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How cute is this little zip pouch made from a candy wrapper! Joan Hawley from Lazy Girl Designs shows how you can make one. Though I’d recommend making a bunch of them because that gives you an excuse to buy… Read more ... 
This big tote bag has room to carry everything you need, whether for a day at the beach, a weekend trip, or just a day packed full of errands. Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial and free sewing… Read more ... 
Paper bag pants are a classic style for a spring and summer wardrobe. Dressy but also easy-going they’re perfect for when you want to look nice but not too formal. Sew a pair of yourself using a free sewing pattern… Read more ... 
Sew a zipper pencil pouch in just 15 minutes! It’s a quick and easy project that’s fun for all levels of sewists to make. Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how to make one. It makes a great gift… Read more ... 
Creative smocking makes the dimensional rose on this gorgeous zipper pouch. The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how to make it. The small pouch is the perfect project to try out the rose smocking technique! The satin she… Read more ... 
These Sesame Street 
character bean bags are the cutest! I’m partial to Oscar. He was my favorite when I was a kid, and also my daughter’s favorite when she was little. Brandy from Gluesticks has a simple pattern for these… Read more ... 
An eyeglass case is an easy sewing project that’s great for beginners! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how to make them. They’re made from fleece, which is soft on the glasses lenses and… Read more ... 
Cold and flu season is no fun! This two-sided tissue holder has what you need when you catch a cold or bug. One side holds a pack of tissue, and the other has a pocket that can hold a mini… Read more ... 
This little girls’ strawberry purse is adorable! Delia from Delia Creates show show you can make, and includes a free sewing pattern for you to use. It’s made from vinyl (or faux leather) and has a zipper opening on the… Read more ... 
Keep your sewing scissors together and protected with this sewing scissors pouch! There are enough pockets to hold five – yes, FIVE – pairs of scissors of various sizes. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern and… Read more ... 
This DIY bag from jeans is the perfect weekender bag that’s easy to make and only requires some basic sewing skills to create. Patti from Hearth & Vine has a tutorial showing how to make it. The upcycled denim bag… Read more ... 
Are you always having to dig around in your purse to find your keys or phone or wallet? Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a purse organizer so your most important items are always easy to… Read more ... 
Sew a business card wallet that also functions as a display stand! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how to make this clever business card wallet. She designed this clever display stand with craft show vendors in mind,… Read more ... 
Whatever room you’re organizing, you’re bound to have small items that need to be kept together. In a play room ,it might be small toys. In an office, it might be pencils or small notepads. In a sewing room… well,… Read more ... 
These heart-themed gift bags make any small gift a special Valentine’s treat! The bags are easily made from burlap and quilting cotton. Sew4Home has an easy sewing tutorial showing how to make them. They’d be great for teacher gifts, secret… Read more ...