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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 ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can sew a pretty card holder. Use it for credit cards or loyalty cards, it’ll work for both. The design is simple and uses small scraps. Get creative with piecing or… Read more ... 
Have a little one in dance lessons? This drawstring backpack is just the thing for little girls to carry their dance shoes and gear to dance class. Tia from Little Button Diaries shares a tutorial showing how you can make… Read more ... 
Got beach plans for this summer? Or how about trips to the neighborhood pool? Kirstin from kojodesigns shows how you can sew a beach tote to carry all of your beach and poolside essentials. Pockets on the outside and in… Read more ... 
I never realize just how casual my bags tend to be – until a night when I want to dress up, and then I realize that I don’t have any bags fancy enough to wear out for the night. Valerie… Read more ... 
This color block zip pouch is a pretty way to store your cosmetics! It has graceful lines, with a gently curved top and a boxed bottom. Inside, a row of pockets will keep your smaller items from getting lost in… Read more ... 
Look at this sweet flower purse! You can sew one for your favorite little girl. Paola from Sweet Julia Boutique shares a tutorial and pattern at Crazy Little Projects. It has a zipper opening on the back and a long… Read more ... 
Here’s a easy way to add a pretty finish to a zipper pouch. Make a simple fabric tab zipper pull that coordinates with your bag! It makes the zipper easier to pull and it brings the overall look of your… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew an easy ruffle zipper pouch. It has a curved top and a ruffled panel across the middle. She keeps the construction simple by keeping the bag unlined – no having… Read more ... 
This fabric jewelry box would make a sweet Mother’s Day gift! With a zipper closure to keep your small items safe and sound, it’s perfect for travel. Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks shares a tutorial at Therm O Web… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a glasses case so you can keep a pair of sunglasses in your purse without worrying about the lenses getting scratched. Foam interfacing (or craft foam, if you prefer) provides… Read more ...