Sewing

Want a purse that will look good, last for years and cost you hardly anything to make? Upholstery fabric totes are simple to sew, tough and pretty--and best of all, you can use upholstery remnants...

There are several different techniques for making a purse by hand. You can use a cigar box, plastic place mats and lanyard, a button-down shirt or even woven candy wrappers. If you are a novice...

When making a purse or handbag the time comes when you must decide which kind of closure to use. Magnetic snaps are a simple solution that don't snag or come loose with normal wear. Attaching the...

Dig through your closets and attic for vintage textiles you no longer have use for. Old suits, coats, damaged quilts, needlepoint,and outdated textiles can be made into fashionable recycled...

While you were out shopping, you found some really cute pocketbooks that you just had to have. Then you saw the price tag and, well... yikes! You could not believe they were charging that much for...

Buying a purse or handbag from a store can easily set you back $50 on the low end of the scale, and several hundred dollars on the high end. Plus, if you want to be able mix and match purses with...

Purse frames allow you to create coin purses, elegant evening clutches or structured vintage-style handbags. Styles can vary from simple to elaborate. There are three basic types of purse frames:...

Handbags and purses are ideal DIY projects. You can use a variety of materials to make handbags, and with simple handbag tutorials, you don't even need to buy a purse pattern. Use purse tutorials...

Purse frames offer a structured alternative to typical handmade bags and can create playful and whimsical clutches or vintage-style structured bags. Purse frames are hinged metal frames, with a...

A clutch is one of the easiest purse styles to sew at home. Because it has no handles and usually is simple in shape, it is possible to create your own pattern according to your preferences. You...

Many people get stuck on a project before they even start because the patterns have too many rules and specific guidelines. But making a fringe or raggedy purse has very few restrictions. A fringe...

Making purses from placemats leaves you open to many fabric design choices that will go with any outfit and any holiday for pennies. You can purchase placemats one at a time for one purse or buy a...

Preteen girls are into "cute" and "glitz." As long as you can incorporate one of those two aspects into a purse, you've completed the project successfully. She's sure to love it if she is asked to...

Purses can be expensive, but they're easy to make, even without a pattern. The bare bones of a purse is a bag with a handle. You can add compartments or zippers on the inside or the outside, or...

Fabric placemats are available is designer fabrics and styles, and can be used for more than a table setting. The thickness of a fabric placement makes it sturdy for everyday use. Instead of...

This fabric purse is a child-sized bag created using preprinted vintage quilt squares. The purse requires very little vintage fabric to assemble, and fabric often can be found at thrift stores and...

When a purse has a key hook sewn to either the inside or outside of the purse, the purse owner will always have a convenient and easy place to attach a key ring. This will eliminate frantic and...

Making your own fabric purse is an enjoyable process that allows you free reign over the elements of style and form. You can use ready-made objects to simplify the process, or start sewing from...

A backpack purse is a wonderful accessory to have when you need both hands free while shopping or corralling small children. This homemade backpack purse is constructed using an old quilt, so shop...

If you are into recycling and are looking for an easy economical project, making coin purses from old socks is a wonderful, thrifty craft. These coin purses are quick to make and would make a...

When you get too tall for your favorite jeans, what do you do? You make cut-offs. But there's always a lot of jean leg left over. You could use them as wash rags... or you could make a purse. This...

This basic pattern is good for both a purse or a backpack. The difference will be the length and placement of the straps. You can make this small enough for a preschooler or large enough for an...

If you need to whip up a purse in hurry, a drawstring bag is the way to go. The purse consists of only two pieces of fabric sewn together and a separate strip of fabric to pull the top closed....

A clutch purse is the perfect accessory for many outfits and affairs. To have one for every occasion, try making your own!

Sewing a Kleenex travel purse pack cover is an easy craft project that can be completed quickly. Kleenex purse pack covers protect your Kleenex travel pack, keeping your tissues clean and handy....

