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This little fabric wallet is easy to make and is small enough to fit in an evening bag! It’s also a super cute way to package a little gift of money to a teen or recent grad. Patti from Hearth… Read more ... 
Kids love to carry bags! It gives them a place to carry their little treasures hands-free, which is always a big help. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a kid-sized mini messenger bag. The long strap… Read more ... 
This terrific passport wallet includes places for two passports, paper money, and credit cards. Everything you need to take on a trip abroad comes in this neat little package. Get a free sewing pattern and tutorial over at Sew Very… Read more ... 
See how you can sew a gorgeous tote from burlap! This color blocked tote is a great project for beginner sewists. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The burlap is especially fun… Read more ... 
These little cork fabric wallets are so easy to make, and Caroline from Sew Can She shows how! Cork fabric doesn’t fray so there’s no need to finish the edges. A snap makes a quick and easy closure. Add a… Read more ... 
Father’s Day is coming up and this is the perfect handmade gift to give to dad or any man in your life. Meredith from Olivia Jane Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The Handcrafted Wallet is… Read more ... 
Don’t let your cute new summer sunglasses get scratched while they’re hanging out in your purse! Sew a fabric case to keep them scratch free. Lorrie Nunemaker shares a video tutorial at Therm O Web showing how. It’s a quick… Read more ... 
Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how to make these itty bitty fabric pouches. A plastic snap makes an easy closure. The pouch is just 2″ x 2″ square, perfect for holding a piece of jewelry, either for gift giving or… Read more ... 
Mini charm square packs are adorable, with their stacks of 2 1/2″ squares of fabrics. But I don’t always know what to make from them. Remona from The Stitching Scientist used a pack of mini charm squares to create the… Read more ... 
Going to the beach or pool means usually bringing lots of stuff with you. Brandy from Gluesticks shows how you can create a cute beach tote – out of a beach towel! The edges are already finished so it’s super… Read more ... 
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial for making her Seaside Tote Bag. The quilted tote is so cute for summer, and a great bag for carrying along to the park or beach, or to any other summertime activity!… Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these handy little Clippy Zippies. The little pouches are great for holding school supplies, sewing notions, make-up or toiletries, or any other of the small things we… Read more ... 
1 hour is all you need to sew this pretty tote bag! Lindsay from Lindsay Sews shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how. The outside of the bag is quilted, and the inside is lined. Finished dimensions are 13″ x… Read more ... 
A simple drawstring bag makes a great first sewing project – it’s easy to make and useful, too! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to sew one. You can make them in any size, but if… Read more ...