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Classic hobo bag - Make it in denim. Classy and so on trend, this hobo bag is easy to match any outfit.

Classic hobo bag - Make it in denim

And it is easy to make too. You will need a pair of large jeans with wide straight legs. The pattern can be used to make this hobo shoulder bag in different fabrics and styles. But I really would like to show you how it’s made with jeans legs. Denim is never out of fashion and denim bags go well with almost any outfit! Using old jeans for your craft projects helps our Mother Nature in a very big way! I will also show you how to make an absolutely neat handle, which you can use in other bags too. I’d rate the difficulty level as medium. Size of the finished bag – Width when flat 17″ (43 cm)Height when flat from the opening 15″ (38 cm)Handle drop 12″ (31 cm)It becomes smaller once filled and draped down, as there is depth added then. To make this bag you will need – The size of the jeans should be Large. Leg length measuring from bottom hem to the bum pocket — minimum 72cm (28”).

Or get some knowledge on handling denim here>>> How To Make Reusable Shopping Bag Online. Bloglovin’ Bloglovin’ Bloglovin’ Tutorial: Totes Big and Small. It seems like I’m always leaving the house with something…dinner for a friend, toys for my toddler, extra pair of shoes or who knows what.

Tutorial: Totes Big and Small

I usually grab a Bath and Body Works bag or a plastic mega-store bag but in the interest of looking less “mom-frump” (my term for how I often feel these days) I thought a nice set of tote bags would help me look a bit more pulled together. Here’s the first tutorial in the series on some different tote styles. Later I’ll do a second one on a version with a pocket and different handle straps. You can scale the size up or down for whatever purpose you have in mind.

Free pattern day: Tote bags ! Here are 50 free sewing patterns for tote bags, shopping bags, backpacks, duffle bags and beach bags.

Free pattern day: Tote bags !

To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt. You might also be interested in free patterns for purses and tablet and laptop cases. p.s. Check out our E-Bay shop for great bargains on quilt patterns and collectible items ! Super easy tote bag tutorial..(updated) This is a great super, fun and easy tote bag tutorial that you will want to make over and over again!

Super easy tote bag tutorial..(updated)

(updated 04/18/2014)Please read entire instructions prior to cutting fabric or starting. What you need is: 1/2 yd of 2 different fabrics 2 yds coordinating webbing 2 pieces batting, thin like warm and natural 15"x 10" -not meant to cover whole bag From these items you want to cut you're fabric into these measurements: 2 pieces batting (thin like warm and natural) 15"length x 10" wide 2 bag pieces 15"length (left to right if using directional) x 20.5"wide (up and down) 2 pocket pieces 15"length x 16.5" wide cut webbing into two 1 yd pieces. Fat Quarter Tote Bag Tutorial - The Cottage Mama. Easy Instructions on how to make your own Purse Organizer. 45 (plus some) awesome bag tutorials revisited. A Simple Six-Pocket Bag. How to Make a Tote Bag: Easy Sew Ideas for a Custom Bag. 45 (plus some) awesome bag tutorials revisited. P488285. DIY tote bag — megan nielsen design diary. Sign up to the Megan Nielsen Patterns Newsletter and get access to our library of FREE sewing patterns!

DIY tote bag — megan nielsen design diary

Store Newsletter Get access to our library of FREE sewing patterns, exclusive monthly discounts and be the first to hear about new patterns! Never miss a blog post! Enter your email address to receive Design Diary blog posts right to your inbox. Sew a bag with the free bag pattern. Helen Rawlinson Lighting and Textile Design: Tea Towel Tote Tutorial. I've finally had a moment to write this quick and easy tutorial for turning one of my tea towels into a happy go lucky tote bag - perfect for the summer!

Helen Rawlinson Lighting and Textile Design: Tea Towel Tote Tutorial

Of course you can use any tea towel, but the print needs to be either multi-directional or run horizontally across the tea towel, otherwise you'll be looking at it sideways. It shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to make: Fold the tea towel in half along its length and match the two widths right sides together. The seams may not be dead straight so match the pattern as best you can. The Inspired Wren: TUTORIAL (& Giveaway!): The Three-Ten Tote. CHRISTMAS!

