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Drawstring bags are perfect for keeping small things separate in a suitcase or in your purse. Don't let the term "French seam" scare you. Making a drawstring bag with French seams sounds fancy and...

Sew fabric gift bags from scraps for a recycle crafts project. Kids just love to have a bag to put their little items in--even boys like a fabric gift bag. Gift bags are so easy to make, you can...

With the recent green movement, reusable bags have become all the rage. Many stores have capitalized on this trend and offer reusable bags to purchase. If you don't want want to spend the money...

Wine is a popular gift for friends and family but the awkward shape of the bottle can make wrapping difficult. Sewing decorative wine bags is a simple solution to this problem. This project only...

Corn foot warmers, sometimes called corn bags or rice bags, are a crafty way to keep your feet warm during the cold months. You don't need to buy an electric heating pad that will keep costing you...

Aromatherapy crafts come in many shapes and sizes. A simple cachet bag is an excellent way to distribute the therapeutic aromas of aromatherapy crafts throughout the house. Aromatherapy enhances...

When you think of recycling denim, you usually think of old jeans, not denim jackets. Many people have denim jackets they have either outgrown or they can no longer wear. These wonderful durable...

Reusing plastic grocery bags is good for the environment and it's simply convenient. Some stores even offer a discount if you bring your own bags. With a few minutes and a sewing machine, a novice...

Whether camping in the wilds or in grandma's backyard, children love owning their own sleeping bag. With the vast assortment of fabrics available in today's sewing market, the potential to create...

So you have the perfect Native American style costume for your little one to wear for Halloween. Whether the costume is for an Indian Chief or Brave, or a beautiful Indian Princess, a plastic...

Some brands of dog food come in nice, durable packaging. Ever wonder what you can do with that packing other than put it in a landfill? Interested in making a trendy, "green" messenger...

Whether you are giving a bottle of wine as a hostess gift, holiday gift or for some other festive celebration, packaging wine in a beautiful fabric wine bag with a lining is a glamorous way to...

Children grow so quickly that pint-sized furniture is outgrown in short order. Bulky plastic chairs are uncomfortable and rigid. Wood chairs are often broken and require extensive gluing and...

If you love your worn tie-dye, quilting and sewing then you will enjoy this eco-craft project. In a few easy steps, your worn items will be recycled and recreated into a unique reversible...

While you were out shopping, you found some really cute pocketbooks that you just had to have. Then you saw the price tag and, well... yikes! You could not believe they were charging that much for...

Sleeping bags get dirty, just like the sheets on our beds get dirty after use. However, it's rather difficult and time consuming to wash sleeping bags. To solve this problem, you can use a...

Complete video and text tutorial for making a T-Bottom tote.

Whether you are working as an environment conservationist or just like the convenience, using cloth bags can be satisfying. In addition to holding fruit and produce when traveling from the...

Booty bags, or handbags made from old blue jeans, have become a hot commodity at craft fairs and have inspired many crafty folks at home to produce their own recreations.

Bibs, like diapers, are an absolute necessity when you have a baby. You need several at home, more packed in your diaper bag and emergency bibs kept at grandma's house. Then, of course, there are...

Baking is a healthy way to eat potatoes. Baking potatoes takes a long time in the oven, but there is a better way to bake them. Microwavable fabric bags bake potatoes quickly without heating up...

Baked potato bags are are a wonderful way to microwave moist and fluffy baked potatoes, and they are easy to make. These convenient bags make preparing a meal simple and for cleanup, they can be...

Choosing to make your own handbag means you have complete control over the design, fabric, closures, handle style and size. This means your bag will be a one-of-a-kind, completely customized...

Handbags and purses are ideal DIY projects. You can use a variety of materials to make handbags, and with simple handbag tutorials, you don't even need to buy a purse pattern. Use purse tutorials...

