Must Know Bag Making Tips and Tricks

 

Photo source:  PolkaDot Chair

"I’ve made hundreds of bags and even branched out to create my own line of bag sewing patterns. Over the years, I’ve picked up quite a few tricks.  I hate nothing more than getting excited about a project, then not having it turn out the way I thought it would in my head.  I’m here to help you avoid that feeling when sewing tote bags and purses!"  Comment from PolkaDot Chair

Although I have experience making bags, it has been a long time and I could use some tips and tricks.

Click here to go to the PolkaDot Chair article.

DIY Gathered Round Basket - 3 Sizes

 

Photo source:  A Spoonful of Sugar Designs

"One of our most popular sewing tutorials, is our Gathered Round Basket. The little fabric basket is a fun scrap buster project. The baskets can be used for all sorts of  things – for holding supplies in the craft room; storing items in a bathroom or bedroom;  holding stationery supplies; and for packaging gifts."  Comment from A Spoonful of Sugar Designs

Love these cute little baskets.  Great project for using up your fabric scraps.  Those cute little baskets can be used for a number of things, just be creative.  I also love the possibility of coordinating the fabrics like in the photo.  Winner!

Click here to go to the A Spoonful of Sugar Designs project page.

DIY Scrap Bucket Pattern

Photo source:  The Sewing Loft

"I am going to share a fun project that will not only use your scraps but help you store them going forward.  Allow me to introduce the Scrap Bucket Pattern.  The pattern is easy to make and totally limitless!"  Comment from The Sewing Loft

It is always a pleasure to post a project that is perfect for using your fabric scraps and is also cute and useful.  Love this basket/bucket!

Click here to go to The Sewing Loft free pattern page.

DIY Phone Case and Wallet with Card Pockets

 

Photo source:  Sew Can She

"For those times when all you want to take with you is your phone and a couple cards, I designed a DIY phone case and wallet! The design is pretty basic from the front, with a magnetic snap closure on the flap." Comment by Caroline of Sew Can She.

This is just what I have been looking for! Thank you Caroline!!!!

Click here to go to the Sew Can She free pattern page.