Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “bag making”
When Anna Graham of Noodlehead released her Range Backpack pattern, I immediately wanted to make it! I have been using a Trail Tote pattern from Robert Kaufman as my daily purse but needed a change. In high school, I used a cloth drawstring backpack as my purse and felt Anna’s pattern elevated that design to a whole new level. I kept stalking …
We have explored zippers, double welt pockets for those times you don’t want to use a zipper and talked about interfacing. Clover and Violet even provided us with a gorgeous free pattern for their Pepper Tote. In case you are still looking for a tested free bag tutorial to apply your skills, here are a few of my favorites. Lined Drawstring Bag …
When bags (or garments!) need more stability, interfacing is often added to the piece. But when you go to the craft store, this is what you see: Where do you start? Which interfacing do you need? Here’s the 411: Types of Interfacing Interfacing comes in woven, non-woven and knit. Each interfacing type functions like the fabric equivalent. So woven interfacing …
As we continue with our bag making challenge, Alicia from Swoon Patterns has graciously written a tutorial to make a double welt pocket. These pockets are perfect alternatives to zipper pockets and transform bags into something “handmade”. Here is the tutorial! (And don’t forget to read to the end! There is a special giveaway!) Tutorial: Double Welt Pocket
When I was brainstorming ideas for the bag making skill challenge for Learn More, Sew More, the first maker who came to mind was Sara Lawson of Sew Sweetness. Her bags also look “handmade” and not necessary “homemade”. They are trendy and can be made from supplies you can normally find at a craft store. Aside from her superb …
On Monday, Jennie from Clover & Violet provided a fantastic tutorial on Zipper Pockets. I teased told you she also created a free bag pattern for the Learn More, Sew More challenge! Guess what!?! Today is your lucky day. 🙂 Let me introduce… the Pepper Tote! Is that like the cutest tote ever!?! You can read more about the tote …
Wow!! You guys love Zip It!! So do I! I wish I could give everyone a gift certificate but the winner is: Congratulations, Lucy!
If you have read through my blog before, you know I love making bags. There is this one, this one, and oh yeah, this one! I love the challenge of making a new bag so I am hoping you will too! When I talk to other sewists about bags, there seem to be two common concerns. First, there is the …
Bags, bags, bags… and no, I’m not talking about the ones under my eyes since Miss No No is a toddler who defies the human need for sleep! Nope, I am talking about the many, many, many bags we “need” in our lives. An every day bag/purse. A zipper pouch bag for our makeup. A project bag for our many …
Westwood Acres had the new Cotton and Steel canvas prints as one of their daily deals. (I ALWAYS check that section… and their website! They do not pay me whatsoever but Amanda has amazing prices and service!!) As soon as my canvas arrived, I knew I wanted to make an every day bag with it. I’m a confessed crazy cat lady …
