They're made in comfy, covetable natural fabrics and you can tweak the sizes to fit.
This life-changing storage box is the stuff of dreams for so many reasons - it's easy to sew, it'll slot right into IKEA shelving, and you can hide everything inside and zip it away. As long as you can't see the mess, that means it's tidy, right?
Not that you need an excuse to add to your bag collection, but we reckon this rucksack is the handiest thing you'll sew this summer. Just the right size for a weekend away, a day at the beach, or your packed lunch and a picnic blanket, you'll wonder why you didn't swap your handbag sooner.
Whether you're hiking, biking, or just popping out for a coffee, this hard-wearing roll-top rucksack is the ideal way to carry around all your essentials.
This is cute cottagecore vibes with a hint of pop art that we're obsessed with. You can never have too many statement accessories to jazz up your outfits.
We all have makes that seem to hang around forever before getting completed. Give works in progress somewhere snazzy to live with this reversible project bag.
If you've already had a go with square and hexie patchwork formations, you should definitely try out a scallop version. It’s a great way to show off details from those unusual and vintage fabric scraps that we've been hoarding, and the simple running stitch adds the right amount of extra detail.
HOW TO MAKE QUILTED SLIPPERS. Simple quilting techniques and graphic fabrics make for a pair of classic slip-ons.
A little bit of printed fabric can go a long way when you’ve got snowball patchwork blocks and a cool neutral linen on your side. This pouch project is ideal for showing off any precious scrap pieces that are too pretty to toss. Been hoarding a sliver of Liberty print or a one-off vintage find? Now’s the time to let them shine.
We're pretty sure this swish bag will make us go to the gym more. In fact, we're convinced that's the reason we haven't fully committed until now. Roomy enough to fit all your workout gear/swimming stuff, and a towel, it'll also come in handy for weekends away. If nothing else, at least your sewing machine will get a good workout.
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Resilient, ruggedly handsome and ready for adventure - this bag is a real catch. Make it as a gift for the photography-lover in your life as a handy tote for their precious camera, then head off on a scenic weekend away.
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Add a little sweetness to your wall with our funky sugar skull. Sugar Skull Decoration.
For on-the-go sewing, keep all your tools tidy in this zip-up travel case. Travel Sewing Case Project.
Sew up a duo of striped purses using the quilt-as-you-go technique. Metal Frame Purse Pattern and Tutorial.
Make the most of pretty prints with this simple and stylish tote bag.
Fully lined and with the addition of interfacing make this daily essential durable too! Perfect Tote Bag Tutorial.
Hit the beach with this roomy bag - perfect for carrying all those summer holiday essentials! Made with an easy nine-patch quilt block, that is cleverly folded to create the crescent shape.
Keep your things organised and tidy with these sturdy fabric baskets.
Use them anywhere in the house; your workroom to store threads and notions, in the bedroom for scarves and jewellery or even in the bathroom – however you use them you are sure to have stylish storage!
Storage baskets can be a big expense, but this version is as great to use up your stash as it is for storing your stash in! It would be just as helpful in the bathroom for towels or the kids room for toys. It is simple to sew and you can make it to match your own decor.
This project is the perfect way to use up those old jeans you have collected over the years! The re-purposed denim and belt handle in this project makes the bag super strong and sturdy. Use it for shopping or it also makes a great weekend break bag.
Pretty and practical, this handy, patched fabric roll for your jewellery will help keep all your treasures and valuables safe and in one place.
How to Make a DIY Fanny Pack or Bum Bag. Quilted Bum Bag Free Sewing Tutorial. DIY Hip Sling Bag. This very practical little bag is worth the work though and it will earn its keep time and time again.
How To Make A Rope Bowl: A Step By Step Tutorial. I think that my favourite aspect of a rope coil bowl is how easy they are to make.
I am getting a bit addicted to making pouches and zipper purses and I thought that just in case you are too, you might like to have a pattern for a very handy little purse - it could be a pouch if it were bigger so it is up to you what you call it.
What do we need to create a lunch bag that will have everyone else looking on in envy? Free Lunch Bag Sewing Pattern and Tutorial.
And what are we making this time? This cute as a button drawstring backpack! Free Sewing Tutorial!
DIY Mini Purse | Bag sewing FREE Step by Step Tutorial. How do we make this little cutie?
Most enlightened people are making recycling part of their lives now and carrying food is a big issue. Plastic bags are easy and they are convenient but they are not cheap and they are not environmentally sound. There is some compelling science to suggest that they are not the healthiest either so it is a big lose/lose situation.
This one is easy and it is a bit of sewing, a bit of quilt-as-you-go and a bit of stitchery so something for everyone. Best of all, it is a stash buster so you can use up the little bits and pieces.
How to sew a cute little zippered handbag DIY stitch a small pouch. I have a small bag with a zip this time. It has patches too and a quilt-as-you-go feature and it is fully lined and it has a trademark label!
These bags are perfect for days out when you want an easy way to carry your water bottle, sunglasses, book and purse. They are unlined which makes them easy to fold up and store in your handbag in case of any impulse purchases!
This traditional and practical ‘sewing kit’ is modelled on those handed out to soldiers and sailors as far back as the 18th century.
Hussif, or Hussy, is a derivation of ‘Housewife’. They were originally a long strip of fabric pockets filled with threads, buttons, needles and pins which could be easily rolled and kept in a pocket.
Square Dance Bag. How to sew Patchwork Tote. Quilted Bag Free Sewing Tutorial.
Here's a fun tutorial on how to make a Book Holder for the back of the seat, or your could just use it a car organizer if you don't like to read.
Play with the measurements to get a bag size that works for you. I intend to use these bags as carry-alls for myself and the girls on all of your many cross state drives to and from my parents. They won’t be getting checked on an airplane or loaded onto a bus or anything so they have no fancy closures/zippers/liners or much of anything fancy at all! Hope you make one up- they’d be an awesome library tote, pool or beach bag, photographers prop bag, teachers bag or anything else you could possible use a giant tote for!
DIY Easy Tote. How To Make A Tote Bag. DIY Free Sewing Tutorial - Sew a tote bag.
Make this adorable Pottery Barn Kids knock-off tote bag for your favorite little one! I've had this idea swirling in my mind for a while and I'm so excited to share this tutorial with you!
Are you looking for a fast, last-minute Christmas gift? Try this zippered pencil case. This is easily customizable to fit the recipient's personality. Don't let the zipper scare you! It's actually really easy to sew up.
This is a project that is long overdue for me! I’ve been working with a teeny pincushion for several years and I’ve been hankering after something more substantial for a while now. I use several different types of pins depending on the fabric I’m sewing and my teeny pumpkin cushion just wasn’t cutting the mustard anymore….they wouldn’t all fit for a start, and I’d end up trying to fish out my fine steel pins from between the big round heads of my quilting pins. Annoying!
Need a quick and simple tote for your next beach trip?
Here is a photo tutorial of how to make a quick and simple tote bag for your goodies and supplies.
This fun bag sewing pattern is perfect for an advanced beginner. The asymmetric shape of the fold over flap makes this bag a real eye catcher! There is an additional zipper pocket on the back of the purse. This project will also teach you how to install a top zipper closure. Enjoy!
So, here is the tutorial some of you have been asking for - the Leather Purse. This is a pretty beefy tutorial, so hang in there. I wouldn't say it's really hard to make this, but it is quite time consuming. However, it's pretty fun in the end to have a leather handbag that you've made. I never would have even dreamed of trying to make something like this a year ago. I love figuring out new stuff!
The simple way how to make a cute Zipper Pouch. Easy Zipper Pouch with Lining: Beginner-Friendly Tutorial.
