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Tutorial: Recycled jeans backpack

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Amy from Joyful Daisy shows how to make this awesome recycled jeans backpack.  It’s made from a patchwork of fabric scraps and pieces cut from old jeans. Jeans pockets become pockets on the outside, as well as in the inside,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold over messenger bag

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Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for making this cool fold over messenger bag.  She used different fabrics for the front and the back, so she can change the look just by flipping it around (and flipping the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Railroad Tote

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The Purl Bee shares a tutorial for making their Railroad Tote, a roomy bag made railroad denim.  There is a simple elegance to the striped fabric.  Or for a different look, try a bold home dec print. Finished dimensions are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Seahorse Tote

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square1Mark Montano shows how you can make this cute summer Seahorse Tote.  It’s made from a sturdy cotton twill, with a pair of seahorses stenciled on it.  Embellishments like fringe around the top, pearls for air bubbles, and aquarium gravel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted cotton iPad sleeve

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Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for this simple quilted cotton iPad sleeve.  You can make it in any size to fit any type of tablet or reader.  The pre-quilted cotton fabric gives structure to the bag with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy kids library bag

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This kids library bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects makes it easy for kids to tote their books to and from the library.  It’s an easy project and she shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  You’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: See-through zippered pouch

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Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this see-through zippered pouch, embellished up with pretty ribbons.  It’s a great pouch for organizing pens and pencils, make-up acessories, small toys, etc.  The clear front allows you to see easily what is inside. … Read more ...

Free pattern: City Chic Handbag

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Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her City Chic Handbag.  It’s a small handbag with a rounded bottom and a removable chain strap.  You can make one from just 1/4 yard each of outer fabric,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wood handle doily purse

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Tamara from Etcetorize shows how she made this lace purse out of a giant doily.  The doily she used was 36″ in diameter, which sounds like one that was used as a small table covering.  The repurposed lace and the… Read more ...