Before I left for my trip to Washington D.C. last month, I bought myself a new laptop computer. I knew my husband would be working part of the time I was there, so I wanted to be able to as well. The problem was, I didn’t have a padded laptop bag the right size to carry it in.
It is a mini-pouch in the shape of a cute tote bag with a handle. You can store coins, credit cards, card wallets, keys, earphones, and small cosmetics.
Hey y'all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a duffel bag with zippered top closure. This particular bag is sized to meet carryon requirements and makes a wonderful travel bag because you can fold it flat and tuck several of them inside your suitcase with ease. When
Copy Right Anne Ibach 2021 (I’m really happy that a lot of people are making this bag! Since it’s free, when you post a photo of your bag on social media, please credit me, use the hash…
The designer of this tutorial on how to make her Fold-Up Tote Bag has been very kind and given us all her tutorial for FREE. She even shows you the best way
There's something special about creating beautiful, useful things with your own two hands. That's why these 23 free sewing patterns were so popular last year. This statistically compiled list contains home decor items, bags, quilts, and pouches.
Open wide zippered pouch tutorial size chart - Noodlehead for making Open wide zippered pouches. www.blog.noodle-head.com
How to make a pretty patchwork tote bag with vintage linen and lace.
Make an Extra to Keep in the Car for Unexpected Hauls! You’ll find yourself reaching for this roomy tote over and over again. Its size makes it ideal for those days when you need to carry several things with you, without being so large that it’s unwieldy. It’s perfect for shopping, going to the beach …
Ready to sew bags that turn heads? Stylish, comfortable, and practical? Bags that will make you proud? Check out this 4 bag pattern bundle.
This zip pouch is made with scraps sewn together to form panels, then some quilting lines are added to create a nice sturdy pouch. DIY Sew Tutorial
Craftsy instructor Amanda Murphy has the most exquisite sewing skills, and a fabulous eye for color, fabric and design. Here she's put together for us a free
Easy Bag Making 4K Tutorial for Beginner Today, I made a small-sized tote bag that has a lining but can be made simply. The feature of this ...
An original bag, loosely adapted from Noodle-head’s medium-sized, open wide, zippered pouch. This one is for my husband. He doesn’t get zippered pouches made for him nearly often enough…
Thanks for entering the giveaway, everyone! Congrats to the lucky winner, I’ll be sending the makeup bag off today or tomorrow! For the rest of you, I put together a tutorial so even though you didn’t win, you can make your own! That’s almost as good, right? The finished dimensions of this bag are: 4.5″ tall, 6″ wide across the top, 4.5″ wide across the bottom, and 2.5″ deep. To make your own, you’ll need:…
Check out my favorite tote bag pattern and follow all the sewing tips and tricks. It's the best free pattern for tote bag!
I made this drawstring bag for a friend, and it turned out really cute. So I made more of them--and took notes this time--to share with you! Drawstring bags are perfect for stash-busting fabric, trims, and other embellishments that seem to multiply when you're not looking (or in my case, when you load up your online shopping cart because why pay for shipping multiple tim--and oh gosh are those buttons adorable?!). But let's not talk about my shopping problem, let's make some cute little pouches! The bag measures 3"W x 4"H (7.6cm x 10.2cm), and is unlined, but with an easy adjustment so there are no raw edges to poke out through the sides, yay! Lightweight cotton such as Japanese quilting cotton makes for a more delicate and less bulky bag, but you can also use regular quilting cotton if you wish. The instructions show how to make a pouch embellished like the one pictured above, but you can decorate them any way you want! One more teeny tiny note: This bag is small and therefore a wee bit fiddly. While it's not technically difficult to sew, it does get slightly cramped to fit under your presser foot at the end. Using a zipper foot really makes the difference! Make sure you have good lighting and your stitch guides are clearly marked. Using light colored fabric is also really helpful for visibility. Drawstring Pouch Tutorial Materials: 11-1/2" x 4" (29.2cm x 10.2cm) piece of lightweight cotton print, such as Japanese quilting cotton or lawn Trim (crocheted lace, twill tape, linen tape, or similar) for front of bag Additional small length of twill tape or ribbon for "tag" Two 18" (45.7cm) lengths of 1/8" wide satin ribbon for ties Buttons All purpose thread Embroidery floss to sew buttons Fray Check Tools: Quilting ruler, rotary cutter, self-healing mat, sewing machine, iron and ironing board, air dry or washable ink fabric pen, zipper foot, small safety pin, hand sewing needle (for basting), chopstick or other narrow blunt tool PREP 1. Press under the long sides of the 11.5" x 4" (29.2cm x 10.2cm) rectangle a scant 1/4" (6mm). 2. Edge stitch along both sides. 3. Press under the short sides of the fabric, this time a full 1/4" (6mm), and topstitch. EMBELLISH 1. Fold the fabric rectangle in half, wrong sides facing and short ends together and crease at the fold. 2. Unfold the fabric, and using a ruler, draw a line on the bag with disappearing fabric ink, 3/4" (1.9cm) above the fold. 3. Cut a 4-1/2" (11.4cm) length of trim (crochet or eyelet trim, twill tape, etc.), and place on the bag, bottom edge of the trim on the line. Sew the long edge of the trim to the fabric, very close to the edge, keeping the edge of the trim on the ink line. Repeat for the other side. Be sure to backstitch so it stays on securely. 4. Cut a 2" (5.1cm) length of trim or ribbon for your "tag" (or insert your own foldover label). Fold in half, place it on one long edge of the bag fabric, a little above the sewn trim. The raw edges should hang over the bag edge about 1/4" (6mm). Sew in place, close to the edge. 5. Trim the tag and ribbon, then zig zag stitch over the ends. Do not add buttons yet. ASSEMBLE 1. Fold the bag fabric in half, right sides together, matching the short edges. 2. Mark a short line 3-1/4" (8.3cm) from the bottom fold, and 3/8" (9.5mm) above the first mark with a fabric pen, on both edges as pictured, then pin the long sides. 