Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to so this boxy zippered pouch which is ideal for storing cosmetics, small collections and so much more! This sewing project may be addictive as I can’t stop sewing these sweet bags. I keep finding uses for them and they… Read More How to sew a boxy zippered cosmetic bag
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a planner cover or notebook pad folio organizer that is designed to hold an iPad, phone, pens, business cards and either a standard 8.5″ x 11″ notepad, spiral notebook or planner. When finished the organizer measures approximately 11.5″ tall… Read More How to Sew a Planner Cover or Notebook Padfolio
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a duffel bag with zippered top closure. This particular bag is sized to meet carryon requirements and makes a wonderful travel bag because you can fold it flat and tuck several of them inside your suitcase with ease. When… Read More How to sew a zippered duffel tote bag
SewspireDachshundDog Welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew this adorable stuffed dachshund dog. This particular design is an original Andrea Chapman freehand sketch that I created for my eldest daughter Ashley. The dog was a gift to her durning a difficult heartbreak and continues to serve as a reminder… Read More How to sew a stuffed dachshund dog with free pattern
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew this fabulous patchwork tote. I love making the patchwork bags because each one is a unique piece of art. This particular tote is sized perfectly to hold file folders and would make a great pattern file or work in… Read More How to sew a patchwork tote bag
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a divided organizer caddy that you can use to organize a variety of items. For this project you will need approximately 3/4 yard of 54″ twill material, such as the Premier Prints used in the demo piece. To begin,… Read More How to sew a divided organizer caddy
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! It is Monday, May 1st and we are kicking off our next Sewspire Video Series which will focus on designing and/or reclaiming a functional and inspirational creative space to serve as your sewing studio. There are 8 essential components of a highly functional sewing space: Cutting / Layout Table… Read More Sewing Studio Tour, Design, Inspiration and Giveaway!
Click link below to share / download / view the PDF format of this tutorial: https://sewspire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Ultimate-Tote-Bag-Tutorial-by-Sewspire.pdf Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to make a multi-pocket tote bag that I think is the Ultimate Tote because you can size the pockets to suit your needs exactly. This sewing tutorial… Read More How to sew the Ultimate Tote Bag
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew this fabulous retro zippered tote bag with removable organizer. For this project you will need to precut the following fabric pieces: Tote Bag: Top Panel, cut two 18″ x 9″ rectangles Base Panel, cut two 18″ x 10″ rectangles… Read More How to sew a retro zippered tote bag with removable purse organizer
Welcome to Sewspire! By popular request, I am here to show you how to make a custom binder cover with exterior zippered compartment. This particular tutorial includes the instructions and measurements for a 1″ three ring binder; however, I have included the measurements for the larger binders if you’d like to sew a cover for… Read More How to sew a three ring binder cover with zipper pocket