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Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a cute new tote! Don’t worry if the jeans are a little worn out. Heather at Heather Handmade shows how. The worn places and faded spots give it a distressed quality that you… Read more ... 
Learn how to make grocery bags quickly and easily with the help of this video! Unlike normal tote bags, this DIY grocery bag is more durable and more practical. And it can be folded down to a small size so… Read more ... 
This bag is large – use it as a travel bag, school bag, laptop bag, or just if you have a lot of stuff! It features a 3-dimensional front pocket, zippered pockets, and padded straps. Keep everything safe with the… Read more ... 
Debbie at Folk Art Factory shows how you can create this round pencil case that’s perfect for school or around the house. I love to use a case like this for all of my colored pencils! Her round pencil case … Read more ... 
Ever dug around in your bag frantically for your phone, or a pen, or your camera and feel frustrated because you can’t find it among all your other things scattered in your bag? Here is a DIY bag organizer for… Read more ... 
Trips to the library break the boredom of summer days, and help keep kids reading and learning even when they’re not in school. Pam at Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how you can sew this easy library bag… Read more ... 
Sew up an easy drawstring backpack with this DIY sewing tutorial, free pattern, and a step by step video. This DIY drawstring backpack will get your kids through soccer season with pockets to hold your water bottle, shin guards, and… Read more ... 
Drawstring bags are easy to sew, and always useful! So if you’re looking for a quick little project, you can’t go wrong with a drawstring bag. You can make them in any size and use them to organize items in… Read more ... 
Upcycle the leg from a pair of pants into a DIY bicycle handlebar bag! Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. The little bag hanging from the handlebars of your bike is a handy spot to carry a… Read more ... 
This sewing pattern is for a drawstring play mat, it allows you to pull the cord and draw up the contents in one swoop. Making cleanup time a breeze. Perfect as a Lego or block playmat, Just push all the… Read more ... 
Make a summer bag with a trendy Boho style from a couple of tea towels! You can find inexpensive tea towels at discount stores in a wide variety of colors and patterns. The sewing pattern is just one piece and… Read more ... 
The Cool It Can Cozy sewing pattern is the Caribbean equivalent of the coffee cozy! Even better, it’s really quick and easy to sew as well.
I had some Insul-Bright left over from the potholders and oven mitts and was… Read more ... 
Learn how to make a DIY bike bag by upcycling the leg of a pair of pants. This sewing project is quick and easy, and it holds all the essentials on your bike!
If you are looking for more denim … Read more ... 
This medium-sized bag pattern is perfect for carrying around the absolute essentials in a stylish tote. You will be able to try out a bit of purse hardware to get your feet wet! A great starting pattern for anyone who… Read more ... 
The gardening tool belt pattern has a main pouch and one additional pocket. You can easily add another pocket if you choose. I think this decision you will have to make according to the number of tools you have.
There… Read more ...