Throughout my life, I’ve been designer-addicted. Cute, girlish, and ultra-useful, two designers in particular–Kate Spade and Vera Bradley–have dominated my purse, bag, and travel accessory collection. Knock-off patterns from AllFreeSewing have helped me fuel this obsession on budget-friendly paths, and I can’t imagine my life without Kate Spade and Vera Bradley lending me their iconic […]
Hi! Stephanie from Swoodson Says—I’m sharing a free sewing tutorial for a seashell bag. This is inspired by one of my most popular patterns, the Little Collector Backpack, but is a much quicker sew. This would be a perfect party favor for a beach bash! The bias tape and seams make it so the top […]
With summer quickly approaching, all women are looking for the perfect go-to summer outfit. I know I am anyway. I’ll admit that I’m a dress girl, especially during the summer months, when I’m looking for something simple, elegant, and effortless. After all, who wants to be stuck in the heat wearing jeans and a clingy […]
Hello again, everyone. Carolyn here from Carolyn’s Canvas to share my new, bright, shiny casserole carrier with you. When I saw Fairfield’s gold Aluminor, I knew almost instantly what it would be used for—a casserole carrier. The one I have has seen its better days; it has been to many church suppers, family dinners and […]
Hello Everyone! My name is Katie and I blog over at Running with a Glue Gun. Today I’m going to be showing you how to turn that plain canvas bag into a fun beach bag! Summer is right around the corner and that means hanging out by the pool or going to the beach! If […]
When you shake your purse, do you hear the jangling of loose change? I definitely do. As hard as I try to keep it all in my wallet, it just gets too bulky after a while and I end up tossing what’s left over into my purse. If that sounds like your reality, too, you […]
Drawstring bags are easy to sew and can be used for many purposes from storing jewelry to bags for birthdays and holidays. One can be very imaginative in creating these bags from all different sizes to adding embellishments and one’s own style. With this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to sew a drawstring bag […]
If you’re going to a baby shower this season, don’t settle for giving the same old gifts that everyone else is buying. This Big Pocket Baby Clutch from Sew Can She is great for a whole number of reasons. First, it’s a way to wrap little baby shower gifts without using wrapping paper—eco-friendly options are […]
If there is one project you should master when you start sewing, it is how to sew a tote bag. Sewing tote bags is insanely easy and rewarding. Tote bags are one of the most versatile, easy sewing projects you will come across. After learning how to sew a tote bag, you can use the […]
Don’t throw away those old sweaters! Feed your thrifty side and learn to refashion them into a beautiful bag. Today, Maureen Wilson from Made By Marzipan shares this tutorial on how to transform an old sweater into a bag: Have an old sweater on hand? I’ll show you how to transform it into an adorable […]
