PatternPile is a resource for finding practical and fun-to-sew patterns for accessories to wear and use at home. Beginner to intermediate sewing projects for bags, hats, holidays, and household soft goods.

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Free Projects

The Shirt Tale Tote

Make It Coats Convert a wool or flannel button-down shirt into this soft, casual, everyday shopping tote, with exterior patch pockets already in sewn into place! Linda Turner Griepentrog and Make it Coats shares a free PDF download with instructions for preparing the shirt front, creating the pattern, cutting, assembling, and finishing the Shirt Tale Tote. A stabilizer such as fusible foam can offer more structure to this bag. This free sewing project is suitable for most

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Designer Patterns

Love Story Paper Piecing

A PDF pattern from Lilly Ella Stitchery lilly ella stitchery Lilly Ella Stitchery offers a PDF pattern for creating this beautiful paper pieced heart block. There are two design variations and three block sizes. This pattern is designed for the advanced beginner with some paper piecing experience. Three block sizes: 5″, 10″, and 16″ square. This printable pattern provides all of the pieces with a 1/4 inch seam allowance included. *Directions and diagrams on how to piece

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Simple to Sew Cork Bi-fold Wallets

sewgnar Sewing skill level: confident beginner. SewGnar Handmade Nicole Neales, aka SewGnar shows us how she stitches this sleek and durable bi-fold cork wallet that is easy to sew. A simple instructional three-page sewing epattern includes two pattern pieces, or you can use the cutting guide if you’d rather not have to print anything. Neales uses Brother’s Brother ScanNCut SDX225 to cut cork fabric from Fabric Funhouse. Written instructions download here. Make sure you

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Designer Patterns

The Emilina Handbag

RLR Creations Effortlessly organize your everyday belongings with multiple compartments and pockets with the Emilina handbag designed by RLR Creations. An amazing bag that is ideal for everyday use, the Emilina handbag carries all necessities with a divided interior, and lots of interior and exterior pockets. Carry this convertible bag over your shoulder bag or as a cross-body bag. Easily select the strap and carrying style. Carry comfortably with two top handles, or add an

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Designer Patterns

The Vintage-Inspired Sidestrand Handbag

This is a PDF sewing pattern for the vintage-inspired Sidestrand Bag. This bag exudes a graceful design with a 1930’s feel. Elegant, asymmetrical styling, and a sophisticated bow, the Sidestrand bag is the perfect shape and size for just about any outing. A simple flap closure. This bag is stunning sewn in a huge range of fabrics from tweeds and corduroy, to pretty printed cotton fabrics or even silk brocade for something very special. This handbag pattern includes a tem

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Designer Patterns

Sew the Small World Suitcase for Kids

A fully lined fabric suitcase perfect for an overnight trip or sleepover! This bag design is also a fabulous toiletry storage and travel bag, or use it inside a larger suitcase to keep your belongings separated and organized. The Small World Suitcase for Kids measures approximately 10 inches high x 14 inches wide x 5 inches deep. Sewing Supplies: 20″ ( 51 cm) x width of fabric @ 44″ wide for suitcase (112 cm) 20″ ( 51 cm) x width of fabric @ 44″ wide for lining (112 cm) 20″ (

A Modern Festive Lanterns Quilt – PDF Pattern

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Quilting Projects

A Modern Festive Lanterns Quilt – PDF Pattern

A PDF pattern from Felice Regina of I Am Luna Sol for a festive quilt made up of old-time lanterns illuminated by bright fabric prints for contrast. Stitch this quilt as big or small as you like, sew a treat bag using one or two of the lantern blocks. This PDF pattern includes instructions for two quilt sizes: throw (60″ x 60″) and baby (30″ x 40″). This modern quilt design is great for all ages and most environments whether at home, work or hung outside on a nice day! ⇒ Go

Easy Peeping Owl Quilt Block PDF Pattern

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Mini Quilt Patterns

Easy Peeping Owl Quilt Block PDF Pattern

Easy Peeping Owl is a 10″ x 12″ paper pieced quilt block pattern, and is a part of the Peeping Critters Pattern Collection. This four-page PDF pattern comes complete with full instructions, and an extra flipped version of the pattern so you can create a whole forest of Peeping Owls! She doubles as a Halloween pattern too! Ah, that’s the magic of fabric eh? There are only a few sections to this pattern and is easy enough for anyone learning to paper piece. Each peeping critter

The Sew In Style Thread Catcher + Pin Cushion

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Designer Patterns

The Sew In Style Thread Catcher + Pin Cushion

The Sew In Style Thread Catcher is an essential sewing accessory that sits to the left or the right of your sewing machine, stays firmly in place, and is ready to receive your thread cuttings and scrap fabric clippings. Curry Bungalow‘s “tutorial-style” PDF sewing pattern includes easy to follow, detailed instructions as well as 38 photographs illustrating the steps throughout the project. There are also fabric cutting instructions as well as sewing tips and hints. Original D

The Roundabout Seatbelt Bag ePattern and Kits

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Cross Body Bags

The Roundabout Seatbelt Bag ePattern and Kits

Cozy Nest Design The Roundabout Bag sewing pattern from Cozy Nest Designs will take you step-by-step to creating this stunning bag made of seat belt webbing! Seat belt webbing is shimmery and luxurious, yet extremely durable and easy to clean and to sew! The Roundabout is a roomy, cross-body bag that can be customized with two size options and up to three colors of seat belts. It features a “braid” design on the front and back as well as an adjustable strap. The zippered top

