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 ...
Free pattern: Convertible backpack tote
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for the convertible purse backpack. The straps are long enough to carry on your shoulder when it’s a tote. But when you want to carry it completely hands-free it converts to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Vinyl bottom market tote
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a market tote with a vinyl bottom. The vinyl bottom helps protect the fabric – and your bag’s contents – from dirt and moisture on the ground. The bag has… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pretty sunglasses you can make
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how you can sew up a cute sunglasses case. You can make it from your larger scraps of fabric, and make it extra pretty by adding ribbons and other trims. Her tutorial is… Read more ...
Free pattern: No-sew triangle leather pouches
These triangle leather pouches are so cool – and you can make them without sewing a stitch! Molly from Almost Makes Perfect shows how and includes a free pattern, too. Just cut, fold, glue, and attach the closure!
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Tutorial: Keychain wallet
This key chain wallet keeps your phone, ID, and credit cards all together and connected with your keys. Kerri at How Does She? shares a tutorial for making one. The keychain wallet keeps all your essentials at easy reach, with… Read more ...
Tutorial: Splash proof iPad case to bring to the pool
I like bringing my iPad with me to the pool. But I’ve got to be careful where I keep it, and I become a little like a crazy lady when a dripping wet child stands too close to it. There’s… Read more ...
Free pattern: Owl macaron coin purse
I am positively squeal-y over this owl macaron coin purse. Is it not the cutest thing ever! Look at his owl eyes and those furry eyebrows! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making one. It’s not a… Read more ...
Free pattern: The Curvy Clutch
Pink Door Fabrics shares a free sewing pattern for their Curvy Clutch. This pretty little purse is made from 3 fat quarters. It has a zipper top and darts at the bottom for shaping. Their version is trimmed with… Read more ...
Tutorial: Vinyl lemon clutch purse
Ohhh, I am loving on this vinyl lemon clutch! It’s so retro and summer-y! Michelle from That Black Chic made it and she shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one, too. It’s outlined in… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make this messenger bag from 1 yard of fabric
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew up this messenger from just one yard of fabric. And she follows that post with one that gives dimensions to make the same style bag – but smaller – and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Boxy zipper pouch Dopp kit
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for sewing a boxy zipper pouch or Dopp kit. This would make an awesome – and practical – Father’s Day gift! Or, make one for yourself to hold your… Read more ...
Tutorial: Library book tote
Do your kids do Summer Reading Club at the library? Make a library tote to help carry all the books they check out! Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at Make Something showing how to sew one. The bag… Read more ...
Free pattern: Faux leather & fleece sunglasses case
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a sunglasses case from faux leather and fleece. The faux leather gives the case body and durability, while the fleece lining is soft against the lenses. They’ve sized the pattern to… Read more ...