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Tutorial: DIY beach umbrella bag
Hanging out on the beach all day is like a little slice of heaven. But you know what’s not fun? Hauling all that stuff down to the beach for the day! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can sew a…...
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Tutorial: Easy padded sunglasses case
Sew an easy sunglasses case to keep your shades from getting scratched! Becky from Power Tools With Thread shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how. The edges are left raw (but pinked) so the...
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Tutorial: Sew a color block zip pouch
Josie from Sew For Soul shows how you can sew a color blocked zip pouch. It’s a quick little project but it has nice finishing touches, like a lining and tabs to cover the ends of the zippers. Click...
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Tutorial and pattern: Knotted fabric shopper tote
This fabric shopping bag is perfect for trips to a farmer’s market! There’s plenty of room to hold your produce, and you can carry it hands-free on your shoulder. Sew4Home has a tutorial and free...
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Video tutorial: Sew a simple leather hobo bag
Sara from Sew Sweetness has a video and free pattern showing how you can sew this simple leather hobo bag. If you don’t have a leather (or faux leather), you could also use a high quality felt or...
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Tutorial: Boho style zip clutch
This Boho style zip clutch is a fun little accessory for summer! Art Gallery Fabrics has a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one. The intricate chevron design is made from piecing...
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Tutorial and pattern: Oversized beach bag with rope handles
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew this oversized beach bag with rope handles. The summery lemon print she used is from the new Just Add Sugar fabric line by Simple Simon & Co....
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Tutorial: Quilted water bottle carrier
Whether it’s a day at the amusement park, a family hike, or even sports practice, summertime usually involves a good amount of time outside. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a...
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Tutorial: Easiest vinyl toiletries zip bag
Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you make the easiest vinyl zip bag. It takes just 4 seams! She made it as a toiletries bag for her son after searching all the stores for a waterproof zip...
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Tutorial and pattern: Leather flower sunglasses case
Here’s a fun sewing project you can make in an evening. BurdaStyle has a free pattern for making this gorgeous leather flower sunglasses case. It’s made in an envelope style with a wrap tie. So cute...
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Tutorial: Beach Duffle Backpack
Last week my daughter informed me she needed a backpack to carry with her to the pool. She rides her bike to the neighborhood pool and needs a hands free way to carry her stuff with her. Of course,...
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Tutorial: Charm square satchel tote with swivel hook closure
I finally broken into a set of charm squares and sewed them up into a tote! It has a top flap and a cool swivel hook closure that give it more of a satchel style. I’ve got a tutorial for… Read more ...
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Tutorial: Mod flower applique laptop sleeve
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a lap top sleeve with a fun mod flower design. The flowers are appliqued from simple shapes – circles, squares, and petal shapes. There’s a...
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Tutorial: How to sew a drawstring bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to sew a drawstring bag. They’re easy to sew and can be put to any number of purposes – as toy storage bags, toiletry bags, lingerie bags, even lunch bags. You...
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Tutorial: 20 minute makeup pouch
Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can sew this cute makeup pouch from a couple of fat quarters – and it only takes 20 minutes! It’s a great first sewing project to make with teens or...
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Tutorial: Sew a removable wristlet strap for a bag or pouch
Bags and small pouches are always fun to sew. And they’re handy, too! But do you know what makes them even better? A wristlet strap to make it easier to carry! Damjama from Apple Green Cottage...
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Tutorial and pattern: Zola zipper pen case
Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial and free pattern for making the cutest zipper pen case. She calls it the Zola Pen Case. It unzips and opens up to make a little tray that holds your pencils....
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Tutorial: 4th of July parade bags, plus printable designs
These 4th of July bags are perfect to take with you to parades, to hold the candy that gets tossed from the floats. Emma from Crafting{E} shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It. She starts with a...
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Tutorial: Stand up toothbrush travel case
This travel case holds your toothbrush and make up, and stands up when opened so they’re easy to get to. There are pockets to keep everything organized. It zips closed so it’s easy to pack in your...
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Tutorial: Leather iPad case
Eleonore shares a tutorial at Näh-Connection showing how you can make this leather iPad case. It’s a folder style case with an easy elastic closure. Inside the sleeve are a large pocket to hold your...
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