What’s the Project? This cute little scripture case pattern is perfect for carrying your scriptures to church. It’s easy to make and you can size it to fit your Bible and other scriptures perfectly. Make it for boys or girls, adults, or kids, it’s great for everyone!
You may already know that I LOVE fabric and you may or may not know that I’ve sort of got a thing for fat quarters. Remember my post on 25 Things to do with Fat Quarters? I’m not a quilter but I like to find other uses for them!
Now, this project is a perfect fit for me and I think you will love it too. This project will be perfect for kids and teens or anyone! It’s a great little scripture case pattern to carry your Bible (and your Book of Mormon if you, like me, belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.) Here it is:
It’s made to fit small books (you can adjust the sizing as needed). I actually made this one to be a scripture case-it fits a set of scriptures perfectly. But you can use it for anything!
Want to make one? Let’s do it!
Scripture Case Pattern:
Supplies Needed:
- 2 Fat Quarters: 1 for the outside, 1 for the inside {If you pick a directional fabric though, you are going to need one more fat quarter in that fabric}
- Fusible Fleece Interfacing
Instructions:
Cut out your pieces. You need to cut these pieces out of the main fabric, the coordinating fabric and the fusible fleece interfacing.
Here are the measurements I used:
- 2 pieces that are 7″ x 9″
- 2 pieces that are 4 1/4″ x 7 1/2″
- 1 piece that is 4 1/4″ x 9 1/2″
- 2 pieces that are 2 1/2″ x 11″
If you want to adjust this bag to fit a different size book simply measure the book and change the measurements from there. My book measurement was about 6″ x 8″ and was 4″ deep, so I used 7″ x 9″ with 4 1/4″ as my cutting guide. So adjust yours depending on your sizing.
Here’s a layout that will allow you to cut all the pieces from a fat quarter. You can see that this isn’t going to work with directional fabric-that one strap piece up at the top is going the wrong way. So, if you have directional fabric you’ll need one more fat quarter:
One you have all of your pieces cut, iron the fusible fleece interfacing to the backs of your main pieces
Now, beginning with your main pieces let’s assemble the bag.
First, attach the two 4 1/4″ x 7 1/2″ pieces to the 7 inch sides of your main piece with right sides together. Then get your 4 1/4″ x 9 1/2″ piece and attach it to the bottom of your main piece, again with right sides together.
Do this with both of your main pieces so that you form a little box:
Now sew the side and bottom pieces together at the corners. (See above-in the bottom left corner of this picture I have sewed those two pieces together.
Next sew a straight seam in 6 places-one down each of the short sides and one across each of the bottom sides.
This will assemble the rest of your bag. The trickiest place will be at the corners. Make sure you are sewing just through the 2 layers of fabric that you want to and then catch the corner in it at the end of the seam. Your corners should look like this when you are done:
Turn it all right side out and you should have a nice bag formed. Check to make sure there are no holes or anything.
Then do the exact same thing with your inner pieces.
Now you need to make some straps. Take your long 11″ pieces and place them with right sides together and sew up to the long sides leaving either end open:
Then turn them right side out and press them flat. Then top stitch them on each of the long sides. (The top stitching isn’t shown in this picture.)
Time to put it all together.
With your outside piece INSIDE OUT and your inner piece RIGHT SIDE OUT, put the inner piece down into the outside piece. Match up all the corners and everything and pin them all in place.
Stick your straps down inside the bag with the ends sticking out (double check to make sure you don’t get them twisted up and that you have them facing the way you want them to:
Now sew all the way around the top leaving an opening between 1 of the handles:
Snip off the extra ends from the straps:
Turn everything right side out and push the inside down into the outside and press it all in place. Then top stitch around the top-closing the opening and making it look all pretty.
And you are done, my friends!
I hope this scripture case pattern works great for you!
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Ross says
July 30, 2013 at 2:24 pmEsta hermosa me encantó, el color que usa es muy bonito, gracias por compartir. Saludos.
This beautiful I loved the color used is very nice, thanks for sharing. Greetings.
Deby at So Sew Easy says
July 30, 2013 at 4:00 pmCute bag. I like the way it is lined with the fleece to make it both soft, yet strong and durable. And any pattern you can make from a fat quarter is a winner with me. I pinned !
Victoria says
July 31, 2013 at 10:40 am❤This! My daughter just turned 8 and I’ve been wanting to make her a scripture case. Thanks for the awesome tutorial!
Amysings says
August 10, 2013 at 10:08 pmI can’t find scripture bags for my boys that are durable but don’t cost a fortune. This looks perfect! Do you think there is room for an interior pocket?
Amber says
August 12, 2013 at 9:21 pmOh definitely!
amysings says
August 12, 2013 at 10:26 pmThank you! I’ll give it a try!
monica says
September 8, 2013 at 8:18 amI was in a small crafty mood yesterday and made one of these bags for my daughter. It came out so cute. Thanks!!
Lauren says
September 9, 2013 at 2:05 pmI absolutely love your blog! I have done a couple of the sewing patterns. I just printed out this bag to make for my daughter to carry her ballet shoes to her ballet class. She is going to love it. When I print from your site, it prints all comments below. Is there a way to add a link at top that says “print” and it goes into a print friendly format that doesn’t print out all comments? Just something to think about. Keep up all the hard work of running this blog. I love it!!!
Amber says
September 9, 2013 at 11:14 pmHmmm, I’ll have to look into that. Not sure how to do it.
Janet says
October 15, 2013 at 12:23 pmLauren,
You can go to the website http://www.printfriendly.com and tweak any webpage for printing. It can get a little tedious, because you basically go through the page and delete sections of what you don’t want printed, but it’s free and no registration is required. The other upside is you’re customizing the page for yourself, so if you don’t need a certain picture printed, you can take that out and save some ink. Hope that helps!
