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How to Create a Chic Handbag with a Pair of Boots

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Free Projects

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

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Free Projects

Double Zipper Boxy Pouch

A free sewing tutorial from artsandcrafts4u Double Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial from artsandcrafts4u In this free sewing video artandcrafts4u demonstrates how to sew a double zipper bag you can use as a cosmetic bag, pencil case, or small travel bag. This pouch has two zippers for two separate compartments. This pouch can be sewn in any size. Watch the free sewing tutorial: Coats Polyester All Purpose Zipper 12 in. Blue Turquoise – $1.69 Retail Price: $1.85 You Save: $0.16 Mo

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For Kids

How to Sew a Cinched Top Bucket Bag

A free sewing tutorial from Shabby Fabrics Shabby Fabrics. Follow along with Jennifer Bosworth in her free video tutorial to demonstrating how to sew this versatile cinched-top bag. Watch the free video! A great bag for kids to store and carry their toys books and more. Lots of space inside and a project that is so easily customized. These bags also make fabulous project bags. [one_half] [/one_half][one_half_last] Arrow Sewing Chair Black Riley Blake fabric on White More dra

Learn How to Sew an Essential Oil Bottle Pouch

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Free Projects

Learn How to Sew an Essential Oil Bottle Pouch

A free sewing video tutorial from Sewspire Andrea from Sewspire shows us how to sew this cool little essential oil bottle pouch in this free video tutorial. Andrea is always giving her audience a good dose of inspiration for sewing small gifts to give all year ’round. We love her gift card case project too! Sewing Supplies: two pieces of cotton fabric at 18″ x 6″ and 6″ x 10″ one piece of cotton batting which measures 18″ x 6″ two 6″ pieces of 1/4″ elastic Watch the free tuto

Video: Easy Zip Around Wallet with Fabric Shape Cutting Die

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Video: Easy Zip Around Wallet with Fabric Shape Cutting Die

A free video with Sara Lawson of Sew Sweetness This slideshow requires JavaScript. Watch the video: You will need: fat quarter of exterior fabric fat quarter interior fabric fat quarter foam interfacing 1/2 yard woven interfacing 1/4 yard firm sew-in interfacing 16″ handbag zipper ⇒ See more about this wallet project at Sizzix ⇐ More wallet patterns featured at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from Stu

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Free Projects

Sew a Laptop Case in 30 Minutes!

A Free Video Tutorial from ArtsAndCrafts4you These simple laptop cases are quick to sew with an easy flap closure that is secured with a swivel hooks. This basic case is an easy beginner sewing project for all ages. You could also use this case as a folder for school or an organizer at work. A nice gift! There is a free PDF file to download and print for the bag closure here: https://goo.gl/CBLeqf Web site: www.artsandcrafts4you.com Advertisement More bag projects featured

Installing Grommets – A Free Video Series

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Video Tutorials

Installing Grommets – A Free Video Series

Projects using grommets or eyelets: 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

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Designer Patterns

Making it Easy – Modern Quilted Totes

Get the Video Tutorial Get the Pattern Download Oliso Smart Irons for Modern Quilters 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

Learn How to Sew A Three Ring Binder Cover with Zipper Pocket

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Free Projects

Learn How to Sew A Three Ring Binder Cover with Zipper Pocket

A Free Video Tutorial from Sewspire Andrea Chapman from Sewspire shows us how to sew a lovely custom binder cover with an exterior zippered compartment. This free sewing tutorial includes the instructions and measurements for a 1″ three ring binder; however, Andrea has included the measurements for the larger covers for a 1.5″, 2″ or 3″ binder simply adjust the two rectangular cuts and fusible fleece accordingly. Watch Andrea as she sews this fresh, beautiful cover with gorge

Sew the Perfect Valentine Heart Wristlet Bag

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For Kids

Sew the Perfect Valentine Heart Wristlet Bag

A Free Video Tutorial with Debbie Shore ? Watch Debbie Shore as she beautifully demonstrates how to sew this pretty little heart-shaped wristlet. Perfect for an evening out, or to use as a bridesmaids purse. Simple to sew! Embellish your perfect Valentine heart wristlet bag with trim or silk flowers to make it unique. Debbie shows us how to create the template, and then on to how to sew this lined wristlet bag in any size you want. Sew one of these bags for a special little g

The Lady Boss Laptop Bag – Sew and Sell!

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Cases

The Lady Boss Laptop Bag – Sew and Sell!

