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How to Sew an Oilcloth Flat Bottom Pouch

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Cosmetic Bags

How to Sew an Oilcloth Flat Bottom Pouch

A free sewing video from Whitney Sews + Tips from Kelly McCants and Alyce Dolce Watch Whitney Edwards from Whitney Sews stitch this flat bottom pouch with whimsical owl oilcloth. The pouch body is created using one piece of fabric with a zipper across the top on one side. The boxed bottom corners provide the bag with a wider base that force the bag to stand up on its own. Attach a simple D-ring to one side of the pouch for a wrist strap, key ring, or a purse charm. This stur

Monster Munchies Halloween Tote ‘n Treat Bag

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For Kids

Monster Munchies Halloween Tote ‘n Treat Bag

A Free Sewing Project by Jean Anne Sharrai and Gayle Noyes for McCalls QuickQuilts A free PDF download with all of the information you need for this easy-to-sew basic tote bag for Halloween from Jean Anne Sharrai and Gayle Noyes for McCalls QuickQuilts. The finished tote size is 17″ x 18″ not including the handles. Trick-or-treaters are good to go with this whimsical Halloween treat bag. Fabrics featured here are the Scribble Monsters II collection by Leeré Aldrich for Cloth

Sew a Library Pocket Tote Bag – Great Teacher Gift

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Tote Bags

Sew a Library Pocket Tote Bag – Great Teacher Gift

Sugar Bee's Free Sewing Pattern + Tutorial A free step-by-step sewing tutorial and pattern from SugarBee Crafts to sew this wonderful library tote with a large front outside pocket. When Mandy saw the cats with glasses fabric print she knew she wanted to use it to make this book bag. Piping is also added for a nice professional looking finish to this easy-to-sew bag. This tote would make a great teacher’s gift! Sewing Supplies: 1/2 yard main fabric 1/2 yard coordinating fab

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Sport & Utility Bags

Sew Your Own Barrel Bag

Pam Hasting combines form and function while sewing this barrel bag in this free video from It’s Sew Easy TV. Pam also offers her own tips for starting your own business and how to make your own custom bag trim. Sewing Supplies: fabric thread zipper fusible interfacing webbing More barrel-style bags to sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patte

The Santorini Tote Bag for Spring! A PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Santorini Tote Bag for Spring! A PDF Sewing Pattern

This large modern tote bag is fun to sew and carry with a large front pocket, sturdy shoulder straps. This versatile fully-lined tote offers a magnetic snap closure. The pdf sewing pattern from LaCartera boasts of over 40 color photos, diagrams, and full-size computer generated pattern pieces. This pdf contains the easy to assemble PDF sewing pattern with picture tutorial, as well as easy to follow step-by-step instructions has guidelines for measurements, seam allowances, an

How to Sew this Simple Clutch that Looks Like a Designer Clutch Purse – Free Video Sewing Less

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Clutch Bags

How to Sew this Simple Clutch that Looks Like a Designer Clutch Purse – Free Video Sewing Less

from Laura at SewVeryEasy No sewing classes or patterns to download or buy! This gorgeous fold-over clutch purse by Sew Very Easy is simple to sew and looks like a designer clutch bag! One lining piece and one outside piece make this sewing project quick and easy.. We can mix and match fabrics and embellishments to sew this create this sophisticated purse style… no pattern needed! – from Laura at SewVeryEasy Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects T

Sew Easy! How to Sew Pretty Holiday Mini Gift Pouches – Free Tutorial

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Free Projects

Sew Easy! How to Sew Pretty Holiday Mini Gift Pouches – Free Tutorial

Learn how to sew these pretty holiday mini gift pouches with this free sewing tutorial from the folks at a Spoonful of Sugar! Mini holiday fabric gift pouches are the perfect size to wrap a small gift. Petals form around the drawstring pouch opening when it is drawn closed. In one sample, ricrac trim and simple decorative stitches add another design feature. These holiday gift pouches are quick to sew and a great way to dress up smaller token gifts. You can see some Christmas

The Criss-cross Tote Bag – Bernina’s Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

The Criss-cross Tote Bag – Bernina’s Free Sewing Tutorial

During the Criss-cross Tote Bag sewing tutorial by Art Gallery Fabrics you will learn how to use the BERNINA walking foot #50 with a seam guide for quilting, and how to use the BERNINA blindstitch foot #5 to apply the straps of the bag. Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns and get 20% off with code: PATTERNS5

Shabby Chic Reversible Boho Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

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Free Projects

Shabby Chic Reversible Boho Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

from La*tee*da*kids la tee da Debbie from La*tee*da*kids created this pretty boho sling bag and published a step-by-step sewing tutorial to share with us for free! Follow Debbie’s tutorial to sew this simple reversible sling bag with a knotted shoulder strap. This is a wonderful sewing project for a beginner sewer! Debbie also adds: “Now you may ask, why this sling bag over other tutorials you might find? I’ve always found them to have the pieces cut so you see a seam and a b

How to Sew a Basic Lined Denim Bag with Handles

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Free Projects

How to Sew a Basic Lined Denim Bag with Handles

Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns and get 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click t