The Inspired Wren: TUTORIAL (& Giveaway!): The Three-Ten Tote

I love Christmas! And I have to work hard to keep myself in check and not over-extend myself baking and making all the gifts for all the people! Tutorial: Take it to Work Tote Bag. Easy Lined Zipper Pouch. Have no fear of the zipper!

Easy Lined Zipper Pouch

This lined zipper pouch tutorial will show you just how easy it is to create a zip-bag to store your goodies. When you don’t need to carry everything with you, replace your purse with a simple zipper clutch and store your keys, cards and cash! When you are done, you can use this same method to create a zipper pouch in various sizes based on your needs. Materials – 2 fat quarters (18”x22”) of cotton quilting fabric – 9″ zipper – Sewing machine with zipper foot – Optional: medium-weight fusible interfacing. Tutorial: Totes Big and Small. Triplet Tote Tutorial - Sewing for Beginners {Craft Snob} To the Market: 14 Grocery Bag Pattern Ideas. DIY tote bag — megan nielsen design diary.

14+ Free Tote Bag Patterns You Can Sew in a Day! (plus tips to make it happen) Ultimate Guide on How to Start a Bag Sewing Business - Sew Some Stuff. Free Sewing Pattern for a Durable, Reusable Grocery Bag. Notes from Terry Ann: Fat Sack. Pretty AND practical.

notes from Terry Ann: Fat Sack

MATERIALS: You'll need 1 yd. of fabric and matching thread. I used August Fields by Amy Butler. It's a decorator weight fabric in a scrumptious color. NOTE: 1-3/8 yds. of 58"-60" wide fabric will make two bags. Cut one 19" x 36" for the bag and two 4" x 36" for the handles. How to Make a Tote Bag From a T-shirt (no sew tote bag) - Page 2 of 2 - Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom by Jamie Sanders. Reuse Old Jeans to Make a New Handbag. Quick fix grocery bag. We had grapes this weekend.

Quick fix grocery bag

So? They were really good. Seedless white grapes and they came in one of those plastic bags, with cuts all over to make it stretchy. Hours after we had the grapes, while in the kitchen, my eye fell upon the plastic bag again. DIY Reusable Farmer's Market Bags from Child-sized T-shirts. When the weather is still cool and Spring is right around the corner, I allow myself to daydream (just a little) about summer. I don’t dwell on the humidity or the bad hair/makeup…and focus on Saturday mornings, when the farmer’s markets roll into town.

This post contains affiliate links for your crafting convenience. Like so many other eco/cost-conscious shoppers, I love to bring my own tote bag(s) to carry my bounty home. AND, I have the most amazing reusable fruit/vegetable produce bags…just not enough of them to carry everything I purchase from the farmer’s markets. Stackable Scrap Bucket Pattern. All posts may contain affiliate links. It is no secret that I love my scraps. Well today, I am going to share a fun project that will not only use your scraps but help you store them going forward. Allow me to introduce the Scrap Bucket Pattern. This baby made its debut at Sew South last weekend and I was so excited to see all the variations everyone created. The pattern is easy to make and totally limitless! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 1/2 Button. Retro Drawstring Bag. Sewing the Handle (my favorite bag strap method) (Sidekick Sew-along Day #7) - Sew Fearless.

Over the last few weeks, I have been working my way through the Sidekick Mini Suitcase pattern, sharing any extra tips that didn’t make it into the pattern directions, and answering questions. The printable pattern and complete directions for the suitcase are available for purchase here. Today in the sew-along, we make the suitcase handle! This method of strap-making is a mash-up of techniques a la Amy Butler and The June Bride. No frustrating tube turning, or ugly lumpy corners here. I used this method to make all the straps on my Mommy Poppins bag and the recent clutch wallet.

