Two-Tone Drawstring Bag Tutorial

Drawstring bags are a very simple and extremely versatile project. I love that they can be constructed in less than an hour and have a whole myriad of uses. Here are a few ways that I have found them to be especially useful:

Always up for a creative challenge, I decided to use the Talbots bag as inspiration. So this is my version, a similar tote style, with a bit more flair and durability. And, so that you can try your hand at creating your own, here's the longest tutorial I have attempted to date. Fasten your seat belts...

April’s little tote is the perfect size for a picnic lunch on a summer day. The lining is made with canvas and has a pocket hanging from the top edge of the bag for your phone and keys. The outside of the bag is made out of cotton linen. It is simply constructed and a perfect afternoon project. ENJOY!!!!

Ready for another variation on an all-purpose tote?
This bag is super simple,but it gets "dressed-up" with two coordinated exterior fabrics, some fun braided handles made from clothesline (How cool is that?) and some metal grommets.

Here is another fun tote tutorial for you. I love simple totes that have the added sophistication of some interesting fabric and/or hardware! In this case I dressed this tote up with some faux leather for the base and black leather handles.

Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial. DIY Travel Jewellery Pouch Bag. Here it is! I promised that I'd do a tute on creating a jewlery pouch and I'm holding my word. It's taken some time as I've been busy, but my niece's birthday is coming up and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to make her something nice and create the tute at the same time.

I woke up early this morning with a mission to create a quick and easy summer tutorial. I just wasn't sure what it was going to be....that is until I came across these fun handbag handles I had bought months ago.

I have received so many compliments on my simple totes - I wanted to share how to make them with you. This tutorial will be somewhat limited on pictures, but if you have just a little sewing experience, you won't need a ton of pictures - this is pretty straight-forward!