Handmade for Life
The messenger sling bag is the perfect handbag for hands free shopping and big enough for all your essentials. I created this messenger sling bag to carry as a handbag while on my vacation. This messenger bag is the perfect size for all my necessities …
The mini zipper pouch key chain is a quick and easy sewing project, perfect for using up those fabric scraps. Mini zipper pouch key chains are the perfect sewing project for using up those fabric scraps. Use this little zipper pouch as a key chain …
Sew a belt bag of your own with this easy sewing tutorial. The belt bag (or sling bag as some call it) with adjustable strap is perfect for hands free shopping or anytime you don’t want to carry a big purse. This belt bag is …
A simple wristlet purse is perfect for when you don’t want to carry a large purse or handbag. Sew a simple wristlet purse and carry in your handbag or around your wrist. Add a couple small slip pockets for your license and credit cards or …
Add a slip pocket or two to any handbag sewing project with these simple instructions! I always add slip pockets and a zipper pocket to all my handmade handbags. A slip pocket will assure you always know where your phone is! My curved top shoulder …
The curved top shoulder bag is a great addition to your sewing pattern library! I created the curved top shoulder bag with rounded bottom because I like this style and wanted a new handbag with pretty colors. Of course, I had no idea how this …
Keep all your gift cards and credit cards in one place with this easy card wallet tutorial. I have a stack of gift cards that I received over the holidays from family, friends and work! Some cards ar from my birthday and Mother’s day. I …
Make your gifts extra special by creating your own drawstring gift bag. I love gift giving and love it even more when I can give someone a gift in a drawstring gift bag I made especially for them. Christmas is my favorite time of year …
Make your own leather or vinyl handbag straps with these easy step-by-step instructions. I make a ton of handbags and sometimes I want to use vinyl or leather straps instead of the cotton fabric I’m using for the purse. Buying leather straps can get pricey …
Sewing a zippered pocket in a handbag or tote can be challenging but that’s why you’re here right? I always like to have a zippered pocket in my handbag to keep lipstick and all those little items so I can easily find them when I …