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LuAnn Kessi: Quilted Zipper Bag......Tutorial. This was so much fun........I thought you might like to make one too! Click Images to Enlarge: Quilted Zipper Bag My inspiration came from this green zipper bag my friend Celia made for me two summers ago... Strips cut randomly from 1 to 3 inches wide x 45 inches 1/4 inch piece all strips together into a strip unit measuring 18 x 45 inches Spray Baste the strip unit to batting and backing fabric.

Favorite Photo Decoupaged Tote Bag. Southwest Noir DIY Pouch. By: Alana Shinn from threadbarecloak.com. Fat Quarter Bag. Close. Leather Glam Wallet Clutch. I found this gorgeous leather champagne fabric the other day and knew I had to get a hold of some yardage to do some upcoming projects. DIY Sweet Vintage Scrappy Patchwork Tote. Making upcycled bags and totes is one of my absolute favorite things to do! Vicky myers creations » Blog Archive Small messenger bag pattern - vicky myers creations. Create a small messenger bag perfect for carrying you mobile, keys and wallet. It lives outside my brain now. I've been rocking a really hot canvas tote bag draped over the passenger headrest as a trash bag for a long time now. And every single day I come out of work to find my car in the sea of Priuses I'm always annoyed that it's the ugly ass tote bag strap that tips me off that this black Prius is my black Prius.

Unless I'm parked with the car's ass facing the building, in which case it's the "I'd rather be watching SportsCenter" license plate frame that tips me off, and then I'm pleased. No one else has one of those around here and, frankly, I'm not sure how many people working here have actually heard of SportsCenter, but whatever. I love it there and seeing the logo makes me happy because I'm nothing if not brainwashed by flashy TV logos and sarcastic sportscasters.

But most of the time it's the tote bag strap that I see and it makes me sad. Tutorial: Pillow Cover to Messenger Bag! Make Your Own Grocery Bags. Just when you think you're the reigning 'Queen of Green' – reusing and recycling your way through the day, someone rains on your parade. Two stories hit the media recently about everyone's favorite green choice: the reusable grocery bag. Turns out we should be washing these things after each use or they can become a breeding ground for bacteria.

I tried washing the ones I got at my market and they fell apart. Learn to Sew Series- Ruffled Grocery Bag. It’s time for the Learn to Sew Series! I have been following Amber’s series from Crazy Little Projects for the past month and we have created some amazing things. Recycled Grocery Totes. Davis Farm starting to live off the grid: Grocery bag from feed bag tutorial. The ultimate DIY shopping bag - made easy! TheElegantArtist: DIY: Boxy Grocery Tote. Creating my way to Success: How to make a handibag from a pillowcase - in 5 easy steps and 15 minutes.

THE SEWING DORK: The Easy Five-Step Market Tote (and it's upcycled!) T-Shirt DIY Grocery Bag. Leather Tote Bag Tutorial. Get Your Crap Together: Reusable Grocery Bag PDF Pattern for Organize Me! Sizzlin' Summer. Drawstring Stocking Stuffer Gift Bags, in Two Sizes - Leigh Laurel Studios. Make your own grocery bag. Upcycle: Shirt to Purse. How to Make a Drawstring Bag (Tutorial) Pleated tote (beach bag) tutorial. Shopping bags from bedding - an upcycle tutorial. Reversible Hobo Tote with Free Pattern. Fashion & Function: Cute Quilted Bag Patterns for Making Life Easier. 26 Fashionable Free Bag Patterns. How To Sew A Reversible Tote Bag With Adjustable Strap.

The Awesome Bag Tutorial with Guest Meg of elsiemarley. A Handibag From A Pillowcase. Quick Sew Hobo. Hobo Bag Pattern. How to make a handibag from a pillowcase - in 5 easy steps and 15 minutes. Fat Quarter Bag. The Twenty Minute Tote. Sher's Creative Space: Tutorial - Foldable Tote Bag with Matching Sleeve. Lillian's Stitches: Rescued Threads (tm) Tote.