Note from Alanda Craft: Wow, don't you just love the gorgeous, colours that Sheryll has used in her vibrant origami bag. The abstract pattern has such a modern look and the orange lining just sets the bag off perfectly. These bags are so quick and easy to make and as you can see from Sheryll's comment, they make great gifts. To see how you can make a lovely Origami bag, … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sheryll’s Vibrant Origami Bag
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Readers Project: Michell’s Big Craft Bag
Note from Alanda: Oh, I love Michell's big craft bag. She has certainly been busy with her sewing, and this is her latest project. Don't you just love the use of modern home decor fabric? It makes the bag look bright and modern and it shows that you can use fabric other than quilting cotton to make these bags. If you need a really big market or tote bag, with lots of … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Michell’s Big Craft Bag
Reader’s Project: Origami Tote Bag by Michelle
Note from Alanda Craft: Black and white always look great and Michelle's origami tote bag looks lovely. These are such easy bags to make and you can make them so unique by the fabric you use. Thank you so much for sharing your origami tote bag photo with us Michelle. Learn how to make your own Origami Market bag Go here for the written … [Read more...] about Reader’s Project: Origami Tote Bag by Michelle
Readers Project: Wanda’s Tea Towel Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Wanda has been busing sewing these easy to make, tea towel bags from our tutorial. She made this tea towel bag using 3 beautiful, fun tea towels. I do love the cowboy boots and the Indian styled print on these ones. The lining certainly sets off the colour of the main fabric. Thank you for sharing your photos with us Wanda Watch our video … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Wanda’s Tea Towel Bag
Origami Fabric Bag Tutorial: Easy to Make Market Tote Bag
It's been a while since we have done a bag tutorial but this one is a good one to get back into the swing of things. The Origami bag or azuma bukuro (sometimes called the Origami Market bag) is so quick and easy to make. It's a slouch type bag, so its soft and drapey without any solid form. This is a great one if you make bags to sell at a market as they are so quick to put … [Read more...] about Origami Fabric Bag Tutorial: Easy to Make Market Tote Bag
Readers Project: Sue’s Mini 3 Tea Towel DIY Tote Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Sue first contacted us on our Youtube channel. She had decided to use our 3 tea towel tote bag pattern, which is a really easy DIY tote bag tutorial, to make up some mini tote bags to hold fruit and veggies. I think that's a great idea. I do love her other uses for these tote bags as well. I find that crafters are such giving people, we have so … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sue’s Mini 3 Tea Towel DIY Tote Bag
Readers Project: Gauri’s Charm Square Tote Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: What a great idea. Gauri has made our charm square tote bag tutorial from left over dress material. It’s her first bag and I think she had done a lovely job, it looks great. I’m guessing this will be the first of many tote bags. Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us Gauri. Gauri, please can you send your photo through to me again. I had … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Gauri’s Charm Square Tote Bag
Readers Project: LisaMarie’s African Animals Tote Bag
Note From Alanda Craft: I love the African animals that LisaMarie has featured on her tote bag, and the co-ordinating fabric really suits the theme. Giraffes are Paula's favorite animal, mine is the majestic Elephant. As you see in LisaMarie's comment, she used 10"squares instead of the 5" that we used in the Couched Patchwork Tote Bag tutorial, and they look great because you … [Read more...] about Readers Project: LisaMarie’s African Animals Tote Bag
Readers Project: Maria’s Patchwork Tote Bag With Couching
Note from Alanda: Oh wow, I just love this charm bag that Maria had made from fabric she got from the Op shop. The colours are just gorgeous., your husband has great taste. We think you have done an amazing job Maria, and even more so seeing you haven't done any sewing for so many years. Watch the video below to see how to make the Patchwork Charm Square Bag with … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Maria’s Patchwork Tote Bag With Couching
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