Crossbody Purse

 

Photo source:  Sew Can She

"Sew your own crossbody purse using my free sewing pattern! This easy bag pattern uses cotton fabric and flexible foam stabilizer for a beautiful cross body bag with a contrasting wide strap. It includes an exterior pocket on both sides of the bag, interior card pockets, and an extra slip pocket on the inside too."  Comment from Sew Can She

Love the design of this purse!  

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

The Perfect Cross Body Bag Pattern

 

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"Get ready to sew the perfect cross body bag. This free sewing pattern has pockets to spare and beautiful (easy) piping!"  Comment from SewCanShe.com

Love this little purse!  Looks fairly easy and the pattern is free.

Click here to go to the SewCanShe.com free pattern page.

DIY Milk Carton Coin Purse

 

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"I call this my ‘Milk Carton Coin Purse’ because plastic cut from a gallon milk carton was the best plastic I tried to give it that cute shape! This darling little coin purse is about 2 1/2” wide and 1 3/4” tall. Use it to carry coins as suggested – they won’t fall out as easily as you would think. Or hide a treasure in it  and use it to give a gift!"  Comment from SewCanShe.com

Cute little pouch . . . free pattern!  Love the milk carton idea.

Click here to go to the SewSheCan.com free pattern page.

DIY Pleated Bag Tutorial

 

Photo source:  Blue Susan Makes

"Free tutorial for how to make a lovely little Pleated Bag with a roomy, boxy bottom to help it stand up all on it's own."  Comment from Blue Susan Makes

The design of this pleated bag is so cute!  Lots of room with a bottom that allows it to stand up.  Perfect!

Click here to go to the Blue Susan Makes free tutorial page.

DIY Pouch Box

Love this cute little pouch!  

Click here for the tutorial and make your own.

Jeans Resurrection: A Small Clutch Bag

What a cute little clutch!  Click here for the basic pattern and then let your imagination run wild with the embellishments.

Since I sell vintage jewelry and have an overabundance at my fingertips, I love using bits and pieces of old jewelry that I can't sell to embellish these DIY sewing projects.  I'll be posting some new projects as soon as I get back into my sewing room.  

Use what YOU have an abundance of for the embellishments . . . if you are a fabric hoarder, another favorite for me are fabric appliques.  No need to go out and buy more stuff to make this little clutch a special little treasure!

The pattern and inspiration comes from Alida, whose blog is on hiatus, but has lots of great ideas, patterns and inspiration.  Her personal story is touching . . . check out her blog, Alida Makes.