Bags
Harvest Moon Tote
Unique seasonal style, but with a timeless silhouette perfect for any fabric combination. The project gives you a chance to fussy cut and pattern match, outline motifs with a quilting stitch, add pleated side grommets, and more.
Velvet Bow Box Tote with Tailored Seams
A smaller tote is a lovely option as a handbag alternative. A softer structure and open top makes it easier to toss in more items than a traditional purse would hold. We used the Janome Bi-Level feet for the flat felled seams and more.
Box Style Jumbo Canvas Tote
With its wide webbing straps and sturdy carry handles, this is a hardworking carryall when you’re out and about – fill it up with storables when you’re home. A full 14” wide x 13” high x 10” deep! Available now in our Etsy Shop.
Simple, Stylish Shoulder Tote
Build your bag-making foundation. You’ll learn (or practice if you’re already a pro) how to make box corners, assemble layered handles, create bold topstitching, pattern match a pocket, insert a magnetic snap, and more.
Sporty Waist or Crossbody Mini Pack
The go-everywhere design of this zipper pouch features curved corners, straight line quilting, a diagonal zipper, and a narrow wraparound sidewall. An adjustable strap makes it flexible to wear around the waist or over the shoulder.
The Flower Power Tote
Our basic tote design is quite easy and can be made with any machine; the embroidery accents kick it up a notch. We feature a full design on the front pocket, using the companion single element inside. The designs are a FREE download.
Puffer Sling Bag
You’ve all seen puffer jackets. The look has now shown up on high-end bags! S4H leads the pack, bringing you a DIY version. We combine ripstop nylon and high loft batting, creating the texture with straight line quilting + ruler work.
Ragged Edge Tote in Two Sizes
Ragging – letting your seam allowances show and fray on the outside – is traditionally found on blankets, pillows + quilts. We stepped outside that box to use the technique on a pair of trendy canvas + flannel totes.
Weekender Carryall Duffle
The boxy shape of a classic duffle provides plenty of “real estate” for a dramatic fabric choice as well as for professional finishes; like piping, decorative layering, and unique zipper choices. We check all the boxes with this bold bag.
Roller Case Travel Belt
This must-have travel accessory is a strap to secure a tote or backpack on top of your rolling suitcase. Our design is a fully adjustable loop that is easier to make and more secure when buckled. Sounds like a travel win-win.
Drawcord Bag Trio with Accent Borders
Three cute bags in three handy sizes. So easy and so useful as gift bags or for any small storage task. Make a coordinated set with matching accent borders as we did or choose just one size now, saving the other options for later.
Multi Pocket Quilted Barrel Bag
For this stand-out-from-the-crowd barrel bag, try a lightweight canvas in a bold, colorful print. Clip on the adjustable strap and shorten to wear over the shoulder – extend to wear crossbody. Or, unclip and use the double handles.
Yoga Mat Shoulder Sling Bag
Cute and clever gear can help keep fitness goals on track. This yoga mat sling, exclusive to our Etsy Shop, is a great start. It combines gorgeous ribbon with tough, wipe-clean PUL. Drawcords top and bottom make it flexible.
Elegant Slip-Through Bow Clutch
A bold bow makes a dynamic fashion statement on a small pouch. Our unique slip-thru pleated band is a clever way to clutch this clutch. Slide one hand behind the band and grab onto the bottom to carry. In our Etsy Shop.
Boho Style Patchwork Duffle
Color coming your way! Our dramatic duffle has a soft, round shape and an easy going, shoulder sling style. Boho patchwork and ribbons adorn the outside, and we haven’t forgotten to add plenty of handy pockets on the inside.
Mini Crossbody Sport Pouch
With a slim silhouette and two deep pockets, this pouch is the go-to accessory that can go-anywhere. We used waterproof canvas bound with fold-over elastic. Brand new to sewing? This project can add to your skills.
Clean Lines Corduroy Tote
Wide wale corduroy is such a cool fabric. Although it’s most often seen in the garment category, we knew it would also make a gorgeous tote. Our choice: a solid ice white corduroy with bright cotton for the lining and striking webbing.
