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Tutorial: DIY waxed canvas

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When Sara from Radiant Home Studio made this waxed canvas messenger bag, she couldn’t find the waxed canvas in a style she liked.  So, she made her own.  And then she wrote up a tutorial telling how she did it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Trick or Treat tote bag

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Plan ahead for a trick or treating haul with this Trick or Treat Tote Bag.  Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair guest blogs at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make one.  It’s got plenty of room… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fairly Bucket Bag

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Kristin from Sew Mama Sew shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Fairly Bucket Bag.  The bucket style bag has a drawstring top with cord pulled through grommets, and adjustable straps.  Inside, there’s a zippered pocket sewn in… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt ladybug coin purse

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Red Brolly shares a free pattern for making the cutest felt ladybug coin purse!  The ladybug body is the purse, with its head as the flap that covers the opening.  She suggests using a higher quality felt for this project… Read more ...

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doublepocketzipperpouchFilo & Lino share a tutorial showing how to make this double compartment zippered clutch.  It folds in the middle, with a zipper across the top providing access to both compartments.  With the two compartments, you’ve got double the storage… Read more ...

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Tutorial: Leather lattice tote

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Erin from Francois et Moi shows how you can make this leather lattice tote.  The style is sleek and modern.  The simple lines make this an easy bag to make.  Slits cut in the leather give it texture and shaping. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Canteen inspired fall bag

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canteenbagSew4Home shares a tutorial for making a canteen style bag, which seems rather perfect for fall especially when made from corduroy and tweed.  The canteen inspired shape reminds of me of fall camping trips, and leaves crunching underfoot while hiking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Textured leather clutch

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Gina Michele shows how you can make this textured leather clutch.  The bag itself is a simple zippered pouch.  The cool wave texture is created with strips of leather sewn down in alternating directions.  Make the strips from a contrasting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color Pop Zipper Pouch

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Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how to make her Color Pop Zipper Pouch.  Brightly colored bias tape and zippers pop against a black & white print.  The zipper pouches are quick to make and oh, so cute. … Read more ...