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Tutorial: Shirt collar tote bag

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Somewhere in the depths of my sewing studio,  I have a small collection of button up shirt collars and cuffs.  They’re left over from earlier shirt refashion projects.  I didn’t have the heart to throw them away, so I held… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knot Tote

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Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has updated her Knot Tote pattern and has the new version up for download.  She shared the original pattern 4 years ago, and it continues to be a favorite.  The hobo style bag has has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grab-n-go keychain pouch

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grab-n-gopouchpromo2Pellon Projects shares a tutorial for making their Grab-N-Go Pouch.  It attaches to a key ring so you’ll always have it with you (at least if you’ve brought your keys with you).  It’s a flat pouch with the zipper applied… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY belt bag or fanny pack

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Fanny packs are back again, y’all.  But now they’re called belt bags, which does sound quite a bit nicer.  Even nicer than that is a belt bag made from your favorite fabrics, and Spoonflower has a tutorial showing how you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Splash Proof Phone Case

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When my daughter takes her phone with her to the pool (because hallelujah she’s old enough to be dropped off now), I have her pack her phone in a plastic baggie to protect it from the inevitable drips and splashes.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: I Spy activity bag

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This I Spy Activity bag has everything you need to keep a child occupied during a road trip or other waiting times.  It’s a drawstring bag with an I Spy game built right into it.  Brilliant!  The bag can hold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Big Beach Bag

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I like my pool bags big.  Between towels and pool toys and bottles of water, there’s lots of stuff that needs carrying to the pool.  Ama from Ohoh Blog shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how to make… Read more ...