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Tutorial: Fabric checkbook cover

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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a fabric checkbook cover. The fabric cover is much prettier – and more durable – than the cheap plastic covers that come from the bank. It even has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux leather bucket bag

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Colleen at Pretty Prudent shows how you can make a faux leather bucket bag that’s pretty awesome.  It’s lined in a contrasting cotton.  A cord threaded through grommets around the top of the bag loosely cinches it in. If you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Angled color block tote

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Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make this angled color block tote.  The asymmetrical color blocking from solids gives it modern styling.  It’s a versatile bag, good for errand running or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple phone wallet

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Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for making a quick phone wallet.  It’s a simple fabric sleeve that holds your phone, with a swivel hook at the top so you can clip it to your bag.  The dimensions… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear front zippered travel pouches

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Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make these clear front zipper pouches to organize your toiletries, charging cords, and other small items when traveling. They’re beautiful made from cotton prints with coordinating decorative ribbon.  I’d make a few… Read more ...

Free pattern: Divided tote bag

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floraldividedtoteSherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making this divided tote.  It’s so pretty sewn in happy spring florals!  Though I can also see it being quite sharp out of solids.  The curved top is a nice… Read more ...