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Rachel from Family Ever After created a duffle bag for her daughter to carry to dance class. She added a ruffle to the top of the outside pocket, and it became the Dance Duffle Ruffle Bag. But it doesn’t have… Read more ... 
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Soy Envelope Clutch bag, with a couple of variations for the closure. The original tutorial shows how to make the purse with a bag lock. … Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar received such a positive response to her Emergency Zippered Pouch that she created a tutorial showing how to make one. The small zippered pouch is just big enough to hold a couple of bandaids… Read more ... 
You can find a tutorial at That Morris Family showing how to make this foldover pouch. It would work as a make-up or a basic clutch purse. The simple lines give it a modern edge, and also show off a… Read more ... 
RosMadeMe shows how to make an oilcloth tote bag. Made from a strong fabric with a wipe-clean surface, a tote like this is super versatile. She mentions that it can be used to carry boots, wet swimsuits, or even your… Read more ... 
KJ from Buttercream and a Sewing Machine shows how to make her Fabric Strip Clutch purse. The small purse has an inset zipper (in a bright yellow for an unexpected pop of color), and is embellished with a meandering fabric… Read more ... 
There’s nothing like a broken zipper to send a favorite bag or garment to the trash bin. But wait – that’s not necessarily true! Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how you can replace the broken zipper and save your favorite… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. made a simple drawstring backpack using two vintage pillowcases, and she posts a quick how-to on her blog. One pillowcase is the outer layer, and one becomes the lining. Get the tutorial to see … Read more ... 
Whitney from Brighter Day and Elm Street Life shows how you can make this fab-o bow clutch. It has a zipper sewn across the top and a wrist band sewn into one side to make it easy to carry. It’s… Read more ... 
Made by Marzipan shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her In-the-Loop iCozy. A fabric loop across the back allows you to hold the gadget with just your four fingers, leaving you thumb free for navigation. Brilliant! … Read more ... 
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making this fleece hobo bag over at Fleece Fun. The pieces are tied together, so no sewing is required. (If you wanted to add a netting outer layer as shown… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Clean and Simple Clutch. Use home decor weight fabric for the outer layer so your purse keeps its shape. (You can use a lighter weight fabric for the lining.) They refer to it as… Read more ... 
Tiffany from Meek and Chic guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her Tutu Sweet Backpack. The fluffy, fancy backpack is covered with row upon row of fringed tulle. I suppose you could make… Read more ... 
Jenya from Gold Antlers and Eva Foreva shows how to create a leather eyeglass case with a pinch opening. It takes just a couple of small pieces of leather, so you may be able to use scraps from another project… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their girly-girl Petite Purse. It’s an itty frame purse on a long strap, with ruffles across the top and a big bow on the front. Get the how-to.
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