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
In celebration of our eldest daughter Ashley’s graduation from George Mason University I am sharing a free tutorial this week for a fun and easy cosmetic bag that also makes a really cute lunch tote. Click here to download
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today, I am here to show you how to sew this fabulous crossbody hipster bag. I especially love this bag because it is crafted from linen and premium cotton prints. For this project you will need a half yard of linen and a half yard of cotton; plus a… Read More How to sew a linen hipster crossbody bag + studio tours
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a phone wallet with wristlet strap and mini card case. For this project you will need approximately a half yard of cotton fabric and some Pellon firm iron on interfacing, a 7″ zipper, a key ring, small swivel fob… Read More How to sew a phone wallet with wristlet strap and mini card case
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! I have missed you! Many thanks to all of you who wrote to inquire as to my whereabouts. I’m here to tell you a little story of how I got lost and found + as promised I have prepared a fun sewing project for you. I hope you enjoy… Read More Lost and found lunch tote bag
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a little envelope pocket / wallet / key ring that can be attached to your spiral bound planner or notebook and is perfect for holding a pen, washi tape, business cards and post it notes. For this project you… Read More How to sew a planner envelope pocket / wallet / key ring holder
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a pocket which is designed to attach to your journal, planner or notebook cover and hold pens or a collection of other essentials. For this project you will need: Two cuts of cotton fabric one which measures 5″ x… Read More How to sew a pen pocket for your journal or planner
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a jewelry roll. For this project you will need to precut the following pieces of cotton quilt weight material: (2) 12″ x 12″ for the body panels (1) 2″ x 28″ for the tie closure (1) 12″ x… Read More How to sew a jewelry roll
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to craft a lightweight summer backpack from cotton fabric. For this project you will need one yard of material for the bag and a small cut of scrap fabric which measures 4″ x 10″ for the hang tab / closure +… Read More How to sew a lightweight summer backpack
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