Sewing pattern: Clear vinyl stadium bag

If you’ve got plans to go to a football game this fall, you may find yourself looking about for a clear bag. More and more stadiums are adopting a clear bag policy. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to sew clear vinyl bag that you can take with you to games. Use your team’s colors for the fabric accents (seam finish and handles) to show your team spirit!

Click below for her tutorial:

Sew a Clear Bag – DIY Vinyl Stadium Tote, by Melly Sews

[photo from Melly Sews]

Looking for more DIY sewing patterns to make your own bags, totes and clutches? Check these Sewing patterns out on Etsy.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!