Today I'm bringing you yet another fun sewing adventure by up-cycling a bunch of denim or jeans scraps to create a fabulous little purse. This fold-over style purse measures about 9" x 8" (when folded), and can be worn with the strap (crossbody stye) or without the strap as a clutch.

Features include
1x front exterior zipper pocket
1x back interior zipper pocket
Zipper Closure
Adjustable Strap 

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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE DENIM PATCHED PURSE
FABRIC
For the bag exterior, you will need a bunch of denim/jeans scraps, cut them in random sizes, also a bit accent fabric (black faux leather)  for the lower panel.

I use the sassy mushroom fabric (fabric 1) that I designed in my whimsical fabric collection (available at Spoonflower), and I got my canvas fabric (fabric 2) from Etsy, it's a cotton canvas duck in solid black color. 
For the interior fabric, you will need about 3/8 yard of cotton quilting fabric. I use the sassy mushroom fabric (fabric 1) that I designed in my whimsical fabric collection (available at Spoonflower), leftover from the Sassy Satchel project.

INTERFACING & STABILIZER 
​Fusible Woven Interfacing is what you need here to bind the denim patches together.

ZIPPERS
​9" long metal zippers for the zipper closure
7" long metal zipper for the front zipper pocket 
at least 7" long nylon coil zipper for the interior zipper pocket.

HARDWARES
D-rings 1/2" (1.2cm) inner measurements 2x

OTHER
1/2" (1.2cm) wide premade leather strap OR sew your own strap.

Check out the full video tutorial on how to make this Denim Patched Purse on my Youtube channel, and remember to subscribe so you won't miss a any upload.

I hope you have fun with this project. Happy Sewing.

Here's a fun satchel project to start your sewing adventure this year. The Sassy Satchel comes with many pockets without being too bulky, I love the detachable adjustable strap and the shoulder straps which allow you to carry this bag in different style options, and the zipper closure to ensure you get to keep your belonging securely.
All and all, this is such a versatile bag that soon will be your new BBFF (Best Bag Friend Forever).
Finished bag measurements : Approx. 13" x 11" x 4" (33 x 28 x 10 cm)

Features Include :
2x external front zipper pockets
1x external back slip pocket
2x external side slip pockets
Zipper closure
2x internal clear vinyl pocket
1x internal zipper pocket
Adjustable Strap (detachable)
Shoulder straps 

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FABRIC
For the bag exterior, you will need about 1/2 yard of cotton quilting fabric (fabric 1), and about 1/4 yard of canvas fabric (fabric 2).
I use the sassy mushroom fabric (fabric 1) that I designed in my whimsical fabric collection (available at Spoonflower), and I got my canvas fabric (fabric 2) from Etsy, it's a cotton canvas duck in solid black color. 
For the interior of the bag, you will need about 3/4 yard of cotton quilting fabric (fabric 3).

INTERFACING & STABILIZER 
​Fusible Woven Interfacing is what you need here to stabilize some of the exterior panels, and to give the bottom of the bag some structure you will need the Fusible Foam Stabilizer.

ZIPPERS
​(2x) 9" long metal zippers for the front exterior pockets.
14" long metal zipper for the zipper closure.
9" long nylon coil zipper for the interior zipper pocket.

HARDWARES
D-rings 1" (2.5cm) inner measurements 2x
Swivel hooks 1" (2.5cm) inner measurements 2x
Adjustable strap slider 1" (2.5mm) inner measurement

OTHER
Clear vinyl (gauge 8 recommended) for the interior pocket.
1" (2.5 cm) wide webbing strap about 55" (140cm) long.

Watch the full video tutorial of the Sassy Satchel project on my Youtube channel. Please subscribe (if you haven't already so you won't miss any new upload).
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Have a wonderful day and Happy Sewing.

The Curved-Top cellphone bag/wristlet is yet another simple and functional little bag that is perfect for your everyday activity. 
It comes with a front exterior pocket, card pockets, adjustable strap and wristlet strap. The curved-top zipper shape (hence the name), gives a generous opening, thus easier access to your belonging. 
Finished bag measurements : approx. 5" x 8" (12.7 x 20.3 cm)

Features include 
1x exterior slip pocket
3x interior card slots (can carry up to 6 cards)
Zipper closure
adjustable strap 
​wristlet strap

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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE CURVED TOP CELLPHONE BAG
Fabric
Fabric 1 :  1/4 yard  cotton quilting fabric or fat quarter. 
Fabric 2 : 1/8 yard OR 1x fat eight  Cotton quilting fabric 

INTERFACING/STABILIZER
Fusible woven interfacing is used to add stability to the exterior panels. You may leave this out if you use heavier weight fabric (e.g. canvas or denim).
Lightweight interfacing (I use pellon PLF36),  we apply this on the card pocket panels, to give some  stability without too much bulkiness.

Zipper & Hardwares
10" (25.5 cm) purse size zipper.
​1 set of button snap (12.5 mm) 
D-rings 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Swivel hooks 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Adjustable strap slider 1/2" (12mm) inner measurement

Watch the full video tutorial the kids bifold wallet on my Youtube channel, and don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss any new upload.

Watch the full video tutorial of the curved-top cellphone bag project on my Youtube channel, and don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss any future upload.

Have fun with your.project. Happy Sewing.

You will love making this little crossbody style bag in canvas fabric embellished with leaves appliqué.
This is the perfect everyday bag, and will make a great Christmas/holiday gift too.