Lisa Roberts says
May 28, 2014 at 12:28 pmThis link worked perfectly!
Amber, I’m really excited to make this bag. :) The pattern looks fun and the instructions seem easy to follow. I’m going to have my grandma help me just in case. ;) Thanks for posting!
Amber says
May 29, 2014 at 8:11 amGlad to hear
Tracy says
October 29, 2017 at 1:32 amJust change the page range you are printing. Ex. for me for this one instead of 1-88 with comments I printed 2-14
Deb says
October 13, 2013 at 1:12 pmWith the side and bottom pieces being 1/2 inch longer than the front and back pieces do I line the pieces up at the top leaving the extra 1/2 inch on the bottom to sew it into a box?
Laura~PeaceofthePrairies says
October 16, 2013 at 1:29 pmThank you so much for sharing this tutorial! I modified it a bit to fit my Bible, and it’s perfect!
Amber says
October 16, 2013 at 10:42 pmI allow for a little extra just in case and then snip it off if needed. Does that make sense?
Deb says
October 17, 2013 at 7:47 amIt makes sense. I actually made one and did snip off the extra. I was having trouble with a second one so I thought I would ask. Thanks!
penny says
October 25, 2013 at 4:07 amI’ve made a couple of these now as presents they are super cute thank you so much for the tutorial xxx
Janet says
November 7, 2013 at 1:22 amHello, I have a question. The tutorial only shows the outer fabric and the fusible fleece, but in the actual photo, there is another layer (the inner layer of fabric)…it’s not mentioned in the tutorial? I am having a hard time putting this together because I don’t know how to integrate the inner lining fabric into the bag. Can you help? Thanks.
Amber says
November 22, 2013 at 9:29 amIt is mentioned but just one line: Then do the exact same thing with your inner pieces. Assemble them the same way.
Torrie says
December 5, 2013 at 3:05 pmI just finished this bag and it seems kind of flimsy, are you supposed to put fleece on the inner fabric too? It may be that I chose a light weight fabric? Overall this is a good tutorial and it’s a great little bag. Thanks!
Amber says
December 5, 2013 at 3:18 pmI just do one layer of the fleece but I guess you could do more?
Zaren says
December 9, 2013 at 10:25 amThank you so much for the tutorial! I’m making a few of these this week to use as gift bags for my “home spa” Christmas gifts!
Amber says
December 13, 2013 at 10:35 amCute idea!!!
Katherine Solomon says
December 10, 2013 at 9:33 amI absolutely adore the scripture bag. I am LDS and teach the CTR-4 children. I was wondering what to make them for Christmas and since none of them have the Book of Mormon I have purchased each one a copy and now have the perfect scripture bag to make for them. Thank you so very much.
Amber says
December 13, 2013 at 10:29 amOh you are a good Primary teacher!! What a fun idea!!!!
jennifer dunn says
December 10, 2013 at 3:47 pmhey. I was doing this tutorial and got stumped because you seemed to have left out the 7×9 instructions and when and how to do the coordinating fabric. Please help!
Amber says
December 13, 2013 at 10:27 amSorry to confuse you. When I refer to the main pieces that means the 7 x 9 inch pieces. After you assemble the outside there’s a line in the instructions telling you to then so the exact same thing with the inner pieces. Then you will pit it all together.
Hilary says
December 20, 2013 at 4:45 pmI do not sew much at all, so this may be a simple thing, but I can’t quite figure it out. Maybe when I start to actually make the bag, it will become clear, but I am not sure. How do you get the bag right side out again? I see how you put the outside wrong side out and the inside just inside it, but then how do you turn it right side out? Does this have something to do with the place you don’t sew completely? Please help.
Amber says
December 26, 2013 at 8:30 pmYes, you will pull the inside out through the little opening. It will probably make better sense when the fabric is in your hands and you are doing it.
Hilary says
December 27, 2013 at 8:45 amYes, it did. It was just in the abstract that it was hard to imagine. Thanks. I made them for Christmas for my kids and they loved them.
Amy says
January 8, 2014 at 8:48 pmCould I add a clasp or something to hold the bag closed? And How long do you think straps would be for a cross-body or purse version of this bag?
Amber says
January 23, 2014 at 1:55 pmYes, I think that could be great. I usually do around 40 inches or so for a cross body strap.
Sarah says
January 24, 2014 at 10:22 amWhat is the seem allowance?
Amber says
January 29, 2014 at 9:17 pm1/2″ or so
Sarah Milliken says
January 25, 2014 at 4:20 pmWhat is the seam allowance?
Amber says
January 29, 2014 at 9:14 pm1/2″ or so
Sarah says
January 27, 2014 at 5:44 amWhat are the seam allowances?
Amber says
January 28, 2014 at 1:18 pmI am so bad…I never worry about them. The side of my presser foot is what I use.
Cristina Bustamante says
February 20, 2014 at 12:04 pmThank you for saying that! That’s what I use and wasn’t sure if it was ok!
anita says
January 29, 2014 at 8:09 pmthanks for sharing. Just a question. Is it possible to make bigger versions? I am planning as a yws project to make these cute bags for our new beginnings. I would like to make a bigger version for the leaders??
anita says
January 29, 2014 at 8:16 pmsorry just read the whole blog properly. Thank you.
Amber says
January 29, 2014 at 9:09 pmDefinitely-just size it up or maybe try the messenger bag or something?
Brian says
January 30, 2014 at 4:22 amWill be trying this out soon, great, easy to understand tutorial! Just waiting to get my Bernina off lay-by
Jamie Praslicka says
February 20, 2014 at 6:48 amAdd another Christmas Project to the list! Pinning Now!
S Gibson says
February 20, 2014 at 7:47 amCute tote.
Shawn Benson says
February 20, 2014 at 7:56 amI love sewing, it’s a fun and relaxing way to create something for (my daughter mostly) someone that they can use and enjoy for a long time!
Shermi says
February 20, 2014 at 8:08 amI like the feeling of accomplishment after finishing a sewing project.
Amanda G. says
February 20, 2014 at 8:08 amLove being able to say “I made this!”
Elizabeth says
February 20, 2014 at 8:10 amI love being able to tell someone, “I made this”. You feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Melissa says
February 20, 2014 at 8:24 amMy list of super cute, fun projects keeps getting longer, and that’s a good thing!
Melissa says
February 20, 2014 at 8:26 amI’m making this next!
Renee says
February 20, 2014 at 8:27 amI learned to sew late, and never thought I would. I am surprised by how much I love it… the most fun is making something to give away to someone else!
Christine Crawford says
February 20, 2014 at 8:39 amGreat project for a librarian like me!
Kristen says
February 20, 2014 at 8:41 amI love the freedom sewing gives me to make things the way i want them.
Brenda Carpenter says
February 20, 2014 at 8:43 amLove this bag. Love being able to be creative with material!
Randi says
February 20, 2014 at 8:52 amSewing is just my favorite hobby. I love seeing something that I’m making come together, bit by bit. I think I like the planning and sewing more than seeing it finished. Because that means I’m done!
Nikolette B says
February 20, 2014 at 9:01 amWhat I love the best about sewing is seeing my kids’ faces when i make them something new!
deja says
February 20, 2014 at 9:03 amI love that I get to creat great things and not buy them:)
Jasmine W. says
February 20, 2014 at 9:03 amI am definitly making this bag!! Love it!!
Jen S. says
February 20, 2014 at 9:03 amI love the feeling of self-reliance that comes with sewing. I may not be able to find a completely modest article of clothing off the rack, but with the skills I’m gaining I can alter it to be modest. And I *love* that.
Rebekah L. says
February 20, 2014 at 9:05 amI love making things that nobody else has, something totally unique.
Carole M says
February 20, 2014 at 9:06 amI love that I can say “I made that” when I’m done.
Amanda Davis says
February 20, 2014 at 9:06 amNext project!!
Wendi says
February 20, 2014 at 9:28 amIt’s a creative outlet for me. I enjoy finding cute fabrics and putting them together
TONYA says
February 20, 2014 at 9:36 amYour blog has inspired me so Much! I love it!!
Dana says
February 20, 2014 at 9:41 amI just started sewing again after 20 years. I am finding I love it. There is something about creating that is so therapeutic. It makes me a happier mom plus I can make cute things for my little girl.
Leslie says
February 20, 2014 at 9:43 amI love the satisfaction of making a quality item that I or someone else will enjoy using. I like making gifts for people. Sewing is a great way for me to get my creative juices flowing, too. I have gotten back into other crafts that I enjoyed previously now that I have begun sewing.
Nannette Elizabeth Nielsen says
February 20, 2014 at 9:47 amI love it!
Pauline Gudas says
February 20, 2014 at 9:48 amI love to know that I am creating something unique and special even if it has a flaw or two
Autum says
February 20, 2014 at 9:50 amSewing makes me feel accomplished,like I did something important. I always love seeing the finished product even if it’s not the best.
Kim H says
February 20, 2014 at 10:14 amI love the satisfaction of knowing I created something from complete scratch, and it looks and feels good! It’s a sense of accomplishment. And there’s never an end to the learning either.
Colleen Garner says
February 20, 2014 at 10:23 amI feel very proud of myself when I sew something that my grandchildren love, it feels great to see how happy they are when they I have made them something to wear.
Carla says
February 20, 2014 at 10:28 amI love seeing people use the things I make.
Shannon says
February 20, 2014 at 10:29 amI love that you can give more personal gifts when you put in the effort to sew them. Plus, you feel a sense of pride when you wear/use the things you make!
Maria says
February 20, 2014 at 10:32 amWhat I love about sewing is having the control over everything that goes into the project, and the feeling of success when it all comes together into a wonderful handmade object.
Kara says
February 20, 2014 at 10:39 amgoing to figure out how to add a flab or zipper and make it into a purse for little bits
Katy says
February 20, 2014 at 10:39 amI love seeing my sons snuggle up with the blankies that I sew for them :)
Katie says
February 20, 2014 at 10:40 amI love the me time sewing offers
Arika says
February 20, 2014 at 10:50 amSewing gives me some much needed me time…and it can make practical things so I still feel productive…not to mention the adorable fabrics and creativity!
Myra says
February 20, 2014 at 10:51 amCute bag. Will have to make one for my little on!
Marina says
February 20, 2014 at 11:02 amAlways need a good book bag! Thank you for the tut!
Danielle says
February 20, 2014 at 11:10 amI love that you make it fun & look easy & have lots of pictures!!! :)
AnnieG says
February 20, 2014 at 11:19 amCute bag!
Debi says
February 20, 2014 at 11:27 amPretty tote. Made one and it’s wonderful
Sharon says
February 20, 2014 at 11:27 amI love the finished project, looking at it and knowing that I made it!
Anne Marie says
February 20, 2014 at 11:27 amI love the feeling of satisfaction that sewing gives to me.
