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Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Easy iPhone Sleeve. It’s sized to fit snugly around your iPhone so it doesn’t fall out. A keyring is attached to make it… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a laptop bag. The pattern is an adaptation of one she used to make a purse for… Read more ... 
From now until June 7, 2011, Bramcost Publications is offering their vintage beach towel bag pattern for free. The pattern is circa 1955 and shows how to make a large towel that folds up into a handy bag for… Read more ... 
Isn’t this vinyl clutch fabulous? It’s actually a diaper clutch – named The Poopy Clutch and sized just right to hold one diaper and a pack of baby wipes. You can find a tutorial for making one (no sewing required!) … Read more ... 
Marie from Not Very Domestic shares a tutorial showing how to make her Ruffle Knapsack. Ruffled strips of bright happy fabric prints are sewn on to the body of a simple drawstring backpack. So cute!! Get the tute.
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Instructables member Bitsi shows how to make a cover for a tablet computer out of an old pair of jeans. The back pocket is repurposed to create a space to hold your earbuds or other accessories. Brilliant! One pair of… Read more ... 
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on Grosgrain for making her Summer Madras Tote. A pair of pockets on the outside give an easy place to stash your sunglasses and phone. The madras plaid is a perfect fabric choice for… Read more ... 
Liz from Say YES to Hoboken! shares a tutorial at Grosgrain showing how to make this super simple laptop sleeve. It’s made from wool and is held close with long elastic loops. The simple lines make it guy-friendly – a… Read more ... 
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a tote bag to carry your Silhouette digital cutting machine with you to all of your crafty get-togethers. A strip of gathered fabric across the top makes it pretty. For those who… Read more ... 
Jo from Jo’s Country Junction shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making these cute owl messenger bags. She calls them the Big Sis, Little Sis Owl Bags and she gives the dimensions to make them in three sizes… Read more ... 
Jen Eskridge from Reanna Lily Designs shares a downloadable PDF tutorial on her blog for making this quilted beach tote. The large bag is big enough to hold the towels, sunscreen, and other beach or pool-going gear. (Check out her… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a handy sunglasses case. Ruffled strips of brightly colored fabrics make it pretty for summer. Get the tute.
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Prudent Baby shows how to create this drawstring backpack – from a place mat. A two-sided fabric place mat creates the body of the bag; you just need to add the casing and attach the straps at the bottom. Get … Read more ... 
Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make a fun Furry Animal Backpack out of faux fur. How cute is that!! The body of the animal is also the body of the bag, with arms and legs… Read more ... 
Kalleen from At Second Street shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this toddler-sized backpack with a happy face applique. The appliqued face is super cute, but it’s easy enough to change out to suit your child’s personality. This… Read more ... 
