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
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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