Tami Perry says
February 20, 2014 at 11:39 amThe ability to make cute clothes for my grand babies
Brenda Maxwell says
February 20, 2014 at 11:45 amI have bookmarked this post – I love making these cute little tote bags
Jessica says
February 20, 2014 at 12:02 pmLove being able to make things for my kids and friends that they love.
Lorri says
February 20, 2014 at 12:02 pmI love the idea of having a tote for my books!
Jenn says
February 20, 2014 at 12:04 pmI enjoy the fact that I can make things for myself and others that are unique and handmade. It’s a great creative outlet!
Marlene says
February 20, 2014 at 12:27 pmI love the sense of accomplishment and knowing that I made something special and one of a kind for each of my grandchildren.
Corina says
February 20, 2014 at 12:36 pmI love that it’s a challenge for me which is almost my weakness having teach myself.
Katherine says
February 20, 2014 at 12:42 pmI do love chevrons!
Jenn S. says
February 20, 2014 at 12:52 pmI love how sewing is just for me at my house. I can just sit down after everyone goes to sleep and create something. Yes, it’s frustrating because I’m not great at it yet, but I get better each time!
Candias Chalker says
February 20, 2014 at 12:54 pmFavorite thing about sewing, is seeing the look on someone’s face when they receive a gift that has been homemade for them! Second is when someone says, I can’t believe you made it!!
Patricia S says
February 20, 2014 at 12:56 pmIt’s my me time. I love to create and love that aha moment when something comes together.
KERRY says
February 20, 2014 at 1:01 pmMy fave project so far has been a infant car seat blanket for winter for my baby girl
Tammy says
February 20, 2014 at 1:02 pmI love it when a project turns out better than you expected. The fabrics look better after than before, just a nice little surprise once you are done.
Carrie says
February 20, 2014 at 1:04 pmI am just learning to sew, but clicking through your website makes me want to know everything about it now!
Denyse Wilkins says
February 20, 2014 at 1:07 pmI’m new to sewing but have used your site as a guide in learning how to sew. Thank you!
Tracy says
February 20, 2014 at 1:14 pmI love the accomplishment I feel when i have made something for myself or someone else.
Emily says
February 20, 2014 at 1:15 pmI love picking out new fabric, it’s my favorite part of sewing :)
Kelly says
February 20, 2014 at 1:20 pmI love making something useful when I sew, even if I could more easily buy it.
Krista says
February 20, 2014 at 1:25 pmSurprisingly enough, it is so relaxing for me. I feel a huge sense of accomplishment after finishing a project.
Emilee k. says
February 20, 2014 at 1:44 pmI love sewing for other people and it makes my kids so excited!
Torrie says
February 20, 2014 at 1:49 pmI love sewing b/c it’s a great feeling to make something useful and one of a kind-depending on your fabric selection.
Kellie says
February 20, 2014 at 1:53 pmI started to teach myself to sew about a year ago. The first thing I ever did was a hooded towel and I am hooked! Sewing is relaxing for me and ohhhhh so rewarding!
Kerri says
February 20, 2014 at 2:26 pmSo cute for a little girl!
Sophie says
February 20, 2014 at 3:23 pmI’m usually not very good with my hands, but my head loves the creative, colourful side to everything. Sewing is the first thing I tried where I’ve actually gotten results that are decent and I’m willing to show off. It makes me feel great to know I can finally accomplish something and have a product that works at the end of it all!
Jen Kriv says
February 20, 2014 at 3:30 pmI love how sewing because it can be very challenging, I love trying new teqhniques and showing off something that I made.
Margaret R says
February 20, 2014 at 3:52 pmI love creating things and giving them away. I have such fun making clothes, bags and quilts. I started making cloth toys for my grand kids which is so fun.
Hayley says
February 20, 2014 at 4:03 pmI love the sense of accomplishment you get after making something
Lacy says
February 20, 2014 at 4:15 pmCan’t wait to make this!
CC says
February 20, 2014 at 4:40 pmToo cute!
Erin M says
February 20, 2014 at 4:43 pmEvery semester my club gets new shirts and I love being able to alter mine so it still looks like evryone else’s but with a twist. My friends get a kick out of it!
Katie Kobus says
February 20, 2014 at 4:44 pmI like being able to sew things and give them as handmade gifts!
mary frtisch says
February 20, 2014 at 4:44 pmI love making things for people–not a ton of people that I know can sew, so even tho’ my skills are not professional, people are so happy and pleased to get a home-sewn gift!
Penny Gail says
February 20, 2014 at 5:35 pmThis would be great for a library book bag for those little kiddo’s!
Tina Nichols says
February 20, 2014 at 5:50 pmI live the finished project and knowing I did it myself
Danielle Johnson says
February 20, 2014 at 5:53 pmOhh, I love making bags!
Ramona M. says
February 20, 2014 at 6:00 pmI love being able to sew something special and unique for friends and family.
Elizabeth says
February 20, 2014 at 6:23 pmI love seeing the outcome. I sew everyday.
Diane says
February 20, 2014 at 6:26 pmI love everything about sewing. I especially love the ability to make last minute changes and additions that make a project more personal and original. I also love getting better with every project.
Hanna says
February 20, 2014 at 6:31 pmTime to go and buy some fusible fleece! This is another project to try out….One for me, and for each of my daughters….Matching? Coordinating? Contrasting? So many possibilities!
Dawn Hoover says
February 20, 2014 at 6:34 pmI am learning to sew. So this blog is wonderful. I am learning a lot of new techniques.
Amanda Kay says
February 20, 2014 at 6:51 pmTo be honest, most of the time sewing is kind of scary to me. I quilt. However, with great tutorials like yours I am beginning to sew and love sewing projects that I can give away:) I feel a sense of accomplishment.
JoBeth says
February 20, 2014 at 7:35 pmLove putting fabrics together and enjoy giving something I made as a gift
Michelle says
February 20, 2014 at 7:53 pmMy favorite part of sewing is finishing a project!
Crystal Bender says
February 20, 2014 at 8:02 pmMy favorite is gifting a finished project
Amanda Boerst says
February 20, 2014 at 8:06 pmI love everything about sewing! There’s just something about taking a beautiful piece of fabric and turning it into something amazing.
Cindy Dahlgren says
February 20, 2014 at 8:08 pmI love picking out fabric, and the sense of accomplishment when I finish a project.
Beverly Killebrew says
February 20, 2014 at 8:13 pmIt just makes me feel so good to see what I can make with my own hands, especially when I’m sewing for my family!
Kelli says
February 20, 2014 at 8:15 pmOne of my favorite things about sewing is seeing the end result. I get extremely proud of the good outcomes and always try to learn something from my mistakes.
Robin says
February 20, 2014 at 8:17 pmSewing is like therapy. It is so relaxing. It’s also rewarding to finish a sewing project, even if it’s not perfect.
Hotpinkthread aKa Heather Browne says
February 20, 2014 at 8:18 pmSewing relieves my stress. The bright colors make me happy, and I especially like that I can set a goal, sit down and do some sewing, and create that finished project. And look back in awe and be able to say “I made that”!
Tiffany Hoskinson says
February 20, 2014 at 8:23 pmsewing something seems more permanent to me. I love crafting, but sewing is not just crafting but also engineering. I love the “science” of it. I also like to make things from scraps- it makes me feel happy to use what would otherwise be trash to make something gift worthy. :)
Sharon Williams says
February 20, 2014 at 8:24 pmLove all the many colored material coming together to make something so unique to give to someone you love!!
Shannon says
February 20, 2014 at 8:28 pmDoing for others, or maybe giving to others!
Amanda daws says
February 20, 2014 at 8:35 pmPurple is my fave colour
Mippy/Sabrina says
February 20, 2014 at 8:53 pmI LOVE HANDMADE ! Lots of love goes into handmade :)
Geni Pickens says
February 20, 2014 at 8:54 pmI love picking out fabric and quilting!!
Holly says
February 20, 2014 at 8:55 pmI love, love, love a project that stays done and the joy it brings to the recipient.
Naomi Hargrave says
February 20, 2014 at 8:58 pmMaking handmade items for my daughter.
Chelle Chapman says
February 20, 2014 at 9:00 pmI LOVE being able to say, “I made this”!! Again, AWESOME way to host a giveaway!!
Janai Ayala says
February 20, 2014 at 9:07 pmI love the feeling of accomplishment from finishing a project! And it’s always fun to see it being used too. :-)
Megan B says
February 20, 2014 at 9:20 pmI love picking a project, fabric, then the feeling of accomplishment when it is all finished. I also love learning new techniques and really challenging myself.
Meagan Zefirov says
February 20, 2014 at 9:30 pmI love the satisfaction of being able to make something myself! And also being able to personalize what I make to give to friends/family as gifts.
Debby says
February 20, 2014 at 9:33 pmI’ve always wanted to try making a bag. This cute tote would be perfect!
DeborahGun says
February 20, 2014 at 9:47 pmI love being able to be creative and making gifts for friends.
Sara Garcia says
February 20, 2014 at 9:49 pmSewing, along with most crafting I do, is meditative. I enter a zen-like mode, all energy, all attention, is on my project. Its ridiculously calming.
Gail says
February 20, 2014 at 9:50 pmI love the sense of accomplishment when a project is finished. Especially when it’s clothing for my granddaughter…seeing her wear something I made is a great feeling!
Kaylee says
February 20, 2014 at 10:03 pmI love making things to make my boys and my niece happy… Especially when it is just what they’ve been wanting in the perfect fabric.
Jenny Kingcome says
February 20, 2014 at 11:54 pmAnother one for the list!
Hilary says
February 21, 2014 at 12:32 amI love, love, love making something that someone else can wear or use. I have always loved crafting but sewing is just different for me.
Sherry S says
February 21, 2014 at 2:30 amI love sewing because it is creative, relaxing and fun!
charlotte m. says
February 21, 2014 at 3:19 amI love to see what I can create. It always makes me smile to look at a finished product and think “I made that”.
Lara says
February 21, 2014 at 4:10 amI love creating new things that are one of a kind!
DeAnn Oliekan says
February 21, 2014 at 5:41 amI love the look on my grand kids faces when I make something for them!
Monica says
February 21, 2014 at 6:04 amI love sewing because no matter how my project turns out I’m still proud of the fact that I did it. That I never quit and I finished it!
Elizabeth Johnson says
February 21, 2014 at 6:59 amI love making new interesting quilts for family and friends
Adrienne says
February 21, 2014 at 8:35 amI love sewing because it makes my kids and I feel proud to create things ourselves.
Kim M says
February 21, 2014 at 9:30 amI find sewing to be really relaxing!
Cheryl says
February 21, 2014 at 9:45 amI just love the process of making something beautiful! It’s so fun to see what comes out of fabric and some thread!
carolyn says
February 21, 2014 at 9:51 ami love everything about sewing except hand sewing.
dianne says
February 21, 2014 at 9:52 ami like the satisfaction of knowing that “I made this for…”
carolyn says
February 21, 2014 at 9:55 ammy next learning as i sew project is a roman shade for my happy room.
Karrie Smith says
February 21, 2014 at 10:42 amI love accomplishing something I love
Sharon Geyer says
February 21, 2014 at 10:45 amI love being able to see everything come together that makes a wonderful creation. So much better than buying it.
