There are plenty of wool sweaters out there just waiting to be turned into something! Make this cute recycled sweater tote bag and save a sweater!
From totes and clutches to duffles and backpacks, carry everything you need when you sew one of these 25 free purse and bag sewing patterns!
From totes and clutches to duffles and backpacks, carry everything you need when you sew one of these 25 free purse and bag sewing patterns!
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Crochet Bag PATTERN, Crochet Boho Bag, Market Bag, Bucket Bag, Crochet Tote Bag, Bag with Long Strap, Purse Pattern, Totebag Pattern, PDF. This KnotYourselfOut crochet tote bag is named: TIMELESS TOTE. I love the way this bag turned out. It is classic, but stylish. I made it with two strands of worsted weight cotton yarn crocheted together, which gives it a lovely "thickness" and allows it to keep its shape. It is roomy and perfect for the warmer months. Thank you for checking out my Timeless Tote crochet pattern! This item is a CROCHET PATTERN for a handbag. It is NOT A FINISHED bag. It is a digital document that you purchase to download. The document consists of detailed written crochet INSTRUCTIONS and numerous how-to photos that together explain how to crochet the bag -- for someone special; you included! This bag is not lined. It measures approx. 13" across, and it is 13" tall (26" with straps). This crochet tote bag pattern is rated as EASY / INTERMEDIATE; meaning it is suitable for a confident beginner. It uses standard US English crochet terminology. It has been tested for clarity and accuracy by a professional crochet designer. In addition, and as mentioned earlier, it contains step-by-step how-to photos. I am confident this pattern will make for a happy crochet experience (and a very useful bag). This bag is worked in the round. It consists of half double crochet stitches, and wrapped double crochet stitches. The wrapped double crochet stitches are also explained in detail, just in case you are not familiar with them. They are not difficult. ***SKILL LEVEL*** Easy / Intermediate. ***CROCHET TERMINOLOGY*** Standard US English ONLY. ***FINISHED MEASUREMENTS*** Width: 13” across Height: 13”; with strap: 26” MATERIALS This bag was made using BERNAT Handicrafter Cotton 100% cotton yarn, (1.75 oz / 50 g / 80 yd / 73 m). • BERNAT Handicrafter Cotton, color: WARM BROWN x 7 • Size M/13/9.00 mm crochet hook • Stitch markers • Yarn needle I am available to answer questions, should you have any. Thanks again for stopping by. See MORE CROCHET BAG PATTERNS here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnotYourselfOut?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=18809933 See ALL MY PATTERNS here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnotYourselfOut Please follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA, sign up for my NEWSLETTER and join my crochet community! FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/KnotYourselfOutCrochetPatterns INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/knotyourselfout PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/knotyourselfout/ NEWSLETTER: http://news.knotyourselfout.com/1 Sonja Hood, KnotYourselfOut Crochet Patterns P.S. If you wish to sell finished bags (online) made using this pattern, you may do so, PROVIDED that you give me (Sonja Hood, KnotYourselfOut Crochet Patterns) credit as the bag's designer. I would also greatly appreciate the inclusion of a link to my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnotYourselfOut Thank you.
From totes and clutches to duffles and backpacks, carry everything you need when you sew one of these 25 free purse and bag sewing patterns!
Explore our free tote bag patterns, from single-fabric totes to intricate designs with pockets & adjustable handles. These free tote bag ideas are great for using leftovers or a new yard.
For my very first blog post, (I am a blogging virgin....) I am sharing an item that I made this week. I belong to the local Quilters' Guild and each month we have a work day, where we bring our sewing machines and either work on our own projects or make a project to sell at our quilt show in April. There is nothing like a room full of friends, sewing machines buzzing, with all of us chatting up a storm. This week, our very own, very talented, Linda G., led us in creating this tote for our travel iron. This little beauty will be perfect for carrying our iron to classes and workshops. It is lined with that silvery Teflon ironing board fabric, and when open, it doubles as a pressing surface. I will be donating this one to the Guild, for sale at our Quilt Show, but can't wait to make one for myself. Fast forward... I have finished making my own tote. It's red, of course. And you can see how it unfolds and opens up for pressing. It's perfect! The tote opened up for pressing purposes.
