Wallet-to-Tote On the Go ~ Tutorial. Lorraine from ikat bag is a favorite around here… She has tons of fun tutorials on her blog and she’s joined us before with this wonderful Back to School Pencil Case tutorial.
Today Lorraine shares a tutorial for a new summer essential, the On the Go Wallet-to-Tote! Construction includes three main parts: Assembling the Wallet, Assembling the Outer Bag and Making the Lining. The tote zips into a convenient wallet in this unique and handy design. Clothing Fabric Remnants: The Shirt Sleeve Sack. I’ve had two bright button-up shirts tucked away in my fabric remnant stash for a couple of years now.
I bought them at the same time because I just loved their fruity, colorful prints, but rarely ever wore them. Finally, they landed in the don’t-fit-so-well-anymore section of my closet and ultimately they made their way into one of my suitcases of fabric remnants. Today, I got around to cutting them up to make a simple lightweight tote. I used the two matching shirts, but you can use one shirt and cut regular fabric or other clothing pieces to the same shapes. Super Easy Petal Clutch. Another purse and a tutorial. Zip-Itself Coin Purse. Osoberry bag pattern. A new bag for a new season – the Osoberry bag by Kate from FoxFlat. Made from large fabric scraps and/or thrifted clothing items (this bag is made from some IKEA fabric and two pairs of ladies’ pants), and the construction is simple enough to make this a one-day project.
I like a good fabric handbag. They’re inexpensive to make, so I don’t feel guilty about owning a half dozen. They’re washable, which is great for me and my exploding pens and leaking lunch containers (and good for you too – they can carry anything from books and laptops to nappies, craft projects and shopping). And best of all, they can be made from all sorts of thrifted items that, despite a beautiful color or pattern, should not be walking the streets in their current form (fashion police community service!).
My preference is a bag design that doesn’t necessitate closures. Osoberry is named after a plant that’s native to the Pacific Northwest. The Pieces Cut apart any thriftstore items so the fabric lies flat. The Tohoku Tote. Today I am publicly posting the full pattern and tutorial for the Tohoku Tote.
I have chosen to do this for a few reasons. 1) Kari from UCreate asked if it could be used for her monthly "Create With Me" and Kari rocks. I'm thrilled about this. 2) I think we raised what we could selling if for charity. It was "purchased" by over 400 people. Thank you SO much to those of you who donated to the cause. Please don't feel unhappy that everyone gets the pattern now. So, anyhow....here's the full pattern and tutorial. The Boy Trifecta: The Grandview Bag (formerly known as the Anthro Bag) Tutorial Part 1. Part 1 of the tutorial is here!
I'm doing it in two parts because the first part in particular requires LOTS of photos to show you the pleating. I am really excited to share this with you guys, becuase I am 100% positive that you guys can make it better than me. Seriously. You all are going to get to the end of this tutorial with your gorgeous, finished bag and say "That's it? Charmed Gift Bag. My newest project for Moda Bake Shop is a quick & easy gift bag.
Just fill it up with a matching charm pack and maybe even a cute teddy bear too. You could also add any quilt notions and more fat quarters if you like. What a fun gift to give to your quiltie peeps. Other ideas: Tutorial: The Hipslinger (aka The Fanny Pack) Ok, so I know fanny packs are probably considered uncool...but I'm making it my mission to bring em back.
Here's my version. I've been playing around with the design a bit. I needed something that I can wear when I shake my booty on the dance floor. Here's what I came up with: For the belt closure I used carabeeners (um, I think that's what you call them. I tested it out yesterday on my walk to the park. Sewing Projects: Your Sewing Projects: Bags and Purses - Martha Stewart.
Leather Handbag - Martha Stewart Sewing Projects. Textile Designers We Love: Anna Maria Horner. Signature Style Tote. Reversible Purse. 1 hour bag- tutorial. This bag is so easy !
This is the new bag I made to take back to work this term. It took less than an hour from choosing the fabric to dumping my junk in it. In fact this tutorial took waaaayyy longer than the bag ! (the colours are great in real life but the orange doesn't photograph very well - sorry ) This pattern is on a piece of A4 paper so I'm sure you can work it out from that.
You will need: Using the pattern piece and cutting on the fold of your fabrics. 2 pieces in your handbag fabric2 pieces in your lining fabric2 pieces in wadding or batting to give your bag a bit of body.1 magnetic purse snap (optional)2 x 6 1/2 inch squares of fabric for the pocket (optional).2 strips of fabric 3 inches x approx 29 inches for the strap1 strip of wadding about 2 1/2 inches by 292 large Buttons Start with the pocket. Turn right sides out through the gap. . Pin your pocket to the right side of one of your bag linings. I like to do two lines - looks good and adds a bit of strength too. Hip Pockets Purse. No one will know how little effort it took to make this playful yet sophisticated purse.
Zipper installation is foolproof, says designer Elizabeth Bailey; stitching it up and adding a cord is a breeze as well. Clutch Purse You Can Sew. 2.
To give the clutch shape, fold a 1-1/4-inch angled pleat into one side seam, beginning at the top and tapering the pleat to end 3 1/2 inches down (see Diagram 14). Press the folds in place. Repeat on the remaining side seam. Note: The absence of ultraheavyweight interfacing in the area you're pleating should enable you to make crisp folds. Chenille Bag with Name Tag and Pocket. 12 free bag and purse tutorials.