Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew this sassy little Press Lock Purse and Crossbody Bag. This is a comprehensive sewing tutorial in which I show you step by step how to produce this beautiful bag. For this project you will need approximately 1 yard… Read More How to sew a sassy little Press Lock Purse & Crossbody Bag
AMC is an exclusive 8-week online design course that will teach you how to develop an “engineer mindset” and allow you to visualize, design and produce bags and small accessories with ease. For your convenience there will be two sessions in the second series of this fun and informative workshop beginning: Monday, September 24th at 7 p.m.… Read More Registration for the second session of AMC is now open!
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew this fabulous planner cover with elastic button tab closure. For this project you will need to precut the following fabric pieces plus have a handful of 2″ and 3″ x 13″ cotton accent pieces available: 13” x 16”, cut… Read More How to sew a planner cover with button tab closure
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to introduce my latest bag design, The Lifestyle Tote, in a new tutorial format that includes written instructions + accompanying video tips. The complete instructions are available for instant download in PDF format here: https://www.andreachapmandesigns.com/listing/623575948/new-sewspire-shortcut-sewing-pdf-pattern You can view the accompanying video tips for this style… Read More An introduction to my newest bag design: The Lifestyle Tote
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a sweet little vinyl zipper pouch that is designed to hold washi tape. For this project you will need two pieces of deluxe vinyl that measure 4.5” x 8”, two pieces of cotton fabric that measure 4” x 8”… Read More How to sew a clear zipper bag from vinyl
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a glittery unicorn themed tote bag with zippered top closure. For this project you will need a half yard of medium weight clear vinyl, one yard of cotton fabric, half yard of Pellon 809, 2 oz. of glitter and… Read More How to sew a glittery unicorn zip top tote bag
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a waxed canvas messenger tote bag. For this project you will need 2 sets of snaps, 1.5 yards of waxed canvas and 1.5 yards of cotton fabric. Precut your fabric to the following dimensions: Exterior (waxed canvas): Cut two… Read More How to sew a waxed canvas messenger tote bag
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to make The Ultimate Commuter Tote Bag. For this project you will need 3 yards of material to include 2 yards of 44″ cotton fabric and 1 yard of 54″ twill / duck or canvas material. Plus a 9″ x 14″… Read More How to sew the ultimate commuter tote bag by Sewspire
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to make a Yoga Bag the Sewspire Way. For this project you will need approximately 3.5 yards of fabric. To begin, precut your fabric to the following measurements: Handles: 6″ x 30″ (cut 2) and back each with Pellon 809 Exterior… Read More How to sew a Yoga Bag the Sewspire Way
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to make a sweet and sassy fanny pack / bum bag to wear around your waist at craft shows and vendor fairs. Take my advice and make some of these to sell as everyone is going to ask you where you… Read More How to sew a waist bag