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Fabric Baskets

March 18, 2020 CraftyStaci
Large and small fabric baskets from Crafty Staci #fabricbasket #diybasket #basketsewing #eastercrafts

I love a project that accidentally leads to something else. I don’t know what it says about me that I have so many that have gone that way, but there it is. In this case, the big basket was the goal. The little basket was a happy accident.

The large basket measures about 12” long, 8” wide, and 12” tall. The small basket measures 5” long, 3” wide, and 5” tall. My baby granddaughter can sit in the big one. Ask me how I know. 😉

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To make these fabric baskets you’ll need:

  • Flex Foam single-side fusible stabilizer

  • 1/2 yard or two fat quarters for outside of basket

  • 1/2 yard or two fat quarters for lining

  • 8 x 4 1/2” fabric for handle

  • this pattern template for the large basket (there is no template for the small basket)

Supplies for basket

The pattern is larger than one sheet of paper, so you’ll need to assemble this one. I added marks that should make it easier to line the pages up.

Basket template pieced together

Cut the following for the large basket:

  • 2 basket template from fabric for the outside

  • 2 basket template from fabric for the lining

  • 2 basket template from Flex Foam

  • 8 x 4 1/2” from fabric for handle

  • 7 x 3 1/2 from Flex Foam for handle

Pieces cut for basket

Fuse the Flex Foam to the wrong side of the outer basket pieces. Fuse the Flex Foam to centered on the wrong side of the handle.

Foam applied to upper handle

Clip the two outer basket pieces right sides together. Stitch the straight sides and across the bottom with a 1/4” seam (used throughout this project).

Sides sewn on basket

Flatten one lower corner so the seams are right sides together. Draw a line perpendicular to the corner, 4 1/4” from the very tip. The line should measure 8” long. Pin the layers together.

Draw line across corner

Stitch along the line. Repeat on the opposite corner.

Corners sewn

Trim off each corner 1/4” from the seam. Don’t throw those corners away! Set them aside and I’ll show you what happens to them in a bit.

Corners trimmed

Repeat the entire process with the lining pieces, except leave 6” unstitched in the seam on the bottom edge.

Lining sewn

Turn the lining right side out. Don’t bother poking out the corners. Place the lining inside the basket so they’re right sides together. Pin the raw edges together. Stitch from the upper side edge of the handle end to the other. Don’t stitch across the top of the handle ends. Repeat on the opposite side.

Lining sewn into bag

Turn the handle ends right side out first by pinning a safety pin into the seam and pushing it through tot the bottom.

Pushing safety pin into handle end

Turn the remaining basket right side out through the opening. Push out the outer corners.

Basket turned right side out

Hand stitch the opening closed at the bottom of the lining.

Opening at bottom sewn

I tried pressing the seam between the outside and lining in order to flatten it out for stitching, but with the foam in there that proved pretty ineffective. Instead, roll the seam between your fingers until the lining is fully inside and clip or pin in the place.

Edge prepared for topstitching

Topstitch around close to the edge. Stitch across the top near the raw edges of the handle ends.

Upper edge of basket finished

Measure 4” from the side seam to the corner. Pinch the corner at the top and clip or pin. Stitch across the corner, about 1/4” from the point, through all layers. Repeat on the other three corners.

Upper corners pinched and sewn

Fold the long edges of the handle to the wrong side over the edge of the foam. Press.

Fold under long edges of handle

Fold the handle with right sides together width wise (short ends together), keeping the long edges folded. Stitch 1/4” from the short edges.

Short ends of handle sewn

Turn right side out. Center the seam and press.

Handle pressed

Tuck the handle ends inside the handle by 1 1/4” on each side. Clip or pin. Stitch close to the ends of the handle.

Both ends of handle sewn

Add additional rows of stitching on handle as desired.

Additional stitching on handle

The large basket is finished. So what about that little one? Grab those pieces you clipped off the corners of the outer basket and lining. I just couldn’t bring myself to toss them.

If you’re just making the small basket, these are 4 1/4” squares, sewn right sides together on two sides, and there’s Flex Foam applied to the outer pieces.

Leftover pieces from basket

You’ll also need a 4 x 8” piece of fabric from one of the scraps for the handle.

Pin the outside pieces with right sides together on one edge. Sew together. Use the same flatten-draw-sew technique to box the corners that we used on the large bag, drawing the 2 1/2” line 1 1/2” from the tip.

Do the same with the lining, except leave 3” open (not on the seam) in the first step. Turn the lining right side out.

Fold the handle wrong sides together and press. Fold the edges into the fold and press again. Stitch near both long edges.

Mini basket pieces sewn

Pin the handle inside the basket with the ends centered over the front and back seams.

Handle pinned in place

Pin the lining inside the basket on top of the handle with the edges even.

Lining pinned in place

Stitch along the edge. It’s easier to do that from the inside of the bag due to its small size. Turn the basket right side out through the opening in the lining.

Turned right side out

Hand stitch the opening in the lining closed.

Push the lining into the basket. You can either roll the seams like we did on the large basket so it’s completely inside, or leave about 1/4” to the outside like I did here. Either way, topstitch near the seam.

Pinch and stitch the corners like the large bag, or leave them as-is for a more rounded look.

Upper edge of mini basket finished

Large or small, now all your basket needs are covered!

Large and small fabric baskets on craftystaci.com

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Padded Laptop Bag

January 22, 2020 CraftyStaci
Padded Laptop Bag - free pattern from Crafty Staci #laptopbag #laptopsleeve #paddedlaptopbag

Before I left for my trip to Washington D.C. last month, I bought myself a new laptop computer. I knew my husband would be working part of the time I was there, so I wanted to be able to as well. The problem was, I didn’t have a padded bag the right size to carry it in. I wanted something that would only hold the laptop and the charging cord, so it would stay small enough to slip inside my larger carry-on bag. Luckily, it was a problem I could solve.

This bag fits a laptop that measures 13 x 9 1/8 x 3 /4”, which is called a 14”. The bag itself finishes at 10 x 14 1/2”.

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To make this bag you’ll need:

  • fabric for the outside

  • fabric for the lining

  • Flex Foam (single side fusible foam)

  • medium weight fusible interfacing

  • 12” zipper

  • 16” zipper

From the outer bag fabric cut:

  • two 11 1/2 x 15 3/4” bag body

  • one 8 1/2 x 15 3/4” outer pocket

  • two 1 1/4 x 3” zipper ends

  • one 7 1/2 x 10 1/2” pocket inside bag

  • two 3 1/2 x 13” handles

From the lining fabric:

  • two 11 1/2 x 15 3/4” bag lining

  • one 8 1/2 x 15 3/4” outer pocket lining

From Flex Foam:

  • two 11 1/2 x 15 3/4” bag body

  • two 1 1/2 x 13” handles

From fusible interfacing:

  • one 8 1/2 x 15 3/4” outer pocket

  • two 1 1/4 x 3” zip ends

  • one 7 1/2 x 10 1/2” pocket inside bag

Supplies for bag

Fuse the Flex Foam to the wrong side of the inner bag lining and the center of each of the handles.

Applying Flex Foam

Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of the outer pocket, zipper ends, and pocket inside bag.

Interfacing added

Lay zipper ends with right side facing down on each end of the 12” zipper. Stitch 1/4” seam across the ends. Press outward. Trim each end as needed so that the entire piece measures 15 3/4” long.

Zipper ends added

Lay the outer pocket right side up. Add the zipper, face down, with the upper edges even. Top with the outer pocket lining, right side down. Pin the edge well. Stitch 1/4” from the edge using a zipper foot.

Zipper between pocket and lining

Pull the lining up and fold it back behind the pocket. The zipper should be at the top. Press the seam. Top stitch near the edge of the seam, below the zipper.

Lining pressed to inside

Draw a line across one outer bag piece, using a removable pen, 2 3/4” from the top edge.

Line drawn on outer bag

Pin the outer pocket upside down on the outer bag, with lining side facing you and upper edge of the pocket along the line you just drew. Stitch 1/4” from the line, toward the zipper.

Stitch zipper to outer bag

Fold the pocket down over the bag. Press the seam down. The bottom edges should be even. Top stitch close to the upper seam, near the zipper. I forgot that step, so my zipper tries to curl a little when it’s open.

Press top and bottom away from zipper

Fold the handles lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch 1 /4” from the long edge.

Stitch long edges of handles

Turn the handles right side out. Press with the foam flat and the seam centered. Top stitch down both sides of each.

Topstitch near edges of handles

Pin the ends of the handles 4” from each side of the bag front and back. Stitch 1/8” from the edge to hold.

Stitch handles in place

Pin the 16” zipper right side down on the upper edge of the outer bag that now has a pocket. Make sure the pin heads are to the outside. Don’t worry if the zipper overlaps the bag.

Pin zipper in place

Pin the lining right side down over the top. Stitch 1/4” from the edge with a zipper foot.

Stitch upper zipper

Fold both the lining and outside away from the zipper and press the seam. Top stitch near the seam, flipping the handles up so they don’t get caught.

Press zipper out and topstitch

Fold the pocket for the inside of the bag lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch 1/4” from the edge, leaving 2” open at the bottom.

Stitch inside pocket

Clip the corners. Turn right side out and press, turning in the opening. Place the pocket on the remaining lining piece, centered side-to-side and 3” from the top edge. Stitch close to the sides and bottom.

Stitch inside pocket to lining

Lay out the remaining outer bag, right side up. Pin the loose zipper edge right side down, even with the upper edge. Pin the bag lining right side down. Stitch 1 4” from the edge.

Stitch remaining side of zipper

Open out the outer bag and lining. Press the seam and top stitch close to the zipper.

Topstitch near remaining zipper edge

Unzip the zipper at least halfway. Pin the two lining pieces right sides together. Do the same with the outer pieces. Make sure the edges of all layers are even.

Pin lining and outside with right sides together

Stitch around 1/4” from the edge, leaving 5” open at the bottom of the lining.

Stitch all the way around bag

Lightly clip the corners. Turn right side out through the opening. Stitch the opening closed by hand or machine. I usually just zigzag over the edges. Who’s looking in the bottom of your bag?

Stitch opening closed

Stuff the lining into the bag and it’s ready to fill.

Push lining into bag

What I love about this bag is that I can put it into my larger bag for travel, but it’s also cute and sturdy enough to use on its own. I’m ready for my next trip!

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T-Shirt Trick-or-Treat Bag

October 9, 2019 CraftyStaci
Turn a t-shirt into a trick-or-treat bag with no sewing from Crafty Staci #trickortreat #treatbag #tshirtcrafts #whattodowithanoldtshirt

Tomorrow is my next appearance on Afternoon Live. I guess I wanted to do something scary for Halloween! 😂

Because I’m assuming most viewers don’t have a sewing machine, I try to keep my projects no-sew or minor hand sewing-friendly. For this episode, I decided a cute trick-or-treat bag would be just the thing. This sweet little thing only takes a few minutes to make!

Pumpkin T-shirt made into a trick-or-treat bag on Crafty Staci

To make this, you’ll need:

  • a t-shirt (obviously a larger shirt will make a larger bag, smaller shirt = smaller bag)

  • sharp scissors

While this is a great project to use a t-shirt that’s outgrown or no longer wearable, I wanted a small bag. I bought a size 4T at the craft store, which of course was bare.

I cut the pumpkin from felt and used Wonder Under to adhere it to the shirt. I originally started with the pieces together, as they’re shown on the pattern, but liked the stenciled look it created by spacing them apart a bit.

felt pumpkin ironed onto t-shirt

I thought that would be enough to hold it, but the pieces started to lift, so I stitched around each with embroidery thread.

Pumpkin with embroidery thread stitching

Once you’ve settled on a shirt to use, fold the shirt in half so the sleeves are lined up well. Cut the sleeves off just inside the seam. Cut the binding from the neck. I made mine a loosely squared shape. Make sure to cut close to the seam at the top of the shoulder. You want that section as wide as you can make it because it’s going to serve as your handle.

Cutting sleeves and neck from t-shirt

Cut off the hem at the bottom. If your shirt is very long, you may want to cut a little higher so it isn’t so deep.

Sleeves, bottom and and neck cut away from t-shirt

Make sure the two layers are lined up well at the bottom edge. Cut 1” wide fringe that’s 5 - 6” long. For this grey shirt I went with 5”.

cut fringe along bottom edge

Clip along the sides as needed.

Clip sides to match fringe

When it comes to tying the knots, I tried out two different methods, and the one I’m going to show you looked the best (an overhand knot), and left the tiniest spaces between each at the bottom. It’s all about preventing candy loss, right?

Grab the strip and start to create a loop by bringing the end over the top, going toward your left. (It was hard to photograph this one handed, but I think you’ll get it).

First step tying knot

Stuff that end down into the loop from the top, then grab it from underneath.

Second step tying knot

Use your left hand to gently pull the end, while you use your right to push the knot upward.

Third step tying knot

The other method I tried was to tie the upper and lower strip together like you would tie shoelaces. It was messy, didn’t hang well, and left a big gap between each.

Messy knots

Tie all the way across until all strips are knotted.

Knot tied across bottom

Here’s what that looks like from the inside.

Inside bag after knots tied

Obviously this one is made with the fringe on the outside, but if you don’t want that look you can turn the shirt inside out before tying. Once you’re finished, turn it right side out and you have a completely different look.

Bag with knots on the inside

As I mentioned, the grey shirt is a kids’ 4T, and the Toy Story Shirt is a women’s medium.

T-shirts made into Trick or Treat bags from Crafty Staci

These also make good shopping bags. I mean, it’s still a treat if you buy it yourself, isn’t it? 😉

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Bracelet Bag

August 21, 2019 CraftyStaci
Wristlet Bracelet Bag from Crafty Staci #wristletbag #braceletbag #diybag #handbag

A couple of months ago I was going down the Pinterest rabbit hole, as I often do, and I came across a list of things that were predicted to be hot for summer. One of the items intrigued me. They were calling them bracelet bags. It was just a small bag with a loop or ring at the top that you wear as you would a bracelet. Chasing fads is hard, but this was something I could get behind!

You might remember this fabric from Colton’s quilt last week. Hopefully he won’t mind if I girly up this little bit of it!

Wrist Loop Bracelet Bag from Crafty Staci

This bag is small, but it will hold my giant phone and a few other items. I can’t wait to use it!

Inside of Bracelet Bag from Crafty Staci

To make this you’ll need:

  • this pattern

  • three cotton fabrics for the outside, which I’ll call #1, #2, and #3 in the cutting instructions

  • cotton fabric for the lining

  • fusible interfacing

  • a decorative button would the cute on the front, but is optional

Cut the following:

From outer fabric #1

  • 4 1/2 x 7 1/2” for inside pocket

  • two of Upper Bag template

From outer fabric #2

  • 2 x 5” for back loop

  • two of Lower Bag template

From outer fabric #3

  • 2 x 15” for wrist loop

  • two of Bag Side template

From lining fabric

  • two Bag Lining template

  • two Bag Side template

From fusible interfacing

  • 2 x 5” for back loop

  • two Bag Side template

  • two Bag Lining template

Supplies for bracelet bag

Stitch the lower edge of the upper bag to the top edge of the lower bag with right sides together. Repeat with the other two pieces. Press the seams open.

Sew upper to lower bag

Iron the bag lining interfacing to the wrong side of the two pieces you just assembled. Iron the bag side interfacing to the wrong side of the two outer bag sides.

Stitch one bag side to the right hand side of the outer bag front, with right sides together. Stitch the remaining bag side to the left in the same manner. Make sure the widest part of the bag side is toward the top on both. Press the seams toward the side.

Sew sides to bag

Sew the remaining long edge on each side to the back outer bag with right sides together. Press the seams toward the sides.

Sew sides of bag

Bring the two bottom edges together with right sides touching. Pull both bag sides to the outside with seams together, then fold the bag side over the bag toward the front, along the seam. Stitch 1/4” from the bottom edge.

Bottom seam sewn

Fold the 4 1/2 x 7 1/2” pocket with right sides together so the two 4 1/2” edges are touching. Stitch 1/4” from the edge, leaving 1 1/2” open for turning. Clip the corners and turn right side out. Press, turning in the opening.

Pocket ready to sew in

Center the pocket on a bag lining piece, 1 1/2” from the top edge. Stitch close to the sides and the bottom.

Sew pocket to lining

Stitch the bag sides to the bag lining as we did with the outer bag earlier. This time, when you bring the bottom edges together, fold the bag sides to the inside. Stitch 1/4” from the bottom edge. Turn right side out.

Sides and bottom sewn in lining

Iron the interfacing to the wrong side of the back loop. Fold lengthwise with right sides together and stitch 1/4” from the long edge. Turn right side out and press. Topstitch close to both long edges.

Topstitch loop

Find the center of the back lining. Pin the ends of the loop 1/2” from the center on either side with the edges even. Either baste in place or make sure the pin heads are to the outside of the bag.

Pin loop in place

Fold one short end of the wrist loop strip under 1/4”. Fold the strip lengthwise, with right sides together. Stitch 1/4” from the long edge. Turn right side out. Press. Top stitch close to both long edges.

Topstitch wrist loop

Find the center of the front lining. Pin the raw end of the strip there, with the strip to the inside and edges even. Again, either baste or place the pins accordingly.

Pin first end of wrist loop in place

Stuff the lining into the bag. Pin well, matching the seams and raw edges. See those two clips near the lower right? That’s how I remind myself I need to leave an opening.

Pin lining in bag

Stitch around the edge, leaving 2” open between the wrist loop and seam. Carefully turn right side out through the opening.

Turn bag right side out

And what that should look like from the other side.

Bag right side out from loop side

Push the lining into the bag. Press the seam. Top stitch around the upper edge of the bag.

Topstitching on upper bag

Fold the wrist loop down over the front of the bag, overlapping it by at least 1 1/4”. You can go as far as 2” if you have smaller hands than I do.

Following the previous stitching, stitch down both sides, across the bottom, and across near the top of the bag on the wrist loop end.

Second end of handle sewn in place

After making sure the lining is fully inside, fold the bag sides to the inside. Press the seams and inner folds. Top stitch near the edges of the outer folds, using a denim needle and tapering off about 1/2 - 1” from the bottom corner.

Topstitching on bag sides

Slip the wrist loop through the back loop and over your wrist to use.

Handle pulled through loop

I feel like I need this in a bunch of other colors. After all, it’s almost jewelry, right? 😉

Wristlet Bracelet Bag from craftystaci.com

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Quilted Market Bag from Annie's

July 3, 2019 CraftyStaci
Quilted Market Bag Pattern from Annie's on Crafty Staci #marketbagadventures #marketbag #totebag #freesewingpattern

By now, you probably all know how much I love a good bag. When Annie’s Craft Store got in touch to see if I wanted to try out a free bag pattern they’re offering, of course I said yes!

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From now through July 14th, you can get the free pattern too! Click over to Annie’s Facebook page, and find the bag that looks like the one below:

Quilted Market Bag from Annie's

Once you join the Annie’s Quilting Group, you’ll be able to download the pattern. All you need to complete it is a charm pack, lining fabric, muslin, and batting. The charm pack and yardage I used to make mine is a line called Orchard by April Rosenthal of Prairie Grass Patterns for Moda. It was perfect for a market bag, but I’ll admit, there were LOTS of other fabrics I loved for it too. I might have to make another one! 😉

Annie's Market Bag on CraftyStaci.com

I found the pattern easy to follow, but I do have some tips of my own to share, in case it helps you when you’re putting yours together:

  • Lay out your squares before sewing so you can choose placement.

Pieces laid out for Market Bag from Annie's on Crafty Staci
  • Don’t forget the straps.

Pieces laid out for Market Bag from Annie's straps on Crafty Staci
  • The lower three squares are the bottom of the bag, so place your least favorite or duplicate squares there.

  • Press your seams in opposite directions every other row. That will make it easier to match up your corners when you sew the rows together.

  • Place the lower three squares by matching the seams. The raw edges will overlap the seams by 1/4” on each side.

  • Since this is a small project, have fun with the quilting. I used an asterisk pattern. I also like the meander on the example.

Quilting on Market Bag from Annie's on Crafty Staci
  • After you turn the bag right side out, press the folds to help the bag have the correct shape (two seams on each side, the four sides on the bottom).

Market Bag in progress on Crafty Staci
  • Be sure to leave the full 4” for turning right side out. I accidentally shorted myself by 3/4”, and it was a tight squeeze.

  • I don’t often baste, but I did baste the straps in place. You have to put them under the bunched up bag, so they really need to be held in place well.

  • I cheated a little when I was sewing the straps. Rather than turn the edges under 1/4”, I stitched them with right sides together and turned right side out. Either way will work just fine.

Straps for Market Bag from Annie's on Crafty Staci

I really like the size of this bag. It’s big enough to hold plenty of market goods, but not so big it’s unwieldy to carry.

Market Bag from Annie's on Crafty Staci

Make sure to click over and get your free pattern before July 14th. If you make one I’d love to see it! In addition to playing along using #marketbagadventures, tag me @craftystaci too!

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Reusable Shopping Bags with Storage Pouch

June 5, 2019 CraftyStaci
Reusable Shopping Bags with Storage Pouch - free pattern from Crafty Staci

Do they still allow stores to use plastic shopping bags where you live? That’s currently a yes for me, but that’s about to change. I thought I’d get ahead of it a bit by making myself some reusable shopping bags.

Reusable Shopping Bag Tutorial from Crafty Staci

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I’ve never used coated fabric before, but the feel of this red check I received from Fabrications, Inc. is so much nicer than I expected. It isn’t stiff, but has some body to it, so it was perfect for this style of bag. It’s made by coating cotton with acrylic and an eco-friendly “wipe clean” finish, and is entirely food safe. It was easy to sew, and even though I could have pressed it from the back side, I didn’t even turn my iron on for this project.

Buffalo Check Red coated fabric on Crafty Staci

I originally intended to make only the shopping bags, but after they were finished I realized I had the perfect amount of fabric left for a zippered bag I could carry them in. Half the battle for me if remembering to bring the bags with me, and that extra pouch is so cute, how could I forget?

To make these you’ll need:

  • 1 yard coated fabric (36 x 60”)

  • 1 10” zipper

For two shopping bags, cut:

four - 18 x 17” - bag A

two - 8 1/2 x 10 1/2” - outer pocket B

four - 3 1/2 x 30” - handles C

Pieces for shopping bags on Crafty Staci

For one zippered storage pouch, cut:

one - 19 x 12” - pouch D

one - 2 1/2 x 14” - handles E

two - 1 x 2 1/2” - zipper ends F

Pieces for storage pouch on Crafty Staci

Since I squeezed almost every inch out of this yard of fabric, here’s my cutting layout so you know how it all fits.

Reusable Shopping Bags Cutting Layout

Set aside the zipper and pieces (D-F) for the pouch.

For the assembly instructions, I’m going to show you how to make one of the bags. The second goes together exactly the same way. 😉 Unless otherwise noted, all seams are 1/4”.

Lay out the two A bag pieces with the edges even and the 18” side facing you. Measure 5” from the right corner on both the bottom and side edges.

Clipping corner off shopping bag on Crafty Staci

Cut diagonally through both layers between those two points. Repeat on the left corner. Set those pieces aside.

Clipping off second corner of shopping bag on Crafty Staci

If you’d prefer straight corners, simply don’t clip them off and proceed with the remaining instructions.

Fold the B outer pocket piece width wise, with right sides together. Clip together, don’t pin. In fact, you’ll want to use clips throughout this project, as pins will leave behind holes. Stitch both short sides.

Stitching sides of pocket for shopping bag on Crafty Staci

Turn right side out. Use a seam roller, fingernail, or other non-heated method to flatten the seams. Topstitch 1” from the folded edge.

Topstitch pocket for shopping bag on Crafty Staci

Lay out one bag piece A. Center the pocket at the bottom edge with the edges even and the pocket fold toward the top. If you find you need more than clips across the bottom to hold it in place for stitching, use a small piece of blue painter’s tape at the top.

Pocket clipped to shopping bag on Crafty Staci

Stitch close to the right and left side of the pocket.

Pocket stitched to shopping bag on Crafty Staci

Lay the remaining bag A right side down over the piece with the pocket. Stitch 1/4” from both sides and across the bottom, including the angled corners.

Both shopping bag layers clipped together on Crafty Staci

Zigzag stitch over the edge of the seam allowance. This fabric doesn’t unravel, but the extra stitching adds some strength to the seams to support the weight this bag will hold.

Zigzag edge on shopping bag from Crafty Staci

Fold the upper edge of the bag to the inside by 2 1/2”. Flatten the fold.

Top edge of shopping bag folded to inside on Crafty Staci

Stitch 1/4” from the raw edge on the inside.

Upper edge of shopping bag sewn on Crafty Staci

Turn the bag right side out.

Shopping bag turned right side out on Crafty Staci

Fold the short ends of the bag handle under 1/4”. Fold the entire handle lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch 1/4” from the long edge.

Stitching handles for shopping bag on Crafty Staci

Turn the handle right side out. Topstitch close to both long edges.

Repeat to make the second handle.

Topstitched shopping bag handles on Crafty Staci

Find the center of the upper edge of the bag. Clip one end of the handle 4” from the center with the short end even with the topstitching on the bag.

Handle clipped to top of shopping bag on Crafty Staci

Clip the other end 4” from the center on the other side. Make sure the handle has no twists in it.

Stitch down the sides of the strap where it lays on the bag, near the top edge of the bag, and near the end of the strap. Stitch an X in the middle of the rectangle. Repeat on the other side of the bag with the second handle.

Handle stitched to shopping bag on Crafty Staci

Grab the supplies for the storing pouch. Fold the short ends of the zipper ends F under 1/4”. Wrap over the bottom of the zipper with the folds near the stop.

Clipping on zipper ends for shopping bag carrying pouch on Crafty Staci

Stitch across through the zipper.

End sewn to zipper bottom on Crafty Staci

Repeat on the pull end.

End sewn to zipper top on Crafty Staci

Clip the zipper to one short side of the pouch D, with right sides together. The zipper end may extend past the edge - that doesn’t matter. Stitch 1/4” from the edge.

Zipper sewn to one pouch side on Crafty Staci

Turn the zipper right side up. Flatten the seam. Topstitch near the seam.

Topstitch near zipper on Crafty Staci

Repeat with the remaining zipper side on the opposite side of the pouch. Be careful not to catch the fabric underneath when topstitching the second side of the zipper.

Second side of zipper sewn in place on Crafty Staci

Fold the handle lengthwise, with right sides together. Stitch down the long edge. Turn right side out. Topstitch down both long sides.

Completed handle for storage pouch on Crafty Staci

Turn the pouch with wrong sides out. Unzip the zipper at least 2/3 of the way. Make sure the zipper is at the top and match up the sides of the pouch. Fold the zipper ends to match up the edges.

Fold the handle in half and slide it inside the pouch. Match the ends of the handle to the edges of the pouch, about 1” from the top.

Stitch both sides of the pouch. Stitch again over the handle in the seam allowance to give it extra strength.

Sides sewn for storage pouch on Crafty Staci

Turn the pouch right side out.

Fold both bags into thirds one direction, then thirds in the other, and they should fit nicely side-up-side inside the pouch.

Shopping Bags inside Storage Pouch on Crafty Staci

My original plan was to have the bag fold into the outer pocket for storage, and it is possible, but too finicky for me to do all the time.

Shopping bag folded into its own pocket on Crafty Staci

However, that little pocket would be a great place to stick coupons, receipts, or small items.

Reusable Shopping Bag with Outside Pocket on Crafty Staci

It’s been a while since I’ve made a coffee cozy, and this fabric is perfect for it. Spill a little coffee? Just wipe it off!

Wipe Clean Coffee Cozy on Crafty Staci

Thanks to Fabrications, Inc., I’m all set for my next shopping trip!

Reusable Shopping Bags in Storage Pouch with Coffee Cozy on Crafty Staci

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Tiny Fabric Easter Basket

March 20, 2019 CraftyStaci
Tiny Fabric Easter Basket from craftystaci.com #eastersewing #easterbasket #eastercrafts

It’s the first day of spring! Hooray! After the crazy winter, which is still going strong in some parts of the country, I think we could all use a few daffodils and bunnies, right? There are three adorable lambs that just appeared in the field across from my house, and watching this little black one bound around without a care in the world is exactly what I need every day.

Black lamb

There was no doubt in my mind today’s project needed to be springy. What’s says spring louder than an Easter basket? Maybe it’s because the lambs are mini, but I also felt like it needed to be a tiny version. Let’s make this! You’ll need:

  • two 4 1/2” squares cotton fabric for the outside

  • two 4 1/2” squares cotton fabric for the lining

  • one 2 x 6 1/2” cotton fabric for the handle

  • two 4 1/2” squares medium weight fusible interfacing

  • one 2 x 6 1/2” medium weight fusible interfacing

Supplies needed for Tiny Easter Basket

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Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of the outside pieces and the handle. Pin the two outside pieces with right sides together. Stitch down both sides and across the bottom with a 1/4” seam (used throughout this project). Press the seams open as best you can. I rolled up a washcloth and stuffed it inside to press mine.

Flatten one corner so that the bottom seam and side seam are touching. Peek inside to make sure the seams line up.

Flatten corner and draw a line across

Draw a line across as shown below, at the point it measures 2” across. It should be about 1” up from the corner. Pin. Stitch along the line.

Stitch on drawn line

Repeat on the opposite corner. It should end up looking like this.

Repeat on second corner

Pin the two lining pieces with right sides together. Stitch down both sides and across the bottom, but leave 2” open on one side, 3/4” from the top edge.

Sew lining pieces together

Stitch the corners on the lining as you did on the outside. Don’t cut those ears off on either piece. We’re going to use those to stabilize the bottom.

Leave dog ears on both pieces

Fold the handle lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch 1/4” from the long edge. Turn right side out. Press flat with the seam centered on one side.

Sew handle

Topstitch close to both long edges.

Topstitch handle

Slide the handle inside the lining. Match up the handle ends to the lining upper edge at the seams. The handle seam should face the lining. Baste or pin in place.

Pin handle inside lining

Turn the outside right side out. Stuff it into the lining, on top of the handle. It’s going to bunch up because the handle prevents it from going to the bottom.

Stuff outer piece inside lining

Match up the seams and upper edges. Pin well.

Pin outside and lining

Stitch 1/4” from the edge. Because the opening is so small, I found it easiest to stitch it on the inside.

Pull everything through the opening in the lining to turn right side out. Stitch the opening closed by hand or machine.

Stitch opening closed

Push the lining inside, making sure to wiggle those ears to the bottom. Press the seam between the outside and lining.

I made this to fit plastic eggs that are a bit larger than real eggs. This is how it looks with one of those inside by itself. The bucket part (without the handle) is about 3” tall.

Tiny Easter Basket with Plastic Eggs from craftystaci.com

With a little Easter grass to boost it up, this will also hold a real egg well.

Tiny Easter Egg Basket from craftystaci.com

My vote would be to fill it with Lindt truffle balls. I don’t know how many of those it would hold, but you wouldn’t have to worry about it for long!

Tiny Easter Basket from craftystaci.com

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Windowed Zip Bag

January 23, 2019 CraftyStaci
How to make a Windowed Zip Bag from craftystaci.com #sewingtutorial #bagpattern #zipperbagpattern #projectbag

I like to have a hand sewing project I can pick up when I feel like it. I also thoroughly enjoyed the wool applique class I took, so when My Quilting Loft started a block of the month from the same artist, I jumped on it.

I wanted to be able to take this project with me so I can pull it out and work on wherever and whenever I can. I could have stuck it in a boring plastic bag, but that just wasn’t going to do it justice. Not only did I need something cute to put it in, but I wanted to be able to see it, and have the ability to carry more than one, should I happen to get behind. This bag checks all the boxes!

Handsewing Project Bag from craftystaci.com

To make this you’ll need:

  • outer fabric

one - 1 1/2 x 11 1/2”

two - 1 1/2 x 6 1/2”

one - 3 1/2 x 11 1/2”

one - 10 1/2 x 11 1/2” (back)

  • lining fabric

one - 1 1/2 x 11 1/2”

two - 1 1/2 x 6 1/2”

one - 3 1/2 x 11 1/2”

one - 10 1/2 x 11 1/2” (back)

two - 1 1/2 x 2” (for zipper ends)

  • vinyl

one - 6 1/2 x 9 1/2”

  • 10” zipper

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Lay the 1 1/2 x 6 1/2” outer piece on the left side of the vinyl, right side down and edges even. Slide a lining piece of the same size underneath, with the right side facing the vinyl. Stitch all three layers together with a 1/4” seam. Repeat with the remaining size pieces on the right hand side of the vinyl.

Sewing sides onto window

Using a seam roller (I love this one!) or cold iron to press the fabric away from the vinyl.

Add the two 1 1/2 x 11 1/2” pieces to the top in the same way. Finally, repeat at the bottom with the two 3 1/2 x 11 1/2” pieces.

Frame sewn around window

Fold the two zipper ends (1 1/2 x 2”) wrong sides together lengthwise and press. Unfold and fold the two edges into the middle. You should end up with two pieces that measure 1/2 x 1 1/2”.

Creating zipper ends

Trim the zipper to 1/4” from the hardware on each end. Unzip a couple of inches. Tuck the zipper into the zipper ends to meet the hardware. Using a zipper foot, stitch close to the zipper on both ends. Trim the ends even with the zipper edge.

Zipper ends attached and trimmed

Pin the zipper right side down to the top edge of the front of the bag. Stitch the zipper, front layer and lining layer together using a zipper foot. Zigzag stitch over the seam.

Stitch first side of zipper

Press the zipper away from the front.

Press zipper away from front

Lay out the back lining piece (10 1/2 x 11 1/2”) right side down. Top it with the outer back, right side up. Lay the front on top of that, right side down with the remaining zipper edge even with the top. Stitch across the top edge with a zipper foot. Zigzag over the seam.

