Bags and Accessories
By Lorain Blanken, About.com Guide to DIY Fashion
Purses, belts, gloves and more. Accessories can make or break an outfit, and are so easy to make.
- Bags and Purses to Make
- Hats and Headbands
- Gloves, Wristbands and Arm Warmers
- Belts
- Wrap and Scarf Creations
- Shoes and Sandals
- Applique Patches and Free Stencils
- Show off Your Accessory Creations
- Handmade Clothing Galleries
Bags and Purses to Make
Carry something that makes a statement or simply holds all that stuff.
- Cassette Tape Wallet
- How-To Duct Tape Wallet
- Turn Jeans into a Purse
- How-to Bra Purse
- Extra Large T-Shirt Grocery Tote
- Placemat Purse
- Make a Purse from T-Shirts
- Applique Bacon & Eggs Tote
- Decoupage a Compact Mirror
- Iron-On Patch Beatles Tote Bag
- Decoupage a Suitcase
- Mini Backpack
- Sew a Screen Beach Bag
- Sew a Duffel Bag
- Sew a Cell Phone Case
- Stitch a Clutch
- Fabric Checkbook Cover
Hats and Headbands
Cap your lid with a toasty winter hat or a breezy sun-blocker.
- Make the Ultimate Sun Hat
- Make an Anime Hat from a T-Shirt
- Fold a Bandanna on Your Head
- Sunhat Patterns and Tips
- Knit I-Cord Headband
- Cabled Headband
- Knit Flat Hat
- Make an Anime Hat from Fleece
- Steampunk Hat Gallery
- How Do I Make a Hat?
- More Free Hat Patterns
- Turn Chopsticks into Hair Sticks
Gloves, Wristbands and Arm Warmers
Warm your chilly hands with these gloves, wristbands and arm warmers.
- Make a Pair of Gloves or Mittens
- Make a Pair of Arm Warmers
- Make a Pair of Fingerless Gloves
- Sock Wristband
- Video: Make Mittens from a Sweater
Belts
Make your belt do more than hold up your pants. These easy projects are sure to help.
Wrap and Scarf Creations
Add a wrap or a scarf, be it for warmth or style. Here are some quick and stylish ways to wrap it up.
- Cut a Button-Down Wrap
- Knit a Necktie
- Fun Fur Knitted Scarf
- Knit Pocket Scarf
- Knit Box Stitch Scarf
- Gallery: Scarves by Cotton Candy Vomit
- Felted Harry Potter Scarf
- Easy Single Crochet Scarf
- Sew a Hooded Scarf
- Crochet a Striped Scarf
- Crochet a Tiny Triangles Scarf
- Crochet a Colorful Child's Scarf
Shoes and Sandals
You can use these simple methods to spice up your shoes and sandals.
Applique Patches and Free Stencils
These are some great examples and free printable templates to make your own patch, spray paint and screen print creations.
- How to Sew a Patch on Your Pants
- Fairy Applique Patterns
- Easy Applique Patterns for Beginners
- Fathers Day Stencils
- What is Applique?
- Bacon & Eggs Face Patches for Tote
- Simple Shapes for your Applique Patches
- DIY Applique Gallery
Show off Your Accessory Creations
Talk about putting your fashion sense to work! Designing, making or just putting together their own styles, these girls have got the look.
- Barbie Suitcase by Vicki Toriello-Farmer
- Rainbow Scarf by Amber
- 'Rock on' Wallet by Vicki Toriello-Farmer
Handmade Clothing Galleries
These finished creations should give you an idea of what you can make with your own two hands. Hey, if I can do it, so can you! Take a look at these wearables and consider making them for yourself. There are complete instructions to accompany each photo.
