One of the more common Fall goals of folks living a simple life is to make holiday gifts ahead of time. And based on the intentions folks have shared with me, that's holding true for many of the students enrolled in this course as well.

Whether you want to make gifts for someone else or simply make something for yourself, today's project has got you covered.

Angi from SchneiderPeeps is our guest instructor today and she's going to teach how to sew a lovely (and easy) tote bag with pockets.

This bag is great for trips to the library or farmer's market. It's also ideal for gift giving. You could simply fold it up and mail it in a small package to a loved one. For bigger gifts, you could fill it with other gifts like a book or journal or some homemade preserves,etc. The possibilities really are endless.

You can find full written instructions including a supply list here.

Lesson 2: Make a Tote Bag