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I have 5 black cats at my house, so this black cat zip pouch by Alicia from Sew What Alicia is giving me all the smiles! I love how his little eyes are cut to the side like he’s up… Read more ... 
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a bucket bag backpack. The round bottom gives plenty of room to pack for dance class, sports practice, or even a sleepover. … Read more ... 
?If you’re looking to add a touch of flair to your accessory collection, the faux leather pyramid purse is a fantastic project to undertake. This stylish wristlet is not only eye-catching but also practical, offering just enough space for your… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a bucket bag with a grommet drawstring top. The boxy purse has plenty of pockets on the inside so your smaller items are always easy to find. You can make… Read more ... 
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine created this sweet little house bag, and she’s got a tutorial and free templates for you. A little door and windows are appliqued on to the front of the bag, and the flap… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this large zippered tote. There’s a recessed zipper across the top and a magnetic snap pocket on the front. On the inside, there’s a patch pocket and… Read more ... 
Kids grow fast! Last year’s Halloween skirt can become this year’s trick or treat bag with just a few easy steps. Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can create a trick or treat bag from a little girl’s Halloween… Read more ... 
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for making these clear vinyl boxy pencil pouches. Now, just because they’re made from clear vinyl doesn’t mean there’s no color or pattern. She adds plenty of… Read more ... 
I made this messenger bag with my teenage daughter in mind, but I’m loving it enough that I think I’ll keep it for myself! It’s called the Campus Messenger Back and it’s perfect for back-to-school time! I’ve got a tutorial… Read more ... 
This patchwork tote is a beautiful way to use charm squares or fabric scraps. Jera from Quilting in the Rain shows how to make one in a video tutorial. I’m drawn to the patchwork but you could also skip all… Read more ... 
It’s no fun digging through a pencil pouch looking for the pen or pencil you need! Art Gallery Fabrics has a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make a pencil case that opens wide Instead of a… Read more ... 
Pencil pouches are a fun back-to-school sewing project. Quick to sew and always so cute! Nadine from Sew And So shows how you can sew a pencil pouch with a diagonal zip across the front. The diagonal zip is a… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a cute round purse out of coiled cord. The purse has a pillbox shape with a fun retro feel. With the exception of the handles, the whole thing is made… Read more ... 
If a zipper pouch is useful, a double zipper pouch is twice so! Chris from Made By Chrissie D. shows how you can make a double zip pouch. There’s a zipper across the top that opens to the main pouch,… Read more ... 
Michelle from Creative Blonde shares a tutorial at Sew What Alicia for making this drawstring backpack. The pencil design isn’t a fabric print or transfer design – it’s paper pieced, and she’s got a free pattern! The paper pieced pencils… Read more ...