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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 ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these handy little Clippy Zippies. The little pouches are great for holding school supplies, sewing notions, make-up or toiletries, or any other of the small things we… 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 ... 
A simple drawstring bag makes a great first sewing project – it’s easy to make and useful, too! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to sew one. You can make them in any size, but if… Read more ... 
Is it a bag or a pillow? It’s both! This is the Road Trip Pillow Bag, a pillow you can carry like a bag and with a pocket to hold a favorite book. fat quarter Shop has a tutorial on… Read more ... 
This cell phone wallet has extra pockets to hold credit cards and loose change, and also has a removable long strap so you can carry it cross body when you like. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern… 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 ... 
Do you like to make bags? Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a simple bag strap from fabric. With swivel hooks at either end, they’re removable so you can switch from purse (or cross-body bag) to… 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 ... 
When I saw this bag pop up in my reader this morning, I was immediately drawn to wonderful handstitching detail. It’s the Boro Cross Body Bag, and it’s a free pattern from Vicky of Vicky Myers Creations. The small bag… Read more ... 
A simple sunglasses case sewn from vinyl makes a great last minute gift! Dana from MADE Everyday shows how you can sew one up. You can add fun designs to the front with applique. Add flowers, hearts, monograms, it’ll all… Read more ... 
This bow bow clutch bag is the perfect accessory for Easter Sunday! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make this beautiful bag. The big bow is a showy accent for the front and the striped fabric she… Read more ...