How-To: Drawstring Jewelry Pouch

I made the jewelry pouch pictured here before I found this tutorial, and since I didn’t want to reinvent the wheel, I’ve just noted my own variations below. (Note: the photos on the linked tutorial no longer work, but the directions are still there. I’ll try to create my own tutorial as soon as [...]

Black and White Bags on Etsy

I’ve been liking black and white fabric lately, so I love these great Etsy finds. For handmade wallets like the one pictured above, plus lots of other bags, go visit JPatPurses on Etsy. And then there’s this cute little Graffiti Pleated Bag from Handbags by Daphne, also on Etsy. You can easily search Etsy for items in [...]

After the Move: Handbags from Repurposed Clothing

Several years ago I taught wearable art classes. A large portion of my closet is devoted to samples that I made for those classes. These are things that I will probably never wear, and I can’t bear to get rid of any of it, so I’ve decided to make one-of-a-kind handbags out of some of [...]

How-To: Repurposed Carpenter’s Apron

My husband occasionally comes home with a freebie from the lumberyard or hardware store. He recently brought me this carpenter’s apron, which I thought might be useful for crafting, but of course I had to dress it up a bit.

Moving, Plus Handbags on Flickr

I love unusual bag designs, like the “Slouchy Bag” pictured here from Out of the Boudoir. Go take a look at her photostream on Flickr. She uses the most beautiful, soft fabrics, and I find her vintage style so appealing. She also has a shop on Etsy. There’s not a lot in her shop right [...]

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