Handmade for Life
Sewing projects – instructions
Quick and easy sewing tutorial on how to make a DIY pencil case zipper pouch using vinyl fabric. The DIY vinyl pencil case is similar to the small zipper pouch coin purse only it’s sewn without a lining. I love working with vinyl because it …
The vinyl bottom tote bag is an easy sewing project and features grommets for attaching the straps. This tote bag features a vinyl bottom and grommets for attaching the straps. This sewing tutorial is similar to the Simple Tote Bag except with a few added …
Sew a small messenger crossbody bag with adjustable strap using these step-by-step instructions. The small messenger crossbody bag is perfect for hands free convenience when you’re on the go. This messenger sling bag features a flap with magnetic snap closure and an adjustable strap. The …
Sew a lip balm holder keychain using this easy sewing pattern and attach to your keys or handbag! This lip balm holder keychain is big enough to hold your lip balm AND lipstick together. The lip balm case features a split ring to attach to …
Sew a cute fabric wallet with snap closure using this step-by-step tutorial. This fabric wallet is big enough to hold all your credit cards, ID, cash / coins, and phone. The wallet features two pockets for your cards and ID, a pocket for cash, and …
DIY fabric magnets is the perfect sewing project for using up all those small fabric scraps. The DIY fabric magnets include three shapes – circle, square, and heart. Choose one shape or all three. I combined fabric strips and quilted them but you do not …
Make a mini ironing board for small sewing projects with items you might have on hand using these easy to follow instructions. A mini ironing board can come in handy. Sometimes when you’re working on small sewing projects (quilt blocks for example), you don’t want …
Upcycle a pair of old jeans into a handbag using this easy sewing tutorial with step-by-step instructions. This denim jeans handbag is made from a pair of old jeans I can’t wear anymore. I used the top of the jeans as the body of the …
Sew a cute quilted patchwork handbag with fabric scraps using this easy sewing tutorial. I love black and white fabrics, my favorite color is teal, and I’ve been wanting to make a quilted patchwork handbag with my leftover fabric scraps. This quilted patchwork handbag is …
Make cute quilted hot pads for your kitchen using this easy sewing tutorial. My kitchen hot pads needed replaced so I decided to sew new ones. These quilted hot pads are super easy to make and feature a pocket to double as a pot holder. …
