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Pool Bag Sewing Tutorial

In this Pool Bag Sewing Tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a waterproof pool bag to keep all your items organized.  The bag is lined and includes interior mesh pockets. To make the bag waterproof, I used waterproof canvas, but … Read More

Foldover Clutch FREE Pattern

I made this Foldover clutch using the Heidi Foldover Clutch FREE pattern from Swoon Patterns.  I modified the pattern to install the zipper in a straight edge and added a tassel. It gives it a different look, but still look modern … Read More

DIY School Supplies – Binder Pouch

This DIY School Supplies is for a binder pouch. The instructions are for a 3 ring binder, but you can customize it to your needs. I was inspired by one of my daughter’s pencil cases.  Her pencil case had all … Read More

My take on the NCW

The Necessary Clutch Wallet (NCW) from Emmaline Bags is very popular in the bag making community.  The wallet is  medium size, but you can fit your sunglasses, keys, or mobile phone in it! After reading so many reviews and seeing … Read More

Clover Convertible Bag

The Clover Convertible Bag is Pattern and the January Pattern for the Bag of the Month Club 2017.  The Clover is a medium sized bag and as the name implies, it can convert from a backpack to a cross body bag. The pattern comes with … Read More

Sturdy Travel Organizer

I made this great organizer using the pattern A Place for Everything designed by Annie Unrein.  She teaches how to sew this sturdy travel organizer in the class Sew Sturdy Travel Organizers. It features removable pocket pages with pocket arrangements in four styles … Read More

Cork Clutch Bags

I made two cork clutch bags following the Craftsy Class Mix & Match Clutch Bag Techniques.  In this class, Jannelle MacKay from Emmaline Bags teaches how to sew a basic clutch.  The class includes templates for different flaps and body front styles to … Read More

Swoon Pearl Wallet

Looking for a new wallet?  Then  you’ll love the Swoon Pearl Wallet.  Even better, there is a step by step video for how to sew the Pearl so you can follow along every step of the way for perfect results … Read More

Half Moon Bag

The Half Moon Bag is part of Chris W Designs’ Lunar Collection and the June Pattern for the Bag of the Month Club 2016.  The pattern for the Lunar Collection provides three sizes to choose from. Large- Full Moon, Medium – Half Moon … Read More

The Window Shopper Tote

The Window Shopper Tote is a Mrs H pattern the February Pattern for the Bag of the Month Club 2016.  The finished size of this bag is 15″ x 16 x 2.5″,  It has two large outside pockets, one in each … Read More

Brooklyn Bag

The Brooklyn Bag is a Swoon pattern that comes in two sizes: Handbag Size (11″ wide x 7″ tall x 5″ deep) and Travel Size (16″ wide x ” tall x 10″ deep). It has a classic shape and has side … Read More

Zippered Pouch Tutorial

The Zippered Pouch Tutorial teaches three unusual and easy ways to install zippers to your bags with your regular pressing foot.  I made these cute zippered pouches following the Craftsy Class Zip It Up: Easy Techniques for Zippered Bags.  The class includes three Joan … Read More

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