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A day at the pool or beach is always fun – but what’s not fun is all the stuff you have to tote to and from. Heather Handmade shows how you can create a convertible towel backpack that will help… Read more ... 
Wallets are a fun sewing project to make because you can customize them so many ways. Use fabric you love, put just the pockets you need where you need them! ChezVies shows how you can add an exterior zip pocket… Read more ... 
Tea towels make the sweetest handmade gifts! Pin, Cut, Sew Studio has a tutorial that shows two easy ways to sew a tea towel. These tea towels have a little something special, with fun border prints, plus a cute ruffle,… Read more ... 
This tote bag is made using a bath mat or floor rug. Such an easy way to make a tote bag. A great sewing project for teens and tweens who need something to work up quickly. At the moment textured… Read more ... 
If you have an old pair of jeans around the house (and who doesn’t?), it’s easy to turn them into a tote bag. La Creative Mama shows how to create this easy upcycled jeans tote bag. The old denim makes… Read more ... 
These cinch bags are wonderful for storing everyday crafts and projects! They make a beautiful gift for any crocheter or knitter! Two Bag patterns will be included with purchase.
Would you believe you can sew all three of these pleated make-up bags from one yard of fabric? It’s possible with custom designed Spoonflower fabric. So Sew Easy shows the print she created to maximize the space on a 1… Read more ... 
Keep your favorite sunglasses scratch-free with a padded glasses case. Head over to Life Sew Savory to get a tutorial and free pattern. I love quick little projects like this! It’s easy to sew and would make a great gift,… Read more ... 
This small zipper coin purse is a fun project you can make from your fabric scraps! It’s quick to sew, and who couldn’t use a little pouch to keep up with their change or ear buds? Easy Peasy Creative has … Read more ... 
This little drawstring pouch is the perfect spot to store hair accessories or jewelry! Nikki from Pin, Cut, Sew Studio has a tutorial showing how you can sew these pretty drawstring bags. She made a bunch of them to give… Read more ... 
The Portsmith Tote sewing pattern is a durable everyday tote made with timeless leather straps. Features a unique reinforced envelope base and metal hardware. Made by you bragging rights!
Bag Features
– Leather straps attached with strong metal rivets
Sew a reversible tote bag with this easy sewing tutorial from Trash to Couture! Use it as a market tote or a pool/park bag. When you get tired of one print, just turn it inside out to get a… Read more ... 
Patches are a fun way to customize a bag or a garment. You can buy all kinds of cute patches
at the fabric store, or (my preference) collect them as souvenirs from trips and big events. Patches can also be… Read more ... 
Tackle the mess on your bathroom vanity with this easy makeup bag. The round drawstring makeup bag opens wide so it’s easy to find what you need. And when you’re done, it’s quick to cinch closed. Go to Easy Peasy … Read more ... 
These frog bean bags would make a fun toss game! Lisa from Stubbornly Craft shares a free pattern on the Therm O Web blog. They’re so cute made from different colors! I’m loving the pink frog myself. They’re easy to… Read more ...