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Sew a DIY tote bag that’s easy to store in your purse or glove compartment until it’s needed! This handy tote folds up into a pocket so it doesn’t take up much room when you’re storing it. Then, when you… Read more ... 
You can use a DIY drawstring backpack for any occasion where you want casual yet convenient luggage. They are great for kids as well because they are light and practical. This drawstring backpack tutorial by Hellosewing will allow you to… Read more ... 
Sew a trendy fanny pack or waist bag with this free sewing pattern! Don’t let the zipper fool you – it’s actually an easy beginner friendly pattern you can make in under and hour. Finished dimensions are approximately 10″ long… Read more ... 
The Busy Day Tablet case is a lined, padded tablet case that is perfect for storing your favorite iPad or tablet. It features a small back pocket to hold your Apple pencil, stylus or headphones. The case pattern comes in… Read more ... 
Learn how to make this three pocket pouch, designed for clean face masks, used face masks and hand sanitizer. The finished pouch measures 6 1/2″ by 4 1/2″. There are three pockets so you can carry clean masks, hand sanitizer,… Read more ... 
With a fabulous step by step directions and lots of pictures, this is a great pattern to start creating your first tote. The tutorial is over on the sewing section of our sister craft site Craftbits.com You can grab the… Read more ... 
This school supplies tote makes it easy to keep all your supplies with you! That’s particularly important this year when so many kids are doing school from home. And I’m looking at this little tote and thinking it’s the perfect… Read more ... 
A pencil pouch like this one is easy to sew, and it only takes scraps of fabric and a zipper! If you’ve never sewn a zipper before, this is a good project to learn on. There’s a tutorial over at … Read more ... 
See how you can DIY a trendy bum bag or fanny pack! Those of us who are old enough will recognize these bags as a 80s trend that has made its way back around. Now That’s Peachy has a tutorial… Read more ... 
This sewing pattern shows you how to make a crayon roll perfect for kids gifts, kids party favors and beginner sewing projects. This tutorial is easy to follow and uses blanket stitch to finish off the edges. You can see… Read more ... 
These DIY reusable snack bags are easy to sew and will help keep one-time-use plastic baggies out of the landfills. They’re quick to make so you can sew up a stack of them to use for back-to-school or for brown… Read more ... 
A perfect way to create some reusable net
food bags. These bags are perfect for grocery storage as well as using them for suitcase organization. Have you considered using these bags in store too? It adds a little extra weight… Read more ... 
The boxy shape of these zipper pouches give them plenty of space inside for holding your essentials. Use them to organize your cosmetics or your office supplies, or even as a travel sewing kit. Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has a … Read more ... 
Perfect for the beach or a day by the pool, this slim bucket bag is fun to carry as it is to make on your own. This bag uses grommets
which can be challenging but once you get the hang… Read more ... 
You can make this smart little envelope clutch with a free pattern from So Sew Easy. It’s made from vinyl, though if you wanted to you could make it from other fabrics as well. Inside are two separate compartments to… Read more ...