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Tutorial: Sand-Free Beach Tote

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This Sand-Free Beach Tote has a net inset in the bottom so the sand can shake out (but not your toys).  Ajaire from Call Ajaire shares the pattern for free!  When you’re out at the beach or park, the bag… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an awesome rope tote

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You can sew an amazing rope tote like this one on your sewing machine!  Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial showing how to do it.  It would make an awesome pool bag or picnic tote, don’t you think? Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pool tote bag

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Holly from Bits of Everything shows how you can make a pool bag to carry your towels and sunscreen and other pool necessities.  The bag has a roomy inside, and also pockets all the way around to hold smaller items.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a summer sling bag

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Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can sew a Summer Sling Bag to take along on your summer adventures.  Whether you’ve got travel plans or will be spending the summer around town, this bag is lightweight and easy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans patchwork bag

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Recycled jeans make beautiful patchwork!  And Jill from Creating My Way To Success used that recycled denim patchwork to make an awesome for herself.  She shares a tutorial showing how.  The strap is a recycled jeans waistband (how clever is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper beach toy tote

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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: Mexican dress tote bag

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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

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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

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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 ...

Free pattern: Picnic Tote

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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 ...