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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Clutch Bags

The Marie Reversible Clutch

A PDF sewing pattern to create this vintage-style reversible clutch purse goes with both a modern and retro look. With it’s reversible feature, it’s like having two purses! Wrist strap and decorative button closure give it extra style. Perfect size for carrying essentials such as keys, cell phone, and a wallet. This sewing pattern has been made using a high-end, professional design program used by magazine, print and graphic design firms. All templates are computer generat

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Designer Patterns

Modern Hexagon Handbag

This modern purse is created with six triangles that create a hexagon shape. Fussy cut a motif from a special fabric print to create a unique design or combine your favorite fabrics. You can stitch this hexi purse in two sizes: the small handbag 12 1/2″ x 10 1/2″, and the large handbag is 16″ x 14″. Beginner friendly – basic sewing skills are very helpful. This digital ePattern from Charise Creates includes 11 pages of easy-to-follow sewing instructions and illustrations.

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Designer Patterns

The ‘Darling’ Dolly Hobo-Style Handbag

A PDF sewing pattern for this beautiful handbag by Ready to Make Couture was inspired by the extravagant and exclusive haute couture houses, the ‘Darling’ Dolly handbag is a ‘Ready-to-Make’ catwalk delight. You will love the beautiful bow and elegant handles that seamlessly grow tall for high fashion appeal. This PDF sewing pattern is designed for sewing a non-fraying double-faced fabric with good body. Using a quality 100% wool felt will give your bag good posture and will l

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Designer Patterns

Large Pleated Shoulder Bag

This beautiful bag designed by Gina Renee Designs. This shoulder bag was designed to be sewn with a mid/heavy-weight woven fabrics. This pleated shoulder bag is fabulous sewn out of cotton canvas, faux suede, denim, cotton prints or solids. The lining includes an interior zippered pocket. A large button + tab closure at the top makes for easy access. A stiff interlining is used at the bottom. This bag measures approximately 15 1/4″ high and center is 11.” The width is 1

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Backpacks

Fun Eye-Spy Drawstring Patchwork Backpacks

This is the PDF pattern from JustJudeDesigns to sew a sweet drawstring backpack bag. This pattern is a fantastic scrap-buster. If you prefer to sew simple, uniform bags, without any piecing-patchwork, you can follow along to construct it that way. This roomy drawstring bag could be used for art supplies, swim day, gym kit or even fun days out. The simple sewing together of squares make it ‘scrappy & beginner friendly’ too. Choosing interesting and fun fabrics for your backp

Sew a Snappy Manicure Case – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

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Cases

Sew a Snappy Manicure Case – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

From Robert Kaufman Fabrics and designed by Noodlehead This free PDF sewing pattern from Robert Kaufman Fabrics and designed by Noodlehead is perfect for experienced intermediate sewers. The pattern shows us how to sew a manicure pouch. What a great gift idea! Teens would love this little manicure bag too. Elasticized compartments for your nail polish and a zippered compartment for emery boards, clippers, etc. A simple snap closure keeps all your pretty treasures snug ins

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Cosmetic Bags

The Reno Rounded Makeup Bag

An intermediate PDF sewing pattern from Pink Pony Design. This make-up bag has a modern style that is perfect for sewing some of those fabrics you’ve been saving for a special project. The step-by-step clearly written instructions make this a straight-forward sewing project. Instructions are all followed by a color photo. The finished bag measures 8″ x 5.5″. Sewing Supplies: 13” x 9” woven / vinyl / faux leather exterior fabric 6” x 22” contrast fabric for exterior (sides an

Cover for Baby Formula Cans with Pockets – Storage Bins

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Diaper / Nappy Bags

Cover for Baby Formula Cans with Pockets – Storage Bins

A PDF sewing pattern from Flower Girl Design. A fun and easy sewing project to sew a cover for an infant formula cans to re-purpose and use as nursery storage, bathroom storage, kitchen storage – anywhere you can use it! A versatile sewing project and a sweet gift for any new parent. Great for organizing little items with the pockets inside the can cover. Baby socks? Small soft toys? Silverware? Cosmetic brushes? Pens and pencils? This digital pattern is designed to acc

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Designer Patterns

The Georgie Roll-up Shopping Bag

A PDF Sewing Pattern from My Childhood Treasures This multi-size shopping bag sewing pattern can be used for groceries or dry goods. Sew your grocery bags using pretty vinyl, laminated cotton, oilcloth, etc. Sew your dry-good shopping bags with your favorite prints, canvas, tweeds, or quilting fabric. This bag rolls up and secures with a large button that completes your bag style. This is a beginner PDF sewing pattern with full size pattern pieces to make this bag in two si

Car Visor Tissue Pocket – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Car Visor Tissue Pocket – PDF Sewing Pattern

A super-handy tissue pouch that attaches to your vehicle visor. The pattern includes a secret pocket in the back of the tissue, great for receipts. You could also attach it to a headrest so that backseat passengers have access to tissues. This is a three page PDF pattern with easy to read instructions and many detailed pictures. It is suitable for a beginner or advanced sewer. Get the Pattern More sewing projects for the car: Back Seat Car Caddy Travel Organizer OR Car Do

