I am back with another beginner-friendly sewing project. This drawstring bag is a great staple pattern to have in your sewing arsenal. It is so versatile.
This pattern can be adapted to any size you need. It is great to be used as a reuseable gift bag, candy bag, gym bag even a mask bag. I keep one in my car to keep clean masks in and another for dirty masks.
Find out how to create this multi-purpose bag in my step by step tutorial here:
Hello there and thanks for being here. I have had this tutorial ready to go for awhile now, but I had to wait for these two stinkers to come to town so that I could take a photo or two… or ten.
Ace and Evie are starting swimming lessons. I thought this would be a perfect solution to help them remember their towel, to stay warm and dry in the car and their mom won’t have to carry everything.
They are so easy to make! The kids thought they were pretty cool in their “Capes”.
I was going to step it up a notch and add pom poms, but I was afraid with regular washing they wouldn’t hold up, but you could totally add decorative ribbon or or use towels with decorative edging.
Would you believe these are super easy and beginner sewing friendy to make? They only take a few items to make and you probably already have everything you need at home.
Watch my step by step tutorial below. If you make them, I would love it if you would join my Facebook Groups and Post a photo and/or tag me on Instagram when you post a pic.
Craft Crazy Facebook Group * Sewing Patterns and Tutorials with Lorrie NuneMAKER Facebook Group. * Instagram
Now, here’s that step by step tutorial for you:
I finally got to see my son and daughter-in-law this past weekend. It had been months and I was certainly happy to see their sweet, smiling faces! Maggie, asked me if I could create an ID tag for her to put her work ID in and attach to her key chain. Of course, I obliged and quickly went to work on a very simple pattern.
She requested a verticle tag since it was going to be hanging from her key chain. I whipped up a super simple tag on my embroidery machine, but I was afraid she’d lose her ID and anything else she put in it. I decided to create a new pattern with a bit more protection.
This is what I came up with and I am thrilled with it. It is still super simple and takes very little product, but it’s ultimately safer and, lets face it, prettier. I love that it can be made either vertically and horizontally, depending on your needs. I also like the lobster clasp attachment which can easily be attached to a lanyard, backpack or keychain.
If you have a Cricut or other digital die cutting machine that can cut fabric with an SVG, this project is going to be super simple for you, because I made an SVG. You can get it by clicking HERE. No Cricut, no worries, you can grab the printable PDF pattern by clicking HERE. Be sure when printing that you print at actual size and not scaled. There is a guide at the top of each page to measure and make sure you printed it correctly. When downloading the ZIP file for your digital die cutting machine, be sure and double click the ZIP file to open it and then upload the file ending in .SVG.
Enough of the small talk, let’s start making ID tags! Be sure and tag me on social media if you make them. Join my Facebook Groups and post photos! I love it see them!
Here is the step by step video tutorial:
Hello everyone! I was happy to see that Cricut recently added scrub cap patterns to Cricut Design Space. Our medical communities have asked that the MAKERS help supply them with masks, scrub caps during this critical time. I am thrilled that Cricut has made this super easy to do. Whether you are a Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore user, you can make this Scrub Cap. Don’t let it scare you. It’s a very easy pattern and I am here to walk you through it step by step. Are you ready? Let’s get started.
This has got to me the EASIEST sewing project, ever! Not only is it very beginner friendly, but it’s so practical. With this tutorial you can virtually create unlimited amounts of personalized pillows and personalized gifts. My friend, Karen Runge, showed me a similarly designed pillow and encouraged me to make a tutorial. I used the Cricut EasyPress and Iron on to create my design. You could also use this tutorial to create a blank for Infusible Ink, Embroidery, fabric pens and fabric markers. So many possiblities.
Let’s get right to the tutorial. You are going to want to make pillows for all of your friends and family. (Psssst.. these would make perfect holiday gifts!)
I have been so excited to release the Parkside Tote Bag. OklaRoots and I collaborated on this super fun, super practical tote bag.
