Lazy Girl | Blog » Simple Sewing Alterations You Can Make On Any Bag Project Lazies, Tracy Chapman, owner of Sew Thankful, had a great time creating this Miranda Day Bag for herself. Tracy made two versatile alterations to her Miranda that I want to share with you today. Miranda Day Bag pattern from Lazy Girl Designs (LGD123). Alteration: Applique Instead of Piecing After The Fact The first alteration Tracy made was the vertical black strip at the center of the bag in the picture above. Tracy simply appliqued strips of fabric over the vertical seams on the center of the front and back covers of the bag. I love Tracy’s creative addition to make the bag exactly what she wanted. Applique doesn’t always have to mean adding a flower or other design. Benefit: Don’t Unsew, Re-do, or Start Over The beauty of this alteration is that Tracy added these strips after all the piecing and quilting was done. Adding strips on top of the already sewn cover allowed Tracy to customize her project and move forward without losing any of the work she had already done. Enjoy!
Tudor Rose Purse I made this bag out of some of the fabric my very nice grandmother gave me. The best part is that it converts into either a handbag or cross body bag. The best, best part is that this flower doesn't attract bugs handbag: cross body: Here's the genius behind it: The bag takes a LOT of material. The center is one piece of fabric. The bag was supposed to have a zipper AND a purse snap but that was redundant so I only used a snap: Overall, I feel accomplished. Pleated tote (beach bag) tutorial Before we went away, I decided that a new bag for the beach was a must – something big and roomy to hold books, magazines, sunscreen, hats, and all that other good stuff. So I made this big pleated tote, and it worked perfectly. This is a picture of it in action: And here’s a little tutorial in case you want to make one for yourself – doesn’t have to be for the beach either, it could come in handy for schlepping all kinds of things around town. Here’s what you need: two pieces of your main fabric cut in shape A four pieces of the top shape (B) in a contrasting fabric two pieces of a lining fabric in shape C one piece of the long rectangle for the strap in the contrasting fabric two pieces of the top shapes (B) and one of the strap in a medium weight interfacing 1) Along the longest (22″) edge of the main fabric pieces, mark along the top at the following intervals: 3″ – 4″ – 6″ – 7″ – 9″ – 10″ – 12″ – 13″ – 15″ – 16″ – 18″ – 19″ 13) And voila, this is what it should look like.
Insulated Picnic Tote Vanessa from Punkin Patterns is up today in our Summer Sewing series, here to help you keep your picnic foods cold or hot in any weather! Her Insulated Picnic Tote tutorial has some fun details and is easy to make. Check out Vanessa’s introduction and then come back to learn how to make the tote for summer picnics all season long… I don’t know about you, but when I go grocery shopping in the summer, I feel like I have to race home like the wind so my ice cream doesn’t melt or my yogurt doesn’t get too warm. It’s super simple, with some nice little details. It’s fairly large; it can easily hold 4 boxed pizzas or 3 gallons of milk. So here’s what you’ll need: 1 28″ sport weight zipper2 pieces heavy duty / decor weight exterior fabric, 28″ w x 21″ h.2 pieces plain canvas or other heavy fabric for lining, 28″ x 21″1 2/3 yd. of 45″ wide Insul-Bright, cut into 4 28″ x 21″ pieces.heavy duty sewing machine needle For the handles and decorative stripes, you’ll need: Now we’ll assemble the bag.
Runaround Bag Pattern In this pattern you’ll find:step-by-step instructions with full color photos and professional illustrations for making one Runaround Bagfull size print-at-home pattern piecestwo interior pocket optionsmagnetic snap optionincludes License to Sell!!! By purchasing this pattern, I also give you (the purchaser of this pattern) the rights to sell finished Runaround bags (on a home based scale). Additional information regarding the license to sell is included in the pattern. Materials needed: 3/4 yard exterior3/4 yard interior1/2" double fold bias tape (store bought or handmade)14mm magnetic snap (optional)8” zipper (optional)1 1/2 yards fusible woven interfacingthreadwater soluble pen Approx. This is an 14 page PDF pattern with full size print-at-home pattern pieces and includes detailed step-by-step instructions with professional illustrations and full color photographs.
