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Perfect for the beach or a day by the pool, this slim bucket bag is fun to carry as it is to make on your own. This bag uses grommets
which can be challenging but once you get the hang… Read more ... 
You can make this smart little envelope clutch with a free pattern from So Sew Easy. It’s made from vinyl, though if you wanted to you could make it from other fabrics as well. Inside are two separate compartments to… Read more ... 
Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a cute new tote! Don’t worry if the jeans are a little worn out. Heather at Heather Handmade shows how. The worn places and faded spots give it a distressed quality that you… Read more ... 
These felt cactus softies have personality! I love their happy faces and how it looks like they’re waving “hi” at you! You can get the free pattern for them at Felt With Love Designs. You can sew them by hand… Read more ... 
A neckband is probably the most common way to finish the neck of a t-shirt. Heather at Heather Handmade shows two ways you can sew a neckband on a t-shirt or knit dress. Both methods can be done on either… Read more ... 
This cute and magical creature will receive hours upon hours of playtime. The weights in the long arms help it pose in adorable ways, and its expressive face is too cute for words! As an extra surprise, this pattern comes… Read more ... 
Learn how to make grocery bags quickly and easily with the help of this video! Unlike normal tote bags, this DIY grocery bag is more durable and more practical. And it can be folded down to a small size so… Read more ... 
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 ...