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Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for making a mini zipper pouch. The small size is cute but it’s also super practical – just big enough to hold credit cards and ID but still small enough to slip… Read more ... 
If you believe rainbows and glitter make everything better, you’re going to love this rainbow and glitter tote! Amber from Damask Love shows how you can make one. It’s easier than you think because you start with a plain canvas… Read more ... 
A drawstring backpack is a great first sewing project for teens, tweens, and even kids to sew! Svetlana from S.O.T.A.K. has a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s made with all straight seams and can be completed in one… Read more ... 
This kitty purse is the cutest!! Kate from See Kate Sew made it for her daughter, and she’s got a tutorial showing how. She also has .svg files you can download and use with a Cricut Maker machine. If you… Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making this quilted wristlet clutch bag. It’s big enough to hold your phone but small enough to tuck into your back pocket. Or, carry it on your shoulder or cross… Read more ... 
Make a backpack for your toddler that’s sized just right for them! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. Choose several coordinating cotton prints to make it extra cute. It’s perfect for sleepovers and… Read more ... 
This wallet has everything you need or want in a wallet – plenty of pockets for credit cards and small change and paper money, plus it’s made from pretty fabric prints. You can find a free tutorial at Sew4Home showing… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make a tote that’s perfect for trips to the library! The bag is roomy to hold all the books you’re taking to and from the library. A zippered pocket on the inside… Read more ... 
These zip pouches with little gold bows are the cutest!! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The florals and the little bow give are so pretty and feminine – perfect for a makeup bag… Read more ... 
Have you sewed with cork fabric before? I haven’t, but it’s on my list to try. I have a feeling I will love it! Sara from Sew Sweetness has a free pattern for a cute glasses case that you can… Read more ... 
You can sew a stylish lined zippered pouch like this one. Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy has a tutorial showing how. Color blocking shows off the foldover top, and a large yarn tassel hangs from the zipper pull. Make it… Read more ... 
See how to sew a zip pouch to organize all your loyalty cards and gift cards! Staci from Crafty Stacii has a tutorial showing how to sew one. It’s sized just right to hold credit cards, gift cards, and… Read more ... 
Whether they get worn out or just outgrown, it seems all of us have at least one pair of old jeans hanging around the house. Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use an old pair of jeans… Read more ... 
Start with a square of fabric, and sew it into a tote! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial for making her One Square Tote, a basic tote you can make from a square of fabric. You can make it into… Read more ... 
When I make a bag, boxed bottoms are a must for me. Usually I open out the corner and line up the side seams before sewing a straight line across. It works but you have to be careful that your… Read more ...