Advanced and intermediate bag makers will enjoy this digital sewing pattern from Sew Some Stuff. A complete 1 hour and 20 minute video lesson is included with this epattern! The Lady Boss laptop bag is packed with helpful features including: a luggage strap at the back zippered closure with exterior flap pocket a cushioned main laptop compartment 10″ zipper pocket inside the bag interior organizer for your stylus, pens, cables, and laptop peripherals top handle with a 14″ dro

How to Crochet a Simple Laptop Sleeve – A Free Beginner Tutorial

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Crochet & Knitting

How to Crochet a Simple Laptop Sleeve – A Free Beginner Tutorial

Learn how with Simply Hooked Crochet A free crochet video tutorial by Simply Hooked Crochet to make a basic laptop sleeve. A perfect crochet project for beginners! You will need approximately 255 yards Cotton Ease yarn, and a size “I” 5.5 crochet hook. Watch the free video tutorial below and have fun making this sweet laptop sleeve! Advertisement How to Crochet a Simple Laptop Sleeve – Beginner Tutorial: Advertisement More storage solutions to crochet: Just Arrived - Today's

Learn How to Sew A Covered Button and Tab Closure for Any Bag

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Video Tutorials

Learn How to Sew A Covered Button and Tab Closure for Any Bag

A free video sewing tutorial from Sewspire Today Andrea from Sewspire will show us how to sew an over-sized fabric covered button and a fabric tab so that you can add a button tab closure to any bag. This particular video is a supplement to the Zip Top Diaper Bag tutorial which is a premium Sewspire offering in a PDF format. If you want to incorporate a button tab closure into the design of your Sewspire diaper bag, simply omit the zippered top and substitute with this button

Sew an Easy Trick-or-Treat Bag with Nancy’s Notions

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For Kids

Sew an Easy Trick-or-Treat Bag with Nancy’s Notions

A Free Sewing Video Tutorial A fast and easy to sew Halloween trick-or-treat candy bag for your little people celebrating Halloween! This easy-to-sew drawstring bag can also be used to gift a bottle of wine for an adult Halloween treat. Also learn how to embellish your trick-or-treat bag with some simple fusible applique and stitch it together without fuss! Our friends from Nancy’s Notions sewed this treat bag with “Spooky Town” fabrics [found on their website]! Sewing Suppl

Learn How to Sew a Zippered U-shape Interior Pocket for Your Bag

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Bagmaking

Learn How to Sew a Zippered U-shape Interior Pocket for Your Bag

The super clever Izzy MEIMsaab shows us how she sews a zippered u-shape inside pocket for her handbag. Izzy is an award winning fashion designer who wants to share the practical side of fashion and creativity during construction. Check out the Izzy Meimsaab Premium channel, and the Izzy MEIMsaab free channel on Youtube! Ad – Free Quilting Pattern: “Pencil Me In” Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Desig

The Blanche Bag Step-by-Step Bag Making Video

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Designer Patterns

The Blanche Bag Step-by-Step Bag Making Video

Alyssa Lichner of PileO’Fabric shares her free step-by-step bag-making video tutorial for Swoon’s Blanche Barrel Bag pattern. This sewing tutorial focuses on the second version of the Blanche Barrel Bag pattern. Blanche is a multi-size, “rockabilly-inspired” bag with convenient exterior slip pockets, a zippered lining pocket, and a removable cross-body strap making it as functional as it is stylish. This exceptional pattern includes the sewing instructions for both woven and

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Video Tutorials

Triple Pocket Purse – See How To Sew!

A Free Sewing Video with Debbie Shore Debbie Shore demonstrates how she sews this awesome bag with three compartments to hold everything you need on the run! This particular bag is the result of Debbie’s adaptation of one of her bags in her Sew Brilliant Bags book. The triple pocket purse is sew simple to create, yet it looks quite complicated! You can shop for all Debbie Shore’s sewing products and favorite things for makers at Crafter’s Companion! 3 For £11.98 on Selected D

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Video Tutorials

Sew a Mini Saddle Bag

A free video tutorial from Sewspire Learn how to sew this mini saddle bag with this free video tutorial from Sewspire! Follow along with Andrea and create your own mini saddle bag to carry whatever suits you such as your keys, lip balm, receipts, coupons, sample-size sunscreen! Attach a clip or a ring to use to connect your mini saddle bag to an overnight bag, a backpack, beach bag, tote, or purse. We l❤ve this free sewing tutorial! [one_half] Cut four 6″ x 11″ fabric pieces

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Designer Patterns

The Backgammon Bag

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Betz White The Backgammon Bag is the perfect purse to take to brunch or a day of fabric shopping. Spotlight some of your favorite fabrics with the triangular pieced accents. The Backgammon Bag is large enough to carry your necessities and offers an interior zippered pocket, and two exterior pockets with magnetic snaps. The top flap-closure stays secure with a *twist lock. *Four free twist lock tutorials here. The bag strap is adjustable and can be h

Learn How to Sew a Classic Drawstring Patchwork Backpack

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Backpacks

Learn How to Sew a Classic Drawstring Patchwork Backpack

A fun sewing project to create a classic drawstring patchwork backpack that will still look fab for years to come. The sample bag in the photo above was sewn with a delicious BERNINA 550 Quilters Edition machine and showcases Art Gallery Fabrics‘ Denim Studio Fabrics. This free tutorial by also demonstrates how to use decorative stitches, (we love the “arrow” stitch used here), as well as how to use the automatic buttonhole foot with a slide. See more about the Bernina 550 se

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