A free DIY from Terial Arts Terial Magic is a fun, non-toxic, and easy-to-use liquid fabric stabilizer that is revolutionizing the fabric arts industry. Spray it on, air dry and iron and the result is a fabulous paper-like piece of fabric to manipulate as you like. Fold, pleat, mold and sew! Terial Magic is also great when used with fabric cutting machines, applique, and quilting. Just think of what you could do with Terial Magic But first, see how quick and easy it is to use

This pattern adapts the gorgeous front pleating detail of Constructiv Patterns larger clutch design to a cute compact size with an optional removable wristlet strap. This purse closes with a recessed zippered closure for a professional-looking finish. The clutch is fully lined with an interior pocket for discreet storage. The finished clutch purse will measure approximately 19 cm wide x 13 cm tall (7.5″ x 5″) with a 5 cm (2″) wide base at the widest part. This clutch is a lov

Kristine Elizondo Hatch from Sticky Sugar Stitches designed this compact shoulder bag with a clam shell shape that is great to sew for spring and summer! A nice wide zippered top opening gives access to everything inside. This bag features two pockets on either side of the bag, attached shoulder straps, and double slider zippers that open completely to the bottom of the bag. This is a beginner-friendly digital sewing project with step-by-step photos and bag making instruction

Using fabrics from Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Cynthia Frenette designed this wonderful project supply caddy and offers the free pdf with diagrams, instructions, and fabric yardages, so that we can sew one too! This pattern is rated by the publisher as “experienced intermediate“.  The finished project organizer measures: 12” x 9-1/2” x 6-1/2”. The Sewing Date Project Organizer Bag project uses Robert Kaufman fabrics from the Kona® Cotton, Essex Yarn Dyed, and Sewing Studio 2 line

Don’t let the idea of sewing zippers intimidate you and prevent you from improving your sewing skills and projects! In this series of free video tutorials, Annie Unrein shares her tips for easily installing zippers in bags, purses, and more. Watch now: Sew a Mi Zippy Case for an iPad or Tablet Play Zip and Store Convertible Tote | Sew and Sell The Elegant All-Day Tote with 16 Pockets | Sew and Sell! Zippered Pencil Case / Cup Video: Easy Zip Around Wallet with Fabric Shape Cu

With Kristin of Grandma’s Chalkboard and Kelley Gilbert of Casa Crafty. Quick to sew, and sweet gifts, these reversible bags are easy to construct with this free sewing tutorial by Kristin from Grandma’s Chalkboard.  Mix and match some fun novelty prints using home decor weight fabric, denim, printed canvas, or twill.  If you have some fabric you want to use and it’s not quite stiff or strong enough, use interfacing to stiffen up your fabric. Get the Tutorial ❀ Pellon® 71F Pe

+ Sewing Machine Stitch Length Discover some sturdy fabric such as canvas, drop-cloth, home decorator, heavy twill, denim, leather, faux suede, or vinyl. the list of fabrics you could sew these round nested baskets with is endless.  You could add some handles as they have done with this fabric storage bucket.  Customize your own nested set with or without embellishments.  You will need batting or interfacing/stabilizer for this sewing project. Get the Tutorial ~ ~ Sewing Mach

by jcaroline Sewing Supplies: 1 yard fabric for exterior of bag 2/3 to 1 yard fabric for interior of bag 2/3 yard of heavy stabilizer magnetic snap 2 round rings for straps 1 8″ long zipper (if inside optional pocket is desired) fabric 10″ x 12″ for optional pocket piece of closed cell foam 2″ x 18″ Get the Pattern & Get the Instructions More purses and bags to sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat D

This gorgeous handbag by Vickie of  Vicki’s Fabric Creations, is inspired by the many bag patterns that are available using the original Japanese origami style design.  Vickie embroidered the designs in variegated thread on a heavy black cotton fabric using iron-on interfacing as stabilizer to keep everything in place after they were finished.  She explains that this gives the bag a bit more body.  Read more about how this bag was constructed and learn how to make one too! Wa

Snips and Spice published a really great photo tutorial showing us how to make a reversible messenger bag.  (I love reversible bags!)  Malory used indoor decorator canvas to make it sturdy along with Soft and Stable for reinforcement. An excellent combination.   With front and side pockets this bag could be one you use constantly because it is both so attractive and practical. Get the Tutorial ♥ Sewing a Purse Using By Annie’s Soft and Stable Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fab

When you pack your lunch/dinner for work, do you take a lot of containers, silverware and reusable water bottles?  Do you need something that holds a lot?  Do you want to make a cute, functional and ROOMY bag for your lunch?   This is your bag!  This bag has  a short strap, but you could always make it longer if you want to carry it on your shoulder.  It bag uses Peltex as a stabilizer – it’s stiff and sometimes a bit of a pain, but worth the effort if you don’t want a floppy

✂ Bonus sewing video: Clipping and Trimming Your Seams Jamielyn Nye will teach you how to sew this adorable Anthropologie-inspired purse!  The purse above is the inspiration, and the lined purse below ↓ is Jamielyn’s representation, which I actually prefer.  Jamielyn’s bag appears fresher and crisper if we are comparing the overall look of a freshly sewn handbag.  I also love the very-subtle difference in the shape of the main body section of this bag. The fabrics are well pa

A step by step tutorial for how to make a square bottom bag or purse. This basic tutorial can be used to make any size bag – a larger size makes a perfect reusable grocery shopping bag. Pellon 50 Heavyweight Stabilizer By The Yard This is heavyweight sew-in interfacing. Perfect for home decor, crafting, and handbag projects. Sew onto medium to heavyweight fabrics. Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Des