Press the back pieces away from the zipper.

Press back away from zipper

Here’s what it should look like from the lining side at this point.

Zipper sewn in, from the lining side

Topstitch close to the zipper on both sides.

Topstitching on zipper

Unzip the zipper most of the way. Fold the bag at the zipper, with right sides together. Stitch the sides and bottom with a 1/4” seam. Zigzag over the seam.

Side seams sewn

Flatten the bottom right corner so the side and bottom seams match up. Draw a line across, 2” from the corner seam.

Draw line to box corner

Stitch along that line. Trim the seam to 1/4” and zigzag over the seam.

Boxed corners

Turn the bag right side out.

Boxed corners from the outside

And it’s ready to fill with your hand sewing project!

Project Bag with Window from craftystaci.com

When your supplies are this pretty, you want to see them!

Zipper Bag with Window from craftystaci.com

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What's New for Fall '18 at Crafty Staci

August 29, 2018 CraftyStaci
What's New for Fall '18 at Crafty Staci #giftsforpeoplewhosew #giftsforsewers #giftsforsewists

With the seasons about to change, I'm in the middle of a few projects, I have some that are finished that I can't share here yet, and let's face it, there's stuff I haven't even started. Sometimes the one employee, that being me, of this thing I named Crafty Staci just isn't enough. Maybe the day will come when I add on. Or clone myself. How far away from that technology are we?

That said, this seems like a great time to fill you in on what's going on in my shops right now and what you can expect leading into the holiday season. After all, it's only 118 days until Christmas. Yeah, I said it. Sorry.

Last year, I designed myself a sewing-themed ugly Christmas style t-shirt. I found a company to print it up, ordered it, and was thrilled with the result. My first thought was to offer them in my shops. But then I looked at the calendar and knew it was a little too close to Christmas for that to work out.

Let It Sew T-Shirt from craftystaci.com #uglytsweater #uglyxmassweater #xmassewingshirt

After I made the transition out of vendor aprons and pencil coffee cozies this year, and while I worked on patterns, I realized I still had my relationship with the printer and a head full of sewing themed t-shirts I could offer.

Make a Wish T-Shirt from craftystaci.com #sewingshirt #sewingtshirt

I loved every single design when I was finished. I listed them on white or grey shirts at first.

Pedal to the Metal T-Shirt from craftystaci.com #sewingtshirt #sewingshirt #pedaltothemetal

When that was received well, I added white tote bags...

Make It Sew Tote Bag from craftystaci.com #sewingtote #sewingbag #makeitsew

...and mugs. 

Yes I Sew Mug from craftystaci.com #sewingmug #sewingcup

Later I included natural colored canvas totes, because I liked how the designed looked against that background.

The Machine is Calling Canvas Tote from craftystaci.com #themountainsarecalling #imustgo #sewingtote #sewingbag

The next step was more color options on those t-shirts. Rather than offer the same pallet for all, I carefully selected colors for each one to coordinate with the design that would be printed on it. (On a side note, this shirt in the leaf green color is my Halloween plan!)

Sewing is my Zombie Apocalypse Skill T-Shirt from craftystaci.com #zombies #sewingshirt #halloweenshirt

This one just had to be a poster, so I started with it and added the others.

Sewing Room Rules Poster from craftystaci.com #sewingroomdecor #sewingroomsign #sewingroomart

I own at least one of each item I'm offering, and I'm very pleased with the quality. The print is crisp and the colors look just like they do on my computer!

T-Shirts for People Who Sew from craftystaci.com #sewingshirts #giftsforsewers #giftsforsewists

What else is new? Well, brand-new as of last night, I have sewing patterns!!! I started out with a beginner-friendly pennant banner.

Pennant Banner Sewing Pattern from craftystaci.com #sewingpattern #buntingpattern #sewingforbeginners

I launched these last week at the quilt shop where I've been teaching workshops, and so far they're doing well! This double wine bag pattern is an upgraded version of the one that's on my blog, and includes a hexie wine glass coaster you won't find there.

Double Wine Bag Sewing Pattern from craftystaci.com #winebag #winetote #bagsewingpattern

There are more to come, and I'm getting them ready as quickly as I can while remaining accurate. About that clone...

I'm also working on a couple of sewing tools I'm hoping to offer (I've got a little research and development ahead of me), and possibly supplies. My goal here is to support all you sewers out there. Sewists? Sewologists? Whatever you call yourself, I hope you'll find something useful here! 

If you're more of an Etsy shopper, you can find everything in my etsy shop too!
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Simple Book Bag

August 1, 2018 CraftyStaci
How to sew a simple book bag from craftystaci.com #backtoschool #bagstosew #easysewing

I seem to have a little issue with needing to make myself something right before I travel. Usually the day before, because it's not like there's anything else to do, right? Someone else will do the laundry and pack my bag, won't they? Yeah, this time it was right before I headed off to the Sisters' Outdoor Quilt Show. Apparently I urgently needed a bag to hold my notebook and tablet. Yes, for those following along, I did just make a bag for that a few months ago. So. Many. Bags. Goodness.

Anyway, I got to use some really cute fabric I bought on one of our trips to Helena, Montana, so the bag storage space is worth it.

Fabric I bought in Montana

To make this, you'll need:

  • 12" zipper

  • cotton fabric for the outside and lining

cut two pieces 11 1/2 x 14 1/2" from the outside

cut two pieces 11 1/2 x 14 1/2" from the lining

cut two pieces 2 x 3" for the tabs from whichever fabric you choose

cut one piece 7 1/2 x 6 1/2" from the outside for the inner pocket (or bring in a third fabric, as I did)

  • fusible interfacing (optional, depending on the thickness of your fabric and the desired weight of the bag)

cut two pieces 11 1/2 x 14 1/2"

supplies to make book bag

Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of the outside pieces.

Fold the 2 x 3" pieces in half the long way, then press both edges into the center. Stitch near both sides. Set aside.

create tabs

Fold the 7 1/2 x 6 1/2" pocket in half with right sides together so the two 6 1/2" pieces are matched up. Stitch around, leaving 2" open at the bottom. Turn right side out. Press, turning in opening.

Pin the pocket to the lining, centered side to side and 1 1/2" from the top edge. Stitch down the sides and across the bottom.

sew in inside pocket

With the lining right side up, place the zipper, also right side up, even with the top edge. The pull should be at least 1/2" from the edge. Lay and outside piece on top, right side down, and pin. Stitch the top edge using a zipper foot.

line up zipper with top edge

This is where the little monster that lives inside my computer comes in. I took photos of the next couple of steps. Where those photos went is anyone's guess, but they aren't where they should be. The good news is, this bag goes together in a very similar way to the Coupon, Gift Card and Loyalty Card Pouch I made a few months ago. If you're a visual learner (my people!), check out that post for more pics.

The next step is to press both the lining and outside pieces away from the zipper. Topstitch near the zipper.

Repeat the same process on the other side of the zipper. Unzip the zipper half way.