"You say tomato, I say tomahto" You say purse or pocketbook, I say handbag. You say wallet, I say purse. "We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language." Oscar Wilde, The Canterville Ghost (1887) Wherever you're from and whatever you want to call it, I've just sewn my very first handbag - or maybe I should call it a shoulder bag and have done with it?!!! I'm pretty pleased with it - I used a free online pattern called Reversible Bag by Novita @verypurpleperson. Incredibly easy - just printed the pattern out, checked the scale square and glued the sections together. All it takes is two 18" x 23" pieces of fabric and a couple of hours to cut out and sew together. And the best bit - it's totally reversible. I've used Robert Kaufman Essex Linen 55% linen/45% cotton blend in Navy and Amy Butler Alchemy 'Queen Ann's Butterflies' in Topaz then top stitched with Aurifil 4020 'Fuschia'. I'm missing my model, Flicky - had to make do with a balcony door handle, it was either that or a selfie! I love the pattern, really quick and easy, and have plans to make more. What do you think? Clicking on an image will take you to a new page of crafty goodness :) Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only, no payment or commission is received on click-throughs and opinions are my own. Click to follow me on Follow
Re-purpose a Shirt for This Easy Project! Turn a men’s shirt into an attractive bag with this easy project. Notice how the shirt pockets are part of the design and are perfectly usable. This is a great use for a thrift store shirt that has plenty of wear left. Wool or cotton flannel are perfect, …
You know by now this isn't a "craft" blog, although you probably also know by now that I am a fan of all things artsy and craftsy! So, I just had to share my latest little project, the tote bag pictured above. Here's the back story. A girlfriend invited me and several other friends to her home for a two-evening quilted tote bag class. This was supposed to be two classes of 2 hours each: four hours total. The teacher, "Miss Nancy", gave us handwritten instructions copied onto pink paper. I am not a sewing newbie, yet I was perplexed and often lost during the class. We stayed late (very late!) both nights, and still had about 10 hours of "homework" to do on our own. I kid you not! It did come out adorable, but there is just NO WAY I wanna spend THAT MUCH TIME on a tote bag, no matter how stinkin' cute it is! As we were making this tote, I kept getting ideas on how it could be done easier and faster. So when the class was over and the tote fiiiiiiiiinally done... I decided to put my money where my mouth is and make a second bag, trying out my ideas. *SUCCESS!* Yep, the second bag, using my "tweaked and revised" directions, only took a few hours, start to finish. It was a very fun and "instant gratification" type of a project. Just the kind I like when I don't want to make a long term commitment to a quilt! LOL! So with many thanks and all-due-respect to Miss Nancy, herein I present... “MISS NANCY’S PATCHWORK TOTE BAG” (w/ LYNN’S REVISIONS AND SIMPLIFICATIONS!) FINISHED SIZE: Approx 17” (wide) x 14” (tall) This tote can easily be made with 5 fat quarters and 1 yard of coordinating fabrics. (Or simply “mix and match” from your stash, and cut pieces to size as below.) Also needed: Warm and Natural, or other thin cotton batting. (Approx. 60” x 40”; or in pieces a little larger than: 18” x22”; 18” x 14”; 18” x 8”; 5” x 96”) NOTE: Photos below are from various stages of both totes... the one I made in class (the flowered one) and the one I made on my own (the kitty one). I apparently didn't have the wherewithall to get all the pictures from one project! ;o) CUTTING: BODY OF TOTE: 5” x 22” Side #1, cut one 5” x 22” Side #2, cut one 10” x 22” Middle, cut one BOTTOM: 18” x 14”, cut one OUTSIDE POCKETS: 18” x 16”, cut one STRAPS: 5” x 48”, cut two (For 1.25” wide finished straps) TIES, OPTION 1: Makes softer, floppier ties: 3/4" wide finished (2 fabric layers) 2” x 12”, cut 4 -or- TIES, OPTION2: Makes firmer, stiffer ties: 5/8” wide finished (4 fabric layers) 2.5” x 12”, cut 4: LINING: 18” x 36”, cut one (NOTE: Depending on exact finished size of tote body, this may be approximate. Do not cut this piece until tote body is done and you can double check this measurement.) INSIDE POCKET(S) -- OPTIONAL: 18” x 16”, cut one for one inside pocket , or cut 2 for two inside pockets BINDING (top finish): 6” x 36” (for 1” finished binding) PIECING/QUILTING (NOTE: ALL SEAMS ARE 1/2” unless otherwise noted.) BODY OF TOTE: Sew one 5” x 22” piece on each side of the 10” x 22” piece along long edges . Press seams toward darker fabric. Size of tote body at this point should be 18” x 22”. Cut a piece of batting larger than 18” x 22” and lay the tote body (right side up) on the batting and carefully smooth it out. Pin the tote body and the batting together with quilting pins (large straight pins). Using your favorite method, mark two diagonal, intersecting 45 degree lines (I use a Hera marker, which only creases the fabric. Hera markers are available online or in most quilt or fabric stores.) If you don't have a Hera marker, use a water soluble or disappearing marker, chalk, etc. Then, using a walking foot with a guide, quilt the tote body in a diagonal “grid” pattern, with lines 1” apart. (NOTE: If you don’t have a walking foot with a guide, you will have to mark ALL of your grid lines.) Press, “square up” and trim batting even with tote body. This is the front side of mine (before trimming batting) : This is the back (batting) side of mine: Carefully measure and cut tote body in half crossways, making 2 pieces, each 18” x 11”. TOTE BOTTOM: Cut a piece of batting larger than 18” x 14”. Lay the tote bottom piece on the batting, smooth out, and pin as above. Mark with two diagonal, dissecting 45 degree lines, and quilt in a 1” diagonal grid pattern as above. Press, “square up”, and trim batting even with tote bottom. OUTSIDE POCKETS: Press 18” x 16” pocket piece in half lengthwise, right sides out. (Will now measure 18” x 8”) Cut a piece of batting 18” x 8”. Place the batting carefully between the layers of fabric, edges even, smooth out, and press. Topstitch 1/4" from the fold. (This will be the top of the pockets.) Pin the 3 layers together and mark/quilt as above in a 1”diagonal grid pattern. Cut pocket piece in half crossways, making 2 pieces, each 9”x 8”. ADD OUTSIDE POCKETS TO TOTE BODY: Using the photos of the completed bags as your guide, place one pocket in the center of each tote body half, raw “bottom edges” of pocket and tote body even. Stitch pocket to tote body along both sides (long edges) of pocket using a 1/4" seam. (The straps will cover these raw edges later.) (Note: if you want the side pieces of your tote bag to be alternating fabric between front and back as mine are, then “flip-flop” second tote body piece before adding pocket.) STRAPS: Press each strap in half, lengthwise, right sides out. (At this point, straps will measure 2.5” x 48”) Then open, and with wrong side up, turn each long edge into center fold, wrong sides together, and press. (At this point, straps will measure 1.25” x 48”.) Cut 2 pieces of batting, 1 1/8” x 48”. Open each strap and insert batting between either of the fabric folds. Refold carefully and press. Stitch 1/8” or 1/4" (your preference) along each long edge. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: ADD STRAPS: Position one strap on one tote body piece as follows: Center a strap over the seam between the pocket and the side piece of the tote. Being careful that strap isn’t twisted, center the other end of the strap on the other seam between pocket and side. Pin in place. Following your previous strap stitching, stitch strap to bag, starting from the bottom. Extend your stitching 1” past pocket (toward top of bag). Reinforce stitching at top by triple stitching, or stitch a decorative “barn door” pattern: Repeat with other strap on other tote body piece. BOTTOM: With right sides together, sew a tote body piece to each long edge of the bottom. At this point, you should have: Press each seam toward bottom and topstitch on bottom 1/4" inch from seam. LINING: Measure size of open tote shell. Cut lining the same size. Set lining aside for now. TOTE SIDES: With right sides together, fold tote in half; stitch each side. Press. BOX CORNERS ON TOTE: While still inside out, make mitered/box corners by pressing each corner into a flat triangle, matching the bottom seam to the side seam. Measure down the seam 1.75” and sew horizontally across the triangle. Your seam should be 3.5” long. Stitch again to reinforce. See diagram below (borrowed from HERE). Repeat on other corner. Turn tote body right-side out. OPTIONAL : If making inside pockets, add these to lining now: Press each 18” x 16” piece in half, making an 18” x 8” pocket piece. Top stitch 1/4" from folded edge. Sew to right side of lining, stitching pocket on both sides and across bottom, with pocket top (opening) 4.5” down from each raw, short edge of lining. NOTE: After attaching to lining, pockets can be divided by stitching one or more vertical lines as desired. With right sides together, sew lining in half along sides. Turn right-side out. Make box corners as above. With wrong sides together, place lining inside tote, and line up the top raw edges. Pin and baste. BINDING: With wrong sides together, press one short edge of binding under 1/4". Then press binding in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Starting with the 1/4" turned down edge, position binding along top raw edge of tote. Pin. (TIP: start binding where it will be hidden by the strap.) Leave the first 2” unsewn. Stitch in a scant 1” seam, tucking in and overlapping ends about 1”. Blindstitch vertical overlap where binding meets. Turn binding to back (lining side) and hand stitch (blind stitch) in place. TIES: For OPTION #1 ties: Press each strap piece in half lengthwise, right sides together; sew 1/4" from raw edge, to make a “tube”. Turn right-side out. Press, tucking in each raw edge 1/4". Edgestitch short ends. For OPTION #2 ties: For each strap piece: Turn both short edges in 1/4" (wrong sides together) and press. Then press fabric in half lengthwise. Then fold in each long edge to the center and press. Edgestitch all four sides. Position and stitch straps on outside of each tote side, approx. 1.5” from strap toward side seam and 2.5” down from top of tote. STABILIZER FOR BOTTOM (OPTIONAL): Cut a piece of plastic mesh (the kind used for plastic needlepoint projects, and readily available in craft and fabric stores) the size of the bottom: 3” x 17”. If desired, cover with fabric to match lining. Place stabilizer in bottom of tote; tack in place if desired. ENJOY! So, how fun are these bags?! And just perfect for totin' around your *stuff* or giving as a gift. If you like this bag, please feel free to leave me a comment and let me know. And if you make one of your own, I would love to see what you've done! And before I end this post, and because you also know that I am certifiably CAT CRAZEEE, I just haaaaad to share a couple of pictures of my chief sewing companion and right hand helper, my Ragdoll kitty Bentley (aka "Squeak"). OK, HOW FUNNY IS HE???!
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Kinchaku drawstring purses are Japanese style bags that are quick to sew and so cute and sturdy that sewing them is addictive. Here's how-to make them.
This caught my eye at the Dear Jane retreat last month... the MONDO Bag! (not quite done) Fitting the lining... still needs straps and pockets - The Michigan ladies all made one and I had to make one for myself. This thing was holding a lot of stuff. I picked up a batik strip set at Erica's on the way home... You know the part of the pattern where it implores you to "Read ALL instructions first?!" wehell... I tried but didn't quite get it all. This increased the level of difficulty quite a bit. Loved the fusible piecing - made that part of it really easy and hard to bungle. Some of the strips cut down to 2.5" squares. Adding 2.5" squares to the fusible... all the work that goes in to making it look random... All four fused 'gridded' panels... Just previewing how it will be sewn together. This shows the four panels after fusing but before being sewn. This is where it was really fun. You just keep folding over the sewn part and sew the new seam. Really fast. You do the short seams and then the long, then clip and press. One of the gridded panels partially sewn. After the panel has been sewn. The cool square bottom after sewing the bottom edges of the four panels together. Had to go back and repair this seam. I am not sure what I did the first time. This looks bad but it lays flat now. The four lining panels fused to the fluffier fusible. This is the step I skipped. You were supposed to cut the lining panels to fit the finished size of the gridded panels. I had already sewn the outside together before I caught my mistake so I went by the size they were supposed to be then had to resize it a little. Hopefully it will fit. : / The lining coming together. This fabric is to die for.
When I saw the very first Dainty Tote Bag made by Three Owl s I told her she had to write up the pattern! I wanted to make one (who am I k...
Bluebell is an all-purpose classic Tote (Handbag) that you can make using Bagstock Designs very informative PDF downloadable pattern and
DIY Large Tote Bag with Side Pocket Free Sewing Patterns + Video
11inch iPad Tablet PC Bag · Comfy and cozy padded bag · Fits for any 11" tablet pc · Comfortable and fluffy grip on padded handle · Strong finish with an x-shaped stitching · 100% Nylon · Size: approx 9"(23cm) x 12.2"(31cm) w/o handle - see a size photo above · 100% Made in Korea
Check out my favorite tote bag pattern and follow all the sewing tips and tricks. It's the best free pattern for tote bag!
Learn how to make a tote bag in just five simple steps. This beginner sewing project can be completed in about an hour with our helpful guide and diagrams.
Escape the Ordinary! YOU CAN SEW extraordinary bags! Unique bags that fit your needs. These patterns MOTIVATE, give CONFIDENCE and ENCOURAGE your creativity.
Accessory: No Overview: (1)Eco-Friendly Canvas (2)Offers ample storage, suitable for carrying various items. (3)Include multiple compartments, with slots for cards, IDs Fit &Sizing: Non-Stretchable Detail In Tile Measurement Size(Cm) Height Width One Size 34 40
This versatile tote in two sizes is suitable for toting your quilting or sewing class supplies or to use as a diaper bag. Make it from already-quilted, double-layer fabric for a finished tote, inside and out. Directions for quilting your own fabric for the tote are also included in the directions. The tote features a separating zipper in the top panel to unzip completely so the panel drops down inside for easy access to your things. Pockets on the outside are sized to keep items you need at your fingertips. Inside pockets on all four sides offer lots of places to safely store and organize your belongings. Add the optional zipped and attached coin purse for a secure place to stash valuables. Pattern also includes directions for a matching On the Double eyeglasses case. Please see pattern for fabric requirements.
Designed to carry everything you need for your daily commute (and then some), this bag is made of lushly soft leather with a vintage finish and features two roomy exterior zipper pockets and pleasingly soft, rolled leather handles. Inside are two slip pockets and one zipper pocket. Top zip closure. Detachable strap.
Hey y'all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew this fabulous 6 Pocket Tote Bag. For this project you will need approximately 1 yard of solid twill / cotton / duck fabric and 1 yard of printed linen / cotton blend or twill fabric. To begin, precut the
Here's the Goin' Uptown Tote Bag which you can make if you download the PDF sewing pattern. The Goin' Uptown Tote features lots and lots of zippers. It has an
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Plenty o' pockets to stash all your stuff! There are four big outside pockets that wrap front and back plus a deep inside compartment. We offer a free set of pattern downloads for the tote body as well as all the pockets.
I received a message yesterday from an old friend who had purchased some KFC fabric greeting cards from me a couple of years ago. She had used up all her cards and wanted more. So I dug into my sup…
