Amanda Whitlatch
Susan Beck
Tula Pink
Pat Bravo
Melissa Mortenson
Juliette Lanvers
Monster Tote by Stacy Schlyer for WeAllSew
Team up your little one with this furry monster friend. It’s the perfect companion for school or a play date. A clever bag that will gobble up all the stuff they carry around.
The Artsy Bag by Pat Bravo for WeAllSew
Floral impressions meet practicality. Stitch up this special purse and treat yourself to a great fashion add-on, a perfect canvas for free-motion stitching or any type of embellishment. Let your artistic side out of the bag. Useful has never been so beautiful.
Leather Strap Tote by Rachel Faucett
Classic design meets modern twist. This cool tote with boxed bottom can carry anything you throw at (or in) it. The leather strap simplifies the design and accentuates your style. Clean, classic lines mean it’s easy to construct, so you go from zero to tote-and-go in less time. This will become your go-to tote!
Heart Coin Purse by Professor Pincushion for WeAllSew
Loose change and thing- a-ma-bobs can now be rounded up in this sweet and practical coin purse. Shaped like a heart, it utilizes the technique of reverse applique to give it a unique embellishment with contrasting fabrics. This project is a perfect afternoon craft that makes a great gift.
Romantic Purses for the Brides
I was lucky enough to witness two beautiful weddings for two lovely brides this summer. One was my niece and the other a very special friend’s daughter. A bridal purse seemed like the right thing to make for each of these wonderful young women.
Convertible Clutch/Shopping Bag Tutorial
This super-clutch can transform from an everyday hand bag into a super shopping bag! Sara from Sew Sweetness shows you how to stitch one up.
Gorgeous Gathered Bag Tutorial
Make this sweet and frilly gathered bag from bright and cheery quilting-weight cottons. Carissa from BumbleBee Bliss (who has an affinity for designing and stitching up her own purse designs) has created a downloadable PDF project tutorial for stitching up one of her cute gathered bags. Make one for yourself, then stitch up a few as
Upcycled Envelope Clutch by Lisa Klingbeil
This stunning clutch is easy to make and features upcycled fabrics from family heirlooms, prom dresses, and thrift store finds.
From Placemat to Purse
This was so much fun — using a placemat to create a purse for my granddaughter. Embroidery makes it so easy to embellish something simple and make it unique.
Evening Bag by Stacy Schlyer
Cute dress, but no pockets? Enter the elegant evening bag. With this drawstring beauty on your arm, you’ll catch the eye of everyone in the room. And let’s not forget, it also holds all your important stuff.
