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Make back-to-school a little more special with a handmade backpack for your child! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how. The quilted backpack is made from quilting weight cotton – with so many… Read more ... 
Rounded bag bottoms can be tricky to sew. You’re essentially sewing a closed circle of fabric around a curved line. It’s easy to let the curves trip you up, and then you end up with tucks and puckers. Mayra from… Read more ... 
It seems our closets (and donate piles) are filled with old t-shirts. They’re in such plentiful supply, I’m always happy to see a way to use them as a sewing or craft supply. Create Kids Couture has a neat idea… Read more ... 
Tangled cords are no fun! Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how you can make this quick cord keeper. It takes just 5 easy steps, start to finish. Plus you can use your scraps!! … Read more ... 
Turn your fabric scraps into something really special with this tutorial from Sara from Radiant Home Studio. She shows how you can create a patchwork sunglasses case with Kantha stitching. The Kantha stitching adds lovely texture and also helps unite… Read more ... 
These little zip coin pouches are the perfect place to stash some spending money, or perhaps a set of earbuds or any other smaller items you need to keep up with. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make… Read more ... 
A pencil pouch is always a fun back-to-school sewing project! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows 3 ways to sew a zipper pouch. They’re all super cute and easy to do! The first is a basic zip pouch with applique… 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 ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can sew this pretty pencil pouch with a bow at the top. So cute for back to school time!! The size is perfect to toss into a backpack. The zipper down the… Read more ... 
I love a good zip pouch for a quick sewing project. This makeup pouch would be fun to sew up, and it makes a great gift! With a wristlet strap and a vinyl lining, this makeup pouch is a step… Read more ... 
I’m loving this lemon coin purse for summer! Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern at Therm O Web. She made the little zip pouch with a mix of cute lemon-y yellow cotton prints. You… Read more ... 
This backpack is a beginner’s project, designed to be more comfortable than the drawstring version. The free pattern from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots uses only straight lines, making this a great project for beginners. Get creative with this… Read more ... 
These cube zipper cases are the cutest!! And they’re the perfect size to hold a stack of Post-It notes, which might be one of my favorite back-to-school supplies ever. They’ve even got elastic tabs to hold a pen or pencil,… Read more ... 
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can sew a drawstring bag with a divider in the lining. It’s the perfect size to hold 6 bottles of nail polish (3 on each side of the divider so they don’t… Read more ... 
Sew your fabric scraps into a cute case to hold your sunglasses! Courtney from Sweeter Than Cupcakes shares a tutorial showing how to make these quilt-as-you-go sunglasses cases. The quilting adds shaping and also helps protect the lenses of your… Read more ...