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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 ... 
Is there a cuter way to carry around spare change than in this quilted kitty cat coin purse? You can get a free sewing pattern over at Bernina’s We All Sew blog. It’s a cute project you can make in… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew created these quarter keeper keychains for trips to Aldi, where you pay a quarter deposit for a shopping cart. They’d also be handy for when you unexpectedly have to park in a metered parking spot. … Read more ... 
Glitter and clear vinyl make a sparkly pencil pouch with a mermaid vibe! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to sew her clear vinyl glitter pencil pouch. So cute for back to school! Tweens would love this – though… Read more ... 
This cute and sturdy tote makes it easy to carry your books to and from the library! I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make it. The lined bag has boxed corners and a pocket on… Read more ... 
This little wristlet is great for when you need to carry the essentials but don’t want to lug around a big bag. JoAnn Harvey has a video showing how you can sew it. A clear pocket on the front holds… Read more ... 
Sew a fabric wallet that can turn into a shopping tote! It’s perfect for those times when you’re out and realize you forgot your reusable fabric totes, but don’t want to bring home another single-use plastic sack from the store! … Read more ... 
Chelsea from Sew Simple Home has a free pattern for sewing this easy bi-fold wallet. It has plenty of pockets on the inside for credit cards, and a large pocket for paper money. It’s a cute wallet and a great… Read more ... 
If you have a teen girl in your house, a period bag is a back-to-school essential. Imagine being a teen and having to keep your period supplies with you at school. You don’t want that stuff just floating around in… Read more ... 
This leather laptop sleeve makes it easy to bring your laptop with you. Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how you can sew this gorgeous leather laptop sleeve. The zipper wraps around one side and two corners… Read more ... 
Sew a simple pencil pouch in 10 minutes or less with this tutorial by Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage! The zipper pouches are made from microsuede upholstery fabric or faux leather, and look super cute when you use a zipper in… Read more ... 
Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how to make the cutest mini backpack coin pouch! Not only are they adorable, but you can use your fabric scraps to make them! She has a tutorial and a free pattern you can… Read more ... 
See how to sew a tote bag with a padded pocket to hold a tablet! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful bag. Whether you need to bring a tablet with you for… Read more ...