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This bag is large – use it as a travel bag, school bag, laptop bag, or just if you have a lot of stuff! It features a 3-dimensional front pocket, zippered pockets, and padded straps. Keep everything safe with the… Read more ... 
Kids are notorious for wearing holes in the knees of their pants and outgrowing the length before they outgrow the waist. Why throw away pants that can get more use? This tutorial by Brooke Starts Sewing helps you get the… Read more ... 
Ever dug around in your bag frantically for your phone, or a pen, or your camera and feel frustrated because you can’t find it among all your other things scattered in your bag? Here is a DIY bag organizer for… Read more ... 
A simple elastic waist skirt is easy to sew and you can make one in any size, kids to adults, based on a few easy measurements. You can sew one in just 20-30 minutes! Or, if you’re teaching a child… Read more ... 
Trips to the library break the boredom of summer days, and help keep kids reading and learning even when they’re not in school. Pam at Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how you can sew this easy library bag… Read more ... 
These women’s dressy shorts are perfect for dressing up on a summer day! Or, make them from a heavier fabric and they’re super cute for fall. The shorts are shaped with pleats at the front (for ease of movement) and… Read more ... 
This is the ultimate maxi dress sewing pattern
. Two levels of tiered ruffles on this dress make her so voluminous that you can’t help but spin in circles when you wear her/the dress . The sewing pattern includes sizes… Read more ... 
Grommets
are trendy right now and you can find them on all kinds of accessories and clothing. They’re on belts, handbags, dresses, and more. If you want to give grommets and eyelets a try, So Sew Easy has some tips … Read more ... 
Drawstring bags are easy to sew, and always useful! So if you’re looking for a quick little project, you can’t go wrong with a drawstring bag. You can make them in any size and use them to organize items in… Read more ... 
Make a kid-sized apron to keep their clothes clean while they help out in the kitchen! It’s super easy to make from a dish towel
and some ribbon. There’s a tutorial at Beginner Sewing Projects showing how. Even if you’re… Read more ... 
This table runner is easy and great for a beginner! It can be completely customized to your table size and size preference. Since it is reversible you can use different sections of fabric in the same pattern to give… Read more ... 
Whether you’re headed to the beach or to your neighborhood pool, the Perfect Beach Dress is the perfect dress to wear. It’s a loose fit A-line dress that you can layer over a swimsuit. There’s a free sewing patter for… Read more ... 
Upcycle the leg from a pair of pants into a DIY bicycle handlebar bag! Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. The little bag hanging from the handlebars of your bike is a handy spot to carry a… Read more ... 
This toddler to teens romper is adorable and you only have to read the readers reviews to see how popular this pattern is. I love looking the all the different fabric designs people have shared, so much variation for a… Read more ... 
A stretchy headband with a decorative ‘knot’ is one of the easiest sewing project to make. All ages and skills levels love them, from beginner to advanced. This project uses stretch knit fabric. You can buy some at the fabric… Read more ...