A purse is one of the most important accessories that a woman owns. Used to carry all of a woman's essentials, it is important for purses to be attractive. If you love the personal touch of quilts...

You can make an interesting and inexpensive purse by recycling an old pair of blue jeans. Obviously the size of the purse will be dictated by the size of the jeans. For a larger tote, use an old...

A folding leather coin purse can be a classy addition to your purse. It can look beautiful and allow you to store your change. It can also make a great gift. Making one just requires basic sewing...

Adding a magnetic clasp when sewing a purse can, at first glance, seem like an impossible task. Appearances can be deceiving. This small sewing notion is about as easy to install as it is to use...

Want to learn to make your own leather handbag? This is a beginner's project that completes a large, simple, hand-stitched, oval leather bag that will be finished with a magnetic clasp. There is...

The advent of enormous, fashionable bags through all the fashion seasons may have given cosmopolitan ladies their ultra-stylish bags, however these bags have also caused women a serious problem....

A jammed zipper on an existing purse is disabling, but it doesn't mean you have to discontinue the use of your purse. A zipper can be replaced and, rather than take it to a professional, you can...

You've seen women and girls with leather backpack purses. They are stylish and convenient to swing up and behind the back, leaving arms free. Now you can use the same idea to make a bunch of...

A big sling purse is just the solution for the teen who is tired of lugging books in an ordinary backpack or the fashion-conscious girl who wants to make a statement with a one-of-a-kind purse. A...

The design of a gypsy purse is a bit Bohemian, a bit vintage and a bit renaissance. This purse design is generally made from velvet, satin, tapestry or a mixture of fabrics, as in a patchwork...

Making frayed, raggedy edged purses is a fun and easy way to recycle old jeans and textiles. The seams sewn in a frayed edged purse blend in with the raggedy edge, making it a very forgiving...

A leather bag makes a sturdy container to carry your things around in. This bag is simple to make and can be created in no time at all. Give it as a gift or keep it for yourself. Read on to learn...

At 10, you child is just starting to form her own style. She will experiment for the next several years, reinventing herself many times over. The most important choices made when designing a purse...

You can make a purse scrapbook album by taking advantage of heat transfer paper. The purse is made from fabric that has been embossed with your photographs. Like a scrapbook, embellishments can...

Creating purses out of old sweaters is a great way to make something one-of-a-kind and to live a little greener. The best sweaters to use for making a purse are those tightly knit or made of wool,...

Making homemade purses or hand bags has become very popular over recent years. There are many people who are earning spare money at home by making and selling hand bags. Other people enjoy just...

Rag quilt purses are easy to sew using fat quarters. These inexpensive pieces of fabric generally measure 18 by 22 inches, and many fabric stores sell them in the calico section. You can use two...

How to make a simple placemat purse with homemade ribbon handles. Great to give during the holiday season as gift bags stuffed with body lotions, creams, soaps, and scented candles.

Novelty purses made from unusual items are all the rage right now. Whether you are looking for something new or just interested in preserving memories and history, a purse made from an old wool...

Loose change always seems to be floating around the bottom of your purse. After a while all that change gets heavy and hard to find when you need it. A small coin purse is easy to grab and keep...

Admiring those beautiful beaded handbags that never, ever go out of style? Here are several ways you can add a beaded handbag to your cache of stunning accessories, and you don't have to be an...

There are many types of purses made from old jeans. Perhaps the simplest type of purse to make is a jean leg purse. Made from the legs of an old pair of jeans, most of the stitching is already...

Making a fashionable homemade purse has never been easier! Learn how to sew the top of a purse so things won't fall out in this free sewing video about easy purse patterns.

Every purse pattern has to have a way to close the purse. Learn how to attach Velcro to your homemade purse in this free sewing video about easy purse patterns.

Make your own purse with an easy pattern! Learn how to sew straps onto a purse in this free sewing video about making a patchwork purse.