Tutorial - How to Make Doll Size Felt Purses

Video tutorial for making tiny bags and purses for dolls using felt

Tutorial at Strawberry Butterscotch Blog

"I made five adorable doll sized purses using felt, snaps and embellishments. They are perfect for my dolls (see the doll blog for their reaction.)  And they were super fun to make and super easy. So easy that I just had to make a video tutorial".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Rounded Opening Tote Bag

Super cute, bright bag, perfect for the summer season

Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"The free rounded top tote bag pattern is finally here and I can tell you, this canvas tote bag will become your go-to bag this season! The rounded opening tote bag tutorial makes a great, super roomy bag, perfect for carrying all your important stuff but it could also be an awesome beach tote or a wonderful gift idea (think Mother’s day!).  I know the world might not need another tote bag pattern but this comes with a twist: a rounded top and it’s also a super sturdy bag. It’s made with canvas on both the exterior and interior and I used a really stiff interfacing".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bag from Cargo Pants

Upcycle pants by making them into drawstring bags

Tutorial at Charm of Carolina Blog

"If you have pants in your closet that you’re no longer wearing, this is a fun (and easy) way to upcycle them.  When I was hunting a pair of pants to turn into a drawstring bag for my son, I was originally looking through old jeans.  I did attempt this project with jeans, but wasn’t quite happy with the outcome because the jeans were so thick the bag didn’t draw up and close very well.  So, I dug around some more and found this pair of capris that already had zippered pockets on the outside and drawstrings at the bottom.  I was excited to find I could actually create three different bags from this one pair of capris".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Taco Pouch

A handy clutch to carry small items in your purse

Tutorial at Sew Simple Blog

"The Taco Bag is a real all-rounder! (It can be made large or small) The principle is simple: A circular inner fabric, a circular outer fabric, edged with bias binding, sewn by hand zipper, stitched corners, folded, sewn and finished".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Hexagon Flower Zippered Bag

The flower is hand sewn onto the front

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"I'm loving my latest zippered pouch - Liberty, hexies, flowers, echo quilting - all wrapped up into one little bag. It's always good when the end result is just as you pictured it in your head. Sometimes the designs I imagine, don't translate into reality, but with this one, everything fell into place. I took a few pics along the way, so I'll show how you can make one, too".... Read more

Tutorial - Refashion a Bag into a Backpack

Update your purse with a new lining and straps

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"Finding the ‘just right’ bag can be tricky. There is always something out there that fits what I need and am looking for…except for one thing. You know how it goes, right?! Without having a whole lot of time to get a totally new bag made and finished, I decided it would be a lot easier and quicker to start off with a finished purse and update it to fit what I really need".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew an Envelope Clutch Bag

Make with vinyl,  cotton, or micro-suede

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"As much as I love fabric bags, sometimes I need something that looks, well, more plain I suppose you could say. Most of my bags are made from quilting cottons and as much as I love the designs of them all, sometimes I need a bag that can go with anything. So I set about using some new materials and playing around with a few designs to see what I could come up with The Envelope Clutch Bag is the result.It’s made from vinyl with a cotton lining, and don’t worry if you’ve heard horror stories about sewing with vinyl, it’s really not that bad.  I’ll give you a few tips to help out" Read more

Tutorial - How to Add Eyelets to a Handbag

Expand your bag sewing skills with grommets

Tutorial at Gina's Craft Corner Blog

"An eyelet is simply a metal or plastic ring that is inserted into a hole for either decorative or strengthening purposes.  I actually was looking for grommets when I went to the craft store, but found these eyelets instead.  In my reading, it seems that the term eyelet is used for smaller rings and grommet is used for larger rings.   Although, I purchased some rings that were smaller than the ones I use in this tutorial, and they are called grommets!  I'm using the term eyelet here, because that is what my package is labeled".... Read more

Tutorial - Sew a Filigree Zippered Cosmetic Bag

Pretty way to show case the new filigree zippers available

Tutorial at Sewing the Seasons Blog

"Have you seen the gorgeous filigree/lace zippers that are starting to pop up for sale? I loved them immediately but wasn't sure best way to use them. Then Leesa, the amazingly creative force behind  SewBox Subscriptions asked me if I could write a tutorial using the zips as they were included in the February SewBox - this request got me thinking and the result was these pretty yet functional make up/all purpose purses".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Metal Frame Bag

An easy to sew bag with no zippers or closures

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"Do you remember the Made in a Snap Bag pattern? It’s a cute little purse but it is small, designed as a bag for your essentials. What if you need a little more room, have a lot of ‘essentials’ or just prefer something in a different style? Well, the purse frame on the Made in a Snap Bag is completely removable, so it makes great sense to make several covers in different styles and fabrics. Here is the Ruffled and Ready Bag using exactly the same purse frame – looks completely different and has a flat bottom with more volume so you can carry more ‘stuff’".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clear Tote Bag

