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A tote bag is a useful accessory to any lady's wardrobe. You can even take one along during spring break. You can make several of these spring time totes to make each outfit stand out. These can...

A round bottom purse or bag is quite fashionable and easy to make. A purse or bag of this style can be made to hold as much, or as little, of your personal items as you'd like. Once you make one...

Bean bag chairs are fun for all ages. Bean bag chairs are not only easy to move and fit in spaces that regular chair cannot go, but they're inexpensive and a great way to use items you may...

When heading to a special party or formal event a sensible gift to bring is the classic bottle of wine. While often the big choice is based on which wine you bring, now there is an added touch of...

If you are already saving money by bringing your own lunch to work or school, you can save even more by making a reusable lunch bag. Quit tossing those ugly brown paper bags every day. Start...

Drawstring Bags come in various shapes and sizes. The bags themselves could be considered as gifts. Most people use candy -filled drawstring bags as gift favors at weddings. These cute bags look...

Drawstring bags are not easy to find in stores, so if you want one, your only options are to shop around for a drawstring bag you may never find, or create one in your favorite color and size. ...

Fall is full of excitement for a child. Going back to school, watching the seasons change and beggar’s night are at the top of the list. You can help create a special memory for your child...

Diaper bags come in a wide variety of styles. By sewing a diaper bag, you can customize to be just the size and color you want. This tote bag style diaper bag is simple to sew and includes a row...

Diaper stackers are a useful and decorative nursery item that make great baby gifts. You can find really cute fabrics to suit just about any color scheme, and you can decorate the fabric with...

In this age of green living, recycling everyday objects into something useful prevents waste and keeps objects out of our landfills. Here's how to turn an old tank top into a useful tote bag.

One of the best things about handmaking an item such as a garment bag is that it can be personalized for the user. Favorite colors, patterns and designs make the garment bag a unique possession....

Garment bags are an easy sewing project. Cutting the fabric for the top of a garment bag does not require exacting measurements, but to have a functional garment bag, it is best to cut the fabric...

When you are making a garment bag or some other project and wish to jazz it up a little, add some ribbon trim. Ribbon isn't terribly expensive, and yet it can add a striking dash of color. Read...

Because the user of a garment bag will be repeatedly putting in and taking out hangers from the garment bag, the opening for the hanger needs to be reinforced to keep it from fraying. An easy way...

This simple book bag is cut from one piece of fabric, folded, stitched and hemmed. Add webbing for handles, and you are ready to embellish to suit your taste. It holds books, needlework projects,...

Cloth grocery bags have become a necessity due to landfill capacities. Make your own bags from sturdy cloth and add all of the pockets you think you will need. With a few sewing skills and few...

Making a drawstring bag is an excellent project for beginning sewers, and drawstring bags can be a very handy thing to have around. They can be made in a variety of sizes, and can be used as...

Ever get stuck trying to find the right baby gift, child's gift or need an extra craft bag? Try making an bib-style jean bag it has multiple uses, cheap to make and fun to create.

Making your own sewing project begins with choosing a pattern. While it's often easy to find a ready-made pattern at a fabric or craft store, sometimes the pattern you need is nowhere to be found....