Accessories
There’s nothing quite like a fun, new accessory – especially one you make yourself! These videos feature creative and practical project ideas you can make yourself, including purses, totes, and other fun essentials.
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38:54Zippered Box Pouch
Learn how to sew a zippered pouch for storing sewing notions or cosmetics. This boxy fabric pouch uses only two supplies and stitches up in no time. This zippered pouch pattern is made using quilting cotton for the outer and lining layers, but if a sturdier fabric basket is desired, Ashley recommends either fusing mediumweight…
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51:52Sew an Accordion Pouch
Learn how to sew a pouch using denim, cotton, and a magnetic closure. Seven different pockets create this expandable accordion pouch. Fabric Ashley discusses other fabric options for this accordion pouch, including tips for stabilizing quilter’s cotton to use instead of denim. From the outer and lining fabric, cut three 8”x16” and one 8”x21” rectangle.…
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11:49Elastic Book Marks
This quick stash-buster project uses fabric scraps and elastic to create a double-duty bookmark and pencil holder. Ashley Hough shows you how! Supplies Cut two fabric strips measuring 18”x2 ½” and 8”x2 ½”. Ashley uses ½”-wide elastic, but any width will work, provided it’s narrower than the finished bookmark. Prep To create the pocket, Ashley…
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28:32Animal Plushie
Learn how to sew a stuffed animal using a horse plush pattern— Emily Steffen shows you how, plus tips and tricks to make sewing this project fun and easy! Getting Started Download the stuffed animal sewing pattern. Template 1 Template 2 From fabric, cut one body pair, one gusset pair and two ear pairs. From…
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18:34Sew a Picnic Basket
Emily Steffen demonstrates how to make a roomy picnic basket tote bag with tie handles. Learn the best type of interfacing to use for structure and sturdiness, plus how to box the bag corners to add dimension to the lower portion of the bag. Sew a Picnic Basket The bag requires two squares of outer…
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13:47How to Sew a Reusable Snack Bag
Learn how to sew reusable snack bags to save money and eliminate plastic trash. With just three supplies, you can stitch up this clear plastic sandwich bag in just a few minutes. How to Sew a Reusable Snack Bag Fabric & Measurements Emily Steffen explains how to find suitable plastic material in an unexpected place:…
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10:24Pinch Pouch for Glasses
If you are someone who wears glasses or takes your sunglasses with you wherever you go, learn how to sew a glasses case using just a few rectangles of fabric and an old tape measure – Emily Steffen shows you how. How to Sew a Glasses Case Fabric & Measurments The first step in learning…
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17:52DIY Birthday Crown
A DIY birthday crown is the perfect quick and easy project to make for birthdays, celebrations, or everyday dress-up fun. Emily Steffen shows you step by step how to complete this fun project in various sizes to fit kids or adults. How to Make a Fabric Crown To show how to make a fabric crown,…
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20:20Swimsuit Wet Bag
A wet bag is a perfect solution for transporting wet swimsuits and towels from the beach or the pool. The bag will keep all of the moisture and potential sand contained in the bag so that your car seats stay dry and clean. Then, once home the bag can be easily wiped out and left…
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