Tutorial: Dance tote bag for a doll
Joy from XOXO Grandma shows how you can make a dance bag for an American Girl doll. How cute! If you know a child who has an 18″ doll and also likes dance, this would make a fun surprise for… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sew a messenger bag
Make a messenger bag as a special back-to-school gift for your child! Or make one for yourself as an easy way to carry all that stuff that moms have to carry around with them. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows… Read more ...
Free sewing pattern: 1 yard magic hobo bag
This hobo bag takes just 1 yard of fabric to make! Caroline from Sew Can She is sharing the free pattern from Lecien Fabrics on her blog, along with step-by-step photos showing how to make it. The body of the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Watermelon zipper pencil pouches
Aren’t these watermelon zipper pencil pouches the cutest? Katie from Punk Projects (and our Indie Crafts editor) shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how you can make them! They’re easily made from felt with embroidery stitches for the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sew a cross body book tote
This book tote is made for trips to the library! Or, when school starts, it would be a great school book bag. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making it. The wide cross body… Read more ...
Tutorial: The Malibu Satchel
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a free pattern for her Malibu Satchel. I love the design of this bag! It has simple lines but also a bit of color blocking on the flap. There’s a removable cross body strap and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Vintage table runner clutch
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make a clutch purse out of a vintage table runner. You’ll only use one end of it, so actually you could make two purses out of one table runner. Make one for… Read more ...
Tutorial: Ninja turtle zipper pencil pouch
Javeriya from Sew Some Stuff shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make this ninja turtle pencil pouch. Make it as a special back-to-school gift for a child. Or, if you’ve got summer travel plans coming up, fill… Read more ...
Tutorial: Corner zip laptop case
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a corner zip laptop case. The zipper goes across the top and down one side to create a large opening for your laptop. Hers is a lightweight case, made with… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy rope handle tote bag
This rope handle tote bag is easy to make and so cute for summer! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna. The handles are so easy to make from rope and jumbo grommets. Pockets on the inside… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Ultimate Pool Bag
Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial for her Ultimate Pool Bag. It carries like a backpack and has towel loops on the back. Inside the bag are pockets to hold sunscreen, swim diapers, and more. The zipper goes around… Read more ...
Tutorial: Back to school lunch tote
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a simple lunch sack for back to school time. The tote style lunch sack is perfect for older kids who might not want… Read more ...
Tutorial: Secret pocket sunglasses case
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial for sewing a simple sunglasses case with a hidden pocket. The secret pocket is on the inside, tucked down in the case and held closed with a strip of Velcro. Use it… Read more ...
Tutorial: Rope and grommet beach bag
Make a rope drawstring beach bag! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has the tutorial. The stripes, the grommets, and the rope all give it a nautical feel that is perfect for a pool or beach bag!
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Tutorial: Sand-Free Beach Tote
This Sand-Free Beach Tote has a net inset in the bottom so the sand can shake out (but not your toys). Ajaire from Call Ajaire shares the pattern for free! When you’re out at the beach or park, the bag… Read more ...