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Tutorial: Yoga mat tote

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If your New Year’s resolutions include getting fit, this tote might be what you need. This long shallow tote is exactly what you need to carry a yoga mat, towel, and a water bottle to and from yoga class.   Finished… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Neoprene tablet sleeve

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I’m going to have to get my hands on some neoprene!  Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a simple tablet sleeve out of neoprene.  The thick padded fabric will help protect your tablet from bumps and scratches, and neoprene … Read more ...

Free pattern: Sturdy wine tote

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Taylor from Taylor Tailor shares a free patter at The Sewing Party for making this heavy-duty wine tote.  It has room for two bottles of wine, plus a pocket where you can put a corkscrew.  It’s made from a sturdy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Reader library tote

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Mary from Craft Buds shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her Little Reader library tote bag.  The squared bottom and sides give room to carry lots of books home from the library.  There’s a small pocket where… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curvy zip pouches

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Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial for making these curvy zip pouches.  Carry it as a clutch purse, or use it as a make-up or toiletries bag.  The zippered top opening is curved, while the bottom corners are boxed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cloth napkin clutch

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With a little sewing know-how, a pretty fabric napkin can become a pretty clutch purse.  Danielle from Stickelberry shares a tutorial showing how to do it.  A large button and a length or ribbon or bias tape makes an easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered scissors pouch

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Svetlana from S.O.T.A.K. Handmade shows how you can make a zippered pouch for your scissors.  The pouch will make it easy to carry your sewing scissors with you when you head to a sewing class or just intend to do… Read more ...