Purse/bag techniques. Interfacing for bags.
With zip top. With carry pouch. Tutorial for a Gorgeous Bag or Purse. I had some beautiful Heather Bailey fabric in my stash that was reaching out to me to be made into a bag.
It's in lovely colours of green, yellow and turquoise with touches of red. Really pretty for summer. I played around with various bag designs until I came up with this. A Simple Six-Pocket Bag. Game Day Gym Bag tutorial. February 7, 2011 To make my gym bag, I used: 2 yards outer fabric 2 yards inner fabric 1 yard inner fabric (contrast and bag) 1.5 yards 70 weight Pellon interfacing .5 yards lightweight fusible interfacing ribbon 1 9-inch zipper 1 magnetic closure Elmer’s craft bond spray adhesive I started with the outside first, so I cut 2 pieces of interfacing 19″ x 25,” 2 pieces of fabric to 19″ x 25,” 1 piece of fabric 13″ x 25″ (floral) and another piece of fabric 14″ x 25″ (blue).
Pleated tote. While doing a little blog maintenance I happened to pull up my {free} pleated tote pattern.
Oh my. I was immediately a little embarrassed. Bag with pleats. Things will be quiet around here while I go gallivanting off to California.
AGGGHHHH!!! I'm both excited and freaked out at the same time. I know that things will be fine, but this is the first time I've been away from my babies. ever. for 7 whole days! Wave Tucked Preppy Handbag. Wave tucks are a fun and unique way to add a textural focal point to any size bag.
Before you start to panic, this technique does not require a bathing suit or a surfboard; all you need is your sewing machine... and a desire for style! First, check out our amazing step-by-step Wave Tuck Tutorial. Then, come back and try out your cool new skills on this very cute, very preppy handbag with its gorgeous contrasting wave tucks on both the front and back. We chose Michael Miller Fabric's Cotton Couture collection for this project, which features 90 solids in 100% quality cotton. For most of history, cotton has been a luxury fabric, something worth hauling by caravan out of the middle east and all the way to Europe. Our friends at Fat Quarter Shop have a lovely selection of Cotton Couture. The bag finishes at approximately 10" wide by 8" tall (excluding the handles) with a 3" wide base and sides.
The cuts below are listed by the fabrics within our sample. Create the contrasting strip panels. Bijou lovely: the market tote tutorial. Beach bag tutorial (using dishtowels) Thank you all for your nice comments about my Orla Kiely beach bag, and also for all the congratulations on the upcoming wedding!
And now, a little something for you, in the form of a tutorial. (I wish it was a giveaway instead, but that might have to wait until after the wedding!) Charm pack tote bag tutorial. 16 charms – I used Verna by Kate Spain 1/3 yard matching fabric for the bottom of the bag and the handles 1/4 yard of matching fabric for the gathered strip and the loop closure 1/2 yard of matching fabric for the lining 1 self covered button with the bottom fabric 2 pieces of batting medium weight fusible interfacing Seam allowance is 1/4 inch.
For each side of the bag, stitch 2 rows of 4 charm squares each and then 2 rows together. Iron with seams open to get a flatter look. You will end up with 2 rectangles measuring measuring 18.5in x 9.5in but measure your final rectangles well after sewing before you cut the bottom rectangles so that the width is the same. From the matching fabric cut 2 more 8in x 18.5in rectangles to form the bottom of the bag. Handles Cut 2 pieces of 21in x 4in for the handles. Cut 2 pieces of fusible interfacing slightly smaller than the handles and iron to each piece of fabric.
Fold as per picture below and iron. Renske’s minimalist tote bag. A talented seamstress with a mission, Renske Solkesz decided to create her own wardrobe after finding herself frustrated with high fashion prices.
When we saw her chic and modern wardrobe creations, we asked if she’d be willing to create and share a fun accessory tutorial with us. I’m super excited about what she’s come up with: an amazing self-closing utilitarian tote! I’m a huge fan of the graphic contrast and the leather and rivet details. Like her fashion designs, this tote is made from inexpensive materials, yet looks totally luxe.
I’m halfway out the door to the fabric store already! CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! When I designed this bag, I wanted to integrate the grip/straps in a more functional way with the rest of the bag. Messenger bag. Last Friday, I mentioned there possibly was a tutorial in the works for little H.'s bag.
It's been tested now over the weekend and she loves it - and so do I! Patent Leather Vinyl Color Block Tote. Color block is the fashion statement this spring.
We've spotted the style on everything from pretty pillows to darling dresses to terrific totes... like this one. In order to give you two trends for the price of one, we executed the signature color block style in one of the popular new laminated fabrics, choosing bold black and white patent leather vinyls from Fabric.com. Stylish and sophisticated, our tote design is actually very easy to make, even with its posh cotton lining and double shoulder straps. The bag was sitting on the end of my work table for a couple days, and every single person who walked by had to pick it up, admire it and try it on for size... even the guys!
Just last week, we posted an in-depth tutorial about working with laminates: Successful Sewing With Laminated Cottons (And Other Sticky Stuff). Embellishing a purse with buttons. Check out Cart (empty) No products $0.00 Shipping $0.00 Total. 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.