DIY Apple & Pear Pincushions

Sew Your Own Pincushion With These Free Patterns! | Apple & Pear Pin cushions free Tutorial.

This tutorial is for a soccer or sports bag for a child. It has a cinch top and the straps can be used as a backpack. The measurements I will give you are for a small bag; just large enough for a 4-year-old’s cleats and shin guards. If you have an older child (with larger gear) or you want to fit more in the bag, you’ll have to size up accordingly.

I had seen some pictures of a pin cushion caddy, and my secret swap partner had included a photo of one in her inspiration mosaic, so I decided to try my hand making one for her.

I love making flowers. Ribbon flowers, fabric flowers….you-name-it flowers. But I had never made zipper flowers. They’re fun and easy, and they make a real statement!

QUICKEST TOTE BAG. I'm going to give you the basic bag tutorial today. Ready? Here it goes:

Make a DIY Celine-inspired leather tote. Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial.

Fringed Hand Sewn Leather Bucket Bag Tutorial

This is going to be a long post where I will attempt to explain to you how I sewed my fringed leather bucket entirely by hand. I’ll be including the cutting dimensions and entire process of making this bag, which is my own design and evolved as I made it. I love it, actually! Which is a good thing, because it took me hours and hours to make.

Look at these zipped up beauties! Imagine the endless possibilities combining fabrics, zippers, ribbons, tabs, buttons and stitches! She is not just any ordinary zipper bag. She has flair and personality due to her embellishment options.