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Tutorial: Simple leather glasses case

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Tutorial: Simple leather glasses caseRachel Teodoro shows how you can sew a simple leather glasses case.  The leather won’t fray so there’s no need to finish the edges.  She shows two variations – one a simple rectangular slip case that requires only one seam,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork teacher tote

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Tutorial: Patchwork teacher toteSew this patchwork tote for your favorite teacher!  Of for yourself, if you’re wanting a new bag for yourself.  Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web.  It’s extra nice made with cork fabric for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rope basket purse

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Tutorial: Rope basket purseAmy from Fils + Fils shares a tutorial  at Closet Case Files showing how you can sew a rope basket purse.  The whole bag – including straps – is made from coiled rope that is sewn on your sewing machine.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle pencil pouch

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Tutorial: Triangle pencil pouchSew4Home has a tutorial for making these triangle pencil pouches.  Make one as a back-to-school surprise gift!  My daughter loved it when I had a handmade gift for her first day of school.  Or, if you’re into coloring books, use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted earbud pouch

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Tutorial: Quilted earbud pouchAnnika from Annika’s Sewing Corner shows how to make a quilted earbud pouch.  Usually a small pouch like this would have a zipper closure, but hers is made with a simple envelope closure just like you’d see on a pillow… Read more ...

Tutorial: Welt zipper pocket

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Tutorial: Welt zipper pocketWhen sewing a bag, it’s all about the pockets.  I like at least one zippered pocket to be somewhere on a bag so I’ve got a secure place to hold my smaller items.  Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you… Read more ...