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Vintage Nautical Style Sailors’ Kit Bag – Sewing DIY

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Beach/Pool Bags

Vintage Nautical Style Sailors’ Kit Bag – Sewing DIY

A free sewing DIY by Karen at Sew What's New Karen blogs at Sew What’s New about her latest bag sewing project, a fabulous nautical drawstring bucket-style bag! Find out how she customizes a Style pattern #4143 and came up with this beauty that inspired by an old fashioned sailor’s kit bag like this one: Karen added some features such as; a shoulder pad which is a simple wrap with a strip of soft and stable to pad it and a Velcro closure. A round base with a cinched top, heav

From Feed Bags to Sturdy Farmer’s Market Totes

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Free Projects

From Feed Bags to Sturdy Farmer’s Market Totes

A Free Sewing Tutorial by Chopping Block Farm Learn how to sew a sturdy grocery or farmer’s market bag with recycled feed bags and this free sewing tutorial from Chopping Block Farm. Feed bags are generally made with heavier and thicker materials or fabrics that are worthwhile for recycling and making a very durable shopping bag. Add Velcro to the top to keep your produce, and meat inside. Plastic grocery bags are banned in many communities all over the world, so these shoppi

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How to Make a Wooden Handbag

A free video DIY from the Positive Couple Just for fun! Watch this free video to see how a handbag is created out of an oak root by hand! Similar bag projects featured at PatternPile: Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns and get 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in ne

How to Sew an Earbud Keeper + Cable Tidy

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Cases

How to Sew an Earbud Keeper + Cable Tidy

Free sewing videos from A Pinch of Dainty + docrafts See how A Pinch of Dainty sews this circle-shaped zippered earbud case! Sewing Supllies: scraps of fabric (main and lining pieces) batting soup container lid (about 4.5″ in diameter) zipper key ring (optional) coordinating thread basic sewing supplies How To Make an Earphone Tidy – from docrafts Watch docrafts free sewing video tutorial showing us how to make a simple, stitched earphone tidy. This tutorial includes basic se

How to Sew Insulated Grocery Totes the Easy Way

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How to Sew Insulated Grocery Totes the Easy Way

See how you can sew this lovely insulated grocery tote bag with Jen Eskridge‘s free step-by-step sewing tutorial. This insulated basic tote bag measures 19″ x 16″ x 7″ finished. I thought that using the reflective car shade as the insulating liner was quite clever. Oilcloth or laminated cotton would are also ideal exterior fabrics to sew these grocery bags. Suggested Sewing Supplies: 1 yard decorator weight fabric, 54″ wide (the fabric used in Jen’s photo sample is from Ike

Pleated Recycled Denim and Floral Print Purse – Free DIY Video

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Pleated Recycled Denim and Floral Print Purse – Free DIY Video

Tatiana Andreeva shows us how she put this pretty pleated purse together using recycled denim fabric and a floral fabric for the front. The video tutorial also offers animated diagrams and instructions within the upper left corner of the screen. No pattern required, just follow Tatiana’s step-by-step. I love the contrast behind the pleats, giving it a simple eye-catching focal point. Advertisement More denim bag sewing projects featured at PP: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fa

Sew a Project Pouch with a Zippered Window – Free DIY

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Pouches

Sew a Project Pouch with a Zippered Window – Free DIY

This little zippered project pouch is especially for the crafty sewer, quilter, or kitchen connoisseur in mind! Quilters will appreciate being able to see notions and tools while stored safely away, the baker can store recipe cards or magazine clippings behind the clear vinyl window. The finished pouch should be: 7″ x 10″. Emily of Mommy’s Nap Time used the “Baker’s Delight” fabric line from Benartex to sew the sample pouch above. Go to the Free DIY Advertisement Three Tips

Sew a Kids Car Track Play Mat & Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Sew a Kids Car Track Play Mat & Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

A PDF Sewing Pattern by PatternPlay by patternplay An easy-to-sew play mat and toy car tote all-in-one! The perfect gift for busy children on the move! The two-lane road track play area measures 11” x 17”. A unique elastic pocket design stores up to three toy cars and keeps their treasures secure. This track is also a folding tote with a handle help you to get out the door easier and with less fuss. Customize your play mat for trains! Add interesting and eye-catching embelli

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Make a No-Sew Kids Shark Bag – Free DIY

An easy and fun craft making a shark bag with felt, glue, and an existing drawstring bag from Blitsy! Follow this free video with Meghan showing us in a quick and clear style how to make this novelty beach bag. This would be fun to do for a kids party for loot bags, gift bags, beach bags, or book bags. However it’s used, it’s sure to be well loved. Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluf

TheSorryGirls Leather Bucket Bag – Free DIY!

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TheSorryGirls Leather Bucket Bag – Free DIY!