Purse frames offer a structured alternative to typical handmade bags and can create playful and whimsical clutches or vintage-style structured bags. Purse frames are hinged metal frames, with a...

Timbuk2 bags are very durable and can withstand a lot of wear and tear. According to the Timbuk2 website, they have heard stories of their bags outlasting relationships, jobs, and train wrecks....

These projects are great for children, and they don't require a sewing machine. They are designed for the 7-to-10 age range. Children can do these easy sewing projects with a few basic skills,...

A rice-filled heating pad is a welcome gift for many people. Older people and people with arthritis will enjoy the relief they get from pain. Athletes can use them on muscle strains and pulls....

Pleating gives a soft, textural feel and appearance to a handbag. Pleated purses may look complicated to construct but basically involve just making folds where you want them and stitching them...

Fabric bags are a great resource for living a green life. Fabric grocery bags, gift bags and tote bags can be stored away and reused again and again. Decorating fabric bags is a fun way to...

Diaper bags are an essential item when it comes to parenting and babies. When going anywhere with a little one, you always must have several items with you in case the baby needs his diaper...

Making tote bags is very simple and requires only about one hour of sewing. Making tote bags is a great project to teach kids how to sew and can help use up your leftover fabrics. Tote bags are...

Blue jean purses have been popular since the 1960s, and will probably never go totally out of style. Casual and simple to make, these bags are a quick gift to make for a friend, or a simple...

Making a drawstring backpack can be a simple task for even a novice to the sewing machine. With few supplies and a couple of hours, you can have a backpack made and ready to use for yourself or as...

Sew up an eco-friendly tote bag out of an old T-shirt to help save money. You'll also keep waste out of the landfill. Use your bag to carry groceries, books, or anything else that will fit. Then...

So your kid is going back to school this year and he/she destroyed the one you bought last year and you don't have the money to buy a new one? Or you would just like the challenge of making your...

Stress. Insomnia. Stuffy nose. Headache. Sore muscles. These are just a few of the problems that can be eased by using an aroma therapy bag. Aroma therapy bags can be made using rice scented with...

To make a simple reversible bag, you will need two different types of fabric. You may choose to make one side printed and the other side solid, or both sides printed or solid. To make this bag,...

Reducing, reusing and recycling can lead to some fun and funky fashion accessories. A purse made from an extra large men's sweater can provide a world of opportunities to express creativity. These...

How to make a SUPER easy cloth, reusable grocery or shopping/market bag.

A satchel bag might be a large bag for carrying books, or it might be a tiny bag for carrying a few essentials. Whatever the size, the design of a satchel bag is a bag with a flap enclosure over...

Perhaps the diaper bags available in stores are neither the right style nor the right size. Making a simple, customized bag is easy. Choose your own fabrics and add as many functional features as...

If you will be taking your musical keyboard anywhere to jam, you will need a carrying case for it. You can make a carrying case from scratch using items you likely already have around the house....

We all have times when it would be nice to have a heating pad on certain part of our bodies when we have pain….whether that be for sore muscles after working out or for monthly menstrual cramps....

Making a Straw beach bag is moderate easy to moderate. It takes time and patience. It is fun to do as a present or just a little something for yourself.

When you are preparing for a craft bazaar, coming up with quick and easy crafts is a must for filling up your booth. If you have a stash of fabric and a sewing machine, you have most of the...

When you or the kids need a new book bag and you are looking for something a little unusual or different, it's time to rummage through the dresser drawers and find an old pair of jeans no one is...

When denim jeans wear out, there is still plenty of usable fabric left in the jeans. Being green and recycling is good for the environment, so be creative with your old clothing. If you find that...

Toiletry bags are convenient, must-have accessories for travel. They make terrific gifts for college students, business travelers or anyone who is vacation bound. Fabrics can be chosen in a...

A cloth bag can have many purposes both inside and outside the home. Whether it is small or large, a cloth bag can be used for a variety of storage needs. Use small cloth bags to store small...