Pin the two outside pieces with right sides together and the two lining pieces, with right sides together, as well. The teeth on the zipper should fold toward the lining side.

Fold the two tabs in half that you made previously. Tuck them in between the outside pieces, 1" from the zipper on each side.

Stitch, leaving 3" open at the bottom of the lining.

(hey look, photos are back!)

press both sides away from zipper

Cut off the excess zipper, if needed. Clip the corners. Turn right side out through the opening and the open zipper.

turn right side out

Press the bottom edge of the lining, turning in the opening. Stitch across the bottom, close to the edge. Press the outside section.

Push the lining into the bag.

push lining inside

Throw in a book or two and go!

fill the bag and go

I used a strap I had left from an old bag and just clipped it onto the tabs.

Easy Book Bag Pattern from craftystaci.com #howtomakeabag #backtoschool

Now for the big questions - where am I going next, and what do I need to sew first???

Simple Book Bag pattern from Crafty Staci #simplesewing #bagstosew

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Friday Favorites No. 385

June 1, 2018 CraftyStaci
Friday Favorites No. 385 #fridayfavorites

When we left on vacation, it was still April. We returned last week, so May was almost over, and now it's June. I was on the planet, but why do I feel like a whole month just disappeared? Anyway, I'm anxious to get back to making some stuff…

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Triaxal Weave/Striped Tote

May 30, 2018 CraftyStaci
Triaxal Weave Striped Tote from craftystaci.com #freesewingpattern #triaxalweave #madweave #bagpattern

Whether you call it a triaxal weave, mad weave or tumbling blocks, this pattern has a certain beauty to it, especially to those of us fond of geometric designs. I'm just glad I didn't give up when initially I couldn't figure out how to do it to save my life.

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I talked about this a bit when I shared my woven mini quilt last month. I was getting into fabric weaving, using the Wefty needle I'd bought. I made the quilt using a straight weave, but wanted to try out the more complicated triaxal. At first, it didn't go well. These grey strips are way too steep, for starters. Oh, and pretty much everything else is wrong too.

Way too steep

I threw that aside for a few months. When I got it back out, I found helpful tutorials from Sew Much Moore and The House that Lars Built and it started to come together. You know when you're looking at one of those magic eye things and suddenly you can see the hidden picture? Just like that.

Triaxal weave partial

Once I'd finished the thing, my first thought was "Now what am I going to do with this?" After you've put that much work into something, sticking it in a box somewhere is not an option.

Triaxal weave finished

Fortunately I needed a bag to take to my quilt guild meetings, and this would make the perfect size. The thing is, a bag needs two sides and I wasn't up for weaving another at that point, so I went a different route. My laziness paid off, because I love the mismatched patterns made from the same fabrics. 

To make this you'll need:

  • 14 x 17 1/2" woven panel

  • two 3 1/2 x 9" fabric for inner pockets (I was able to cut this from the leftovers from the striped piece)

  • two 3 x 27" fabric for straps

  • thirteen 2 x 19" in five fabrics (or 26 if you want to skip the woven side and make both striped)

  • two 14 x 17 1/2 fabric for lining

  • two 1 x 27" fusible fleece

  • two 14 x 17 1/2" fusible interfacing

 

Fabric strips

Stitch the strips together side by side. Press the seams to one side.

Strips sewn together

Turn so the strips are horizontal and cut 6" off each side.

Cut strips into three sections

Turn the center piece around 180 degrees. You can either line the stripes up as shown here:

Turn center section and sew together

Or you can offset them by 1/2", as I did. Once you've decided, sew the three sections together and press the seams.

Offset center section and sew together

Trim the piece to 14 x 17 1/2". You should have enough leeway to do this either horizontally or vertically. I chose to cut mine off center.

Fuse the interfacing to the back of woven and striped pieces.

Fold one pocket with right sides together. Stitch, leaving 1 1/2" open. Clip corners, turn right side out and press. Repeat with second pocket. Pin 4" from the top and 5" from each side on one of the lining pieces. Stitch sides and bottom of each.

Placing pockets on inside

Pin the two lining pieces right sides together. Stitch sides and bottom, leaving 6" open at the bottom.

Do the same with the woven and striped pieces, but don't leave the opening. Don't turn right side out yet.

Fuse the fleece to the center of the 3 x 27" strap pieces, on the wrong side. Fold the strap in half, right sides together and stitch. Turn right side out and press with the seam centered. Top stitch down both sides. Repeat for second strap.

Pin the strap 4" from the bag seam on each side. The strap seam should be facing out.

Placing straps

Turn the lining right side out and stuff it into the bag over the straps. Line up the upper edges, pin and stitch.

Sewing in lining

Turn bag right side out through the opening in the lining. Stitch the opening closed, either by hand or machine. Stuff the lining into the bag.

I made a design decision on the fly here and left the seam standing up, so some of the lining shows on the outside, rather than folding it completely inside.

Triaxal Weave Bag from craftystaci.com #freebagpattern #triaxalweave #madweave

Stitch near the top and bottom of the visible lining strip with the handles up so you're stitching over them.

Triaxal Weave Tote on craftystaci.com #triaxalweave #madweave #tumblingblocks

I made this bag before I left on vacation. I'm planning to share some of the details of that next week, but I have to show you this photo I took in Pompeii.

Floor at Pompeii

This is a tile floor, and if you look closely you'll see that the pattern is just like my bag! Some of those designs that seem so modern to us have been around for hundreds and sometimes thousands of years. I'm even happier now that I didn't give up!

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50 MORE Bag Patterns You Can Sew

May 9, 2018 CraftyStaci
50 More Bags You Can Sew on Crafty Staci #bagmaking #bagpatterns #sewingbags

I hope you enjoyed the collection of bag patterns last week. If you didn't find something you liked there, here's another set to spark your creativity. I'm still in Italy, so make an extra one for me!

The list is made up of patterns that are both free and available for purchase, because I hate to rule out either option. There are also a few you'll find right here on my blog. Click on the photo to visit each post or pattern. Have fun making!

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Hailey Bag from The Ribbon Retreat

Hailey Bag from The Ribbon Retreat

Roundabout Bag from PrintOrPlain on Etsy

Roundabout Bag from PrintOrPlain on Etsy ($)

Trailblazer Convertible Backpack from Bagstock Designs on Etsy

Trailblazer Convertible Backpack from BagstockDesigns on Etsy

Yoda Bag from Crafty Staci

Yoda Bag from Crafty Staci

Rope Handbag from The Long Thread

Rope Handbag from The Long Thread

Just in Case Pouch from Aneela Hoey

Just in Case Pouch from Aneela Hoey at Fat Quarter Shop.