Lana says
February 21, 2014 at 10:47 amI love to sew! It’s a stress reliever and it’s satisfying when I complete something all by myself.
Keniesa B says
February 21, 2014 at 11:50 amI love sewing because I can make things exactly how I want them and it is so relaxing.
Karen says
February 21, 2014 at 11:50 amI love seeing my family’s reaction to something that I’ve sewn.
Gina S. says
February 21, 2014 at 11:58 amMaking things for my family
Stefanie says
February 21, 2014 at 12:32 pmThanks for all the easy to follow tuts. Makes it fun to sew these projects.
Ashley says
February 21, 2014 at 12:52 pmI love that I can create things for my loved ones that no one else has the exact copy of anywhere.
Laura says
February 21, 2014 at 12:57 pmI love to create things and see how others love to receive them!
Molly says
February 21, 2014 at 2:11 pmI love creating something useful…I like to say “yes, I did make that!”
Mandy says
February 21, 2014 at 3:09 pmI love that what I create STAYS that way! Unlike most things moms do all day!
Cindy says
February 21, 2014 at 4:25 pmI love making things for my kids
Linda says
February 21, 2014 at 4:49 pm♥ on FB for you !!!
Linda says
February 21, 2014 at 4:51 pmHELLO, I love just about everything about sewing, quilting, embroidery! Right now I’m trying very hard to learn to do “nice-looking Free Motion Quilting! Thanks for sharing!
Melissa M says
February 21, 2014 at 5:52 pmI love that I can sew items to a specific size that I need!
Shelley says
February 21, 2014 at 7:58 pmI love the chance that sewing something gives me to feel like I have created something!
Michelle Jimmerson says
February 21, 2014 at 11:53 pmOne thing I love about sewing is it’s one avenue for my creativity….I also love making stuff for my friends because they appreciate the time and effort I put in to create something for them…
Angelia L. says
February 22, 2014 at 12:20 amI love creating beautiful things and making gifts for others.
Holly says
February 22, 2014 at 12:55 amI love being able to make unique gifts for people and sewing has been so fun to learn.
Nikki says
February 22, 2014 at 6:39 amI love taking fabrics and making something my daughter can wear or use . And love making my friends stuff that they can use.
Brittany Duso says
February 22, 2014 at 6:51 amI love to making my family and friends special gifts! There is nothing like a homemade gift for those you love. They are my favorite gifts to receive as well!
Eileen Mueller says
February 22, 2014 at 7:46 amI always told my girls “We can make that” and we did.
Prerna Kapoor says
February 22, 2014 at 8:01 amI love the sense of calm that sewing brings to my life. The end products are a great bonus as well!
Kelley Camp says
February 22, 2014 at 8:38 amI just love creating things! I love patterns and colors and knowing that I made something that is useful and looks good with my own two hands.
Lydia Che Lee says
February 22, 2014 at 9:31 amLove your blog…very user friendly especially for a newbie like myself. Great job Amber!
Heather says
February 22, 2014 at 11:11 amI love fat quarters too!
Erica Ralston says
February 22, 2014 at 1:13 pmSo sweet. This has made it to next on my list.
Erica Ralston says
February 22, 2014 at 1:15 pmI love sewing because I am not super creative but I can follow a pattern and make people think I am :)
Susan says
February 22, 2014 at 3:51 pmI love having something creative to do and the joy of completion when you finally finish.
Chris A. says
February 22, 2014 at 4:45 pmThe satisfaction of creating it myself, and it’s always cuter than store-bought!
Nicki says
February 22, 2014 at 5:13 pmSewing is my “getaway” … helps me relax and destress
Dita says
February 22, 2014 at 5:41 pmI love sewing because it makes me happy! I just find it so much fun!
Katharine says
February 22, 2014 at 5:56 pmThe finish product
Lisa says
February 22, 2014 at 6:56 pmI love sewing because it allows me to create beautiful things for my friends and family.
Sarah says
February 22, 2014 at 7:20 pmSewing give you the opportunity to create something that is all yours and to pick how to personalize it. It also makes me feel closer my great grandmother who sewed everything.
Kate D says
February 22, 2014 at 8:14 pmI wasn’t sure that I’d like sewing when I first started, but it turns out that I do! It gives you a great sense of accomplishment to make something homemade that you can tailor to your exact wants as opposed to buying a more generic version at the store.
Patti McAvoy says
February 22, 2014 at 9:02 pmSewing gives me a creative outlet in my structured life
Sandra says
February 23, 2014 at 1:16 amI often sew bags but sometimes struggle with the details, definitely going to try this
Sally Tring says
February 23, 2014 at 1:56 amGreat, versatile bag. I’ll be trying this one!
Lisa Smith says
February 23, 2014 at 8:06 amCute tote bag and love the purple chevron fabric.
Sarah says
February 23, 2014 at 9:25 amI love creating something tangible. And I love being able to share it and teach it to my 6-year-old daughter
Kristen says
February 23, 2014 at 2:18 pmI love learning to sew because it allows me to create beautiful, useful items that are uniquely “me”.
Garilyn says
February 23, 2014 at 3:15 pmI love how relaxing sewing can be.
umaesew says
February 23, 2014 at 4:16 pmThere is a certain sense of satisfaction that you’ve created something yourself with sewing. Thank you for the giveaway.
Amy says
February 23, 2014 at 7:21 pmI was just telling my husband that I love the accomplishment that is creating something unique and beautiful in addition to clothes that actually fit!
Sandy Lasher says
February 23, 2014 at 8:48 pmI love to make fun things to give as gifts!
