This tote bag is a little more labour-intensive, but the finished product feels a little more elevated and gift-worthy. The binding finished edges on the bag’s handles and along the top edge are what take a little extra time. If you’ve worked with bias tape or binding, you’ll find this project easy. It has boxed corners at the bottom, making it a flat-bottom tote bag that will sit up on its own. The finished bag is approximately 19″ wide x 14″ tall, and the bottom of the bag is 4″ deep. Pin it Other items to add to the gift…
Bags & Cases
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Continue ReadingThis is a really quick and easy sewing project that requires minimal materials. The drawstring case can be used to protect sunglasses or glasses from scratches when in a purse or bag. Add a layer of batting for even more protection. The finished size is approximately 7-1/2″ x 4″. However,…
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Continue ReadingA quilted book sleeve will protect your favorite books from getting damaged when they’re in a bigger bag with other items. If you like your books in pristine condition, no bent corners or torn pages, and you like to have a book in your bag at all times, this is…
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Continue ReadingThis pencil case is a quick and easy project that’s perfect for using up scraps of fabric and batting. It uses binding to finish the edges, which takes a bit of practice to get used to, but speeds things up since you sew the outer fabric and lining at once.…
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Continue ReadingA laptop sleeve is the perfect item to help protect your device when you have to take it to and from meetings, classes, work, etc. This one is quilted, using 2 layers of high-loft batting to give it extra plushness and padding. Its finished interior size is 16″ wide by…
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Continue ReadingThis golf shoe bag is perfect for the golfer who travels, but is also handy for simply taking shoes back and forth to the golf course. It will keep grass and dirt contained and your shoes together in the trunk of your car. You can customize this pattern by changing…
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Continue ReadingZipper pouches are so handy, which is why they make a great product to sew and sell. Once you get the hang of them, it’s easy to adjust the size, based on what you want to fit inside. I’ve created 3 sizes of flat-bottom zipper pouches: Small (approx. 3″ tall…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re thinking about sewing to sell, bags and purses might be a good category to explore. There are so many patterns and designs, making bags a good category for most skill levels. This collection of products could work into an existing product line, if you’re already selling bags. Or,…
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Continue ReadingThis pleated zipper pouch matches my: Pleated Clutch Pleated Triangle Pouch Pleated Sunglasses Case It will fit inside the clutch bag to organize smaller items. Zipper pouches are a quick and easy sewing project. This one does have the extra steps of adding the pleats and sewing the top and…
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Continue ReadingI designed this pleated sunglasses pouch to match my: Pleated Clutch Pleated Triangle Pouch Pleated Zipper Pouch It was created to fit sunglasses, but this case could be used for other items, such as smaller toiletries, makeup, makeup brushes, pencils, etc. If you’re not comfortable sewing in zippers, you could…