Take Out Wristlet from Crafty Staci

Take Out Wristlet from Crafty Staci

Renske's Minimalist Tote from Design Sponge

Renske's Minimalist Tote from Design Sponge

Quilted Suitcase from Mommy by Day Crafter by Night

Quilted Suitcase from Mommy by Day Crafter by Night

It's a Cinch Bag from Sweet Verbena

It's a Cinch Bag from Sweet Verbena

Fold and Go Market Bag from The Ribbon Retreat

Fold and Go Market Bag from The Ribbon Retreat

The Happy Camper Bag from Connecting Threads

The Happy Camper Bag from Connecting Threads ($)

Cargo Duffel from Robert Kaufman

Cargo Duffel from Robert Kaufman

Strawberry Bag from Jacks and Kate

Strawberry Bag from Jacks and Kate

Lunch Bag from Pink Penguin

Lunch Bag from Pink Penguin

Sweet Sunday Bag from ToriskaPDF on Etsy

Sweet Sunday Bag from ToriskaPDF on Etsy ($)

Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags from Crafty Staci

Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags from Crafty Staci

Stylish Bag from BrinDeTalent on Etsy

Stylish Bag from BrinDeTalent on Etsy

Fat Quarter Purse from Crafts Unleashed

Fat Quarter Purse from Crafts Unleashed

Ellie Travel Case from Fabric Mutt

Ellie Travel Case from Fabric Mutt

Cosmo Convertible from Studio Kat Designs

Cosmo Convertible from Studio Kat Designs ($)

Ninja Monkey Bag from Crafty Staci

Ninja Monkey Bag from Crafty Staci

Aubri Tote from Fat Quarter Shop

Aubri Tote from Fat Quarter Shop

Pacifier Carrying Pouch from Sew4Home

Pacifier Carrying Pouch from Sew4Home

Origami Market Bag from Lola Nova

Origami Market Bag from Lola Nova

Shot Put Bag from Crafty Staci

Shot Put Bag from Crafty Staci

Zipper Tote Bag from Crazy Little Projects

Zipper Tote Bag from Crazy Little Projects

Yoga Mat Bag from The Stitching Scientist

Yoga Mat Bag from The Stitching Scientist

1 Yard Hobo Bag from Sew Can She

1 Yard Hobo Bag from Sew Can She

Ice Cream Cone Purse from SewYouCanToo on Etsy

Ice Cream Cone Purse from SewYouCanToo on Etsy

Kenzie Cross Body Sling Bag from I Think Sew

Kenzie Cross Body Sling Bag from I Think Sew ($)

Expandable Mail Bag from Crafty Staci

Expandable Mail Bag from Crafty Staci

Cloud Zip Bag from Cloud 9 Fabrics

Cloud Zip Bag from Cloud 9 Fabrics

Farfalle Bag from Artfully Caroline

Farfalle Bag from Artfully Caroline

Kiss Bags from Crafty Staci

Kiss Bags from Crafty Staci

Sophia Beach Tote from Swoon Patterns on Etsy

Heidi Foldover Clutch and Wristlet from Swoon Patterns on Craftsy

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack from Make It and Love It

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack from Make It and Love It

Mini Messenger Bag from Crafty Staci

Mini Messenger Bag from Crafty Staci

Ruffled Tote from U Create

Ruffled Tote from U Create

Padded Satchel from The Sewing Directory

Padded Satchel from The Sewing Directory

Kismet Trinket Boxes from Sew Sweetness at Connecting Threads

Kismet Trinket Boxes from Sew Sweetness at Connecting Threads

Alice Purse from Sotak Co on Etsy

Alice Purse from sotakhandmade on Etsy ($)

Drawstring Wristlet from Crafty Staci

Drawstring Wristlet from Crafty Staci

Flamingo Tote from ThermoWeb

Flamingo Tote from ThermoWeb

Easy Duck Canvas Tote from The Sweeter Side of Mommyhood

Easy Duck Canvas Tote from The Sweeter Side of Mommyhood

Calla Convertible Backpack from Blue Calla Patterns

Calla Convertible Backpack from Blue Calla Patterns ($)

Leather Grommet Bag from Crafty Staci

Leather Grommet Bag from Crafty Staci

Tablet Carrier Bag from Craft Passion

Tablet Carrier Bag from Craft Passion

Bowler Bag from ArdenteDesign on Etsy

Bowler Bag from ArdenteDesign on Etsy ($)

Mini Waist Pack from Sew4Home

Mini Waist Pack from Sew4Home
 

And there's the end of my bag round up. Out of 100 bag patterns, there had to be a couple that caught your eye, right? Now imagine being me - I picked all of these, because my to-do list isn't long enough! 🤪

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50 Bag Patterns You Can Sew

May 2, 2018 CraftyStaci
50 Bags You Can Sew on Crafty Staci #bagpatterns #sewingbags #bagmaking

I know just because I'm on vacation and I'm not really making anything doesn't mean you aren't! I thought this would be a good time to share some bag patterns I've been gathering for a while now. In fact, I ended up with so many I'm going to do this in two parts, and that's after I narrowed the list down a bit. Obviously bags are one of my favorite things to make. 

The list is made up of patterns that are both free and available for purchase, because I hate to rule out either option. There are also a few you'll find right here on my blog. Click the photo to visit the post or pattern. Enjoy!

This post contains affiliate links. For my full disclosure policy and point of view, click here. 


The Retreat Bag from Emmaline Bags

The Retreat Bag from Emmaline Bags

Pockets A Plenty Bag from Whistlepig Creek on Etsy

Pockets A Plenty Bag from Whistlepig Creek on Etsy.jpg

Campus Messenger Bag from Orange Bettie

Campus Messenger Bag from Orange Bettie

Horse Satchel from RusticHorseShoe on Etsy

Horse Satchel from RusticHorseShoe on Etsy ($)

Pineapple Purse from Crafty Staci

Pineapple Purse from Crafty Staci

Bon Voyage Duffel from Sew Can Do

Bon Voyage Duffel from Sew Can Do

Little Friend Zip Pouch from Minki Kim at Fat Quarter Shop

Little Friend Zip Pouch from Minki Kim at Fat Quarter Shop.jpg

Professional Tote from Annie’s Craft Store

Professional Tote from Annie's Craft Store

Easy Lined Zippered Bags from Crafty Staci

Easy Lined Zippered Bags from Crafty Staci

Anti-Pickpocket Bag from So Sew Easy

Anti-Pickpocket Bag from So Sew Easy

Fold Up Tote from Zaaberry

Fold Up Tote from Zaaberry

Malmo Pouch Bag from Sotak Co on Etsy

Malmo Pouch Bag from Sotak Co on Etsy.jpg

Mug Bag from Red Brolly

Mug Bag from Red Brolly

Tie Handle Tote Bag from My 3 Monsters

Tied-Handle Tote Bag from My 3 Monsters on Craftsy ($)

Reusable Shopping Bags on Crafty Staci

Reusable Shopping Bags on Crafty Staci

Fat Quarter Tote from The Cottage Mama

Fat Quarter Tote from The Cottage Mama

Renegade Bag from Sew Sweetness

Renegade Bag from Sew Sweetness ($)

Chubby Lunch Tote from Sew Can She