Easy Recycled Pillowcase Hobo Bags – Updated
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An eco-friendly and economical sewing project. Have a linen closet full of pillowcases? This free sewing tutorial from the Sewing Dork demonstrates how to use two pillowcases, one for lining, the other for the exterior, to construct and sew this easy hobo-style shoulder bag. A thrifty and fun sewing project ideal for beginners and teens. Get the Tutorial + Pattern How to Sew a Grocery Bag from a Pillowcase: Life is Made with Katie Miles shows you how to sew a grocery bag out


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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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How to Sew This Easy Two-Seam Faux Fur Bag
Polly Rogers, Wendi Gratz, and Crafty Chick show us how easy sewing with fur can be with these frustration-saving sewing tips and a luxurious handbag project! A free sewing tutorial from Polly Rogers that will surely entice the diva in you to create one of your own luxurious yet thrifty fur handbag. Polly sewed her bag with faux fur and a fun yet simple little bag construction trick. Polly Rogers shows us how she creates the flat bottom for the bag to provide more space insi


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How to Upcycle a Tweed Skirt into a Handbag + Draft a Basic Harris Tweed Coin Purse Pattern
A free sewing and upcycling tutorial from Vicky Myers transforming a tweed skirt into a lovely handbag for winter. A beautiful blue plaid tweed purse is the result of an upcycled sewing project by Vicky Myers transforming a thrifted skirt into this handbag that is perfect for colder months. I love the pleats. I love the fabric. Let Vicky walk you through her creative steps she takes to sew this gorgeous bag – so you can make one too. How to Upcycle a Tweed Skirt into a Han


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Upcycled Flat-Iron Pouch
A free sewing tutorial from Jo Leichte at We All Sew A free sewing tutorial from Jo Leichte at We All Sew demonstrating how to sew a quick and easy quilted flat iron pouch for travel using a sweatshirt sleeve. Upcycling a quilted garment to sew this pouch saves time, money, and it’s an eco-friendly sewing project! Get the Curling Iron / Flat Iron Travel Case Tutorial More beauty-related sewing projects: Reno Rounded Makeup Bag Seatbelt Make-up Bag The Beauty Cosmetic Bag Jus


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Recycled Denim Project Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial
+ Sewing with Denim Tips Lesa needed a craft storage bag to hold her knitting projects so she created and sewed up this practical and durable ruffled knitting storage bag. I love the way it turned out! Denim is a fabulous fabric to sew bags out of. Denim is incredibly durable, soft, and of course thrifty if you recycle it! The ruffled lining accent around the top gives it a feminine flair! Get the Tutorial Tips for Sewing With Denim Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric


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Sew a Polo Shirt Purse – Free Tutorial
Sifting through a pile of clothing put aside for donations, Stephanie Saul came across this nautical polo shirt that belonged to her husband and recalled a bag she saw online earlier. Inspired by the fresh blue stripes, she created a fresh navy blue striped hobo bag that she carried as a cross-body purse. The Polo Shirt Hobo bag turned out to be a nice size and Stephanie admits she simply “eyeballed” cutting the shape of her upcycled hobo bag based on the size of the shirt


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Easy Coupon Wallet Organizer – Free Sewing Tutorial + Bag Interfacing Tips
This coupon organizer was created with a couple fabric scraps and card stock. Another excellent beginner sewing project for anyone. A nice easy-to-sew project and a thrifty gift idea too. Get the Tutorial How to sew handbags: interfacing tips Which interfacing should you choose to make a structured bag? A slouchy bag? Padded straps or roomy pockets? Watch as Sara Lawson explains how she uses several different Pellon interfacing to sew her gorgeous, high-end handbags. Advert


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EcoVest Converts to a Bag – Free Photo Collage and Guide – Sewing Inspiration?!
+ How to install a zipper without using a zipper foot by Laura Termini of Chicanol This project from Laura Termini of Chicanol is one of those that inspires me because it’s very cool, it’s easy sewing, and it’s extremely enviro GREEN and exceptionally economical. If you want to learn how to sew zippers, or want to upcycle a vest you have but perhaps it ended up in the dryer too long… (remember that’s called felting ;) ), this is the perfect recycle and sewing project. It’s


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Budget Envelope System Wallet Organizer – PDF Sewing Pattern
Six separate pockets with zippers hold your money allotted for each spending area along with any coins or receipts. The interior pockets hold your driver’s license, library card, bank card, etc. Note each zippered pockets has a vinyl window for assigning your categories. A larger pocket in back for “what-evers”. Get the Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal

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Sweetheart Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern
A free pdf from Couture Academic. Get the Pattern Sewing Supplies: 0,5 m heavy wool fabric (or one thrifted wool skirt!) 0.5 m quilting cotton for lining 30 cm x 15 cm piece medium weight interfacing 25 cm x 4 cm piece heavy weight interfacing 1 magnetic snap 1 button or applique for front sewing needle and thread printer for sewing pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stu
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