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Tutorial: The Malibu Satchel

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Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a free pattern for her Malibu Satchel.  I love the design of this bag!  It has simple lines but also a bit of color blocking on the flap. There’s a removable cross body strap and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ultimate Pool Bag

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Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial for her Ultimate Pool Bag.  It carries like a backpack and has towel loops on the back.  Inside the bag are pockets to hold sunscreen, swim diapers, and more.  The zipper goes around… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sand-Free Beach Tote

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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

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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? Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pool tote bag

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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: Recycled jeans patchwork bag

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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 ...

Tutorial: Zipper beach toy tote

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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: Mexican dress tote bag

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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 ...