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It doesn’t take long to sew up a cute little zip pouch! And it takes just a few extra steps to box the corners of your pouch so it has a flat bottom. That flat bottom gives extra room for… Read more ... 
Simple treats are made special when they’re wrapped up cute. And these Halloween treat bags are super cute! Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. The appliques are made easy with… Read more ... 
A drawstring bag is an easy and fun sewing project! You can make them in any size and you can put them to so many uses! Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you can sew these pretty drawstring bags. Details… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make these Trick or Treat bucket bags – quick and easy! The bucket style bag holds plenty of candy. Use a contrast fabric for the lining for a fun contrast cuff… Read more ... 
This zip top project bag is perfect for knitters and crocheters. That’s because there’s a little hole at the top that your yarn can come through. There’s room inside for a large skein or several balls of yarn. Caroline from… Read more ... 
If you’ve got plans to go to a football game this fall, you may find yourself looking about for a clear bag. More and more stadiums are adopting a clear bag policy. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns… Read more ... 
Beth at The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can sew this drawstring makeup bag. With the drawstring you can go from flat fabric mat to cinched up bag in just seconds. Just put your makeup and accessories out on the… Read more ... 
This easy zippered pencil case can attach inside a 3-ring binder using small grommets. Danielle from DIY Danielle has a tutorial showing how you can sew one. It’s an easy sew and perfect for back to school for the kids!… Read more ... 
This tabletop sewing notions caddy has all the pockets you need to organize your sewing tools and keep them at the ready. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make one. With handles to carry, it’s perfect for taking… Read more ... 
Like many fashion trends from the 80s, fanny packs are back! Havalah from Sisters, What! shows how you can sew a fanny pack or hip bag that converts to a purse. The little corduroy bag can be carried either way,… Read more ... 
This crossbody purse is both cute and practical! Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew it. It’s roomy enough for all the stuff you need to carry around, and it’ has an adjustable crossbody… Read more ... 
Back-to-school sewing is so much fun! Becky at Patchwork Posse has a tutorial showing how you can make zipper pouch for a 3-ring binder. Use it to hold pencils, pens, sticky notes, and other study essentials!
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This little cross-body bag is packed with pockets! The interior is divided into two sections – each big enough to hold a phone or small wallet – and on the back is a zipper pocket. Caroline from Sew Can She… Read more ... 
This free pattern for a denim messenger bag features a front zip pocket on the closing flap for quick and easy access. Internally the bag has a full width front zip pocket followed by a slip pocket internally. The denim… Read more ... 
Make your own trendy bracelet bags to match every outfit! Crafty Staci has a tutorial and a free pattern for you. It’s a simple little bag with room to hold a phone and I.D. and other essentials. There’s an easy… Read more ...