​Finished bag measurements approx. 8 1/2" x 6 1/4" (21.5 x 16 cm)
​Features Include :
Front zipper pocket
Zipper closure
Adjustable strap
Interior slip pocket
​Interior zipper pocket

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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE Little Canvas Crossbody bag
FABRIC
Fabric 1 :  1/4 yard  canvas fabric
Fabric 2 : 1/3 yard Cotton quilting fabric 

FOR THE APPLIQUÉ
For the appliqué, you will need some fabric scraps and sewable iron on adhesive.

ZIPPERS
10" (25.5 cm) metal zipper for the zipper closure
8" (20.5 cm) metal zipper for the front exterior zipper pocket
7" all purpose zipper for the interior zipper pocket

HARDWARES
D-rings 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Swivel hooks 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Adjustable strap slider 5/8" (16mm) inner measurement 

Watch the video tutorial on my Youtube channel 

Hope you enjoy this project. Happy Sewing.

The SALI crossbody bag is a fun little bag for your everyday errands, traveling, and will also make a lovely gift. This project is inspired from the crossbody cellphone bag pattern that many of you enjoyed, but larger in size, and fancier with metal zippers, and added card slots

Features include
2x external zipper pockets
4x card pockets
1x slip pocket 
Zipper closure
Adjustable strap

I created two design variations, the first design, Design A, using two fabric combination (cotton quilting + canvas) for the exterior; and the second design, Design B, using one uniform fabric for the whole exterior including the strap. ​
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FABRIC

DESIGN A : For this design, you will need a combination of cotton quilting fabric and canvas fabric. 
DESIGN B : Cotton quilting fabric is all you need here, about 1/3 yard for the exterior, and 1/2 yard for the lining fabric

INTERFACING
Fusible woven interfacing is needed to stabilize the exterior panels & strap for design B, for design A, you will need this except for the canvas fabric.
Lightweight interfacing (I use pellon PLF36),  to stabilize the card pockets without adding too much bulk. 

RFID blocking fabric (optional)

ZIPPERS
For the pockets you will need two 5" long zippers, and for the closure you will need 8" long zipper. I recommend metal zipper to get that "fancy" look, nonetheless nylon or or resin coil will work as well.

HARDWARES
D-rings 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Swivel hooks 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Adjustable strap slider 1/2" (12mm) inner measurement, if you use cotton quilting fabric for the strap (design B), if you use canvas fabric (or any thicker fabric) you will need 5/8" (16mm) inner measurement one.

Watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.

Hope you enjoy it, happy sewing!

Make this super cute crossbody bag from a pair of used/unwanted jeans. 
Finished bag measurements : 9 1/2" x 11" x 2 1/2" (24 x 28 x 6.4 cm)
Features include  :
1x external zipper pocket 
2x back slip pockets
Magnetic snap closure 
1x internal zipper pocket
2x internal zipper pockets
​Adjustable strap

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Upcycling is not something that I do often in my sewing adventure, due to the fact that I don't own that many "stuffs" in my closet, except of handmade bags and quilts...;). Having to move around a lot since my young adulthood, minimizing my "belonging" was essential, and that mindset somehow still carries on even until now (although not as pronounced like it used to be).

Nonetheless, every now and then I found some nice clothing items in my closet, (usually my husband's), that got partially damaged, unfixable, and unwearable yet the fabric is still in good condition, and that would be the perfect time for upcycling project.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS PROJECT

A pair of used denim Jeans (non-stretchy preferably)
if your jeans have a bit of stretch to it, you may still use them. Just apply light interfacing (woven/ no stretch)to help stabilize the fabric.
Cotton Quilting Fabric (for the lining/interior)
You will need about 5/8 yard of fabric (approximately), I did combine different fabrics, leftover from previous project.
9" (teeth length) metal zipper
For the front exterior pocket
All purpose zipper (at least 8" long)
For the interior zipper pocket
1 set of magnetic snap closure 
(2) 1" d-rings
1" adjustable strap slider
1/8" or 1/4" basting tape

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I hope you enjoy this project. Happy sewing!

Features include :
1x interior zipper pocket
1x interior slip pocket
Magnetic snap closure
​Adjustable Strap (optional)

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Here's the first project that I'm bringing you this year. The drawstring bucket bag is an adorable bucket-ish style bag with drawstring closure accent. This a pretty roomy bag, with a couple of interior pockets (1x zipper pocket and 1x slip pocket, magnetic snap closure, and an optional lanyard strap.

Finished bag measurements : 10” wide x 8“ tall  x 6” deep (25. 5 x 20.3 x 15.2 cm) - when closed. When the to is expanded, the measurement is about 12" (30.5 cm) wide.

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Happy Sewing!

Today I am bringing you the LARA Bag project. One pattern, with two fun versions that you may choose according to your style liking.

The first version is the waist pack (or also called "fanny pack"), the kind of bag that you 'd wear around your waist area, or can also be used as a sling bag, you can also wear it around your shoulder.
Second version is the cross-body bag version, with adjustable strap.

Finished bag measurements : approx. 8 1/2" x 5" (21.5 x 12.7 cm)

Features :
Zipper closure
1x exterior zipper pocket
3x card slots
2x slip pockets

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I hope you enjoy this project. Happy sewing.

The mini messenger bag is a cool addition in your bag collection (there's always room for one more bag right), or something that you can make for gifting since Christmas and holidays are only few weeks away. This is a simple, versatile project, that comes in two lovely versions thus the extra fun.

Finished bag measurements : 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (14 x 21.5 cm)

Features
1x external zipper pocket
1x external slip pocket
2x internal card slots (each slot can accommodate up to 2x cards)
1x slip pocket

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Happy Sewing
Yoan