Katelyn says
February 23, 2014 at 9:03 pmI love the feeling I get when I first press the new fabric and I can image what it will be, some days I just don’t know!
Molly says
February 23, 2014 at 9:26 pmI love making circle skirts for the little girl who loves to twirl!
Laurie says
February 23, 2014 at 9:36 pmit is homemade
Courtney Brown says
February 23, 2014 at 9:46 pmMy mom and I make projects together! So I love getting to bond with her through sewing!
Rebecca says
February 23, 2014 at 10:03 pmI love getting to play with so many beautiful fabrics!
Tari McDonald says
February 23, 2014 at 10:26 pmI love the satisfaction of making something out of nothing- even better when it’s perfect! {or close to!}
Megan Jevne says
February 23, 2014 at 10:32 pmAs a stay at home mom it’s nice to be able to have an outlet to be creative. Thanks!
Kelly says
February 23, 2014 at 10:45 pmThanks for all of the great tutorials!
Royce says
February 23, 2014 at 10:50 pmsewing is innovative constructive and helps repair almost anything
tracey says
February 23, 2014 at 10:54 pmI am new to sewing, and love making stuff, but I think my real addiction is all the gorgeous fabric!
Elizabeth Dye says
February 23, 2014 at 10:56 pmI love being able to hand someone a gift I put my time and love into so it has sentimental value to it. I’ve made things for family, holidays and baby showers and love making more and more! Thanks for your ideas and tutorials!
Dezi A says
February 23, 2014 at 11:07 pmWhat I love most is the pride I get from making something completely by myself. :) It feels awesome!!
Melissa says
February 23, 2014 at 11:08 pmBecause I like being able to turn a bundle of fabric into something useful/cool/cute.
Carly says
February 23, 2014 at 11:50 pmWhen I see totes, I think of toys coming along. I have two little girls that need toy totes. Very nice.
loretta says
February 24, 2014 at 12:08 amWhat an excellent gift idea. I have a friend this would be perfect for – she’s bag crazy and could carry her Bible in it.
Diana says
February 24, 2014 at 1:27 amThe look on someone,s face when they see wht I have created for them.
Hinahon says
February 24, 2014 at 2:19 amThe thing I love about sewing is all the creativity it gives me. It’s why i’m trying to set up my small business in it, it’s just… I can’t describe it, i’m just free when I’m sewing ^^
Nichol says
February 24, 2014 at 4:36 amI love the look of the homemade items I make
Barb says
February 24, 2014 at 10:04 amThe mini book bag. I love the small size as well as your choice of fabric.
Crystal S says
February 24, 2014 at 11:28 amI like being creative. taking random scraps and squares of fabric and turning them into something I can use is just so satisfying. I made produce bags for farmer’s market goodies. Not just because they were cute, but because they were also better than plasic or paper bags. A little more green!!!
Rachel says
February 24, 2014 at 2:08 pmI love DIY-ing and the patterns, colors, WIDE range of DIY capability with sewing….I love it. I also love making things for my kids, friends, family…sewing is very therapeutic (sorry if I spelled that wrong!) for me!
Angie says
February 24, 2014 at 2:09 pmOne thing I love about sewing is the sense of accomplishment. Things go from a mess of backwards fabric with pins and threads everywhere to a lovely handmade item. I love the transformation!
Colleen says
February 24, 2014 at 2:19 pmI love creating things! You start with a flat piece of two-dimensional fabric, and you end up with something that’s (hopefully) functional and adorable. That you MADE! And the fact that my husband is always really impressed is nice, too. :)
Kathy McLaughlin says
February 24, 2014 at 4:10 pmI love your blog, you are so creative
Dawn Binder says
February 24, 2014 at 7:56 pmIt de-stresses me!
Katie says
February 24, 2014 at 8:30 pmI love sewing because its taking some thing and making it your own. Your making something if your following a pattern that was made generic but once you sew it that version of the pattern is yours. You put the little touches to make it yours.
Linda Wierenga says
June 11, 2014 at 8:37 amThank you for the tutorial… I am making two of these today for my daughter and her best friend… they are going to be used as sewing bags so they can keep their yo yo making supplies all together. And then I think I am going to make one for me for my bible… so awesome… thank you .. and you have a great site here.. keep up the great work.
Tazia Moore says
September 20, 2014 at 9:43 pmI think I am just too new to sewing b/c where does the inner fabric pieces come into play? I keep seeing “main fabric” but I may just not be reading it correctly to find where you attach the inner pieces.
Tazia Moore says
September 20, 2014 at 9:49 pmScratch that… I put my glasses on and re-read it again… Oh dear. =)
Pam says
December 19, 2014 at 12:58 amI have made two of these little bags as rather late Christmas presents and packed them with little gifts. They are perfect.
I marked up the seams with a quarter inch allowance and this helped me with the three dimensional corners and I would recommend this to anyone spacially challenged!
Thank you. A lovely share.
Greetings from the UK
Joanne Riley says
March 5, 2015 at 4:06 pmI love this pattern and tutorial. I used it to make my little girl a bag. It was great and easy to follow. You can see my bag here if you like : http://60degreesofinspiration.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/a-vision-in-purple.html
Thank You
Joanne
Patricia C. Akosah says
May 10, 2015 at 3:19 pmHello, love the idea of the book bag and would love to make it. I’m not very good at following instructions in books, I prefer to watch someone make it so that I can see what is happening. I was wondering if you might have a video on youtube that I can watch? I’m a beginner sewer and am a little nervous.
Amber says
May 11, 2015 at 8:45 amI should!
