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Tutorial: Reversible 1-Hour Tote

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If you’ve got 1 hour and the supplies, you’ve got what you need to make a smart tote like this one.  Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  It’s just the right size to use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trick or Treat tote bag

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Plan ahead for a trick or treating haul with this Trick or Treat Tote Bag.  Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair guest blogs at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make one.  It’s got plenty of room… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather lattice tote

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Erin from Francois et Moi shows how you can make this leather lattice tote.  The style is sleek and modern.  The simple lines make this an easy bag to make.  Slits cut in the leather give it texture and shaping. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable grocery tote

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Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make a reusable grocery tote.  Besides the obvious benefit to the environment, it’s also an upgrade to the standard plastic grocery bags in terms of functionality.  It’s larger than those plastic… Read more ...

Tutorial: 6-Pocket Tote

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Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make her 6 Pocket Tote.  It’s made from three coordinating fabric prints – 2 for the outside and 1 for the lining.  There are three pockets on each side, for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Designer inspired bow tote

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Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making this designer-inspired bow tote.  It’s a boxy tote trimmed out in leather, with a striped bow accenting the top.   The look is chic and smart. I actually prefer her version over… Read more ...

Free pattern: The Blogger Bag

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Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for her Blogger Bag.  It’s a large tote designed especially for bloggers going to a meet-up or conference.  The large tote has plenty of room to carry your conference swag.  A panel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible sling bag

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Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts guest blogs in the A-Z series at The Ribbon Retreat with a tutorial for a Switchable Striped Sling Satchel.  (Guess which letter she was assigned?)  It’s a reversible sling bag with a long strap so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Water bottle tote

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Javeriya from Believe & Inspire shows how you can make a water bottle tote.  This would be awesome for soccer practices, which are starting up soon for us.  It would also make a sweet back-to-school gift for a teacher.  Her… Read more ...