Backpack Diaper Bag
Little ones are so busy; it can seem like you need six arms to keep track of them and everything they need! Free up your hands with a diaper bag that can also be worn as a backpack. Find it now in our Etsy Shop.
Bags
Rope Handle Summer Box Tote
A tropical print exterior and natural rope handles give this small box tote its beachy beauty. Perfect for sunny day outings and easy enough to make in a single afternoon. Buy new fabric or check out your stash for ideas.
Triangle Zippered Pencil Pouch
Gather up your fave scraps of lightweight canvas or home décor weight fabric. These work great in combination with fusible fleece to create and hold this pouch’s unique triangle shape formed with wide boxed bottom corners.
Rolled Clutch with Monogram
The classic rolled clutch is lightweight, lovely, and just the right size. Three flat panels cleverly wrap around and come together to produce the 3D roll. A solid exterior and patterned lining set off the monogram on the front flap.
Classic Safari Duffle
The combination of fabrics, colors, and textures is a little bit retro and a whole lot cool. This duffle looks super pro, but don’t let that scare you off; achieving a polished finish boils down to careful step-by-step instructions.
Canvas Crossbody Bucket Bag
We were inspired by vintage rucksacks when designing this modern canvas bucket bag. With a great slouchy style + tough construction details, it’s a good choice for men or women as a serious shoulder tote.
Fabric Wallet with Snap Closure + 9 Sections
Our downloadable pattern set has all the pieces you need to put everything together for a perfect fit. You get 9 pockets in a variety of sizes, including a zippered coin pocket. Make it with standard quilting cotton.
Curved Bottom Wristlet Zipper Pouch
You can never have too many cute zipper pouches! This one features a curved bottom with the wrist strap attached to the zipper, moving with it and changing from a simple wrist loop to a full handle as the zipper opens and closes.
Yoga Tote with Wraparound Mat Straps
We’ve done totes and we’ve done yoga mat carriers, but – until this – hadn’t combined the two in such a stylish way. Collect all your gear into a generously sized tote, then use the handy wraparound straps to secure your mat.
Cotton Shopping Bags
A lightweight, flexible (and washable) fabric bag is the best replacement for disposable plastic. Ours are made from two layers of pretty quilting cotton, and we offer a full, free pattern to make it fast and easy.
Necessities On The Go Mini Wallets
Perfect when you need a pouch to hold just the essentials; like cards, cash, and a shopping list. Tuck in a pocket or toss into a larger bag. Great gifts for any occasion, especially when a gift card or a little cash is tucked inside.
Full Circle Zippered Case for Sewing + More
Bring your zipper expertise full circle. Learn how to insert a zipper into a round, thin case with a full lining; it’s a shape that’s handy for all kinds of tasks – we turned our little sample into a mini sewing kit.
Feed Sack Big Bag
A versatile carryall with room to spare. We took inspiration from the heavy duty feed sack fabric of the early 1900s to create a look that’s nostalgically trendy and eye-catching but in a hardworking modern canvas substate.
Mini Wallet Card Cases
These cool cases are fast and easy, and a great intro to working with Kraft-Tex. The double pockets can fit credit or gift cards, folded bills or business cards. There’s a free pattern for both the body of the wallet and the band.
Beginner Friendly Tote Bag
Making a wonderful bag for yourself or as a gift is a great sense of accomplishment. In this tutorial, we focus on creating a cool tote that’s very easy, but also very cute and useful. Choose between two different strap styles.
Round Handle Pleated Handbag
Often seen in woven straw, crocheted yarn or macrame, round handle bags like this one are a vintage classic. Our pleated, semi-circle design features a soft upholstery fabric with a large, bold motif. Includes a free pattern.
Linen Shoulder Bag with Belt Strap Handle
A purchased skinny belt becomes the strap on this unique shoulder bag, and a large, monochromatic embroidered medallion adorns the front pocket as well as the lining pocket, creating a secret pop of pretty on the inside.
Ribbon Wrapped Bucket Bag
Our tall drawcord duffle is the perfect project to showcase a merry-go-round of colorful ribbons against a solid canvas. A ring of metal grommets allows the top of the bag to cinch closed with its own matching drawcord and slider.
Slim Crossbody Shoulder Pouch
Position the pouch to rest either across the front or out of the way across the back. Its slim profile allows it to comfortably mold against your body, and it can be worn either over or under a jacket or other outerwear.
Wide, Foldover Zippered Clutch
We love looking for ways to use decorative stitching, and this striking oversize clutch provides the perfect large, solid surface for concentric rings of stitching. We used the Janome Circular Sewing Attachment to make it easy.
