6-Pocket Tote Tutorial

Hi there! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend! 

We've had a bit of a quiet week so far on the blog, but that's because I've been getting this lovely tote pattern and kit ready for you guys! 

I am super excited about this tote.  I love bags, and I have a bag for pretty much everything.  I have my purse, I have a church bag, I have a bag for my crocheting, I have a bag for my embroidery, a swimming bag,  a makeup bag, and the list goes on and on! I don't think a girl can have too many bags! 

When I was thinking about this pattern, I wanted to make a really functional bag.  I wanted something that had plenty of pockets in the front for easy access. I also wanted it to be a good sized, not too big, but large enough that I could fit plenty of things in! 

So here it is, my Six Pocket Tote:

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I am pretty smitten with how it turned out.  It is so girly, with the paris fabrics and the pink polka dots! I love the functionality of it and love the size.  It is perfect to fit my three-ring binder in and also my planner.  And with all the pocket space, I can put my keys, phone, and any other small things I need to have access to easily! 

The handles are a nice size, but you can definitely adjust these to make them shorter if you prefer shorter handles.  I prefer my handles a bit longer so that it fits comfortably over my shoulder.  

The lining in this bag is absolutely one of my favorite script fabrics! It really compliments the exterior fabrics.  

Alright let's get started! 

Basic Wallet Tutorial

Hi there! I can't believe we are in September!  I have been able to spend quite a bit of time sewing lately since we are back in school and things have sort of settled down a bit!  

A little bit ago, I made this Birdie Sling Bag.   I had more than enough fabric left over, so I knew I had to make a matching wallet.   It took me some time to figure out how I was going to make it, and I finally decided to keep it rather simple and basic.  

This is what I came up with: 

This wallet includes: a small zipper pouch for change, 6 card holders, a cash/checkbook pocket, and a magnetic snap for the closure.  Nothing too fancy going on here, but it is very functional! 

The tutorial may seem a little long-winded....but I promise you this is not very difficult.  It took me a while to put together, but that's because I had to figure out measurements and make the pattern, but I think for a relatively new sewer, this shouldn't take more than two hours to complete! 

So let's get started! 

Mail Organizer Tutorial

Hi there! I hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend! We had a great weekend--we spent time doing some yard work, some DIY projects for the house and also celebrating my little one's second birthday! It was a fun weekend, but I am definitely ready to be back on schedule tomorrow! 

Not long ago we bought our first house, and I have been slowly getting things made for our house.  One thing that we don't have is a lot of counter space.  Which can be super frustrating. So more often than not, our mail gets shoved in whatever corner we can find and we call it good.  

Well I am pretty sick and tired of trying to find a spot to put our mail! So I decided we needed a mail organizer that I could hang on the wall--close to the back door (where we come into the house). 

So I came up with this three pocket mail organizer: 

This mail organizer is the perfect size to hang on our wall in the kitchen, right by our back door.  So when we come into the house, we can stick whatever mail we got that day in one of the pockets! 

So far it has worked out wonderfully! Plus, making it out of this gorgeous fabric makes it more of a decoration rather than a big ol' eye sore on my wall! 

I decided to do three pockets, just so we had plenty of room for all of our mail, and also any papers the kids brought home from school that I needed to keep or look at later.   Or you could also put your shopping list in there, your stamps, and whatever else you need to have close by! 

Another thing I thought of, is that this would be a perfect organizer for your kid's locker at school! You would most likely need to make it a bit smaller, (which would be super easy to do) but how fun would this be for them to hang in their locker?  

This is a quick project, and comes together quickly! So let's get started!

Chapstick Cozy Tutorial

Hi there! Do you love quick sewing projects?  If so, this is a great project for you! 

If you know me, then you know I have an unhealthy addiction to chapstick.  I always have chapstick in my pocket--no matter what! I also keep some handy in my purse, and also on my nightstand.  So when I saw these chapstick cozies, I knew I had to make one!

This is a super quick project! I think it took me 15 minutes at the most to whip this up (and that included taking pictures as I went).   These would make great gifts because they are so easy and really affordable. 

So let's get started!

Art Caddy Tutorial

Hi there! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend! It was our last weekend before school starts! I can't believe it's already that time again.  To celebrate school starting, I thought I would share this fun tutorial with you. 

I made this sweet caddy for my niece for Christmas, and I will definitely be making more for my kids.  It was relatively easy to put together, and I know my kids are going to love them! 

Reversible Apron Tutorial

Hi there! Today I have a fun little pattern to share with you all! A few weeks ago, my sister-in-law asked me if I could make a few things for her little girl for Christmas.  One of those items was an apron.  

Well I got to work and found this cute little apron pattern here.  I thought it was so adorable, but I wanted to change it up a little bit.  Plus my sister-in-law requested a larger pocket.  

I made my own pattern because I needed the apron to be a bit smaller since it will be for a two year old,  I also added prairie points on the edge of the apron to add a little extra embellishment! 

 Avie, my little girl was my apron model for me.  She is just about 9 months older than her cousin, so they are pretty close to the same size so she was the perfect little model for me. :) 

This apron is reversible so you can have two different fabrics for each side.  Or you could keep it the same on both sides. It's up to you! 

Sassy Summer Tote {Tutorial}

Hi there! Today, we are pleased to have Paula from The Sassy Quilter guest posting on the blog today! She is sharing this darling Sassy Summer Tote today that features fabrics from the Mango Margarita bundle--which we are giving away here! So be sure to check that out and enter to win! :)

Basic Zipper Pouch Tutorial

Hi there!  Today I am sharing with you a great zipper pouch tutorial that would be perfect for someone that has never sewn with a zipper before!  I have recently discovered zipper pouches, and decided to face my fear and sew something with a zipper!

Kitchen Sewing Projects

Hi there! I have been searching for easy and fun sewing projects for my kitchen recently, and thought it would be fun to share my finds with you!

Fabric Box

Hi there! I am excited to show you this cute little fabric box I made over the weekend.  A few weeks ago my mom made a bunch of these and gave me one! I was so smitten with these little boxes--I told her she had to show me how to make one.  Well I finally had the chance to visit her last weekend and she helped me make this charming little box: