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Professional Tote
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The Creative Thimble
Sewing Patterns and "EASY TO FOLLOW" Directions to Create DECORATIVE Purses and Totes

The Creative Thimble has been creating purse and tote bag sewing patterns with easy and thorough directions for 19 years. They also carry webbing and sewing notions. Raleigh, NC., owner, Laura Martell is a quilter and pattern designer. Read more about Laura on the About Me page.
 

"As You Like It" Purse

Do you need a purse that adapts to your daily needs? Make "one" purse and several removable flaps to match your outfit or mood. The complete detailed directions will guide you to your personal creation.

Take a look at what is included in this pattern:

• Two zippered outside pockets and two side pockets where you can put your cell phones, keys, and glasses.
• The two inside patch pockets can be divided into smaller pockets.
• There are 3 sizes to choose from, small handbag, medium purse, and briefcase size.

What makes your purse unique is that you create removable flaps to suit your mood, or outfit. Customize your blank flap with beads, fringe, quilt blocks or a new sewing technique to make it your own.

 See more of our "As You Like It" Purse, Carol's Convertible Purse and Raleigh Purse sewing patterns.

Laura's Tote- Quick and Easy

Express yourself with Laura's Tote. The easy directions and quick design will help you create a tote classic:

• Start with a fabric rectangle
• Sew the bottom and side seam
• Add a rim and handles

Make one for yourself. You'll enjoy it so much, you'll make some for your family and friends!

The Professional Tote, Kangaroo Tote, Laura's Zippered Tote and
Janet's Jewelry Case are more "creative" easy to follow
patterns by Laura Martell.

So, Start Sewing!

Take a look at all of our designs and Creative Thimbles easy order process.
Look around at our products and try out our free patterns. Discover Laura Martell
who turned her lifelong passion into creating sewing patterns for purses, handbags and totes.

Free PATTERNS

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ASG National Charity Sewing     Project 2009-2010                  U.S. Troops  Drawstring Bag Join in making Troop Bags. This is a national 501C3 non-profit charity that fills and sends the filled bags monthly to our troops.  The request is for a 14" Drawstring Bag that will hold a one gallon size "baggie". The bags are filled with toiletries and they are used for personal use, and some pass them on the children in the area where they are located. The lightweight cotton bags can be sewn up in any color, but please keep in mind that the majority of troops are men, so masculine colors and prints are recommended. For more information about Operation Care Package, you can visit http://www.operationcarepackages.org

Grocery Bag Let's Go "Green" No more paper or plastic bags for shopping!! Here is a pattern to get you going.  They sew up in about an hour for your first one and faster after that.  They're so fast to make, you will be making them for all your friends.

Accessory Bags Quick and Easy Zippered Accessory Patterns. Eyeglass case, Cosmetic bag and Change purse. A great way to use up the leftover fabric from your purse or tote project.