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Turn a kid loose in the library and chances are, you’ll end up with a giant stack of books to take home. Not a bad thing at all! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a simple… Read more ... 
I don’t know about you, but I love a good tote bag. Something big enough to carry all my stuff (because it seems I’m always carrying stuff with me), but stylish and also easy to carry. Caroline from Sew Can… Read more ... 
Sew a tote that gives you two looks in one! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for making a reversible fabric and vinyl tote bag. One side is made from vinyl for a more polished look,… Read more ... 
This roomy tote has a big zip pocket sewn into the front! How’s that for handy? I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make this bag. The zip pocket takes just a few extra steps when… Read more ... 
Make an and easy and chic tote bag to carry all your essentials. Use canvas for strength and stability and use leather to add sophisticated leather handles. The leather really sets this bag apart! French seams allow you to keep… Read more ... 
If one bottle of wine is good, two are better! This bag makes it easy to carry two bottles of wine or beer with you to parties and get togethers. Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you… Read more ... 
See how you can sew a gorgeous tote from burlap! This color blocked tote is a great project for beginner sewists. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The burlap is especially fun… Read more ... 
Mini charm square packs are adorable, with their stacks of 2 1/2″ squares of fabrics. But I don’t always know what to make from them. Remona from The Stitching Scientist used a pack of mini charm squares to create the… Read more ... 
Going to the beach or pool means usually bringing lots of stuff with you. Brandy from Gluesticks shows how you can create a cute beach tote – out of a beach towel! The edges are already finished so it’s super… Read more ... 
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial for making her Seaside Tote Bag. The quilted tote is so cute for summer, and a great bag for carrying along to the park or beach, or to any other summertime activity!… Read more ... 
1 hour is all you need to sew this pretty tote bag! Lindsay from Lindsay Sews shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how. The outside of the bag is quilted, and the inside is lined. Finished dimensions are 13″ x… Read more ... 
This bag made from a bath towel is the perfect beach or pool tote! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shares a tutorial showing how to sew one. It’s made from a bath towel, plus two hand towels to make the… Read more ... 
This 15-minute tote bag by Alicia from Sew What Alicia makes a fun and quick afternoon sewing project! It would also be a great first sewing project, though a beginner would need more than 15 minutes to complete it. She’s… Read more ... 
If you believe rainbows and glitter make everything better, you’re going to love this rainbow and glitter tote! Amber from Damask Love shows how you can make one. It’s easier than you think because you start with a plain canvas… Read more ...