Sew your own tablet tote for carrying your iPad Mini, Nook, Kindle, Nexus 7 or other seven inch tablet. Quilting gives it some padded protection. Pockets on the side flaps give you room to store a stylus or pen, a small notepad, as well as business cards, credit cards, or bit of cash. Holds a lot, but not too big and bulky. These totes are the perfect sewing project to practice your free-motion quilting skills. With three different styles to choose from, an optional outer f

A Free Beginner Sewing Tutorial from Pretty by Hand An excellent beginner sewing project ideal for kids and teens learning to use a sewing machine and perhaps want to try simple quilting as well. Kristyne of Pretty By Hand shares her free sewing tutorial showing us how she created two quilted totes using one cheater panel in this Alice in Wonderland print by Lecien. Kristyne gives us the instructions to make two versions of this tote, one for short handles and one for long ha

A Free Bag Sewing Tutorial Series Full to the brim with excellent theory and clever sewing tips within each of the chapters below may answer a lot of your “why’s?” while learning to construct and sew bags.  Anything else I can say about Lier‘s free bag construction blog series will be an understatement. This series is an incredibly AWESOME resource for anyone who wants to know, not just how to design bags, but how to put them together correctly using very basic sewing techniq

from Emma Brennan of Charlie's Aunt Designs Get the PDF The Best Fabrics for Handbags & Purses: Handbag Ideas “Fabrics for handbags and purses can often be purchased anywhere. Find out about the best fabrics for handbags and purses with help from an artisan, designer, and instructor in this free video clip.” – Cassandra Allen-Brown Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Anim

Show your creativity with an Amelia Purse!  Flat or pleated, dramatic, or conservative.  A versatile sewing pattern that allows the sewer to make a classy handbag that is also highly functional and fun to sew! This purse is medium in size, about 12″ wide by 12″ tall. Get the Pattern More from Gaila Designs at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing