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Tutorial: Duffel bag with piped seams
Torie Jayne shows how you can sew a simple duffel bag with piped seams. It’s a good size to use for an gym bag or overnight bag and works equally well for boys or girls depending on the fabric you…...
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Tutorial: Lined drawstring bag travel organizers
Keep your travel bags organized with these drawstring bags! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a lined drawstring bag in several handy sizes for organizing, and she includes free...
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Tutorial: Reversible pillow and backpack
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a pillow backpack that can help a homeless person carry their belongings and have a soft place to rest their head. Rather than just a...
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Tutorial: 5-minute fabric cookie gift bags, plus a recipe
Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane created these simple fabric bags as a beautiful way to package a gift of cookies. She’s got a tutorial showing how to make the bags, plus her recipe for making the...
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Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas ornament gift toppers
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make these scrap fabric gift toppers. They’re kind of like an extra little giftie, because they are also ornaments to hang on the...
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Tutorial: Quick felt wine bottle gift bag
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has a 1-minute video showing how you can make a felt gift bag perfect for gifting a bottle of wine. You won’t even need a sewing machine because it’s sewn together...
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Tutorial: Kids art tote, plus how to make personalized coloring pages
Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a simple little art tote for a child, so they can take their art projects with them wherever they go! The bag is big enough to hold 8.5″ x 11″… Read more...
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Tutorial: Reversible reusable grocery bag
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make a reusable grocery bag. This bag is roomy and boxy, so you’ll be able to carry quite a bit in it. When the weather turns warmer, it would also...
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Tutorial: Kid sized pretend play diaper bag
This pretend play diaper bag looks just like the real deal, except it’s small enough for a young child to play mommy or daddy to a favorite doll. Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial showing...
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Tutorial: DIY corded bag handles
Making bags is all about the details. Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can create corded handles to give your bag a more polished look. They look like they would be hard to make, but...
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Tutorial: Beautiful lace overlay clutch purse
This lace clutch is a beautiful finishing touch for a dressy outfit or a night out on the town. It’s also a good project to make use of smaller cuts of lace. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you...
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Tutorial: Clear vinyl zip pouches
These clear vinyl zip pouches are a happy way to store your little stuff, whether it’s cosmetics or craft supplies or other small items. HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial showing how to make them....
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Tutorial: Quilted pillbox pouch
These quilted pillbox pouches provide cute and handy storage for small sewing notions or office supplies. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 4″ x 6″....
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Tutorial and pattern: Boston Terrier puppy coin purse
This puppy coin purse is enough to make even a cat lady say, “Awwww…” Joanne from Craft Passion shares the free pattern and tutorial. The puppy on the pouch is a Boston Terrier. I’m loving those...
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Tutorial: Mini messenger bag to hold a tablet
This mini messenger is sized just right to hold your tablet! You can sew one yourself using a free tutorial from Staci of Crafty Staci. Pockets on the front (under the flap) give a place for all the...
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Tutorial: Siberian Husky puppy key pouch
Joanne from Craft Passion continues her series of puppy themed pouches with this Siberian Husky key holder. The puppy shaped pouch slips over your keys so they don’t scratch or nick when they’re in...
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Video tutorial: Add a zipper pocket when making a bag
Sarah from Sew Sweetness shows how you can add a zipper pocket to any bag. It’s a video tutorial so you can watch to see what to do. Put them on the lining on the inside of the bag, or… Read more ...
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Tutorial: Faux leather drawstring backpack
A drawstring backpack makes a great first sewing project. Delia from Delia Creates shows how to create a more sophisticated version of that simple sewing project, making it from a faux leather instead...
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Tutorial: Lace edge zipper pouch
Have you seen those pretty lace edge zippers? I have a few of them in my stash but I’ve never used them because I haven’t quite figured out the right project for them. Anna from Tea and a Sewing...
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Tutorial: Easy method for boxing a bag bottom
When I make a bag, boxed bottoms are a must for me. Usually I open out the corner and line up the side seams before sewing a straight line across. It works but you have to be careful that your… Read...
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