Watch this great video from TheSorryGirls demonstrating how they made this very nice drawstring leather bucket bag for the summer. Just a simple drawstring closure. No lining! SorryGirls CHANNELS: DIY & Lifestyle: http://youtube.com/TheSorryGirls Vlog & Q&A: http://youtube.com/TheSorryLife Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 pat

Portable Cutting Mat and Ironing Board Case – Free DIY

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Cases

Portable Cutting Mat and Ironing Board Case – Free DIY

Mobile Cutting Mat and Ironing Board Case – Closed A free DIY from Deb’s Journal showing us how she created a mobile ironing board and rotary cutting mat case on the cheap! After pricing these cases in a sewing store and finding them at $60 USD, she knew she could make this carrying case less expensively. Deb made her mobile case to take to quilting class, and they are perfect for sewing retreats too. This case might also come in handy when your sewing project requires a lo

Sewers Measuring Tape Zippered Pouch – Free DIY

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Sewers Measuring Tape Zippered Pouch – Free DIY

Learn how to make a zippered pouch out of sewers measuring tapes! Learn how to create this lined zippered woven pouch out of sewers measuring tapes! Fill it full of sewing goodies. Watch the free video tutorial from coolripa: ⤶ Have you seen the Free Woven Zipper Bag Tutorial? Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns and get

Tote Bag Stenciling Free DIY + Techniques

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Free Projects

Tote Bag Stenciling Free DIY + Techniques

Create unique and eco-friendly stenciled tote bags! A free handbag embellishment DIY from the DecoArt® Design Team tells us how to create unique and eco-friendly stenciled tote bags. This is *not* a sewing project. This is a free tote bag embellishment project using fabric paint that just about anyone could enjoy. You do not have to have a rope-handled bag. Make or recycle a tote bag you would like to use as your artists canvas. Find alphabet stencils and add initials for

Gina’s Felted Wintry Sweater Bag – Free Tutorial

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Gina’s Felted Wintry Sweater Bag – Free Tutorial

While thrifting at Goodwill a few months back, Gina Wamsley from Gina’s Craft Corner scoured the store for wool sweaters that could be felted and transformed into a wintry handbag. Most of the sweaters were dreary shades of brown, but then this beauty caught Gina’s eye! A truly royal blue that she knew was perfect for a wintry DIY sweater bag! Get the Free Felted Wintry Sweater Bag DIY Follow PatternPile.com’s board Upcycled Bags to Sew on Pinterest. Just Arrived - Today's

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Vintage Linens Scrappy Patchwork Tote

A Free Tutorial from My So-Called Crafty Life Ashlee from My So-Called Crafty Life explains that her absolute-favorite things to do is create beautiful upcycled bags and totes. Recently Ashlee has been experimenting with patchwork projects using vintage scrap fabrics. With vintage scrap fabric from linens, sheets, feed sacks, tablecloths, as well as aprons and smocks, Ashlee got busy and ended up with a sweet-as-candy patchwork bag with fresh colors for the season. She caut

Sew and Embellish a Scalloped Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF

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Sew and Embellish a Scalloped Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF

Create a one-of-a-kind tote with scallops and embellishments! The free scalloped tote bag sewing tutorial and PDF scallop pattern from Embroidery Library will take you step by step through an easy-to-understand process to create a unique and striking handbag. Sewing this tote is a terrific way to showcase a new embroidery pattern and any fabrics for the scallops to make it “pop”. Feminine and sturdy, this tote bag also features shoulder straps, and two deep exterior pockets.

Sewing Mimi G’s Easy DIY Tablet Sleeve – Free PDF Pattern + Video Tutorial

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Cases

Sewing Mimi G’s Easy DIY Tablet Sleeve – Free PDF Pattern + Video Tutorial

A free beginner sewing project from Mimi G for WeAllSew Sew a pretty new case for your shiny new tablet to protect it from damage. Sewn with a bit of felt and a few seams, your tablet has a protective sleeve that is the perfect surface to embellish. Easy Velcro flap closure. Two sizes: mini and large. Get the pattern to accompany this video! More tablet case sewing projects: Scalloped Fold-Over Clutch – iPad Cover ePattern “Grace” PDF Pattern for iPad Tablet or Kindle Chic

Recycled Denim + Crocheted Doily Purse – Free DIY

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Recycled Denim + Crocheted Doily Purse – Free DIY

Upcycling Denim DIY from Sow and Dipity One of the cutest recycled denim handbags I’ve seen yet. If you want sew something new from a favorite pair of jeans, follow “Sow & Dipity“ along with a free DIY demonstrating how to cut, assemble, and sew this sweet bamboo handled purse together. Sow & Dipity uses a dollar store crochet doily, and an existing denim patch pocket, to achieve this fresh and fun style! Easy sewing. Get the Tutorial Denim Mini Purse – Free Tutorial More U

Frankenstein Monster Trick or Treat Bag – Free DIY

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For Kids

Frankenstein Monster Trick or Treat Bag – Free DIY

A unique and creative Halloween sewing project by Lisa Summerhays for Tatertots & Jello Monster Trick or Treat Bag for Halloween by Lisa Summerhays for Tatertots & Jello. I really like this tutorial and I wish I had found it sooner. My bad. I like this tutorial because while learning how to create this treat bag, you also learn (or can practice) basic stitching techniques adding dimensional embellishments and making dopey “Frank” a work of art. I love the creative yet simpl

How to Sew a Leather and Lace Bucket Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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How to Sew a Leather and Lace Bucket Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

A free sewing video DIY by Q2HAN demonstrating the steps to sew this casual leather and lace bucket bag. A drawstring bucket bag made out of leather and lace to carry everyday. This video sewing tutorial by twin sisters and DIY enthusiasts Q2HAN will walk you through the steps to sew one of these practical bags from start to finish without a commercial pattern. It’s an easy sewing project you will love! Subscribe to Q2HAN on Youtube Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collec

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