Sewing Supplies Blog / Purse & Handbag

A big purse is a great accessory when you’re looking to make a bold fashion statement. However, for moments when you need to get out the door and are looking for something smaller with just as much fashionable flair, a DIY leather drawstring bag is just the right choice!

Summer is the season to try something new. When you’re ready to upgrade your collection of seasonal accessories, a DIY summer basket bag may be just what you’ve been longing to carry...

Make the most of your trick or treat bags with a reusable bag! You can make this fun DIY at home and use it for groceries, candy, and more! Try it today...

Coin purses often have more uses than just for coins. If you love small pouches to hold all your necessities, make your own with this tutorial...

The towel beach bag is a great project you can make with the kids or as a beginner. Learn how you can turn your old beach back into a useful tote!

Your kids will LOVE this fish laundry bag! This bag is easy to make and will help your little ones put their dirty laundry where it belongs. 

Here is a great project your kids can do on their own to build their confidence and let them have some independence. This messenger bag is fun and functional, giving your kids a way to store or carry their favorite items with them wherever they go!

Want to make something that will make your drawers smell nice every time you open them? Here is a simple sachet you and your kids can make together and store in their drawers. 

A night out, a day at the beach, or while waiting to get on the next ride at the fair, a summer clutch is perfect for any occasion. This fun project is easy, and it gives beginners the chance to work with sewing a zipper, and if you haven't sewn a zipper before you'll find it surprisingly easy!

All across the country, grocery stores are encouraging customers to reduce the use of plastic bags. Be part of the change to reduce plastic waste and design your own DIY reusable grocery bag instead! These easy to sew and eco-friendly bags can hold a lot of groceries, withstand years of use and look fantastic too!

From the gym to your next quilting class a duffel bag is always useful. You can use them in place of travel bags on short weekend getaways, or even for storage. Buying them, however, has a few issues. They’re always overpriced, they’re always boring black or navy and the zippers always break! But, when you’re sewing your own duffel bag, you can add some personal flair and a high-quality zipper too! We’ve broken down the steps here on how to use sewing machines to create the ultimate duffel bag at home!

It's almost back to school time, save money and send your child back with style when you design and sew a custom backpack. DIY backpacks aren't easy but are rewarding and allow you to tailor the bag to your personal needs and choose your fabric. This process will require drawing your design, editing a pattern, and adding foam support structures. This task isn't for an amateur seamstress. This project will take an advanced level of sewing skills. The cool thing about creating your backpack is that you can always make additions and changes.

Handbags are a perfect fashion accessory that has been used for many years and continues to be used all over the world today. Handbag accessories are incredibly convenient for women, as they carry your wallet, sunglasses, makeup, etc. for you while you are out and about. They also make bold statements in fashion and pair well with the perfect outfit for any event or activity you are attaining to. There are many benefits of a DIY handbag, and making them instead of purchasing one. GoldStar Tool has all the right handbag tools you will need to get started. Continue reading to find out benefits of making your purse!