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Category: Zippered Bags

finished sling bag on model with text overlay "DIY Sling Bag Tutorial"

How to Make a Sling Bag (Free Sewing Pattern)

Posted on March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by minminutes

A hybrid between a back pack and a crossbody, this simple sling bag pattern only has one strap and is the perfect take anywhere bag. Great for hikes, day trips, travel, and more! Table of Contents What are the Dimensions of this Sling Backpack? How Much Fabric Do I need for a Sling Backpack? Materials…

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Fanny Pack on Model Featured Image

How to Make a Simple Fanny Pack (Free Sewing Pattern)

Posted on July 27, 2022February 27, 2023 by minminutes

This simple fanny pack pattern is square and consists of a front and a top zipper. The perfect handsfree bag that is so stylish for carrying all your essentials! Table of Contents How Do You Make a Crossbody Fanny Pack? What are the Dimensions of this Bag? How Much Fabric Do I Need for a…

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Runner/Biker/Hiker’s Belt Tutorial

Posted on April 27, 2020July 4, 2020 by minminutes

Difficulty: Easy-IntermediateTime: 1 hour A while back I had gone running while staying at a friend’s place and she let me borrow her running belt. I really liked it because it fit more than my running armband, and it didn’t make me feel like I had one “heavy” arm as I ran. Nevertheless, since I…

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Whale Snack bag complete with snacks

Zippered Whale Snack Pouch

Posted on February 28, 2020July 3, 2020 by minminutes

Recently Barnaby and I both came down with some sort of stomach bug or food poisoning. Whatever it was, it was not pretty, and I was one grouchy (and miserable) mama. I’ve always been a grouch when I’m sick, and being a mom has exacerbated that, because I can’t rest when I want to, and…

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Completed Pancake Coin Purse Front View

Pancake Coin Purse with Strawberry Zipper Tab

Posted on February 24, 2020July 3, 2020 by minminutes

The food sewing frenzy continues! Last week I posted the Fried Egg with Bacon Coin Purse, and after making it, I decided I wanted a thinner coin purse to store my headphones for the gym. My headphones always seem to lay homeless in my carry-all bag and I just stuff it back wherever there’s available…

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Fried egg coin purse finished

Fried Egg and Bacon Coin Purse

Posted on February 17, 2020July 3, 2020 by minminutes

I love food crafts, food toys, food themed bags, food drawings, or actually just plain old food. When Barnaby was still a teeny tiny baby and needed to sleep in a sleep sac, I saw a pizza sleeping bag online, and that inspired me to sew a food themed sleep sac for him, and I…

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