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The Manhattan Bag – An Easy to Sew Sophisticated Backpack Purse

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Backpacks

The Manhattan Bag – An Easy to Sew Sophisticated Backpack Purse

A modern cosmopolitan style combined with a shoulder-strapped backpack purse and an exposed vertical 9″ fancy zipper on the front side make this bag design a new favorite! An easy sewing project by Vanilla House Designs to create this fully lined backpack purse with interior pockets. Exterior pockets are not incorporated in this pattern but you could add your own, and purse feet are optional as well. Some people may like the idea of going without exterior pockets, especially

Sewspire’s Patchwork Backpack – A Free Video Series

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Backpacks

Sewspire’s Patchwork Backpack – A Free Video Series

A Free Sewing Tutorial Series with Andrea Chapman of Sewspire To kick off 2017, Andrea Chapman of Sewspire and Watermelon Wishes is designing and sewing this sweet patchwork backpack. Watch how she creates this charming backpack and learn some new bag-making skills along the way. This free video playlist will update as the project progresses. As the bag takes form, Andrea incorporates viewer requests into the backpack design! Watch now: Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Ne

The Summit Pack – A Sleek, Sporty, and Modern Bag!

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Backpacks

The Summit Pack – A Sleek, Sporty, and Modern Bag!

The Summit Pack PDF sewing pattern is from Cloudsplitter Bags offering printable pattern pieces, a detailed cutting list, and 23 pages of step-by-step instructions with large color photos. The sleek style Summit Pack is ideal for anyone on the go and an awesome backpack/sling bag for day trips, biking, hiking, vacations, etc, providing a hands-free carrying solution. The Summit boasts two zippered compartments for convenience. The front compartment includes card slots and a p

Back to School Backpack Customizing + 6 Backpack Sewing Projects for Kids

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Back to School Backpack Customizing + 6 Backpack Sewing Projects for Kids

Rob teams up with Ross Dress for Less to show simple and creative ways to make your kids book bag or backpack cool, unique, and functional! See more videos like this at Man Sewing. More Backpacks to Sew for Kids at PP: Quick and Easy You-Go-Girl Backpack Pattern + 2 Tips to Make Threading a Sewing Machine Easier All-Stars Quilt-As-You-Go Drawstring Backpack Kids Rucksack/Backpack PDF Sewing Pattern – Free Download Children’s Owl Backpack – PDF Sewing Pattern Patchwork Backpac

Children’s Owl Backpack – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Backpacks

Children’s Owl Backpack – PDF Sewing Pattern

A PDF sewing pattern for a toddler or preschooler’s backpack. This whimsical children’s backpack is a fantastic hands-free bag for shopping with mom, visits to family and friends, trips to preschool, daycare, and makes toting toys and books a breeze. Heather Valentine from The Sewing Loft, who designed this backpack, suggests leaving the bag packed and ready by the door with coloring books and snacks. During your travels your youngster will have a friendly face and fun acti

Learn How to Sew a Classic Drawstring Patchwork Backpack

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Backpacks

Learn How to Sew a Classic Drawstring Patchwork Backpack

A fun sewing project to create a classic drawstring patchwork backpack that will still look fab for years to come. The sample bag in the photo above was sewn with a delicious BERNINA 550 Quilters Edition machine and showcases Art Gallery Fabrics‘ Denim Studio Fabrics. This free tutorial by also demonstrates how to use decorative stitches, (we love the “arrow” stitch used here), as well as how to use the automatic buttonhole foot with a slide. See more about the Bernina 550 se

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Cross Body Bags

The Sally Forth Convertible Purse

This is a Grace’s Cases Designs PDF sewing pattern. Frustrated with purses that claim to be convertible but require changing strap lengths or connections or using a different strap? This purse takes away that frustration while remaining beautiful and functional! The Sally Forth purse is light as a feather and is the perfect size – large enough to carry all of your day-to-day items yet it is small and slim. The exterior of this bag features pockets for keys, glasses, and other

15 Perfect Patchwork Bags – from Clutches to Backpacks

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Designer Patterns

15 Perfect Patchwork Bags – from Clutches to Backpacks

An eBook by Sue Kim with Veronica Yang 15 patchwork sewing projects in one download! This ebook boasts sewing projects for a roomy market tote, phone case, a tablet sleeve, and a handy backpack, just to name a few. These simple patchwork purses are fun to quilt and carry. These bag projects feature simple patchwork designs like strip piecing, log cabins, triangles, hexagons, and curved shapes. Full-size patterns and straight-forward sewing instructions for adding pockets, st

The Calla Convertible Backpack – A Shoulder Bag and Backpack in One

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Backpacks

The Calla Convertible Backpack – A Shoulder Bag and Backpack in One

This Calla Convertible backpack provides a sleek design without the bulk, and perfect for an iPad, and files or books with letter-sized paper. This free video features the wonderful Calla Convertible backpack. Celine quickly demonstrates how easy it is to convert the bag from a shoulder bag to a backpack, and how to select your hardware. This project is rated as suitable for intermediate sewers. Get the Calla Convertible Backpack – PDF Pattern FINISHED BAG MEASUREMENTS: width

