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 ...
Tutorial: Sew an awesome rope tote
You can sew an amazing rope tote like this one on your sewing machine! Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial showing how to do it. It would make an awesome pool bag or picnic tote, don’t you think?
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Tutorial: Pool tote bag
Holly from Bits of Everything shows how you can make a pool bag to carry your towels and sunscreen and other pool necessities. The bag has a roomy inside, and also pockets all the way around to hold smaller items. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Sew a summer sling bag
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can sew a Summer Sling Bag to take along on your summer adventures. Whether you’ve got travel plans or will be spending the summer around town, this bag is lightweight and easy to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans patchwork bag
Recycled jeans make beautiful patchwork! And Jill from Creating My Way To Success used that recycled denim patchwork to make an awesome for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how. The strap is a recycled jeans waistband (how clever is… Read more ...
Free pattern: Peek-a-Boo Pouch organizer
The clear pockets of this Peek-a-Boo Pouch organizes your smaller items, and keeps them where you can see them! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Inside the organizer are one large zippered pocket… Read more ...
Tutorial: Zipper beach toy tote
There’s no going to the beach without getting sand in your stuff. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a beach toy bag that allows the sand to fall out (but keeps your toys inside) so you… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make travel storage bags from old pillowcases
Keep your suitcase organized with a set of travel storage bags! Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make them from pillowcases. One pillowcase makes 2 drawstring bags and 1 envelope closure bag. Use the bags as shoe… Read more ...
Tutorial: Mexican dress tote bag
I love this idea!! Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how you can transform a thrifted Mexican dress into a gorgeous tote bag. I see these dresses quite often at thrift stores and estate sales and I adore all of… Read more ...
Free pattern: Small fringed bag
Who wants to carry around a big ol’ purse during summer? Travel light with this small fringed bag by Mayra from So Sew Easy. She shares a free pattern for making it. With a chain strap, eyelets to attach the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Quilted iPad case
Sew up an iPad case that’s as pretty on the inside as the outside! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for her Pretty Quilted iPad Case. The corner zipper opens the case up wide so it’s easy to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Picnic blanket tote bag
Make a picnic blanket tote bag to take with you to summertime picnics, park days, and firework displays! Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how you can make one. Keep it in the trunk… Read more ...
Tutorial: Satchel inspired laptop or tablet sleeve
Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how you can sew a simple satchel-inspired case for your laptop or tablet. Don’t let the buckle straps fool you – this is actually an easy project to make! AND it would make an… Read more ...
Free pattern: Picnic Tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for her Picnic Tote. It certainly is roomy enough to carry a picnic lunch, but it would also make a great pool tote, or library tote, or every day tote. I’m… Read more ...
Free pattern: Panda pinch purse
Here’s your dose of cuteness for today – an adorable panda bear pinch purse! There’s a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew. It’s an excerpt from the book A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings … Read more ...