Quilted Shoulder Bag
Whimsical Tula Pink fabric and her eye-popping Tula webbing is paired with a solid faux suede for the upper trim and the clever front flap that covers deep, double pockets. A lightly quilted texture keeps it fashionably fabulous.
Shoulder Sling Fabric Shopping Tote
Fabric shopping bags are a green alternative to plastic – and so much prettier! We created a set of two totes in a handy shoulder sling style. They fold down into a matching wrap-and-tie carrying case. Use your favorite quilting cottons.
Sleek Linen Tote with Bold Webbing Accents
A solid color lets the lines and details of a bag’s design shine, like this tote’s pleats, curving sidewall, front flap, and twin needle stitching. The pleated pockets expand to drop in your items, but when empty, pop back flat.
Zippered Case with Sashiko Style Machine Embroidery
We took a classic, box-style zippered case and embellished it with a blend of Sashiko style straight stitching and Sashiko style machine embroidery. Learn the techniques to simulate this beautiful handwork tradition with your machine.
Zippered Case with Sashiko Style Machine Stitching
Sashiko means “little stabs” and references the running stitch that is a defining feature of this traditional handwork. The style can be created by machine using a Triple Stitch, often found in your machine’s utility stitch collection.
Faux Suede Foldover Tote
We love the vintage vibe of this great fold-over, dual carry tote. Thicker fabric + topstitching detail work together to provide a perfect blend of softness and stability, and to show off the power and precision of Janome machines.
Convertible Urban Day Pack
This cool carryall can be worn as a backpack, crossbody, or carried by hand. Study canvas combines with bright sport nylon plus faux leather for the base, tough webbing straps, and stretchy mesh. Don’t worry; the zippers are easy.
Camera Style Bag with Interchangeable Straps
Now you can have your bag match your mood. We used the flexibility and functionality of our Janome studio machines and accessories to help create a trio of striking straps that clip on and off a single camera style shoulder bag.
Peek-a-Boo Ribbon Zipper Pouch
This adorable zipper pouch is all about the gorgeous ribbons. We show you how to stack and stitch them in place. A peek-a-boo vinyl insert through the center lets you see what’s inside your pretty pouch.
The Gilded Tote
Who says functional can’t also be fabulous?! This generously-sized tote is perfect for everything from daily chores to weekend getaways. You’ll love the two carry options and the top inset zipper. Exclusively in our Etsy shop.
Zip, Pockets + Pleats Carry Pouch
Stash and store necessities when you’re out and about. Use with your own clip-on wrist strap as a mini purse or ditch the strap and pop the pouch into a larger tote. A beginner-friendly project, but with fun, new techniques to try.
Favorite Overnight Duffle
Size, style, features, and functionality all come together in this popular, mid-size duffle. It features precision Janome sewing techniques, bold fabric, pretty piping, and dramatic decorative stitching on the straps.
Bright Spot Weather Ready Tote: Quilted
One bag done three ways! It’s fun to see how a basic bag can evolve. This is the third version of our Trio, featuring straight line quilting across the upper panels, plus an adjustable, detachable strap, and a zippered front pocket.
Bright Spot Weather Ready Tote: Monogrammed
Our Bright Spot Tote Trio is all about showing how one project can be done multiple ways to create a variety of finished looks. We love the bright colors, custom monogram, and decorative stitching featured on this happy version.
Bright Spot Weather Ready Tote: Basic
Our Bright Spot Tote series shows one bag project done 3 ways on 3 different machines. The basic design finishes at a generous 16” x 16” x 7” with clean lines, reverse box corners, and layered structure accented with precise topstitching.
The Classic Blue Tote
A sleek, soft bag in a traditional curved shape with both carry handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. This “New Classic” has timeless lines but with an upstart edginess that adds just the right infusion of fun.
Mini Gift Bags with Side Ribbon Ties
Originally designed for Valentine goodies, our mini gift bags are also perfect for weddings, birthdays, and other special celebrations. Change up the fabric and you’re set. We used burlap and cotton + ribbon for the unique side ties.
Cinch Top Bucket Duffle
We give you all the tricks to get the perfect shape and structure for this trendy bucket bag, including interfacing specs, a grommet template, even a circular base pattern. Soft upholstery fabric is perfect for the exterior.