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Tutorial: Patchwork tote bag

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Tutorial: Patchwork tote bagThis patchwork tote is a beautiful way to use charm squares or fabric scraps.  Jera from Quilting in the Rain shows how to make one in a video tutorial.  I’m drawn to the patchwork but you could also skip all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Open wide pencil case

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It’s no fun digging through a pencil pouch looking for the pen or pencil you need!  Art Gallery Fabrics has a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make a pencil case that opens wide  Instead of a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double zipper pouch

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Tutorial: Double zipper pouchIf a zipper pouch is useful, a double zipper pouch is twice so!  Chris from Made By Chrissie D. shows how you can make a double zip pouch.  There’s a zipper across the top that opens to the main pouch,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple leather glasses case

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Tutorial: Simple leather glasses caseRachel Teodoro shows how you can sew a simple leather glasses case.  The leather won’t fray so there’s no need to finish the edges.  She shows two variations – one a simple rectangular slip case that requires only one seam,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork teacher tote

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Tutorial: Patchwork teacher toteSew this patchwork tote for your favorite teacher!  Of for yourself, if you’re wanting a new bag for yourself.  Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web.  It’s extra nice made with cork fabric for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rope basket purse

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Tutorial: Rope basket purseAmy from Fils + Fils shares a tutorial  at Closet Case Files showing how you can sew a rope basket purse.  The whole bag – including straps – is made from coiled rope that is sewn on your sewing machine.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle pencil pouch

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Tutorial: Triangle pencil pouchSew4Home has a tutorial for making these triangle pencil pouches.  Make one as a back-to-school surprise gift!  My daughter loved it when I had a handmade gift for her first day of school.  Or, if you’re into coloring books, use… Read more ...