Sewing pattern: Library tote bag you can make in an hour

This cute and sturdy tote makes it easy to carry your books to and from the library! I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make it. The lined bag has boxed corners and a pocket on the inside to hold a library card. There’s also an optional ribbon tab you can use to clip a smaller keychain library card. The bag is constructed with a binding around the top, so there’s no need to hand sew a turning hole closed. And if you’re loving that astronaut kitty on the galaxy print, there’s also a link to a free cut file!

Click below for the tutorial:

1-Hour Library Tote – Easy Sewing Tutorial, by Orange Bettie

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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!