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Bags are one of my favorite things to make, but I’d never worked with vinyl before. I decided to conquer my fears and give it a try. This bag is nice and roomy. You don’t have to use vinyl. Feel free to use this pattern with any fabric, though home dec weights will work best.
Because this was a new challenge for me, I made some mistakes and learned some lessons along the way, which I’ll share with you as we go. (more…) |
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Posts Tagged ‘bag’
Apr 30
2011
2011
Vinyl handbag tutorial
Apr 17
2011
2011
World traveler shoe bag
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Earth Day is coming up on Friday. I know Earth Day is about recycling and such, but this blog really is not. So I did the next best thing. I used it as an excuse to sew something with this really neat map fabric. This is a simple drawstring bag to use for travel. You can stow shoes inside to keep your garments clean, or you can use it for laundry. Either way, it’s reusable, and that’s all Earthy and green, right?
You can make this bag any size you want. This particular one is a little big for one pair of shoes, but you could toss boots inside, or several pairs of shoes. And it’s a great size for dirty laundry. (more…) |
Jan 15
2011
2011
Insulated shopping bag
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This is a nice insulated shopping bag that’s pretty and lined. I found the tutorial at Sew4home.com, and I thought it seemed like an interesting way to put a bag together. I gave it a try, but when doing part of the lining, I decided that I preferred a different method. I included my way below.
This fabric is lively and springlike, and I’m sure most of us would like a little “spring” feeling long about now! It reminds me of fruits and veggies and going to the market. (more…) |
Dec 4
2010
2010
Fold-up shopping bag
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| I have this fear that one day all of the plastic bags in my garage will rain down upon me and smother me to death. What can I possibly do with all of those bags? So, I try my best to use reusable bags instead. When I go to the grocery store, I remember them. But for some reason, when I go into any other store, I don’t. That’s why I like to have a fold-up bag in my purse.
This bag is easy to make. You may notice my handles are slightly different from the original pattern’s. That’s because I didn’t read the directions very well took creative liberty and changed it up. It still works just as well. (more…) |
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Oct 30
2010
2010
Velvety triangle handbag tutorial
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This velvety-flocked fabric is perfect for fall and the casual style of this handbag is big enough to lug lots of stuff around. This purse is fully lined and has a magnetic snap closure. (more…) |
Oct 9
2010
2010
Padded laptop case
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I wish I had a laptop. And Internet on my cell phone. I have neither, but that didn’t stop me from making a laptop case. I thought this design from Crap I’ve Made (and, dang! I wish I’d thought of that name for my personal blog.) was so cute that I needed one anyway. I used my husband’s work computer for a model, but I’m pretty sure he won’t be caught dead hauling it around in this cute ruffled case with a flower. Anyway, since most everyone besides me has a laptop (and Internet on their cell phone!), you might just want to give this a try! (more…) |
Oct 2
2010
2010
Reversible tie-top handbag tutorial
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This cute handbag has a strap that’s actually just two separate straps tied together at the top. It’s also fully reversible. No matter which way you have it, it will have a pocket inside and a pocket outside. The tab snap works from either direction. It’s an easy bag to make, so give it a try! (more…) |
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Here’s a straight-forward, lined tote bag that’s perfect for anything you need to haul around. It’s fully lined and has divider pockets inside for your phone, MP3 player, pens, etc., plus a flap pocket and a zippered pocket on the outside — a perfect place to keep your keys handy.
Would you like to win this bag? And how about a book to carry in it? Children’s book author Caroline Rose is giving away a copy of Denise Jaden’s book “Losing Faith” on her blog this week, and if you are the winner, you get both the book and this bag! Hop on over to Caroline’s blog, Caroline By Line, for more information. Meanwhile, if you’d like to make a bag like this, stick around for instructions. |
Sep 4
2010
2010
Zippered bag pocket tutorial
Jul 10
2010
2010
Hand-embroidered wristlet
 Embroidered wristlet |
I must admit, I’m usually one for bigger bags. I just can’t seem to pare down my load enough for a wristlet. All the same, they still appeal to me. And sometimes you really do just need something small. I loved the simplicity of this wristlet, and the opportunity to do some embroidery. (more…) |
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