Make a clear bag which meets NFL Stadium rules

Tutorial at Maiden Jane Blog

"Last month, I was attending a college football game so I checked out their bag policy online. It wasn't as restrictive as the NFL Stadium Bag Policy but it got me thinking that there are a lot of ladies who attend NFL games and may need a clear bag ....The NFL guidelines state that the bag can be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". They don't specify much beyond that, but the diagrams show a logo on the center of the bag and fabric along the top edge. You could also use a large ziploc bag (cute!). Or, you can buy one of their bags. I've got a simple tutorial to help you make your own! I even have an easy-peasy (Beverly Hillbilly) version, too! If you've never worked with vinyl, I have a few tips and tricks for you".... Read more

Tutorial - Cosmetic Bag with Brush Pockets

Video tutorial + free PDF pattern download

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"Do you remember that awesome tutorial and pattern that Anke shared for how to add a brushes bag section to the Easy Cosmetics Bag? I couldn’t make up mine right away because I had to wait for my closures to arrive from overseas but I was so keen to give this bag a try.  I just love it when people send in photos of things they’ve made with my patterns, and especially this one where it was such a big change from the original".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Japanese Style Bag

Bag can be sewn even by beginners

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"Never sewn a bag before or just looking for a quick and easy project? The use of metal handles in this bag means there is no need for fiddly zippers or closures, but the bag still looks super cute and just like something you could have bought in a nice store.  Feedback to the site, comments on Facebook and emails I’ve received show that you all love to sew bags!  You asked for more quick and simple projects, more bags, more for new and beginner sewists and more projects that can be made with small pieces of fabric, or short periods of time.  I think this bag fulfills all of those".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Zippered Cosmetic Bag

Boxed corners make it surprisingly roomy

Tutorial at Hannah in the House Blog

"A seamstress I am not. However when given such a stunning bundle of Heal’s Fabrics and a challenge to create anything I want, I quickly dusted off the sewing machine and got cracking ... My aim is to show that crafting can be easy and you don’t have to be too precise. When I’m given too many craft rules I get bored and down tool, the making of this cosmetic bag is really easy and the end result is really impressive".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Zippered Wallet

Featured tutorial from K & C Supplies Exchange

Wallet Tutorial at Sew Christine Blog

"This is a tutorial for a purse (wallet) that has 2 zippered compartments, a pocket for bank notes and 2 pockets for credit cards.  It does up with a flap that has a Kam push stud snap. It's pretty easy to make - don't be put off by the zippers they are easy to put in in this pattern".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Draw-String Back Pack

Try the back pack on to make sure the ropes are the right length for you

Back Pack Tutorial at The Crafter's Apprentice Blog

"That bag was made using home dec. weight fabric, left-overs from my Weekender in a Day bag.  My mum had asked me to make her one, but not having any other fabrics of this weight in her chosen colours (green and pink), I used quilting weight cottons.  Another difference is that I used fusible fleece for my bag.  When I came to make mum's, I didn't have any fusible fleece left, so I used two layers of interfacing.  My bag is soft, mum's is more sturdy.  It's up to you what fabrics you use and whether you use fleece or interfacing, or both.  Of course, your outer fabric could be a piece of patchwork and you could quilt it, or you could make an applique design.  The sky is the limit with this one".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Vinyl Pouch

Use in a myriad of ways - as pencil cases, toiletries bags, gift bags, etc.

Vinyl Pouch Tutorial at Bonjour Quilts Blog

"We have a lot of puzzles and board games and other things that live in cardboard boxes around here. The problem is that after some hard playing the boxes tend to pop their corners and get all ratty. Not to mention it gets hard to find places to store all those bulky containers. So one day I decided to make some pouches to keep the puzzles in, which greatly reduced the amount of storage space needed on our shelves. I made them from clear vinyl so that the kids could easily see which was which.  These are super quick and easy to make - the hardest part is having to use three different feet.  The best part is matching your fabric and zippers".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tote Bag from a T-Shirt

Make use of an outgrown t-shirt

Bag Tutorial at Hope & Gloria Blog

"Last Friday we had a fabulous workshop in Sunningdale - Upcycled T-Shirt Bags. The girls who came along for the morning were incredibly creative and walked away with some truly stunning creations that will look great on the beach, at a barbecue or shopping around town. Well done to everyone who attended - some of your beautiful bags are featured below.  For those of you who were unable to attend I thought I'd share this tutorial on how to make your own bag from an outgrown or pre-loved t-shirt. These bags are a great quick make and an inexpensive way to accessorise this Summer".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Earbud Case

Cute triangular zippered case

Earbud Case Tutorial at Tizzy Crafts Blog

"I've been making these cases for earbuds for a while, they are are also really good for spare change etc as they can be clipped onto a bag etc. I make mine out of oilcloth as I like the strength of the fabric and it holds it shape really well, you could make them out of any fabric but you may may need to line the cases or use interfacing to give the case some shape. You can see how this pattern developed here".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Purse from Placemats

Add a beaded handle to this summertime bag

Upcycle Placemat Purse Tutorial at La Cartera Blog

"The Sunflower Purse Tutorial is simple to make with two round placemats. The handmade beaded handles add extra interest to textured placemats".... Read more