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Faux Suede with Plaid Inset Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Faux Suede with Plaid Inset Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial

+ Choosing Sewing Machine Needles Toss in your today’s necessities, then create space for lots more inside this classy large capacity faux suede tote bag. You could recycle a suede jacket, and a plaid wool sweater and sew yourself a very nice tote. You could take it to the office or out for the day – it’s a very versatile tote bag. Don’t be intimidated by sewing leather, pleather, vinyl, or suedes – regardless of whether it is genuine or faux. Just be sure to use the corr

Coiled Batik Fabric Storage Basket – Free Tutorials and Tips

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Household Storage Bags

Coiled Batik Fabric Storage Basket – Free Tutorials and Tips

Wandie Garren Williams created this gorgeous household storage basket (which she and lot of other people call “bowls“) out of batik fabric strips wrapped tightly around cording or clothesline. I’ve seen gorgeous handbags made this way. This is a good project to upcycle textiles! See how she did it! Benartex Bali Batik 5 yd Bundle (Sunshine) from: Craftsy.com How to create fabric baskets and bowls from two squares of fabric! by Debbie Shore Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fab

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Free Projects

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

Sew & Serge a Neck Tie Hobo Bag – Free Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

Sew & Serge a Neck Tie Hobo Bag – Free Tutorial

+ How To Sew With Silk And Silk-like Fabrics This project page takes you through making a necktie hobo bag. There is no pattern and it is completely up to you how to do it. The Craft Files offers this sewing project for free. Sew a Necktie Hobo Bag How To Sew With Silk And Silk-like Fabrics by Professor Pincushion: More Hobo Bags to Sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffe

Quick and Easy Holiday Bow Clutch – Free Sewing Tutorial by La Cartera

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Free Projects

Quick and Easy Holiday Bow Clutch – Free Sewing Tutorial by La Cartera

+ 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

Broken Umbrella Tote Bag – Free Tutorial

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Free Projects

Broken Umbrella Tote Bag – Free Tutorial

Grist TV visits the Fixers Collective in Brooklyn 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 new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new wi

EcoVest Converts to a Bag – Free Photo Collage and Guide – Sewing Inspiration?!

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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

Thrifty Sewing: Upcycle and Sew a Zippered Necktie Pouch

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Clutch Bags

Thrifty Sewing: Upcycle and Sew a Zippered Necktie Pouch

+ How To Cut Slippery Fabrics: Chiffon, Silk, Satin, Knits, etc. Deconstructing neckties to turn into these Zippered Pouches is a very easy and inexpensive sewing project that could make a one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for almost anyone. Use novelty ties to create fun pouches, or sophisticated ties to sew beautiful clutches for special occasions such as proms, weddings, or glitzy holiday parties. Get the Tutorial ♥ Advertisement ♦ How To Cut Slippery Fabrics: Chiffon, Silk,

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Handbags & Purses

The Boot Top Bag – Free Tutorial

by Confessions of a Refashionista If you have a pair of much-loved boots you can’t bring yourself to part with, but don’t want to wear them (or can’t wear them like me) this is your opportunity to keep the boots and make a bag. I’m not sure if I would want the necktie strap because most are slippery and that would drive me NUTS. A nice leather belt would do! Check this out and give Sheri a high-five if you like the idea! Get the Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabri

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Clutch Bags

Coat-sleeve Clutch – Free Tutorial

I thought this was a very clever recycling project. I love tweeds, velvet, and brocades so this is very inspiring to me! Linda of Craftaholics Anonymous demonstrates how she deconstructed a suit-coat sleeve and re-uses fabric and some seams while she creates a classy clutch. Get the Tutorial ♥ Advertisement ♥ Buy Tweed by the Yard: Pindler & Pindler Brabant Plum What is Tweed? “Tweed is a type of fabric made from rough, woven wool. It may or may not use a twill or diagonal

Funky Fringes T-shirt Tote – Free Instructions

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Handbags & Purses

Funky Fringes T-shirt Tote – Free Instructions

Got an extra t-shirt laying around? Grab one and sew up this fun and funky bag! Get the Instructions ♥ 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 new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in

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Video Tutorials

Woven Denim Handbag – Free Tutorial

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 new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new w

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Video Tutorials

Make a Mini Backpack From Old Jeans

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 new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click t

Tea Towel Tote Tutorial – Say it Six Time Fast! (Free)

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Handbags & Purses

Tea Towel Tote Tutorial – Say it Six Time Fast! (Free)

A very cute bag that Ashley from Make it Love it put together with some fun tea towels and a few curse words :) Read through her sewing tutorial to the end! Get the 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 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to shar

Sonya Style’s Necktie Purse – Free Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

Sonya Style’s Necktie Purse – Free Tutorial

Use one tie as a focal point for your purse and co-ordinate the rest as you wish. Necktie purses are always one-of-a-kind and such fun to create! Sonya Style shows you the way with this handbag. ↓ Get the 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 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pi

Vintage Zest Sunglasses Case – Free Tutorial

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Cases

Vintage Zest Sunglasses Case – Free Tutorial

A fantastic sewing project for beginners. Fast, easy, and requires very little fabric. These chic sunglasses cases can of course be customized with any combination of fabrics and buttons. An ideal opportunity to recycle fabric and buttons! You could use a Velcro closure as well. Diane is absolutely right, (as well as clever), the possibilities are endless! Make a handbag to match?! These cases would be great gifts too. ↓ Get the Tutorial ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabr

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Free Projects

Pleated Denim Handbag Sewing Project

A Free Photo Tutorial Created primarily out of the legs of jeans this casual bag is perfect for everyday! I really like the shape of this bag, the pleats, and the way it is topped with bands of denim used as handles. This bag is lined with cotton and uses a button-loop closure. This is an intermediate sewing project. Always use a photo tutorial as just a basic guide! More denim bag sewing projects patterns and tutorials: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Ho

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Handbags & Purses

Necktie Hobo Bag – Free Tutorial

With a flap closure and a magnetic snap, this hobo-style purse is made entirely out of men’s neckties. You can create each bag as a one-of-a-kind every time This tutorial offers detailed instructions and photos of each step. To make this bag you’ll need: A bunch of ties. A lot of lining fabric One 18 mm magnetic snap Heavyweight stabilizer Large graph paper (or newspaper) for pattern Basic sewing supplies ↓ Get the Tutorial ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collection

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Handbags & Purses

Sew Easy Denim Mini Purse

A free sewing tutorial from Ulla's Quilt World Get the Tutorial Advertisement More denim bags to sew: 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 new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in n

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Handbags & Purses

A Springy Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial

A Free Sewing Tutorial by Jessica from Happy Together A lightweight, washable, and environmentally friendly tote bag, if you upcycle some shirts. Perfect for the spring and summer time! Mix solid and printed fabrics! Here is what you will need: paper, pencil, and ruler for patterning 3 to 4 t-shirts if upcycling 4 pieces of 6″ x 4″ knit fabric for strap covers 34″ of trim or piping 1 yard of light or medium weight interfacing magnetic snap Two small pieces of felt fabric glu

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