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A FREE sewing tutorial from the sewingtimes demonstrating how to sew zippered pockets for bags. An excellent tutorial; well-paced, clear, and easy to follow.

Sewing bag straps can feel like a small detail, but they make a huge difference in both the look and functionality of a handmade bag. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewist, knowing the right techniques ensures your straps are strong, durable, and stylish.

Using bias tape in bag-making can be a subtle but very effective way to reinforce, finish, or decorate your seams and edges. In this FREE video tutorial, Jan Howell of You Make It Simple beautifully demonstrates how to make bias tape the easiest and quickest way. By creating your own bias tape, you can use matching prints to customize your bags. You can make five yards of bias tape using a single fat quarter of fabric!

This slippers sewing pattern and tutorial by WoolyBaby is a versatile project that lets you create comfortable, high-top slippers tailored to your style and size. With clear instructions and a beginner-friendly design, this pattern makes it easy to sew cozy footwear that fits perfectly. The high-top style provides extra warmth and support, making these slippers ideal for relaxing at home during cooler months...

Sewing different bag bottoms opens up endless possibilities for your bag-making projects. Whether you want a simple tote or a designer-inspired handbag, these six techniques will help you create bags that are sturdy, stylish, and practical.

If you’ve ever struggled to create a pretty hair bun or wished for an easy way to keep your hairstyle in place, this project is going to be your new best friend. It’s clever, simple, and a great way to turn leftover fabric into something beautiful and useful.

A fast and satisfying sewing project by Anjurisa that is both useful and adorable. In no time, you can sew a handy snap pouch to keep your essentials safe, also serving as a unique key fob.

This free sewing tutorial by Christine's Home Affairs shows you how to create a practical and stylish double-sided zipper pouch that’s perfect for using up fabric scraps. With two separate zippered pockets in one compact pouch, it’s an excellent way to stay organized.

This short video from Sew Hungry Hippie offers a quick step-by-step tutorial for achieving flawless zipper tabs—those tidy little end tabs that finish off a zipper with a polished look.