Colleen says
August 16, 2015 at 6:38 amGreat bag. I have made about five so far. I added a pocket on the inside for pens and highlighters. I also include a coordinating bible bookmark. I make mine about 1 inch longer and taller and 2 inches wider. This allows for space to put a prayer journal or devotional.
I was wondering if you have made scripture bags for boys/ men. Perhaps messenger bag style? I would love to see your tutorial on those.
Thank you for your post. I have been making these for others and they love them
Amber says
August 16, 2015 at 9:31 pmI like that idea! I will add it to my list.
Emma says
March 6, 2016 at 11:44 amThank you for this pattern. I have used it with different measurements to make a shopping bag for my 2 year old son. It has diggers outside with a rainbow inside and is small enough for him to carry without hitting the floor or being too heavy… No more “me do it” tantrums! Hooray! I’m a fairly new sewer and your tutorial was easy to follow, although I was glad of the photo when it came to adding the handles so I could see they should be between the fabric layers. 😊
Amber says
March 7, 2016 at 12:14 pmGreat use for it!
Louisa says
March 30, 2016 at 1:11 pmThis was the very first bag I ever made and I love it! Thanks for the easy instructions.
Laura says
May 17, 2016 at 10:55 amWould the finished tote have enough room for a HARD cover triple combo AND a hard cover book of Mormon together? Our son needs something and this looks perfect because the store bought scripture cases don’t fit those two books together very well because of the extra thickness from the hard cover. THANKS!!! So excited to make this work.
Amber says
May 23, 2016 at 8:49 pmI made it with soft back ones so I might add like 1/2 an inch or something
Evonn Hopkins says
September 10, 2016 at 10:59 pmI like to give unique baby presents that everyone else isn’t giving. I loved this because I bought books for baby’s first library and this works great. I am adding several books and then some other baby items like a hat and some other little goodies. Thank you for sharing.
Amber says
September 21, 2016 at 10:43 pmSuch a fun idea!
Beth Knoll says
October 20, 2016 at 8:59 pmHello! I’ve done a few bag projects and I LOVE your site, but I’m pretty much a newbie at sewing. However, I’d like to make this as a Bible bag for my mom for Christmas — but I was wondering if I could mark and sew diagonal quilting lines on the outside fabric + fusible fleece for more of a quilted look. I haven’t tried that before, but I do love that look. Should I cut the fabric and fleece a bit bigger to allow for shrinkage as I do those quilting lines? If so, how much extra? I bought a yard of the fabric on clearance, so I’m not working with fat quarters and can cut larger if necessary. High loft or low loft fusible fleece?
Also, if I want to do a pen pocket on the inside, how and when should I add that? Should the pocket have fleece as well?
Amber says
October 20, 2016 at 10:24 pmI don’t know a ton about quilting but I think that should work? I wouldn’t think you need to add much for shrinkage, maybe just a tiny bit. Either kind of fusible fleece should work. You can do a pocket without fleece. Look at my messenger bag pattern and I would do the pocket similar to that.
Beth Knoll says
October 26, 2016 at 1:11 pmThank you for your tutorial and your answers! Quilting the fabric and making the pocket both worked VERY well!! So excited to give this to my Mom for Christmas!
Anderson says
December 11, 2016 at 3:04 pmWe had a new family join our ward that our Primary wanted to fellowship. This simple scripture bag was the perfect way to meet that need. Thank you for sharing your creativity!
Em Ferguson says
April 7, 2017 at 8:41 pmThank you so so much Amber. I had tried to make a “grocery” bag by copying one of my existing cloth bags, without good results. I just completed a larger version of your book bag and I am thrilled with how well it came out. Thank you so much. All the time it must have taken you to take the photos and compose the instructions !! The time you have spent helping us has not gone unappreciated. Sincerely and gratefully, Madeleine
Kim A says
June 28, 2017 at 8:15 amI had my suspicions that you were LDS after reading a few of your patterns, and this, thankfully, confirmed them. So nice to know there are mormon moms that have time to craft as well as take care of kids. My own mom has five kids and is always looking for a bit of time to sew in. Any secrets to making time to craft you could share?
Amber says
August 7, 2017 at 12:55 pmHa! Here I am answering a month and a half later, so clearly I don’t always manage to make time for everything. :) I am just a busy person who doesn’t sit still a lot, so I fit things in!
Brittany Wilson says
August 25, 2017 at 9:45 pmThis project seems really easy but the lining part has me so lost and frustrated. There is literally one sentence about it and no pictures. I have no idea what to do besides just not have an inner pattern.
Amber says
September 13, 2017 at 8:46 pmIf you’re talking about the fusible fleece, you just iron it on to the back of your main fabric and then sew like normal.
Lola says
October 29, 2017 at 5:29 pmWhat kind of fabric did you use?
Amber says
November 4, 2017 at 12:30 pmThis was a Riley Blake from years ago.
Spencer says
February 24, 2018 at 4:53 pmDo you think the bag will still work well without the fusible fleece?
Amber says
April 16, 2018 at 6:40 pmYes, it just won’t hold it’s shape as well.
Jeanne says
April 8, 2018 at 3:19 pmI love this pattern. The only idea that I think that would make it better is to include the pattern for it.
Madeleine says
May 25, 2018 at 12:55 pmHi, I keep coming back to this great pattern – the book bag. I made it a little bit larger and I carry one or two of them in my car all the time, for miscellaneous shopping. I have another one that I carry daily as my “purse”. It holds everything. Thank you so much. Madeleine
Madeleine says
May 25, 2018 at 12:56 pmHi, I forgot to mention, the bag that I carry daily, I made a long single strap to easily carry it on my shoulder.
Amber says
May 25, 2018 at 4:20 pmLove it!