The Tourist Tote – A Simple Bag to Haul It All

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Designer Patterns

The Tourist Tote – A Simple Bag to Haul It All

This super-spacious tote bag from Sew Many Creations NY can carry everything! Perfect haul-it-all bag for weekend trips, work, the gym, as a diaper bag, guild meetings, library, school, – the uses are endless! The Tourist Tote is a good beginner sewing project for anyone who wants to create a beautiful yet simple bag. No pockets or closure! A basic large-capacity bag that anyone can sew. Sewing Supplies: 1/3 yard cotton fabric for outside top (quilting-weight cotton recom

A Whimsical Fox, Toadstool, and Gnome Reversible Tote Bag

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Designer Patterns

A Whimsical Fox, Toadstool, and Gnome Reversible Tote Bag

A digital sewing pattern from Artisania Artisania – The Pattern Shop This is a digital sewing pattern for a sweet reversible bag featuring a paper pieced fox, toadstool, and gnome from Artisania. This bag measures a fabulous 16″ x 18″. This is a super-fun shopping tote to carry! The paper-piecing pattern was developed with beginner paper-piecing skills in mind, and is rated moderate for novice quilters and sewers. Go to the PDF Pattern Artisania More fun projects like this

Pumpkin Sky Quilted Wall Hanging and Pillow

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Designer Patterns

Pumpkin Sky Quilted Wall Hanging and Pillow

A digital pattern from Carried Away Quilting Patterns Carried Away Quilting Patterns This fat quarter-friendly Pumpkin Sky wall hanging and pillow pattern from Carried Away Quilting Patterns includes the instructions and material list for you to make both projects. The pumpkin wall hanging measures 38 1/2″ x 25 1/2″, and the throw pillow finishes measuring 18 1/2″ square. Once you’ve stitched the wall hanging, the pillow will come together in no time! Quilting Supplies: *You

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Designer Patterns

Miss Parker – Concealed Carry Purse

A Sewing ePattern from American Stitchers AmericanStitchers A PDF sewing pattern from American Stitchers to stitch a beautiful concealed carry purse with double sided pocket for the left handed or right handed carrier. There is also a front slip pocket with zippered interior pocket, and another additional slip pocket. The handles are long enough to slip over your shoulder and has a cross-body option for a hands-free carrying solution on busy days. There are different option

Reversible Summer Hobo Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Quilted Bags

Reversible Summer Hobo Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

This reversible summer hobo bag is fun to sew and a classic bag style for all ages. One side of this bag was created with 28 adorable charm squares while the other side uses coordinating fabric. An easy to sew patch pocket compliments one side. The finished bag should carry easily over your shoulder with a sturdy flat bottom. Finished size is 13″ wide x 12″ long x 5″ deep. I love the patchwork charm squares used in one of the samples below. Go through your fabric stash and

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Designer Patterns

Pink Flamingo Block

A PDF pattern from Burlap and Blossom Patterns Burlap and Blossom This PDF pattern from Burlap and Blossom Patterns includes the instructions and measurements for a 6-inch and a 12-inch square finished flamingo block. This block pattern is constructed using traditional machine piecing – no paper piecing required! Burlap & Blossom block epatterns can EASILY be incorporated into quilts, mug rugs, pillows, pouches and bags, etc. The possibilities are endless! There are so many

Flat-Bottom Drawstring Bag – Sew and Sell

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Designer Patterns

Flat-Bottom Drawstring Bag – Sew and Sell

The Octagana Bag with a drawstring closure keeps all items safe inside. Designed with a large opening so you can see all items inside easily. Optional inside zippered interior pocket can hold even your smallest items safe such as jewelry or keepsakes. Four flexible hollow bindings at the top side walls encase the drawstring. Pulled at each side, the bag closes. Three sizes included with this digital sewing pattern. This simple sewing project takes less than one hour to sew on

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Designer Patterns

The All Well Convertible Bucket Bag

AllWellWorkshop The All Well Bucket Bag Pattern is a digital sewing epattern to stitch a minimalist’s bucket bag with convertible straps. The bag is finished unlined with two exterior pockets and one interior pocket. This simple bucket-style bag is intended to be sewn from a heavyweight non-stretch woven fabric, such as a sturdy canvas, denim, etc. The All Well Bucket Bag is intended to be a fun sewing project for sewers of all skill levels from beginner to advanced. This e

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Designer Patterns

Sew a Modern Recycled Denim Purse

A digital download from GammaStudio with all of the information you need to stitch this casual yet modern denim purse sewn from a recycled pair of jeans. The top width of this purse is 14.18″, the body width is 12.60″ and the height is 11.80″ with sides measuring 5.10″ and a 24″ shoulder strap. A pair of denim jeans in size 28 is mentioned as the material source. Make sure you remember to use a denim needle and strong thread, even upholstery thread. This is a nice projec

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Designer Patterns

The Sidekick Bag – Sew & Sell

One simple set of instructions: endless possibilities! This step-by-step list of instructions includes helpful pictures and the required pattern pieces. Have beautiful fabrics you’ve been wanting to use? You can showcase them in a trendy accessory to go with your favorite outfits! Have fun coordinating the fabrics and making the design suitable for you. You have a choice to adorn the front with a bow or leave it clean and simple… You can use the same fabric for the entire bag

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