Drawstring Bonnet Basket
Structured on the bottom, soft on the top. The walls and base use a combo of fusible foam and rigid interfacing to form a perfect round shape. The drawstring top is soft and flexible, creating a billowy cap to cover the contents.
Fabric Gift Envelopes
Pretty fabric gift envelopes you can customize. Use florals + brights as we did or switch colors + prints to match the season or occasion. They tie shut with a clever pull-thru bow. And, we’ve included a free gift card download.
Fast and Easy Gym Tote
It snaps closed and opens wide to carry a pair of shoes, a change of clothes, and all the extras you need to get back to your workout routine. The lining is water-resistant ripstop nylon so you can toss in damp items.
Guitar Strap
The name is due to its similarity to the wide, ornate straps musicians use to hold their guitars. By changing how the ends attach, it’s also a fun way to update any bag that uses a removable strap. We added die cuts!
Travel Size Tissue Covers
It’s always good to have tissues at-the-ready when out and about: dab away a tear, capture a sneeze or wipe up a mess. Pretty them up with our adorable tissue covers, combining colorful scraps and decorative stitching.
WordPlay Messenger Bag
Got something to say? Make a messenger bag with a real message! We used iron-on letters to create our FACT-FICTION phrase. Button flap pockets and a cool closure are just the start of this hardworking, dramatic style.
Vintage Style Kid’s Book Satchel
We took the sophisticated styling of an adult carryall and scaled it down to kid-size. Feeling like kids have all the fun? Want your very own mini vintage book satchel? Simply lengthen the strap and you’re good to go.
Ribbon Flap Shoulder Bag
The beauty of ribbons always makes a statement. When paired with solid color fabric, they get others talking as well. This small shoulder bag features a full flap created from seven gorgeous Jacquard ribbons stitched side-by-side.
The Rocky Mountain Satchel
Our five-star satchel’s features are top notch: precise fussy cutting and pattern matching, an inset zipper, bias cut handles plus a detachable strap. You get S4H’s signature step-by-step instructions with over 70 photos to guide you.
Great Glittering Gift Ideas
We used two layers of craft weight glitter vinyl to create a set of five last-minute gift projects: a journal pencil pouch, tasseled bookmark, wrist loop key fob, and 2 sizes of cord wraps. Nearly no sew! Perfect as stocking stuffers.
Laminated Toiletries Case with Wraparound Zipper
Open wide, fill to the brim, zip it up, and go! If you’re new to working with laminated cottons, we have a full, step-by-step tutorial with lots of great tips and techniques. It’s easy and so is that wraparound zipper!
Faux Fur Bucket Bag
When was the last time you wanted to give your handbag a hug? Try our unique faux fur bucket bag. It has a great combination of structure and softness in an easygoing style that can be dressed up or down.
Washed Canvas Tote with Belting Handles
Crisp white + pops of color: it’s eye-catching every time. This versatile tote opens wide or cinches down to a handy tapered top. The two-part lining pulls up to form a clever drawstring cover, protecting the contents inside.
DIY Reusable Grocery Bags
Try our most popular reusable grocery bag pattern. It’s prettier, safer, and sturdier than the bags you often find in stores. Use a substantial substrate, like a canvas, cotton duck or even an outdoor fabric, which was our choice.
Tote Trio in Small, Medium + Large
Using a tote as “wrapping” for a gift is such a fun idea – it becomes as much of a present as the gift inside. Done in bold, heavy weight fabrics, we offer instructions for our totes in three handy sizes: small, medium, and large.
Classic Full Flap Wool Messenger Bag
Our bold, full size messenger bag is a true show-stopper. We fussy cut a classic Pendleton® wool fabric for optimum dramatic effect. The dense softness of the wool creates a stable bag without any additional interfacing.
Ribbons in a Row Horizontal Zipper Pouch
One of the best ways to add a splash of multiple colors to a project is with ribbon. This cute pouch has a row of ribbons plus a ribbon wrist loop. Zipper pouches are a fan favorite and a great basic skill building project.
Compact Barrel Tote
Our designer tote uses beautiful Renaissance Ribbons to their best advantage: as focal point embellishments against a solid fabric. We include detailed instructions and lots of helpful photos to walk you through every step.
Stylish Monogrammed Weekender Tote
This larger tote combines some of our favorite fabric types: natural & nubby twill, soft faux suede, and happy gingham for a pop of color and pattern. It also has the perfect soft feel, which makes it extremely practical and packable.
Flip-Flap Luggage ID Tag
This luggage tag is so easy (and fun!), and takes just a little bit of fabric. We created it in a large size and used a bold color to help quickly spot bags in a crowded environment. Includes a free blank ID card download.