Projects Growing up, we had a very special Little Golden Book® that only appeared during the Christmas season. It was called Santa's Toy Shop. It had a thin plot line, but we loved it. Santa was sad because he never had time to play with the toys he made. So Mrs. The Olivia Bag Tutorial | Dixie Mango ** Don’t forget to enter this weeks giveaway! It ends Thursday night. Who doesn’t need a new bag… or 10!? Ready to make your own?? I used a canvas weight material for the outside and a quilting cotton weight for the inside. First you will need to create a pattern piece using the diagram below. So, this is what ya need: Using the pattern piece for the body, cut: 2 main fabric, 2 interior fabric, 2 fusible fleece, 2 duck cloth From the interior fabric, cut: 1 pocket piece 8″ x 4 1/2″, 1 strap piece 3 1/2″ x 41″ From the main fabric, cut: 1 pocket piece 8″ x 4 1/2″, 2 zipper pocket pieces 9″ x 5 1/2″, 1 strap piece 3 1/2″ x 41″ From medium weight fusible interfacing, cut: 1 piece 2 1/2″ x 9″ From the fusible fleece, cut: 1 strap piece 2 1/2″ x 41 7″ zipper (optional) magnetic snaps (optional) strap pieces are not in this picture Seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated Sew down each long side and across the bottom. Trim the triangle leaving a 1/2″ seam. Do the same to the other corner. Yay!!
RUFFLED TOTEBAG Featured: Ruffle bag by Rianrae (India Rose Textiles) A beautiful drawstring totebag made of soft cotton with a cascade of ruffles. You will need: Fashion fabric, 45″ wide equal to 3.5 times your bag circumference measurement (W).Coordinating thread This draft is an exercise in proportion. It is based on two measurements: X = ruffle depth + 1″ W = circumference around the bag + 1″ (or 2 X finished width + ½”) Ruffle strips – cut 6X self Bag – cut 1X self Drawstring casing – cut 1 ½”strip equal to W, cut 1X self Draw cord – cut 1 ¼” strip equal to 2 x W, cut 1X self Take 2 of the ruffle strips and with right sides together (RST), fold each strip in half lengthwise. Like this: Like Loading... Handmade Gift Exchange gift features #2 | Craftaholics Anonymous are you ready for the second round of highlighted gifts made for the Handmade Gift Exchange? if you haven’t checked out the Handmade Gift Exchange Linky party, you should! and even if you have, there are tons of new gifts linked up that you don’t want to miss! AND for all you HGE participants, i will be extending the linky party until August 15. some of you haven’t received your gifts yet and wanted to join in the fun. so don’t worry, i’ll leave it open for a few more weeks than previously stated. for those of you who are new here, twice a year i host a Handmade Gift Exchange where i pair up 2 strangers who become friends and made gifts for each other. its loads of fun! Ruffled bag and gift set made by Kyla at Funky Polkadot Giraffe necklace gifted made by Sheila gifted to Resourceful Red angel ornaments made by Michael at Blue Velvet Chair yellow bow/bag set made by Something About Katie Pillow made by Flannery via Flickr Group rings and hand towels made by 3 Four and Under Share and Enjoy
Design*Sponge ? Blog Archive ? diy project: renske?s minimalist tote bag A talented seamstress with a mission, Renske Solkesz decided to create her own wardrobe after finding herself frustrated with high fashion prices. When we saw her chic and modern wardrobe creations, we asked if she’d be willing to create and share a fun accessory tutorial with us. I’m super excited about what she’s come up with: an amazing self-closing utilitarian tote! I’m a huge fan of the graphic contrast and the leather and rivet details. Like her fashion designs, this tote is made from inexpensive materials, yet looks totally luxe. CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! When I designed this bag, I wanted to integrate the grip/straps in a more functional way with the rest of the bag. A friend of mine called it a “yin yang bag,” which is pretty accurate, I think. Materials Tools HammerSewing machineScissorsPinsChalkMeasuring tapeIronPattern template Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Finished!
