let's get started... If you have been wanting to create a zippered purse or pouch but have been a little too hesitant because you haven't sewn a zip into a pouch before, then this is the tutorial for you. This is a super easy zippered pouch and once you have created your first one, you will fly through them. You can make these zippered pouches from your fabric stash and they … [Read more...] about Super Easy Zippered Pouch Tutorial – (Zippered Purse)
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Velvet Gypsy Tote Bag Tutorial
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. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What You Need 8 strips of velvet fabric measuring 20" w x 5"h. 2 pieces of lining fabric 16"w x 18"h. … [Read more...] about Velvet Gypsy Tote Bag Tutorial
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 too 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
How to Box a Corner on a Tote Bag Tutorial
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. 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 for those times when you do. In our video, we show you how to box a corner. It's not difficult and it's … [Read more...] about How to Box a Corner on a Tote Bag Tutorial
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 plain fabric for this if you … [Read more...] about DIY Canvas Tote Bag Tutorial