We are both bag makers. She is also a quilter – I want to be a quilter. Neither of us have the time to commit to a full size quilt everytime we want to quilt, so we decided to combine our two loves and voila… the Parkside Tote was built.
Jess over at OklaRoots designed the quilt block just for you. It is perfectly sized and pieced together to fit within the construction of this tote. You can visit her blog and Youtube to find out how to make the quilt portion of the bag, pick up the PDF templates and she’s even got SVGs for all of you digital die cutting makers.
Then stop back here and I’ll show you how to construct the bag. I’ve got a PDF for you with all of the dimensions for the fabric portions of the bag. You can get it HERE.
There is so much room inside of this bag.
I bet you can’t just make one!!!
So, grab some fabric, vinyl, cork or whatever your preference is, and let’s get started!
Thanks for stopping by! I am so excited to share with you the Brinkley Double Zipper Pouch / Cross body Bag. This is a fun and practical bag. It features two zipper pockets
as well as a surprise third pocket in the middle. It’s super roomy. I can easily fit my iphone XS Max inside the smaller pouch with plenty room to spare for keys, wallet, etc.
I made two different sizes. The smaller size is approximately 6 x 8 and the larger is 8×10.
I love that you can easily switch between a clutch to a cross body bag by simply changing the detachable strap.
The measurements are as follows:
2 Outer Fabrics 8″ x 10″ (small size 6 x 8) .
2 Lining Fabrics 8 x 10 (small size 6 x 8)
2 Fusible Fleece cut to 7.5 x 9.5
1 Fabric for wristlet strap 3″ x 15″ (lengthen or shorten to your preference)
1 Fabric (or vinyl) 2 x 4″ for tab
1 D-ring / 1 Swivel Lobster Clasp
I will be making several of these for Christmas gifts. Are you ready to make one (or three?). Get your zippers, some cute fabric and your favorite beverage and let’s get making!! Here is a step by step tutorial for you:
Hi there! Over in my Craft Crazy with Lorrie nuneMAKER Facebook Group I posted a bag similar to this quite awhile ago. It was this bag:
and boy did I have a lot of request to make a tutorial. Life got in the way… my son got married. I have been so busy with wedding planning, guests every weekend, that I just didn’t have time to create a tutorial.
I did, however, take the time one afternoon to make a mock up so that I could get the dimensions down. I came up with this tote:
Today, I finally had a chance to take a little bit from each bag and change it up just a little more and create the “Ashley” tote. I love it so much.
The fabric makes me happy and the quilting just gives me all the feels.
Green and white polka dot? I mean, c’mon!
Of course, I have a step by step tutorial for you. You can find it below. I have written down all of the dimensions for you. You can get them in my shop HERE.
Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I am excited to share today’s tutorial with you. It is the Wrigley Sliding Pouch! I just love this project and I think it will be the perfect addition to your craft room.
It features a fun sliding sleeve that collapses and reveals the perfect pen/tool holder for your desktop, but also conveniently expands and closes up so that you can easily take it with you.
It’s the perfect gift for teachers, students or any crafter. Pens, Markers, Tools, or Sewing Notions fit perfectly inside.
I created a PDF and SVG pattern. You can use your Cricut Maker to cut the SVG, or simply print the PDF and cut your pattern by hand. You can find them by clicking below:
Once you have the file, watch my step by step tutorial to create your very own Wrigley Sliding Pouch.
Well hello there! I am happy you are here! Over in my Craft Crazy Facebook Group. I had a group member ask if I would create a tutorial on this super cute pocket placemat! She found this wonderful tutorial over on the Joann Fabric website and wanted to see a video tutorial.
I mean what is not to love about this cutie? It’s so fun and I can think of a ton of ways to change it up, like this one:
A quick change of fabrics and embellishments and you’ve got a Halloween Placemat.
Joann Fabrics did an amazing job of writing out the tutorial, but if you’d like to see a video, step by step tutorial click below: