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Fili and Lino show how to make this cute backpack out of an old pair of jeans. The denim makes a sturdy fabric for the backpack. It’s fully lined with a contrasting cotton print, and it has adjustable straps. A… Read more ... 
Caila from Caila Made guest blogs over at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! with a tutorial showing how to sew and bind your own notebooks. The cover is machine sewn from fabric (outer and a lining), and the pages inside are stacked… Read more ... 
Over at Disney’s Spoonful blog, Dariela from Dari Design Studio shows how you can make these waterproof placemats. The geometric design is made with stamps and paint, a step you could hand over to the kids if you wanted. … Read more ... 
Celina from Petit a Petit & Family is over at The Sewing Rabbit today with a tutorial showing how to make this mini backpack. The square shape is a good shape for a school pack, and the scale is right… Read more ... 
This owl softie is more than just a pretty face. She’s also a sewing notion caddy, sitting at your sewing table and holding your sewing tools at the ready. Shannon from Shanni Loves shares a free pattern and tutorial for… Read more ... 
Stacie from Yellow Spool shares a tutorial over at Somewhat showing how to turn a basic tote into a convertible tote bag backpack. She reworks the straps so they can be attached in two configuations. One will make a tote,… Read more ... 
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make an armband case so you can wear your iPhone (or other smart phone or music playing device) on your arms while you’re exercising. Elastic straps wrap around your… Read more ... 
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this pretty ruffled clutch wristlet. The small rectangular purse has a contrast stripe and ruffles down the front. A short strap allows you to carry it from your wrist. … Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this pretty little clutch pouch. It’s easy to make and doesn’t require much fabric. (Just 8″ x 11″ each for outer, lining, and fleece interfacing.) If you lined it… Read more ... 
Jane from Maiden Jane shows how to make a drawstring backpack out of an old sweatshirt. I love this idea!! The heavy sweatshirt material will make a sturdy backpack. If there’s a logo or pockets (or other details), they’ll look… Read more ... 
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she sewed up this lovely floral clutch purse for a friend. It’s a simple fold over clutch, with a bright floral design printed on the flap and a contrast zipper providing a splash… Read more ... 
Pamela from Sovanisa shows the saddle bags she made for her daughter’s bicycle. It’s a pair of messenger style bags connected in the middle with a wide strip of fabric. She used a cute owl oilcloth print, which is girly… Read more ... 
If you’re looking for a special bag for your child to carry to school this year, this messenger bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects just might be it. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. And if… Read more ... 
Jenya from While She Was Napping shows how to make this diaper change wallet. Rather than carrying around a full diaper bag, she can carry everything she needs for a quick diaper change in this much smaller clutch. It has… Read more ... 
Amy from My 3 Monsters shares the pattern for her iPhone wallet. The wallet holds her iPhone as well as credit cards, license, and a bit of cash. But here’s the awesome part. It has a perfectly placed hole on… Read more ... 
