Tutorial: Beach Duffle Backpack

Last week my daughter informed me she needed a backpack to carry with her to the pool. She rides her bike to the neighborhood pool and needs a hands free way to carry her stuff with her. Of course, I told her to just use her old school backpack, but this Beach Duffle Backpack by Sew4Home would be a good option for me to make. Cute and trendy, but also practical and roomy!

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Beach Duffle Backpack: TokyoMilk presents Neptune and the Mermaid by Margot Elena for Coats, by Sew4Home

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Do you have a little mermaid fan in your house? Check out these fun and unique mermaid printed fabric over at Modes4u. The designs are so cute perfect for your next sewing project.

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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!