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Golf Tote Bag Ideas - Please 3 Replies
Need ideas for a golf tote bags for Golf Tournament supporting Breast Cancer.. I just purchased 1/2 yard pieces of beautiful home dec fabric and pac cloth for the inside lining. So before I cut int…
Started by Vicki. Last reply by Sadie Jul 7.
Favorite Purse 4 Replies
Everyone has that one purse that you just love...What is it that makes this purse so lovable?
Started by busybug1. Last reply by Sadie Jun 7.
45 Awesome Free Bag Making Tutorials 1 Reply
http://frugalandthriving.com.au/2009/45-awesome-fr
Tagged: Tutorials, Making, Bag
Started by sondra peterson. Last reply by nellie diaz Jun 6.
Chloe's Backpack - Free Pattern Download 3 Replies
Backpack by Heidi Pridemore using the Chloe fabric collection from P&B Textiles Backpack Size: 15" x 12" x 6" Chloe Collection 2009 by Janet Broxon: Fun and bright, young and contemporary, Janet…
Tagged: pattern, free, P&B_Textiles, vines, flowers
Started by Susan. Last reply by Lynn Palmertree Jun 3.
Tote Bag Pattern/Project from Elna 7 Replies
Debi Tullier sent this in to share with us (Thanks Debi!) and I thought it was more than worthy of sharing too! I love the pleats. what you need: 50 cm of heavy printed fabric, (drapery fabric…
Tagged: piping, hooks, purse, canvas, eyelets
Started by Susan. Last reply by Arlene Hanna May 29.
Fabric labels tutorials 5 Replies
Pat, I'm glad you brought the subject of fabric labels! I don't sew any in nor have I made any yet but have really wanted to for the longest time (just to show that these aren't hand sewn but bought…
Started by Sadie. Last reply by CarolAnn May 21.
DIYDish: Episode 6: We’re Goin’ Green!
In Episode 6, DIYDish shows how they took a wool sweater and turned it into a very sleek, sling purse! It’s such an easy project and would be a great one not only for you to make, (tonight!) but ev…
Tagged: diydish, sweater, wool, sling, purse
Started by Susan Apr 20.
Favorite Purse 3 Replies
Welcome to all who love to create purses..I love to make my purses from all types of fabrics that I gather from many sources. I handcraft my own bead trims. Tell me about your favorite purse...
Started by busybug1. Last reply by Beverley Holland Feb 24.
X-bag pattern 8 Replies
I have seen a bag called an X-bag. It seems to be made from two overlapping triangles. Does anyone know what I mean? Is there a free pattern anywhere? I'm a patchworker and love to make bags of all k…
Started by Rosie Rayner. Last reply by Beverly Oct. 29, 2009.
Free Pleated Tote Pattern by Rebeka Lambert 4 Replies
I know lots of you love to make totes so I thought this pattern might be useful. This pattern was created by Rebeka Lambert, "artsy-crafty babe". Rebeka also retails some very nice tote patterns fo…
Tagged: rebeka_lambert, yoke, erica, free, pattern
Started by Susan. Last reply by Jill Dewar Oct. 20, 2009.
Everything’s coming up roses 1 Reply
A bag from an old pair of jeans gets the flower treatment.
Tagged: purses, recycle, refashion, reuse, jeans
Started by Susan. Last reply by Sally Haddock Jul. 6, 2009.
How do I upload pictures? 10 Replies
I have taken some pictures of my purses I just finished but can't find out how to get them uploaded to this site. Is there some instruction area or someone that can point me in the correct direction…
Tagged: finding help instructions on…, how, uploads, pictures
Started by Fran(grami). Last reply by Susan Jun. 14, 2009.
old fashion drawstring bag pattern needed 4 Replies
I am looking for a pattern to make an old fashioned leather drawstring bag. Like from the 1970's.
Started by Buttons. Last reply by Sharon L. Hudson Jun. 10, 2009.
curtains 4 Replies
does anyone have an easy pattern for simple curtains? i would like to make some for 2 long windows ans 2 small windows
Started by Nancy. Last reply by Nancy May. 31, 2009.
More Patterns
http://rippingoutseams.blogspot.com/2009/05/etta-s
Started by sondra peterson May. 29, 2009.
Free Purse Patterns 6 Replies
http://somethingsewspecial.blogspot.com/2008/12/to
Started by sondra peterson. Last reply by Buttons May. 29, 2009.
Annie's Gift Bags Pattern Download 1 Reply
You can make your own gift wrap from some of that fabric in your stash. Encourage the recipient to re-use the bag to give other gifts or for holding stuff. If everyone did this we would reduce the pa…
Tagged: japanese, Furoshiki, environment, fabric, bag
Started by Susan. Last reply by Ann Corbett May. 29, 2009.
How to sew a funky tote bag 1 Reply
Rob and Sara demonstrate sewing a cool tote bag with a dupioni silk lining.
Tagged: silk, dupioni, bag, tote, funky
Started by Susan. Last reply by Carol Ann May. 25, 2009.
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Comment by Sadie on July 7, 2010 at 7:27pm - Thanks Pat!! Your words mean so much lot!! I wouldn't really have thought of sewing a bag with a gusset if wasn't for all the super cool pictures you've put on your profile of all those colorful GORGEOUS bags!! And the other members here have been so supportive too! thanks!!
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Comment by Patricia Hanson on July 7, 2010 at 7:20pm -
I LOVE your bag!
Pat
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Comment by Sadie on July 7, 2010 at 7:01pm
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Hey Kirsten, you inspired me to make a messenger bag a while ago!
Well, I finally made one. You can see it here.
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Comment by Suzie Lambert on June 21, 2010 at 9:30am - Very cute bag JoAnn! Are those pockets on the front? I love the dog pic! I assume he's yours...
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Comment by Sadie on June 21, 2010 at 5:09am
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The tote is really nicely done!! Like it?? Are you kidding! L.O.V.E. it!!!
The pooch is sooooo adorable! Love the key ring idea too.. I somehow seem to forget it everytime even though I've decided to remember :D
BTW, Did you ever considered adding a chanel logo on it ;) LOL
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Comment by JoAnn Scott on June 19, 2010 at 9:56pm -
My most recent Tote. I hope you like it.
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Comment by Kirsten on June 6, 2010 at 11:28am - made my first have look in my profile for pic.
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Comment by Kirsten on June 4, 2010 at 3:04am
- Sadie, I did try to make it yesterday but it does not look nice at all, so I am going to give it another try today. Good Luck to with your project.
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Comment by Sadie on June 3, 2010 at 9:40am
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Kirsten, that's a great choice.. I was thinking of doing the basic back pack too.. only I'd have to sew an appliqué of Spiderman of the Pokemon monsters because I'm making this for DH's 8 yo nephew :o)
I wish us both luck ...lol
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Comment by Suzie Lambert on June 3, 2010 at 9:03am
- Thanks for the backpack suggestion. I'll let you know how it turns out. I won't get to it till August though, I'm sewing 27 tutus right now. Hopefully I can get the backpack made before school starts!
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