The basic messenger bag

Jamie's on the left, Chelsea's on the right. This tutorial does not include the flap designs, alas. As promised, here is the basic bag tutorial like the one I made Jamie and Chelsea. I considered doing a PDF of the pattern pieces, but they are mostly too big to fit on letter sized paper, and pretty easy to make yourself if you have a ruler, a 6.5 inch circle, and a coffee cup on hand. Click on the image below to see or print a larger diagram for measurements. YARDAGE: Assuming the width is 45 inches, you'll need about a yard each of the outside and the liner, plus your interfacing if you are using it. THE FINISHED BAG DIMENSIONS, EXCLUDING THE STRAP: about 12 inches x 12 inches x 3 inches wide at the bottom. 1/4 INCH SEAM ALLOWANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE MEASUREMENTS. Draw and cut out all your paper pattern pieces. Now trace and cut out your fabric. 2) Outside Pocket. 3) Inside Pocket. 4) Flap. (Musical interlude while this creative wave crashes over you.) 7) The Body. Shazam!

The Twenty Minute Tote Updated September 2011 We have remade these awesome, simple bags for fall! This time around, I used a gorgeous new collection of upholstery weight cotton called Outside Oslo. These bold, stylish prints are sophisticated without being serious and come in a rich palette of colors perfect for fall. I added some sturdy contrasting cotton webbing handles for a pop of color, and I love the way they came out! The new materials are as follows: To make one tote bag: 1/2- yard of Outside Oslo Fabric. Updated February 2011 These totes really do come together in 20 minutes a piece which makes them a great, quick, way to add a little Springtime color and excitement into the dull end of Winter months. 1/2-yard of Kokka Apples. The Original The fabric in these how to shots is from Echino and is now out of print but you can see more from the same designer, Etsuko Furuya here. Cutting Cut two 16-inch tall by 14-inch wide panels from the fabric. Cut two 22 1/2-inch long pieces from the webbing.

Gorgeous Duffle Bag - PDF Sewing Pattern by StudioCherie Everyone has a duffel bag, but not everyone has a gorgeous duffel bag! Now you can sew up your own custom travel bag. Use your duffel bag for weekends away and you will find it perfect for two who travel light or one who likes a lot of choices (i.e. when you bring three pairs of shoes.) Blend Fabric 1 yd Cuts (Magic Garden) Bagmaking Techniques: Mother's Day Sewing Sew-Whats-New.com: Like this: Like Loading... Related

Immediate Shipping Mail Bag with Working by missprettypretty How to make fabric storage baskets Here are 10 terrific ways to make fabric containers, baskets and buckets. These fabric storage basket tutorials will get you organized in style! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.Fabric Scrap Baskets 7. 8. 9. 10. Studs And Spikes .com store | StudsandSpikes.com Envelopes for Pretend Play Choose Your Colors by missprettypretty Decorating your 'Quirky Kit' canvas bag If you've already received the latest Quirky Kit: 'What's the Story?' then you'll know all about the packaging 'surprise' that Leo kept teasing everyone about. If you haven't already got yours- you can see details of the kit here - but I'll let you in on the secret right now[don't tell Leo - OK? - OK! ;) All of the gorgeous papers and embellishments in the kit come packed inside a plain cream calico bag which you could use as a shopping bag, as storage for your stash, a tote to take along to your crops/crafting days; or as a protective case for one of your smaller albums. And you could simply take it out of the box and start using it without doing another thing to it - if you wanted to. So where are you going to begin decorating your calico bag? I recently customised a bag very similar to the one in my 'What's the Story?' The fabric [with the tree and buildings pattern] below came from the 'Hot Date' kit: Once your fabrics are in place began start adding your 'What's the Story?' Julie :)

9 Home Spa Makeovers: Recipes for Face Mask, Body Scrub, and More Why spend money on pricey spa treatments when you can make your own natural skin care products at home? Cocoa, honey, fruit and yogurt -- these are just a few of the yummy ingredients you can use in home spa recipes to relax your mind while they pamper your body and soothe your soul. To help you whip up a frenzy of fabulous home spa mini-makeovers, WebMD talked to some of the best known bath and skin care experts in the country. Bon appetite. All-Natural Chocolate Facial Mask This decadent facial mask, ideal for normal skin, will leave your face smooth, soft, and silky. 1/3 cup cocoa 3 tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons cottage cheese 1/4 cup honey 3 teaspoons oatmeal powder Mix all ingredients together and smooth onto face. * Courtesy of Bliss Spa, New York City Apple Pie Spa Treatment Skin Polish Apples are notorious for their nutritional benefits; they're 85% water and high in potassium and vitamins A and C. 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

the pretend and play mail carrier kit - FINALLY! So my craft a month goal turned into a six week journey this time around. I'm usually pretty punctual, but the self-imposed deadline on this one just seemed to alluded me. I had soooooo much fun making my eighth craft till Christmas - a Pretend and Play Mail Carrier Kit (actually two of them). The best part of this kit is that any of the pieces can be made for adult gifts or repurposed items. I'm finally wrapping up this craft with a post including all the links to the tutorials. Craft on!