An excellent method to contribute to environmental conservation (and save some money) is by repurposing old materials and transforming them into something new! Thrift stores serve as a valuable resource for materials that are typically costly and difficult to find. For less than $10, I crafted this recycled roll-top backpack using an old wool blazer and some leather belts sourced from a thrift shop.
As a craft junkie, I can never have too many handmade baggies to store my goodies. I like being able to see what is inside the bags too, so I came up with this mini notions bag with some scrap laminated cottons.
Step-by-Step Sewing Guide: Bucket Pouch with Side Wings. How to Make a Drawstring Bag.
A new year with new craft and sewing projects. How exciting! Here is a simple one to start out with for the year. Remember that ballet hobo dance bag I made for my daughter? Well, I made one for myself. This time I made it reversible yellow and red stripes.
I wanted to sew a purse this year. That was one of my goals. So when Kaye started her dance class and I realized she needed a dance bag for her tap and ballet shoes, I found this to be the perfect opportunity to fulfill my goal. I drafted this idea in my mind and it actually worked out great. I love it when that happens.
How to Make a Cute Mini Pincushion. Irresistible, pretty and splendidly functional. The Mini Gigi is the perfect way to dress up your work space.
How to Make a Tote Bag: Step By Step. Shopping Tote Bag | Market Bag Sewing Tutorial.
DIY Guide: How to Make a Cute Accordion Card Wallet. This project is perfect for keeping your cards and cash organized in style.
It is a wrist bag that is easy to make but has a pretty design. How to Make a Foldable Reusable Tote Bag Tutorial.
How to make a Spiral Zipper Pouch / Roll N Zip Pencil Case. Free Sewing Tutorial.
Let me start by saying that this pincushion could be whipped up in about 5 minutes on the sewing machine. If you are into the speedy quick just make sure to cut your triangles allowing for the seam allow- ance in the first place & you’ll be done before we finish hand piecing the first two triangles.
It's a very simple bag, no lining or zippers, but very practical. How to make a boxed tote bag for beginner sewers. Make a basic tote bag.
Ready to get sewing but not sure how to start? Then this is the class for you! You’ll learn the basics of using a machine and make your first foray into rotary cutting to create a pretty and useful grocery tote.
Really easy project that creates a little pouch with pockets from a square piece of fabric.
Sewing Machine Cover Free Tutorial and Pattern. How to Make a Sewing Machine Cover.
Let's make a reusable grocery bag that looks like a cute strawberry when folded. Free Sewing Tutorial.
Zipper Pencil Pouch Sewing Tutorial. Simple Pencil Case Sewing Pattern. DIY cute and adorable pencil cases.
How to Make a Flower Gift Bag | Drawstring Bag Tutorial. Just pull the two drawstrings at either end to create a cute, compact bag!
Learn to sew the cutest patchwork flower throw pillow with this beginner friendly sewing tutorial.
How to Make a Messenger Bag. Patchwork Square Messenger Bag | Simple Bag Made from Scrap Fabric.
This patchwork bag is a unique piece that you can easily sew as a weekend project. How to Make Rag Quilt Tote Bag.
You can quickly sew a fabric basket from a placemat and suitable fabric. The basket is not only practical, but also retains its shape thanks to the firmness of the placemat, without any additional interfacing or similar reinforcement.
DIY Mini Zipper Pouch – Easy Sewing Tutorial for Beginners. Easy Sew Pouch Tutorial.
Sewing Tutorial - How to Sew a Zipper Pouch or Tissue Holder
Decorate your home this year in fall with fabric pumpkins! Not only do they look great, they are not as difficult to sew as it may seem! You can create them in any size you like depending on your needs. Once you have your first one complete, you will find yourself wanting to make more to create a set for your indoor pumpkin patch! Requires approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
This ball is soft and safe for babies to play with. Print out the pattern in size of choice and use fabric scraps to make it. Stuff it lightly for babies so they can grasp it easily. For older toddlers, you can stuff it firmly to play with.
Not Your Average Drawstring Backpack.
Drawstring backpacks are popular right now; I've seen a lot of them for children, and others that are intended to carry your belongings to the gym. I decided to make one that is pretty and grown-up looking--something a woman like me would be proud to be seen wearing in public!
An early Valentine's Day present. Here's a sweet little project that comes together quickly -- a bow-tied box for treats or trinkets. Perfect for displaying tasty truffles and candies for your Valentine or hip paperclips and doo-dads for your desk.
The pattern and instructions below are for one 3" x 3" x 1 1/4" tray. However, once you have the hang of it, you can scale the design up or down as needed. Imagine tasty trays for sewing supplies, post-it notes, business cards, candies, jewelry, buttons, keys, coasters...
Fabric Wallet - A Simple DIY Sewing Tutorial. How to Make the Perfect Folding Wallet.
Here's a little tutorial for a really easy-to-sew shopping bag. Those who have been sewing for a while probably won't even need instructions for this bag, but I hope this will help all sewing beginners.
EASY Kids Baseball Cap Sewing Tutorial | FREE PATTERN | Quick DIY Sun Hat for Beginners
How to Sew a Japanese Knot Bag with Free Pattern. DIY Japanese Knot Bag Tutorial.
How To Make A Pleated Zipper Pouch. Zippered Pouch Sewing Tutorial.
How to Make a Small Wallet. DIY mini wallet/card holder. Free Sewing Tutorial.
These little guys are super easy to make and would make great gifts. Better yet, they are a great fabric stash buster! Don't feel like you have to stick with plain colors as prints look great too!
The sack would be great for laundry though too, or maybe even to hang in the garage to catch soccer balls and other sports stuff.
Making bias bags was a huge trend, and I decided to try my hand at making a small handbag.
DIY SIMPLE CARD HOLDER | Here's how to make a unique card wallet with a folded shape like an envelope.
DIY Owl Keychain // Owl Stuffed Animal. Small Fabric Owl Tutorial and Pattern.
How to sew a wristlet zipper pouch. TUTORIAL: Zippered Wristlet / Pouch Made Easy.
DIY Makeup pouch bag | Cosmetics bag tutorial - FREE sewing pattern and tutorial.
Here's a tutorial for a very simple mini wallet/purse (we call a wallet a purse in the U.K... or we can call a wallet a wallet, just to confuse people Cheesy ) It's really really easy to make.
Basically, it’s just a little zipper pouch for your little dude, or little girl to carry all her toys or crayons, or papers or whatever in. My guys love to take some cars and other toys with them when we go to the grocery store so this is a perfect way to make sure they carry their own stuff and my purse doesn’t get too heavy.
Today we are going to make a pyramid pouch - a handy little storage pouch that you can keep threads, ribbons,tools or just whatever you can think of in a handy place!
DIY Sketchbook and pen case. Pencil and Notebook Case Tutorial. How To Make A Fabric Book Cover. I decided to make a little binder – just the right size to unfold on an airplane tray to entertain me; or on a restaurant table to entertain a squirmy kid. Actually I still am a squirmy kid – and I still love to color!
This little zipper pouch is a perfect fit for tissues, candy, contacts, medications, etc. Make one to keep and two to give away!
I had fun last weekend making some little woven baskets out of 2-1/2" batik strips. These baskets are often made out of paper such as magazines, newspaper, maps, potato chip bags etc. but I wanted to use fabric. I used interfacing to stiffen the strips and make them easy to weave.