3. Sew the long sides of the bag with a 1/4" (6mm) seam allowance, but DO NOT sew between the two sets of lines. This creates the opening for the ties. Backstitch a couple of times at the beginning and end of each seam to fully secure the thread, especially right next to the lines. 4. Turn the bag right side out, then draw lines with a ruler and fabric pen for stitching the channel for the ties, right above and below the openings on the side of the bag. I used the original ink marks, which showed through the fabric, and continued them around the entire bag. 5. Turn the bag inside out and press the seam allowances open. Then fold over the top edge of the bag 1-1/4" (3.2cm) all the way around toward the wrong side. Press the fold with an iron, keeping all seam allowances open and lined up. Use a needle and thread to hand sew a long basting stitch (reinforced a few times and tied off) to keep the seams in place. Otherwise they may twist while you are sewing the channel for the ties. 6. Sew all the way around the bag on both lines, using a zipper foot with the needle all the way to the left and starting on a side seam. Backstitch a few times to secure the seams. Be extremely careful that the fabric is not bunched underneath and that your fingers stay clear of the needle! 7. Carefully remove the basting stitches on the side seams. FINISH 1. Turn the bag right side out again (last time, I promise!). Gently run a chopstick along the seams and corners, and touch up with an iron if necessary. 2. Attach a safety pin to one end of a ribbon tie. Insert it into one of the side openings, then thread it all the way around and back out through the same hole. If the safety pin gets stuck under a flap near the side seams, insert a narrow chopstick tip in until it touches the safety pin, and use that to guide it through the hole. Tie the ribbons together about 1-1/2" (3.8cm) from the ends, then neatly trim the ends on an angle with a rotary cutter. Repeat this process with the remaining ribbon, except start on the opposite side of the bag. Use Fray Check on the ends of the ties in a well-ventilated area, or better yet, outside! 3. Sew on the buttons. I mark the holes first to make sure the buttons line up straight. 4. Fill your new little pouch with goodies and enjoy! I loved embellishing these little bags using my favorite measuring tape trims, prized scraps, and vintage buttons--I hope you enjoy making them, too! (for embellishment info on the other bag styles, see this post!) Leave any questions you have in the comments below and I'll do my best to answer them! I would love to see your own "mixed bag" pouches, please tag me on Instagram (@retro_mama) or post on my Facebook page if you make them! Happy Stitching!
These triangle totes are handy-dandy little things. Use them to hold make-up, coins, little toys, a handful of crayons and a small notebook - anything you can think of. Materials you'll need for all three pyramid bags: Two fat quarters of contrasting fabricThree zippers - 7 inch, 5 inch, and 3 inch (follow package instructions
If you've been around since the beginning of Lo & Behold Stitchery, you might remember that key fobs were my JAM. Back in the early days, I cranked out SO many key fobs in all sorts of variations and stocked my Etsy shop with them. They are super fun to make and very quick and rewarding! I eventually phased out of making them for sale, but I do still really enjoy making one from time to time! They make great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, party favors....whatever you'd like! All you need is some scrap fabric, scrap batting and a key ring (which you probably already have!) Gather all of your supplies and lets get to it! PS - Looking for a printable PDF? I have this tutorial condensed into six lovely, printable pages for your convenience. Download it here. . . Okay, here's what you'll need: Basic sewing supplies (Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, iron, ironing board, etc.) You can find a list of all of my favorite supplies here. Fabric - One 3
Zipper pouches and purses are the ideal sewing project for using up your fabric scraps. They are quick and easy to make and are perfect to give as gifts or
Explore Laurraine Yuyama's 2330 photos on Flickr!
Let me show you just how to make a tote bag with lining. I have to confess a tote bag is the style of a bag I reach for - I seem to have several
DIY Easy Zippered Box Bag Pouch Tutorial
50+ Free Bag & Tote tutorials & patterns - handbags, beach bags, messenger bags, tote bags, carry all bags, book bags and grocery bags. Threading My Way
This drawstring tote bag will help you on your way to feeling more organized. And this will make it simple to sort, pack, and access your stuff anytime. There
{CORRECTION - This pattern was originally free when listed here, but subsequently, the designer has decided to make a charge for it. If you came here
How to shorten zippers for pouches and bags- the easiest technique!
This tote bag pattern comes together in just 15 minutes. Click through for a quick and easy tutorial that is perfect for beginners.
Hello Everyone! Today I want to share a tutorial for making a vinyl project bag. These bags are not just for cross-stitch projects, but can be used for embroidery, applique, English Paper Piecing o…
I managed to create the above tote bag for my FSIL as a birthday present by following this tutorial for the bag construction. I added th...
Our Easy, Easier, and Easiest Totes are just that… easy! However, with French seams and…
Kinchaku drawstring purses are Japanese style bags that are quick to sew and so cute and sturdy that sewing them is addictive. Here's how-to make them.
Japanese Boro Denim Tote Bag. Sewing: Quilting and Patchwork. DIY step-by-step tutorial with pictures.
Written plus video tutorial shows you how to sew a zipper pouch - great practice for zippers and fun and quick gifts to make
Here's something original and really kind of different and neat. We love this project and the designer who has made it is very talented.
Copy Right Anne Ibach 2021 (I’m really happy that a lot of people are making this bag! Since it’s free, when you post a photo of your bag on social media, please credit me, use the hash…
Learn how to make a tote bag in just five simple steps. This beginner sewing project can be completed in about an hour with our helpful guide and diagrams.
