I had never heard of ‘fast fashion’. Have you? This very brief video gives a glimpse into some problems in the fashion world that will interest many crocheters. The impact of ‘fast fashion’ is less on crochet than on … Read More...
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by jd wolfe
I had never heard of ‘fast fashion’. Have you? This very brief video gives a glimpse into some problems in the fashion world that will interest many crocheters. The impact of ‘fast fashion’ is less on crochet than on … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
The simple lines of this Whim of Trim bag by Cheryl form Sew Can Do make the trim the superstar design element. The body of the bag is made from a denim outer layer and a solid red lining. Red … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Kirstin at Kojo Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a Coach-inspired diaper bag. She made it for her sister, who wanted a diaper bag that had classic styling and looked more like a purse, but still had all … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This Double Skein Yarn Bag by Niki from Roonie Ranching would make an awesome gift for a knitty friend. Or for yourself, if your crafty skills include knitting or crochet. It’s a drawstring sack (easy to sew!) with the addition … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Melanie at The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a drawstring bag with a faux leather bottom. She makes them trendy with a tribal-inspired quilting cotton for the top portion. They have boxed bottoms and are fully lined. The faux … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Morgan hosts “Pepper Design Blog” and is a working mother and wife. Back in 2008 they bought their 1930 house and started rebuilding it room by room Morgan had her first opportunity to decorate and loves it. She made this … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
These burlap Halloween treat bags are quick to sew up. You can find a tutorial showing how over at Crafts Unleashed. They made theirs them from a plain burlap and then stamped the finished bags with polka dots to cute … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
LiEr fromikat bag shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how tom ake her Cloverleaf Bag. It’s a bucket style bag with straps that loop through each other to close up the top. If you look … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Gina Michele from Rock Mosaic shows how to make this rope handled purse, a design inspired by a bag she spied at Anthropologie. The bag is made from squares of fabric, with a contrast panel runs down the middle. The … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Have you noticed how kids’ bath toys seem to multiply? Duckies and boats and squirty toys. That’s fine for the kids, but what parent wants to step over all those toys just to take a shower? Marni at Haberdashery Fun … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jodi from Sew Fearless made a set of leather and cotton belting handles for a bag she’s making. The core of the handles is the cotton belting, with leather strips sewn on it. The leather is sewn to both sides … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial for making an insulated picnic bag. It’s a bucket-shaped bag with a zipper around the top. The top is a separate drawstring compartment and is deep enough to hold some … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
You might think of burlap as a home dec fabric, but Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how you can use burlap to make a might cute purse. It’s a simple bag with an open top (no closure). She lined … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Kirsty at Bonjour Quilts makes these zippered vinyl storage bags to organize toys and toiletries and other small items. The sides are made from a clear vinyl so it’s easy to see the contents. They’re topped with a fabric print … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Did you know that our sister site, Craftbits, has a whole category of sewing projects? Yep, they do. There are how-to’s for bags and softies and more. Here are some of my faves.
Looking for more lunch bag sewing … Read More...
I have seen cut up t-shirts and I have seen t-shirt tote bags but not the two combined! This is a great idea for creating a bag that needs to breath. I bet it would also be great for produce. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how to make sailor knot embellishment, like the one she used on a skirt she made for her little gir last week. If little girl clothes are not on your to-do list, it would … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
I was so excited when Michaels asked me to join their Back to School Adventure! I knew exactly what I wanted to do!!
Let me set the scene… It’s registration day at your school. You head up to school, kid(s) … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jenya from While She Was Napping shows how to make this diaper change wallet. Rather than carrying around a full diaper bag, she can carry everything she needs for a quick diaper change in this much smaller clutch. It has … Read More...
by jd wolfe
Robyn B. with this entry (chosen at random):
These really are great bags! The Super Organizing tote would allow for a large afghan project, or for several smaller ones. With so so many fabulous fabric choices, one could have multiple … Read More...