What’s there to love about this week’s free project? The easy construction? The simple but stylish look? The bonus iPod case? Yes, yes and yes!



A nice, roomy shoulder bag can always come in handy, and this one looks fab, too. The heavy-weight, canvasy material makes it sturdy, and the large size means that you can use a large-print fabric that may have overwhelmed a smaller project. Perfect!

This fast and fabulous bag comes from the book Sew Many Bags, Sew Little Time by Sally Southern. Inside you’ll get
•    Step-by-step through a range of amazing yet simple bags including easy shopping bags to glamorous evening bags and cosmopolitan weekend bags
•    Sassy accessories complement each bag, allowing you to try the techniques on a smaller scale while using leftover fabric pieces
•    Information on how to use fabric choice and embellishments such as ribbon, buttons and beads as a way of ensuring the simplest designs unfold into eye-catching "it" bags

Download this free messenger bag sewing project here.

Click here to purchase Sew Many Bags, So Little Time by Sally Southern in the U.S.
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Sew Many Bags, Sew little Time
By Sally Southern
Price: $22.99   £ 12.99

There aren’t many things that are as comfortable as a sweatshirt, but sometimes you need something a little fancier. With this week’s free sewing project, you get the best of both worlds!

It’s true. This jacket started out as a sweatshirt. With a few sewing tricks, some complementary fabric and bit of fringe, you can transform that plain sweatshirt into a beautiful, yet comfy, special occasion jacket.

This sweatshirt jacket comes from the book Sweatshirts by Debra Quartermain. In the book you’ll get:

* Projects specifically for each of three main body types: apple, pear and petite
* Techniques, such as appliqué, embroidery and beading, and ideas for incorporating new fabrics, trims, buttons and more
* Tips from fashion consultant Diana Pemberton-Sykes to help you feel and look great in any outfit
* Advice for accenting, altering and accessorizing each jacket
* Full-size pattern inserts

Purchase a copy of Sweatshirts by Debra Quartermain here.

Sweatshirts by Debra Quartermain, $24.99