Beach Bag - Free Pattern & Tutorial

I need a BEACH BAG! … and I thought you might too! I have drafted a fun BEACH BAG pattern for you! It is a quilted bag and is completely finished on the inside. The bag has two large pockets on each end and is super soft and machine wash/dry-able.

This tote bag is done slightly different to the standard tote where you make the outer bag and then the lining and pop one inside the other. You actually sew one lining to one outer fabric and then sew them all together after putting on pockets and handles.

Zipped Pouch with Flat Bottom. Free Sewing DIY Tutorial and Pattern. How to Sew a Zip Pouch.

How to Knit: The Basics Slipknot, Casting on, Knit stitch, Casting off. While the following guide by no means encompasses everything there is to know about knitting (that could fill an entire book!), these simple steps will help you get off the ground.

Crochet 101: How to Crochet for Beginners. Crochet is a fantastic new handwork skill to try: it requires minimal materials, it’s easy to master, and it’s the perfect activity to make you feel like you’re being at least a little bit productive during your next Netflix binge. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll find yourself flying through scarves, blankets and all manners of warm and wonderful handmade things. Let’s get started!

Binding Tutorial: Great for quilts, bags and more!

This is one of those skills that if you’re going to make a quilt, you need to know. And it’s something I do all the time. Chances are you already know how to make binding but if not, here you go!

Super Cute Clutch Free Pattern and Tutorial.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Quilted Tote Bag. Free Sewing Tutorial & Pattern.

DIY Travel Toiletry Bag | How to Make Bag! Great DIY gift for Men, Guys, Husbands and Boyfriends.

How to Sew A Modern Improv Quilt Block. So today I'm sharing one of my favorite techniques. I LOVE improv piecing- it is so liberating and really fun. No such thing as a mistake and there are no points or seams to line up. You can't go wrong! It's quilting freedom!

This is a fairly simple design, great for a beginner. Appliquing the raw edge scallops is a great exercise for sewing curves, if you'd like some practice with that.

These are small baskets that could be used to store stationery items, paperclips, coins, buttons, etc. They could easily be made bigger by scaling up the crochet hook and twine. It’s fun to make the mini ones in multiples. I also have made these in the past for business card holders when I do craft sales. Enjoy!

DIY Fabric Bucket. Free Sewing step by step Tutorial. In summer, our kitchen windowsill is the best place for most of our house plants. They drink in the sunshine and soak up vast amounts of water, but when the winter comes they need much less, but more often. I’ve always struggled with getting this balance right.

DIY Coiled Bowl or Basket Free Tutorial. This project is a personal favorite of mine and the colors are easy to customize.

This simple bag is not as simple as it looks on first sight. The clever way the strap is connected makes sure that the bag closes automatically when picked up.

I have always wanted to make a 'just the right size' backpack bag because as a city dweller it's good to have a nifty bag that will securely hold the essentials, but will leave your arms free so you can more easily fend off the maddening crowds carry your bags of shopping.

Piping & Stripe(ing) Shoulder Bag. Free Sewing Tutorial and Pattern.
I have written another tutorial about sewing with piping on bags which accompanies this tutorial. You might want to check it out first.