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Tutorial: Clip on purse handles

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Caroline from Sew Can She shares a genius idea for making purses.  She shows how you can make clip on purse handles!  The clips are super easy to attach, so no complicated installation like you might have with other types… Read more ...

Free pattern: Shark trick-or-treat bag

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This shark bag is the perfect trick-or-treat bag to go with a pirate costume!  Crystal from Stitched By Crystal has a free pattern and tutorial for making one.  I’m loving the big shark mouth with sharp pointy teeth!  But don’t… Read more ...

Free pattern: Woodland fox tote bag

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This woodland fox tote is soooo cute! Especially for fall, don’t you think?  Katie from Punk Projects (and the Indie Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip) shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Seams and Scissors.  Her tutorial is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Disney Vacation Purse

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Simple-Disney-Purse-TutorialVacation is serious business, y’all.  Especially when you’re going to be at a theme park all day.  The trick is to travel lightly, but still have all your essentials within easy reach.  Tiffany from Making the World Cuter created this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted laptop sleeve

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Stephanie from The Tiptoe Fairy shows how you can sew a simple zip top laptop sleeve.  It’s a perfect back-to-school gift for teens and college kids!  It’s made from pre-quilted  fabric for the lining and the outside, so there are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth lined garden tote

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Sue Bleiweiss shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can make this awesome oilcloth lined garden tote.  The bag has a flat bottom and plenty of space to carry garden tools or garden produce.  It’s super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Selvage drawstring bag

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Do you save the selvages you cut off your fabrics?  If not, you should!  You can piece those strips into selvage fabric  Pam from Threading My Way did just that and created the loveliest little drawstring bag from her selvage… Read more ...

7 options for stuffing a pincushion

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If you’re looking for a quick but satisfying project to make, may I suggest a pincushion?  There are plenty of sewing patterns and tutorials available to make a pincushion any way you could imagine.  You also have a choice in… Read more ...