A PDF sewing pattern from Charlie’s Aunt Designs for the 1920’s-era vintage inspired ladies Chelsworth Cloche hat featuring a turn-up brim, and belting with buckle trim. This classy hat suits most face shapes and looks beautiful sewn in wool, tweed, velvet, moleskin, corduroy, or, stitched in a light-weight linen fabric for the warmer months of the year. All of the pattern templates are actual size. Three different sizes: small (21½”), medium (22½”), and large (23½”), are all

The simple clean lines of this handbag design by Emma Brennan of Charlie’s Aunt Designs are similar to the styles seen during the 1940’s with a modern asymmetrical twist. The Sedgeford Bag is created with two contrasting or coordinating fabrics such as tweed paired with corduroy or velvet for autumn and winter, or heavy cotton canvas, and patterned linen for spring and summer. The flap template doubles as an interior patch pocket. The approximate finished dimensions are: 9″ (

This is a PDF sewing pattern for the 1940′ s inspired Polstead Heath Messenger Bag, which is the perfect style and size to take you effortlessly from town to country wear. It features a pleated front pocket and shaped flap reminiscent of the courier bags of the war-time years. A template for an interior pocket is included.  This shoulder bag style can be made with or without the front tab detail, and with a fabric strap, or a purchased leather strap attached with tabs. The Po

with Serger Pepper + Debbie Shore This cross-body bag sewing project is absolutely ideal for re-using existing textiles such as nylon, velvet, decorator, upholstery, twill, canvas, tweed, as its color-blocked design makes this sewing project an excellent scrap-buster.  Creating one-of-a-kind handbags doesn’t have to be complicated and expensive! Get the Pattern How to Cut and Sew Bias Binding – by Debbie Shore: “Here I show you how I cut my strips, fold, and sew bias binding

A very nice backpack sewing pattern with a drawstring closure, zippered front pocket, and lots of room for everything. Erin Erickson, who designed the bag, took your basic flat drawstring backpack (easy to sew!) and added some extra features such as a nice oval bottom that allows you to fit more inside the bag such as pretty slippers or a sweater.  You could even use this as a daycare bag, swim bag, or a sleepover bag.  I can see this backpack made of crazy animal prints, fun

This project is quick and easy, an excellent beginner project, and gift idea.  You can easily sew it up in an afternoon or less.  At this time of year it would be nice to make a couple of these cases out of velvet, wool, tweed, corduroy-if-you-dare, denim, faux leather or suede, or a home décor weight fabric.  An excellent scrap busting project!  This little project will keep your sunglasses or eyeglasses protected when you’re not using them.  I wear sunglasses year round due

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

A Free Sewing Project from Random Acts of Piece and Don Morin A small casual wristlet purse that holds just enough for those nights that you’re going out but don’t want to carry your usual carry-on luggage sized handbag.  Make one from silk, velvet, linen, or denim!  It looks as though this bag was sewn from quilted fabric. Get the Tutorial Advertisement Free Fortune Cookie Bag Sewing Templates: Don Morin also offers a free pattern for a Fortune Cookie purse as well as some v

Just a very nice bag.  This purse sewing tutorial is very clear, easy to understand.  All measurements are metric.  You could make this handbag out of velvet, corduroy, denim, cotton duck, canvas, vinyl, leather, or upholstery fabric. Get the Pattern & 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:

The Poacher’s Bag is inspired by British country life in the 1940’s with a gathered front pocket set into a pieced front.  It features an unusual shaped flap and a template for an interior pocket that doubles as an alternative flap option.  This style can be made with a coordinated fabric strap, or a purchased leather strap attached with tabs.  Poacher’s Bag sews up well in everything from cotton moleskin and tweed to contrasting patchwork fabrics for a different look. Finish

A free PDF pattern from Butterick!  I love the tweed used in the example photo above.  A nice velvet or linen would be lovely too.  An excellent opportunity to recycle fabric.  Zipper closure and handy wrist strap to grab and go go go! Get the Pattern 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