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Sew this Jelly-Roll Bag - A Free Video Tutorial from ManSewing

Rob from ManSewing shows us how to sew this tote bag using 2.5 inch strips of pre-cut fabrics aka a jelly roll.Rob used Road Trip Rolie Polie fabric by Kelly Panacci for Riley Blake.This video will also show us how to sew boxed corners and attach a handle to your new bag. Click here for supplies: …Continue

Tags: RileyBlake, method, technique, RoadTrip, fabric

Started by Susan Apr 17.

Stitch by Stitch's Project Travel Tote Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern!

If you belong to a sewing or quilt guild, a modern-day "sewing bee", or like to sew while you …Continue

Tags: sewing, pattern, epattern, pockets, PDF

Started by Susan Feb 2, 2015.

Mini Scrap Wallet - Free PDF Pattern by The Sewing Loft 2 Replies

This pattern is for sewers of all levels. Perfect for beginners. Not sure what to do with leftover fabric scraps? How about turning them into a small wallet. This mini wallet is the perfect size for a few credit cards or even some ice cream money! You could…Continue

Tags: simple, fabric, gift_card, easy, beginner

Started by Susan. Last reply by Susan Oct 8, 2013.

Sharing - what I've learnt about rivets! 6 Replies

Rivet - Dictionary definition: 1. Nail or bolt for holding together metal places etc., its headless end being beaten out or pressed down after passing through two holes. 2. Verb, to Clinch (bolt); join or fasten with rivets; fix, make immovable.When I mentioned using rivets to my other half, we soon established that the rivets he…Continue

Started by Karen. Last reply by Lila K May 23, 2015.

The Great British Sewing Bee - Ann Rowley's Bag! 3 Replies

If you enjoyed watching "The Great British Sewing Bee" you might be interested to see that the winner, Ann Rowley, has also made a bag!I spotted her Quattro Bag (a pattern by http://studiokatdesigns.com) on her Flickr Page when I was browsing for things to add to my…Continue

Tags: Quattro_Bag, Ann_Rowley, Great_British_Sewing_Bee

Started by Karen. Last reply by Danica Reed Nov 10, 2013.

How to make a fleece tote bag - by 2 young girl scouts 5 Replies

I was wondering what to do with all the fleece I have left over from making my Bed Jacket and Dressing Gown, and idly put 'fleece bag' into the You Tube search box. Up came this video by 2 young Girl Scouts, which I think is very well made. The only change I would make is putting an applique picture on the front as it is rather plain - but my fleece fabric isn't!Well done Kirsten and Torrey! Continue

Started by Karen. Last reply by Carol Fryer Aug 24, 2013.

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Comment by Alexia on August 8, 2008 at 6:37pm: I recently went to a class and made a purse from a 5 1/2 yard zipper coiland ribbon. It came out kind of cute. I am trying to upload a picture of it.

Alexia

Comment by Carolyn de Leeuw on August 10, 2008 at 3:59pm: Oooh, what a great idea for a group! I have just started making purses...so much fun!

Comment by busybug1 on August 11, 2008 at 12:34am: Thank you Alexia and Carolyn for joining the group and look forward to seeing your purse creations.

Comment by Stormee Bryant on August 12, 2008 at 1:49pm: I love purses and I am trying to come up with an idea for myself that is a big bag but not heavy. I like to carry everything with me. I love cloth bags and not leather but strong. Everytime I make a bag and carry it myself someone admires it and I end up giving it to them.

Comment by Alexia on August 12, 2008 at 2:57pm: I do the same thing. I end giving away the things I like best because some one else likes it too.

Comment by Madfishmonger on August 12, 2008 at 4:42pm: I like to make things for myself (or friends and family) as experimental new designs. I drag them around and abuse them and see what happens, it's a great way to learn what works and what doesn't.

Comment by Stormee Bryant on August 12, 2008 at 7:22pm: My daughter did the beadwork on this bag. Then she sent it to me to put it together for her. It was her first attempt at sewing beads on fabric. She did a great job. I finished the bag and sent it back to her.

Comment by busybug1 on August 12, 2008 at 10:14pm: Me too!! Seems like the purses I make that I really love my friends or family love too and talk me into giving it to them. Like this one I call Country Chic.

Comment by busybug1 on August 12, 2008 at 10:15pm

Comment by Stormee Bryant on August 13, 2008 at 4:18pm: I really like this bag busybug1, you are really a good seamstress. I like your bags. Do you have an Etsy shop yet? Go to
http://stormeejean.etsy.com
and see mine. You might want to join or maybe you already have joined.