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Designer Patterns

Let’s Go! – Expandable Shoe Bags

A brilliant, versatile, and fun-to-sew bag designed by The Crafting Shell. Katie Larson created this pattern after realizing she needed a better way to store her shoes when she traveled. Katie didn’t want her shoes stored with clean clothes. The gusseted sides of these wonderful zippered shoe bags are made with clear vinyl for quick access. These travel bags make fabulous gifts. Sew coordinating sets for friends and family using durable canvas, oilcloth, laminated fabrics, vi

Pretty in Pleats Handbag | Pattern Download

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Designer Patterns

Pretty in Pleats Handbag | Pattern Download

A digital purse pattern designed by Rebeka Lambert of Artsy Craftsy Babe to stitch a larger variation of the beautiful “Short & Sassy” pleated handbag. Soft curves, well-placed pleats, and a magnetic snap or a simple button-loop top closure make this a confident beginner or intermediate sewing project. A feminine style offering many possibilities for customization while mixing and matching fabric prints and colors. Carry this bag to work, class, church, or while running er

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Free Projects

Sew a Canvas Ski Tote

A free sewing tutorial from Crafty Birdy A free sewing tutorial from Crafty Birdy for sewing your own zippered canvas ski tote. Sewing Supplies: 1+3/8 yards exterior fabric A (54″ wide) heavy duty canvas, denim, upholstery or outdoor fabric 3/4 yards exterior fabric B (54″ wide) 2+ yards lining fabric – canvas/denim etc. (optional) heavy duty upholstery thread x 2 spools one package of piping or make your own (optional) 1/4 yard or scraps of heavy duty interfacing 72″ uphol

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Family-Size Passport Wallet

A PDF sewing pattern from Blissful Patterns to construct a family-size passport or travel document wallet. This wallet will store and organize your travel ID’s and passports to make your travel easier. This passport wallet holds two, three, or four passports. (This passport wallet is designed to hold the standard four by five-inch passport (Canada, USA, many European passports, plus has instructions to adapt it if you need to.) More features: holds up to four boarding passes

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Backpacks

The Donna Backpack

The Donna Backpack; a simply designed bag suited for any occasion! With its stylish look and practical storage, this bag can carry all sorts of things without any worries making it perfect for work or school! A practical backpack suitable for confident beginner sewers or simply a great project for anyone looking for a large, convenient, and trendy bag. Go to the PDF Pattern More Backpacks to Sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K.

The Expandable Brooklyn Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Expandable Brooklyn Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

The Brooklyn quilted tote is part of A Quilter’s Dream 6-Pack Bag Collection. This beautiful expandable bag is fully lined and offers four interior pockets. The handles are the ideal length to carry over the shoulder. The Brooklyn bag measures 15″ x 12″ x 4″ which makes a nice day-tripper. Choose six fat quarters from your collection to sew up the entire bag. A quick and easy bag that everyone can be successful making! The Brooklyn Quilted Tote Pattern Download Advertisement

Sew a Gratitude Wrap or Thank You Card Organizer – Free Tutorial

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Free Projects

Sew a Gratitude Wrap or Thank You Card Organizer – Free Tutorial

A thoughtful and practical gift to sew for those who have everything to be thankful for. This wrap travels well tied securely closed and tossed into a matching tote or purse. Sew a gratitude or thank-you card wrap for yourself and keep it on or inside your desk or sewing table, to remind yourself to use it! Gratitude Wrap Open Sewing Supplies: fabrics: quilting cotton, upholstery weight fabric, and linen all work well for this sewing project outer fabric – (1) 18.5 x 8.5” li

The Bryce Crochet Bag – Crochet and Sell!

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Beach/Pool Bags

The Bryce Crochet Bag – Crochet and Sell!

An easy and well-written crochet pattern from LakesideLoops to make the perfect summer purse or beach bag. The easy-to-follow Bryce Bag pattern creates two sizes so mother – daughter or grandmother – granddaughter can coordinate their styles on their next outing. *All finished products made from Lakeside Loops© patterns may be used to sell at local markets and online. Lakeside Loops© asks that you give their shop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/LakesideLoops) credit for the patt

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Quilt Blocks

A Beautiful Paper Pieced Hummingbird Quilt Block – Sew and Sell

A beautiful paper pieced hummingbird quilt block pattern from Center Street Quilts. A sew and sell pattern! Create gorgeous accessories, soft furnishings, and more with this pattern. Incorporate this modern pattern into garments, cushions, and bag flaps, pockets, and exterior panels. Finished sizes: 6″ x 6″ (6.5″ x 6.5″ unfinished) and 9″ x 9″ (9.5″ x 9.5″ unfinished). Go to Center Street Quilts for the PDF Pattern More fun projects: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Co

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Backpacks

The Highline Tote Bag

A digital sewing pattern from Betz White to stitch a convertible bag that transforms from a zippered tote bag to a backpack with a few quick strap adjustments. The two exterior pockets allow you to stash the handles or straps when not in use. The interior of the Highline Tote bag is roomy with both zippered and slip pockets. Finished measurements: approximately 16″ high by 17″ wide and 4″ deep. An ideal bag for hands-free errands, shopping, and sight-seeing. ⇒ Get the PDF S

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