The Buckle Bag in Mixed Faux Leather
The step-by-step instructions for this unique bag are packed with lots of great S4H tips and tricks for working with faux leather and vinyl, including cutting, stitching, and how to keep layers to a minimum.
Bags
Gift Bag with Eyelet Drawstring Top
A reusable gift bag can be almost as much fun as the present inside – especially when made in lovely colors and prints. These feature a cool eyelet-and-cording top closure. Use your favorite quilting cottons.
The Quintessential Plaid Tote
It has all the traits needed to rocket to the top of the totes. Precision cutting – both straight and on the bias, piping accents, and corded handles are just a few of the styling particulars that give this bag its iconic appeal.
Digital Device Sleeve
Compact and tough, it can hold an iPad and cell phone for Techie Folk, file folders and homework to correct for Teacher Folk or art paper and drawing tools for Artist Folk. It’s a versatile design for any occasion.
See Through Flat Zippered Pouches
We used gorgeous Renaissance Ribbons to hold the zippers in place on these handy 6” x 9” pouches. Clear vinyl on the front lets you easily glance at the contents. There’s even a free pattern to create the rounded corners.
Fabric Basket with Angled Handles
There are so many ways to approach a fabric basket. For this one, we designed a set of unique “V-point” angled handles in a bold contrasting color, then added a big satin bow as a final sweet touch.
Zippered Thermal Picnic Tote
Insulated with thermal batting to help keep food warm or cold. Plenty of interior pockets – all in easy-care PUL. And the top inset zipper provides a secure closure so even if the tote tips, your picnic doesn’t spill.
Companion Pouch Set
Two coordinated pouches designed to clip together. Use one or both. Turn them into a mini shoulder bag or ditch the strap and toss one or both into a larger tote. Stash money and cards in one, make-up and extras in the other.
Roll-Up + Tie Makeup Brush Caddy
We blended three coordinating cottons plus a laminate for the inside. With a laminate behind the brushes, any traces of makeup that rub off can be quickly wiped away. It’s also handy to keep brushes clean and organized at home.
Sporty String Backpack
A lightweight, string style backpack is a perfect on-the-go carryall for outdoor activities. We used water-resistant nylon inside and out. You’ll love our easy technique for those cool vertical zippered pockets!
Drop-In Zippered Pouch with Lanyard
It can be super hard to find small items in a big bag. This handy pouch helps you corral your important stuff. Like a leash, simply reach in, grab onto the lanyard, and reel up your mini bag o’ belongings.
All Weather Tote in Cotton Laminate
Make it in vinyl, faux leather or cotton laminate to whisk away the weather. We even used a weather-resistant zipper for the outer pocket. With 5″ box corners, you can handle a full load of power shopping rain or shine.
Metallic Leather Tall Tote
Tall, thin and elegant, this bag could be a runway model. Or maybe at least be carried by one of those long-legged beauties. Soft faux leather is the perfect background for the beautiful jacquard ribbons from Renaissance Ribbons.
Jewel Tone Zippered Pouch Trio
A top zipper with end tabs is one of the easiest zipper installations you can do. This small, medium and large set of posh little pouches combines a luscious, jewel tone satin with a sturdy canvas. Cuts provided for all 3 sizes.
Faux Leather Shopper
This tote is designed in a shopper style, which means it’s a generous size that opens wide at the top and can be slung over your shoulder or carried by hand. We recommend easy-to-sew faux leather and vinyl for the sleek look.
Reflective Mini Tote
When the light outside dims, it’s the perfect time for a bag with built-in reflective capabilities. Although designed with kids in mind, there’s no reason it couldn’t be used for adults as well. Just lengthen the crossbody strap.
Ripstop Grocery Bags
Lightweight enough to fold away into their own handy carrying case, but tough enough to take on the big shopping chores. We used bound ripstop nylon for a great set of flexible totes that work as hard as you do.
Designer Handle Tote
Combine stunning fabric with a unique handle and you can create your very own designer style handbag for a fraction of boutique prices. Look at home décor fabrics for especially unique motifs and textures.
Time to Travel Tote
Fussy cutting of multiple motifs is the name of the game in creating this bag’s special look. The front features a fabric flower, and decorative metal rivets help hold the strap ends in place for a subtle dash of dimension.
The Wandering Minstrel Bag
This soft and slouchy bag blends 5 different fabrics from within one collection plus an accent solid and a row of perky poms along the top, Color, pattern, and texture combine from all sides for a unique, whimsical finish.
Clear View Grocery List Holder
A vinyl window displays your list, there’s a handy credit card pocket on the opposite side, and a zippered interior pouch can hold coupons + cash. The lanyard makes it easy to grab from a purse or clip to a shopping bag.
Boho Sling Bag in Soft Cotton
A relaxed style, subtle hand embroidery, and rich ruffling are just some of the features we love on this soft shoulder bag. Mix and match four different quilting cottons to create vintage boho chic. A bit o’ batting adds just the right slouch.
Snap Frame Eyeglass Cases
An internal flex frame makes our eyeglass case easy to open and shut with just one hand. We embellished with a variety of gorgeous Renaissance Ribbons and added a soft fleece lining to protect your lenses.
Faux Fur Sling Bag
Three rich substrates blend together into one beautiful, beginner-friendly bag: faux fur for the exterior, shantung silk for the lining, and faux suede for the strap. We also give you the easy steps to create your own faux fur poms.
The Metro Bag
For this unique crossbody bag, we created “ribbon fabric,” taking one ⅝” wide ribbon and stacking it to create matching accents of varying widths: single, triple and quadruple. An amazing embellishment that adds great texture.
Boho Shoulder Bag with Elastic Accents
Our fun and casual bag features two generous pleated pockets bound with fold-over elastic. It not only looks great, it’s also super functional; expandable pocket tops make dropping in items easy, even one-handed.
Preppy Wave Tucked Handbag
Creativity is in the bag! Wave tucks are a fun way to add a textural focal point to any size bag. Don’t panic; this technique doesn’t require a bathing suit or a surfboard – all you need is your sewing machine and a desire for style!
Fold Over Book Bag Tote
A versatile bag with two ways to carry. Opened up to its full 18″ height, you have a full-size tote with riveted carry handles. Fold over the top and use the shoulder strap to create a compact, purse-size carryall.
Unisex Urban Messenger Bag
It’s a handsome, functional style anyone would love, Generous pockets both front and back, an extra zippered pocket in the front for secure storage, an inset zippered closure at the top, and a divided pocket inside the lining.
Upcycled Cloth Grocery Bags
Make a better grocery bag by doubling-up thinner store-offered cloth bags, resulting in a new bag strong enough to carry very heavy loads. Pretty accent panels and handy pockets are icing on the functional and fashionable cakes.
Clean and Simple Clutch
We suggest upholstery fabric scraps to create the appropriate structure for this sleek clutch. The finishing touch is a little bit of bling on the front as an accent over the magnetic clasp. A button is good or try rescued jewelry.
Trendy Faux Leather Handbag
Soft, supple faux leather is much easier to sew with than the real thing. Use it for our elegant handbag – clean and casual enough for the office, but still posh, pretty, and compact enough for a night on the town.
Cosmetics + Toiletries Case
Travel tidy! This case is a perfect size for travel size bottles and jars. We picked bright quilting cotton for the exterior, then used a cotton laminate for a wipe-clean lining; ripstop or PUL would be good alternatives.