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I finally broken into a set of charm squares and sewed them up into a tote! It has a top flap and a cool swivel hook closure that give it more of a satchel style. I’ve got a tutorial for… Read more ... 
Last week my daughter informed me she needed a backpack to carry with her to the pool. She rides her bike to the neighborhood pool and needs a hands free way to carry her stuff with her. Of course, I… Read more ... 
Here’s a fun sewing project you can make in an evening. BurdaStyle has a free pattern for making this gorgeous leather flower sunglasses case. It’s made in an envelope style with a wrap tie. So cute and so modern!
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Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you make the easiest vinyl zip bag. It takes just 4 seams! She made it as a toiletries bag for her son after searching all the stores for a waterproof zip bag that was… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew this oversized beach bag with rope handles. The summery lemon print she used is from the new Just Add Sugar fabric line by Simple Simon & Co Fill it with… Read more ... 
This Boho style zip clutch is a fun little accessory for summer! Art Gallery Fabrics has a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one. The intricate chevron design is made from piecing strips of patterned fabric,… Read more ... 
Sara from Sew Sweetness has a video and free pattern showing how you can sew this simple leather hobo bag. If you don’t have a leather (or faux leather), you could also use a high quality felt or other fabric… Read more ... 
This fabric shopping bag is perfect for trips to a farmer’s market! There’s plenty of room to hold your produce, and you can carry it hands-free on your shoulder. Sew4Home has a tutorial and free pattern for making it. Fold… Read more ... 
Josie from Sew For Soul shows how you can sew a color blocked zip pouch. It’s a quick little project but it has nice finishing touches, like a lining and tabs to cover the ends of the zippers.
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Sew an easy sunglasses case to keep your shades from getting scratched! Becky from Power Tools With Thread shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how. The edges are left raw (but pinked) so the construction is easy. Batting… Read more ... 
Hanging out on the beach all day is like a little slice of heaven. But you know what’s not fun? Hauling all that stuff down to the beach for the day! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can sew a… Read more ... 
This money clip wallet would make a great handmade Father’s Day gift! Art Gallery Fabrics shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can make one. It has a magnetic clip to hold paper money, plus a… Read more ... 
Sew a pretty sleeve to carry your laptop and help protect it from bumps! Krista Moser shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make a padded laptop sleeve. It has faux leather accents at the corners and a… Read more ... 
Don’t underestimate the power of a basic tote bag! They’re easy to sling over your shoulder and easy to toss your stuff in. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew a simple tote. It has an outside… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can whip up a new glasses case with a cool snappy closure. Just pinch the ends together, and the top opens up. Let go, and it snaps back closed!… Read more ...