Tutorial: Reversible tote bag I made this tote bag for the Sew? I Knit!-along (website is here - and thought I would offer a tutorial. It's a fairly "classic" style - but I've made it a little more hip with retro fabric from Reprodepot: Here's the tutorial: Finished dimensions19" long14" high21" long straps Ingredients 1 yard of fabric A (here, the print fabric)1 yard of fabric B (here, the solid, or "lining" fabric)1/2 yard sew-on Velcro (you can use stick-on if you want but I prefer the sew-on kind)interfacing (optional - if your fabric is on the lighter side) Directions Cut out your pieces-Two 20" x 15" rectangles each from fabric A and B (these will be the BODY of the bag)Four 9" x 8" rectangles each from fabric A and B (these will be the POCKETS - there are 4 in all)Two strips, 2 1/2" wide and 50" long, each from fabric A and B (these will be the STRAPS) Prepare the pockets-1. Attach pockets to body pieces-1. 3. Sew body pieces together at sides and top-1. Adding the straps-1. 2. 4.
Quick & Cool Holiday Gift: Two-Tone Gift Bags in 3 Sizes We all know good things don't always come in small packages. They can be small, medium or large... and still be quite wonderful. That's why we made our super cute gift bags in three sizes. We added glittery rick rack on some of our bags for a dash of holiday sparkle, and a simple solid rick rack on others. Thin ribbon is secured in the bag's top seam at the front and back. For the best look, carefully fussy cut the exterior panels to center a pretty motif. We used Pellon's Décor Bond on the exterior panels to give our bags their sharp shape, cutting it the same size as the fabric pieces. On the three samples in Joel Dewberry's Heirloom (the fabric shown in the ingredients photo below), we used a cotton sateen weight for the bag bottoms and a quilting weight for the bag tops. Make one or make them all. Finished sizes are given below for each bag. Sewing Machine and standard presser foot Quantities shown are for EACH bag. Small Bag, which finishes at 5" wide x 7" high x 2" deep Contributors
New Green Mama: Reversible Messenger Bag Tutorial Here's what you will need: Main body -2 pieces of home dec weight fabric or corduroy measuring 14" x 12" (Fabric A) Main body-2 pieces of contrasting home dec weight fabric measuring 14" x 12" (Fabric B) Flap- 1 piece of Fabric A- 12" x 11.5" Flap- 1 piece of Fabric B- 12" x 11.5" Back Pocket- 1 piece of Fabric A- 14" x 8" Back pocket- 1 piece of Fabric B- 14" x 8" Small Pocket- 1 piece of Fabric B- 7" x 12" Strap- 1 piece of Fabric A- 6" x 42" Depending on the weight of your fabric, you may want to interface it. I purchased 1 yard of each fabric and had plenty of fabric left over. Let's get started. Cut out all your pieces. Cut a 1 inch square out of the bottom corners of all 4 pieces. Interface pieces. Take your strap piece and iron each side towards the middle. Then fold in half and iron. Round the corners of the flap pieces. With right sides together sew the flap pieces together leaving the top open. Clip the curves. Turn right side out and iron. Stitch across the bottom of the pocket.
Fully lined zippered box pouch - pattern and tutorial - it's a Pretty Modern life I love the look of a zippered box pouch...so incredibly cute. I found many tutorials on the internet, but was disappointed after making pouches following these tutorials to find that they were not fully lined; looks so much nicer when you open your pouch and there are no seams. It took me a long time to figure it out and I thought and thought and thought...then I got it♥ I don't want to keep this knowledge to myself, so here it is. ♥♥♥Thanks so much! The finished pouch is 3 high x 4 wide x 7 long (inches) Here's what you need: 1 twelve inch zipper 2 10x7 inch panels for the lining (my lining fabric is the green one) 2 10x7 inch panels for the exterior (my exterior fabric is the brown floral one) 4 10x7 inch panels of fusible interfacing to give the lining and exterior fabric some structure (I have already ironed the interfacing onto the fabric in the photo above) 2 4x3 inch pieces of complementary fabric for the pulls at the end of the zipper STEP 1. STEP 2. STEP 3. STEP 4. STEP 5. STEP 6.