from DIYStyle Sew this tote with a sophisticated style and modern hardware.  Of course your bag handles could be any shape at all.  I’d love a black tote with brushed silver handles.  A take-off from DIYStyle’s Fold-Over Clutch, this is the easy tote version, adding modern square handles.  Watch the free video tutorial below to see how this tote is put together. Get the PDF DIYStyle Episode 75 –  Change It Up Tote Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Proj

+ DIYStyle's Clutch Bag Sewing Video Here’s a quick and easy sewing tutorial showing us how to upcycle two placemats into a cute bow clutch purse.   Placemats sew up into the perfect party purse, and there are so many colors and fabrics to choose from at any dollar store.  Designed to hold the essentials you need to carry to a holiday party, office party, holiday dinner, prom, wedding, or beautiful night out on the town.  This is a very economical sewing project that would al

You will need: main fabric (front, back, and side panels) 1 yard contrasting fabric and lining 2 yards 20″ Coats heavyweight metal zipper 2/3 of a yard of VELCRO® Brand FABRIC FUSION™ fastener Dual Duty XP thread Sulky Rayon embroidery thread Sulky Totally Stable, iron-on tear-away stabilizer 1 yard stiff double sided fusible interfacing 1/3 yard of medium weight craft type fusible interfacing 1 sheet needlepoint canvas transparent tape 2 1/3 yards of webbing strap turner med