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Tutorial: Upcycled denim tote

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Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make this roomy tote from upcycled materials and personalized with handstitched details.  The bag is pieced from several stripes of denim (or suiting).  It’s lined, with a magnet snap tab closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kantha stitched tote bag

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I’m having a hard time believing this beautiful tote started out as a plain canvas bag.  Sara from Radiant Home Studio gave it a major upgrade by adding kantha stitch details.  She shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...

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: 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 ...

Tutorial: Zippered pocket tote

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A tote bag is a good project for showing off a pretty fabric print, like the poppy print that Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio used in this bag.  She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  It’s… Read more ...