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Tutorial: Placemat tote bags

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Tutorial: Placemat tote bagsDana from MADE shows how you can make a sturdy tote out of a couple of placemats.  They’re super cute and super easy to make.  Fringed placemats are especially fun made into tote bags.  Two placemats sewn together are the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer Tote Bag

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Tutorial: Summer Tote BagThis Summer Tote by Amber from Crazy Little Projects is made from bright, sunny fabrics and has plenty of room to carry around summertime essentials.  She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  She shows it with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted scissors case

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Tutorial: Quilted scissors caseDawn Cornell shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this quilted scissors case.  The quilted layers create a thick pouch that will cover the sharp point of your scissors.  You can make it from two 5″… Read more ...

Free pattern: Oval messenger bag

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Free pattern: Oval messenger bagRemona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Oval Messenger Bag. The egg shaped bag has asymmetrical swoosh pocket on the front.  Make it from two contrasting fabrics to show off the beautiful curves of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kitty cat purse

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Tutorial: Kitty cat purseOh my, this kitty cat purse is the cutest thing ever!!  Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  It’s a flat, round purse made of leather (or faux leather if you prefer) with… Read more ...