Tutorial: Zipper beach toy tote
There’s no going to the beach without getting sand in your stuff. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a beach toy bag that allows the sand to fall out (but keeps your toys inside) so you… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make travel storage bags from old pillowcases
Keep your suitcase organized with a set of travel storage bags! Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make them from pillowcases. One pillowcase makes 2 drawstring bags and 1 envelope closure bag. Use the bags as shoe… Read more ...
Tutorial: Mexican dress tote bag
I love this idea!! Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how you can transform a thrifted Mexican dress into a gorgeous tote bag. I see these dresses quite often at thrift stores and estate sales and I adore all of… Read more ...
Free pattern: Small fringed bag
Who wants to carry around a big ol’ purse during summer? Travel light with this small fringed bag by Mayra from So Sew Easy. She shares a free pattern for making it. With a chain strap, eyelets to attach the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Quilted iPad case
Sew up an iPad case that’s as pretty on the inside as the outside! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for her Pretty Quilted iPad Case. The corner zipper opens the case up wide so it’s easy to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Picnic blanket tote bag
Make a picnic blanket tote bag to take with you to summertime picnics, park days, and firework displays! Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how you can make one. Keep it in the trunk… Read more ...
Tutorial: Satchel inspired laptop or tablet sleeve
Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how you can sew a simple satchel-inspired case for your laptop or tablet. Don’t let the buckle straps fool you – this is actually an easy project to make! AND it would make an… Read more ...
Free pattern: Picnic Tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for her Picnic Tote. It certainly is roomy enough to carry a picnic lunch, but it would also make a great pool tote, or library tote, or every day tote. I’m… Read more ...
Free pattern: Panda pinch purse
Here’s your dose of cuteness for today – an adorable panda bear pinch purse! There’s a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew. It’s an excerpt from the book A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings … Read more ...
Free pattern: Convertible backpack tote
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for the convertible purse backpack. The straps are long enough to carry on your shoulder when it’s a tote. But when you want to carry it completely hands-free it converts to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Vinyl bottom market tote
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a market tote with a vinyl bottom. The vinyl bottom helps protect the fabric – and your bag’s contents – from dirt and moisture on the ground. The bag has… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pretty sunglasses you can make
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how you can sew up a cute sunglasses case. You can make it from your larger scraps of fabric, and make it extra pretty by adding ribbons and other trims. Her tutorial is… Read more ...
Free pattern: No-sew triangle leather pouches
These triangle leather pouches are so cool – and you can make them without sewing a stitch! Molly from Almost Makes Perfect shows how and includes a free pattern, too. Just cut, fold, glue, and attach the closure!
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Tutorial: Keychain wallet
This key chain wallet keeps your phone, ID, and credit cards all together and connected with your keys. Kerri at How Does She? shares a tutorial for making one. The keychain wallet keeps all your essentials at easy reach, with… Read more ...
Tutorial: Splash proof iPad case to bring to the pool
I like bringing my iPad with me to the pool. But I’ve got to be careful where I keep it, and I become a little like a crazy lady when a dripping wet child stands too close to it. There’s… Read more ...