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Search Results for: tote

How Do You Feel About Fast Fashion Crochet?

September 22, 2013 by jd wolfe

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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...

Tutorial: Whim of Trim bag

September 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sew Can Do Whim of Trim Bag1The 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...

Tutorial: Diaper bag with classic purse styling

September 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

coachbabybagKirstin 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...

Tutorial: Double Skein Yarn Bag

September 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Double Skein Yarn BagThis 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...

Tutorial: Tribal-inspired vinyl bottomed drawstring bags

September 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

vinylbottombagMelanie 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...

DIY Halloween Felt Treat Bags & Buckets

September 13, 2013 by Linda Lanese

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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...

Tutorial: Cute burlap Halloween treat bags

September 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

burlaptreatbagsThese 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...

Free pattern: Cloverleaf Bag

September 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

DSC_3170LiEr 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...

Tutorial: Anthro-inspired rope handled bag

September 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

AnthroBag8Gina 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...

Tutorial: Bath toy bag

September 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Bath-Bag-header-600px-copy1Have 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...

Tutorial: Reversible leather and cotton belting bag handles

August 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

handlesJodi 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...

Tutorial: Insulated picnic bag

August 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Picnic bagJill 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...

Tutorial: Sew a burlap bag

August 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

burlapbagYou 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...

Tutorial: Zippered vinyl storage bags with fabric toppers

August 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

VinylCase3Kirsty 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...

9 favorite sewing tutorials at craftbits.com

August 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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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...

How to make a recycled t-shirt beach bag

August 7, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

T top 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...

Tutorial: Sailor knot embellishment

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sailor Knot TitleToni 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...

Kids’ creative table keeps them busy during school registration

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

creativetable_titleI 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...

Tutorial: Diaper change wallet

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

IMG_7879Jenya 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...

July Crochet Giveaway Winner Is…..

August 2, 2013 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...

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