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How to Create a Chic Handbag with a Pair of Boots

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How to Create a Chic Handbag with a Pair of Boots

A free video DIY from Niler Taylor Niler Taylor shows us how she creates a fantastic chic handbag using pleather that she carefully salvages from a pair of tall boots with side zippers. Niler shows us how and where to cut the boots, and how to re-use the buckles and zippers too! Watch Niler in this free video tutorial: More like this at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluff

How to Upcycle a Tweed Skirt into a Handbag + Draft a Basic Harris Tweed Coin Purse Pattern

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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

The Upcycled Ruby Jacket Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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The Upcycled Ruby Jacket Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

by Vicky Myers Creations + Jenash Designs ✄ You must go see how Vicky Myers sews this sweet ruby-red purse together using a recycled jacket. Sewing and constructing this bag is easier than it looks because you already have so much of the more complicated accent sewing completed already. The sleeves are re-used to make the handles and straps, and the body of the jacket makes the bag. I love what Vicky came up with, I love the fabric, and the color! If you are eco-conscious

T-shirt to Grocery Shopping Bag – Easy Sewing Tutorial

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T-shirt to Grocery Shopping Bag – Easy Sewing Tutorial

+ Sewing Knit Fabric Basics A complete transformation with so little effort. Sew a veggie grocery bag from a t-shirt! To create this netted bag you simple sew one seam, and mark the slit positions with a fabric pen. Cut them out with scissors as you desire. Don’t cut them too big, otherwise things will be rolling down the grocery isles! Get the Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIY

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

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

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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

Make a Knitted Handbag without the Knitting – Free Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

Make a Knitted Handbag without the Knitting – Free Tutorial

Using a nice chunky sweater and your sewing machine – sew up this chic handbag for fall. Autumn colors and some plastic or bamboo handles. Embellish it with crochet lace and some pearls. Sew it up! Get the 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: Clic

How to Sew a Men’s Suit Jacket into a Backpack

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Backpacks

How to Sew a Men’s Suit Jacket into a Backpack

Rob and Corinne are showing you how to take an old men’s suit jacket and transform it into a backpack. So now is the time to raid uncle Bob’s closet for an old sports coat, whip out the scissors and sew a backpack! 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 Pinte

Upcycled Nylon Lined Folding Shopper Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Upcycled Nylon Lined Folding Shopper Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

Isn’t this smart! I thought this was a rather clever idea. Karen took a plain nylon shopper and turned it into a very useful bag you can fold up and tuck into your purse. Stopping in to the grocery or drug store on the way home? Whip one of these sweet bags out and lug it all home in style. Make it your own! Get the Tutorial More shopping bags to see: Fold n Roll Shopping Bag + Sewing Ruffles Shopping Cart Caddy Boxed Grocery Bag T-shirt to Grocery Shopping Bag Grocery Ba

Upcycle a Man’s Shirt into A Messenger Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Messenger Bags

Upcycle a Man’s Shirt into A Messenger Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

upcycling a man’s extra large button-down shirt to create a very practical messenger-style bag to carry anywhere. Alternatively you could use a ladies blouse which would also provide you with more opportunities to create a unique bag using any feminine trim, texture, or fabric prints. Get the Tutorial How to Upcycle Clothing: Shirt Deconstruction 101 “How to upcycle shirts for use in your quilting and soft craft projects. Find more fabric projects on our website La Todera th

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