Sew Easy – Casual Denim Backpack from Recycled Jeans

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Backpacks

Sew Easy – Casual Denim Backpack from Recycled Jeans

Learn how to transform a pair of jeans into a denim backpack with April’s free sewing tutorial showing us how easy it can be. Save money, repurpose textiles, sew earth friendly! See more sewing projects from April here. This backpack is a fabulous casual fashion accessory for anyone, as well as a sturdy carrying solution. Recycled denim has so many uses, don’t throw it away and remember to use a denim needle if you can! Advertisement More denim sewing projects at PatternPi

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Backpacks

The Catalina Mini Backpack Purse

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Cloudsplitter Designs Cloudsplitter Designs An intermediate thirty page PDF sewing pattern from Cloudsplitter Designs for a sturdy cinched backpack. This bag is well designed and the pattern boasts rave reviews from sewers. You will need to be comfortable sewing zippers, using interfacing, and installing eyelets. Advanced beginners can create this beautiful backpack with patience, practice, and good instruction from A- Z. Lots of pockets and a flap c

The Cozy Cupcake Backpack – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Backpacks

The Cozy Cupcake Backpack – PDF Sewing Pattern

Sew this adorable cupcake backpack for your little one with this print-at-home sewing pattern from Cozy Nest Designs. This yummy bag features a realistic looking cupcake wrapper and ruffled “frosting”. There is an inside pocket, adjustable straps, and a zippered closure for keeping everything from library books to lunch, securely inside. Cozy Nest Designs includes bonus sewing instructions to create a cupcake pillow! SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Backpack: 8 1/2″ w x 9″ h

All-Stars Quilt-As-You-Go Drawstring Backpack

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Free Projects

All-Stars Quilt-As-You-Go Drawstring Backpack

A free sewing and quilting tutorial to show you how to sew a quilt-as-you-go drawstring tote. The Benartex Team decided to use the All Stars fabric collection from Kanvas to create the sample backpack above. The bold black and pink sports-themed fabric prints are perfect for a girls backpack. Just one drawstring strap serves as both the way to cinch the backpack and as the straps to carry it! Go to the Free All-Stars QAYG Backpack Sewing Tutorial All Stars fabric collection b

Girl Inspired’s Nautical Summer Drawstring Backpack – A Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Girl Inspired’s Nautical Summer Drawstring Backpack – A Free Sewing Tutorial

This beach backpack bag sewing project is quick and easy without using too much fabric or free time. Create this drawstring backpack for your family or the craft market to sell with this free sewing tutorial. It’s an ideal size for summer day trips. This beach backpack, of course, can be sized larger or smaller – depending on its purpose. Girl Inspired writes about this backpack and a beach bag she sewed together as part of Riley Blake’s Home Dec Blog Tour. I’m loving the

The Savannah Backpack Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Backpacks

The Savannah Backpack Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

This intermediate sewing pattern from Clobird Designs is fully illustrated, with over 70 color photographs and very detailed instructions, including tips for options. Large enough to be used every day, yet small enough to be worn comfortably. The Savannah Backpack Purse can be worn over both shoulders or carried by the handle, Savannah is as much purse as backpack. Two zippered pockets, adjustable shoulder straps, roomy interior. 11″ tall x 10″ wide x 5″ deep. See the Savan

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Backpacks

City Sling Bag – Free PDF Download

from Fabric Editions, Inc. A free sewing project from Fabric Editions to download for a hip sling bag! This is an easy sewing project that is pre-quilted using a basic quilting pattern perfect for beginners. The quilted City Sling Bag is slightly padded (depending on your interfacing/batting choices), and a preferable bag when carrying electronic devices such as a phone or tablet that need some extra protection. The City Sling bag measures 9.5″ x 12″ finished. Go to the Free

Sew the Switch Convertible Bag | Sew and Sell

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Designer Patterns

Sew the Switch Convertible Bag | Sew and Sell

The Switch Bag pattern is a modern convertible backpack + cross-body messenger bag sewing pattern from Spencer Ogg Designs. This versatile backpack converts in seconds to a cross-body messenger bag. No straps to change over, just one quick pull and it transforms! You can be shopping and carry as a messenger bag, and then transform it effortlessly into a backpack that you can throw on your back ready for the commute home with the brilliant adjustable webbing straps. You can al

How to Sew a Basic Fat Quarter Drawstring Backpack – Free Tutorial

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Free Projects

How to Sew a Basic Fat Quarter Drawstring Backpack – Free Tutorial

Learn how to stitch a useful, cute, and easy drawstring backpack in Jen’s newest tutorial using simple fat quarters and some para-cord. We have many more drawstring bag patterns, tutorials, and projects here at PP that you can take what you need from, whether it’s a diagram to print, a video to replay, pdf ebook, or epattern to add to your collection, you will have all of the knowledge you will need to make fun, functional, and durable drawstring bags. FREE Fat Quarter Drawst

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Handbags & Purses

Visual Glossary Of Purse Styles

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Backpacks

Multi-Style Cross-Body Bag and Backpack Sewing Pattern + How to Install a Tuck Catch

with Betz White This structured bag is a crash course in bag construction and finishing. Betz White (who also designed the beautiful Smile and Wave Tote) walks through every step of the process – from stabilizing each piece of the bag through adding hardware. Along the way you’ll learn how to create pockets, pleats, zipper panels and straps. Ultimately, you’ll create a bag with structure that you can use to carry your goodies easily, and you can apply these sewing fundamental

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