How to sew a drawstring bag with waxed canvas base by Sewspire + access to hundreds of other free sewing tutorials and inspired goodness. … Read More How to sew a drawstring bag with waxed canvas base
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! In this video I am going to share the formulas I used to calculate the measurements to create a custom cosmetic bag with zippered top closure. If you would like to duplicate the bag as shown you would use the following measurements: Cut 4 Body Panels 15″ wide by… Read More How to calculate measurements for a custom cosmetic bag with zipper top closure
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! I am taking a knitting class this month and according to my friend Suzi, the instructor, I will need a small bag to carry my yarn, snips and tape measure in. So I thought I might as well make something custom and share it with our beautiful community too!… Read More How to sew a small knitting bag with chopstick handles
Hey y’all and welcome to the first ever Sewspire Sew Together! Sewspire Everyday Backpack Fabric: 2.5 yards Batting: 1 yard Hardware: four 1.5” tri glides, one 7” zipper, one 14” zipper Pattern Pieces A. Body Panels 11″ x 14″, cut 4 and back 2 with quilt batting B. Sides / Bases 6″ x 11″, cut… Read More Sewspire Sew Together: Everyday Backpack
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you via a 3 part video series how to sew what I am calling The Everyday Backpack. For this project you will need approximately 2.5 yards of material and 1 yard of quilt batting. These amounts will vary slightly depending upon the width… Read More Sewspire Everyday Backpack Pattern and Sewing Tutorial
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a small shoulder bag with magnetic flap closure, two-toned strap and three way divided interior compartment. For this project you will need to precut the following fabric pieces. Cut (1) 9.5” x 41” Interior Center Pocket Cut (1) 10”… Read More How to sew a shoulder bag with two toned strap
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a large bag with wooden dowel handles that is perfect for carrying your treasures to and fro. I personally really love this bag and am sure you can find a use for it as it is very spacious and… Read More How to sew a large project bag to carry to and fro
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a long rectangular caddy with side handles and press lock closure. I really like the size and shape of this project and am confident it can serve many purposes. Please share your intended use in the comments! For this… Read More How to sew a Press Lock Caddy with Side Handles
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! I am so excited to share this fabulous bi fold wallet sewing tutorial with you as I have been yearning to design a wallet like this for many years! As an added bonus I have also created a 60 Page PDF Tutorial for this style that you can purchase… Read More How to sew a Bi Fold Wristlet Wallet for the World Traveler
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a mid size messenger tote bag. For this project you will need approximately 1.5 yards of material, 1 yard of Pellon 809, 2 yards of 1.5″ webbing, two 1.5″ tri-glides and 1 grommet. To begin, precut your fabric pieces… Read More How to sew The Mae Messenger Tote Bag
