This bag is made from recycled velvet. We visited the local op-shop and picked up some old velvet skirts and tops that were just ideal for this bag and it was economical as well. What you need: 8 strips of velvet fabric measuring 20" w x 5"h. 2 pieces of lining fabric 16"w x 18"h. Piece of cord. Method: Sew 4 of the strips together with a ¼" seam … [Read more...] about Velvet Gypsy Tote Bag Tutorial
Bag Tutorials
Couched Patchwork Tote Bag – Tutorial
To make this couched patchwork tote bag I have used a Charm Pack. I love using 5" squares to make bags. Everything is precut and you don't have to think to hard about matching fabrics as it's all done for you. That is of course, if you are using Moda Charm Squares or another brand of precut squares. However, for this tutorial you could cut also your own. I have used Suzani by … [Read more...] about Couched Patchwork Tote Bag – Tutorial
Tote Bag Tutorial – How to Box a Corner
Adding a boxed corner to a tote bag gives it some stability so that it will stand up on its own and it just gives a nice finishing touch to a bag. In our video we show you how to box a corner. It's not difficult and it's well worth getting the hang of. We don't box the corners on all our bags and you may not want to either, but this is just such a handy technique to know … [Read more...] about Tote Bag Tutorial – How to Box a Corner
DIY Canvas Tote Bag Tutorial
We've been meaning to create a tutorial for a canvas tote bag for some time now, so when we found some lovely teal canvas fabric from our local craft store, we took that as a sign. This is a really simple bag to make because it doesn't have any lining. For our bag, we used a canvas fabric with a design on the outside but you can use a plain fabric for this if you … [Read more...] about DIY Canvas Tote Bag Tutorial
Checkerboard (Bargello) Tote Bag Tutorial
We love making tote bags and we also love the Bargello method of creating quilts so we had to combine the two and design a bag. I just love this technique. It is sooooo easy to do and makes a great checkerboard effect. What you Need: 8 Jelly Roll strips or alternatively cut your own at 8 x 2½" strips measuring around 40"- 42" in length (width of fabric). For our … [Read more...] about Checkerboard (Bargello) Tote Bag Tutorial