The Paradiso Cross-body Bag – Free PDF Pattern

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Free Projects

The Paradiso Cross-body Bag – Free PDF Pattern

Cheryl Kuszek brings us this simple design that combines fabric and pleather! This versatile style can provide you with endless opportunities to create one-of-a-kind bags using your creativity! Go to the Paradiso Cross-body Bag Free PDF Pattern Tough, touchable new paper combines the best of leather and fabric! 6 More faux leather and leather bags to sew at PatternPile.com: Sew Your Handbags with kraft·tex™- Combine the Best of Leather & Fabric! How to Sew a Leather Wallet Ho

Sturdy Nested Shopping Tote Bags – – Sew and Sell

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Designer Patterns

Sturdy Nested Shopping Tote Bags – – Sew and Sell

Every time Gail went to the grocery store with her freebie reusable shopping bags, she thought they looked shabby. When it was time to load the groceries, their flimsy fabric would not allow the bags to stand open which was frustrating. So Gail designed these designer shopping bags to be pretty and practical. They are sturdy and stylish! The construction is super quick and easy, but the finished bags nest to carry all together. They stand up nicely and if I don’t use all f

Sew Wavy Farmer’s Market Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Sew Wavy Farmer’s Market Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

Re-style your existing canvas shopping bags with this free sewing tutorial from Karen Eckmeier. Transform the exterior of your canvas market bags with “waves” of fruit and veggie fabric prints for market and grocery shopping. Follow along with Karen’s free market bag sewing tutorial to create a few of your own! Go to the Sew Wavy Market Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial Making Waves Tutorial for Cutting and Sewing Curves from See How We Sew Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Newes

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For Kids

Sturdy Halloween Treat Bags

A Free Sewing Tutorial from FishSticks Designs This treat bag design allows the bag to stand tall and wide open when you pull the sturdy handles apart so that the goodies inside are easily seen. When you pick the bag up and put the handles together, the treat bag folds closed to keep candy secure inside. Bonnie from FishSticks Designs offers this free sewing tutorial to show us how we can make treat bags just like these! Go to the Free Sewing Tutorial Advertisement Follow Pat

Sew a Patriotic Pinwheel Tote Bag – A Free Quilting Tutorial

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Free Projects

Sew a Patriotic Pinwheel Tote Bag – A Free Quilting Tutorial

The brilliant Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares her free quilting tutorial for her gorgeous Patriotic Tote Bag. This is a large capacity tote that you can use all summer long to carry and store everything you need for the day. The quilted pinwheels along the top give it a celebratory feel and the bright red and white chevron fabric print across the body of the bag a modern style. Blend the two looks together and you get this wonderful summer bag. The finished Patriotic Tot

SugarPieChic’s Petticoat Tote Bag PDF Beginner Sewing Tutorial

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Designer Patterns

SugarPieChic’s Petticoat Tote Bag PDF Beginner Sewing Tutorial

The Petticoat Tote pdf sewing pattern from Leslie Rutland of SugarPieChic is an easy beginner sewing project available for instant download. This fun-to-sew PDF pattern provides step-by-step instructions, with clear photos that will guide you through the entire process of converting a very basic tote into a fun-to-carry Petticoat Tote Bag! Sewing Level: Beginner with knowledge of simple sewing terms. An excellent sewing project for all ages. Have fun with this one! Go to S

Two Pretty Poppet’s Good-To-Go Messenger Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

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Free Projects

Two Pretty Poppet’s Good-To-Go Messenger Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

The incredibly simple and practical Good-To-Go Messenger Bag is a free download from Two Pretty Poppets. The Good-To-Go bag can be sewn into small and large cross-body bags for both adults and children. It has a magnetic snap to secure the flap, however, this can easily be left off if you prefer. A small slip pocket is found inside – just the perfect size for holding your keys or smart phone. The Good-To-Go messenger bag sewing pattern contains approximately 100 full-colou

Sew and Stamp a Mini May Day Tote – Free DIY

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Free Projects

Sew and Stamp a Mini May Day Tote – Free DIY

from Beth at Sew DIY A little Spring floral tote bag perfectly sized for holding a small silk or fresh bouquet inside, to hang on a friend’s doorknob or give as a housewarming gift. Beth from Sew DIY created this tote in two variations, one tote is embellished with hand-stamped fabric paint and the other with a little hand embroidery. See how easy it is to sew and embellish this pretty May Day tote! No frills – just sweetness! Go to the DIY Stamped Mini May Day Tote See more

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Free Projects

Easy-to-Sew Bucket Basket Project Tote

from VeryShannon A fun and easy-to-sew bag that is ideal for customization and unique embellishments. The Bucket Basket Tote is perfect for storing your knitting and sewing projects. The Bucket Basket Tote pattern is a fabulous sewing project for beginner sewers too. One side of this bag can be can from a fat quarter. The fabric line showcased here is Wanderer by the oh so amazing April Rhodes for Art Gallery Fabrics. It was obviously the perfect fabric for this Bucket Bas

How to Sew Mini Drawstring Flour Sack Gift Bags – Free Project

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Free Projects

How to Sew Mini Drawstring Flour Sack Gift Bags – Free Project

Looking for that perfect gift bag for your next sewing guild or quilting-themed gathering? Sew these sweet little gift bags and fill them with sweets, treats or tea, and your friends will be thrilled. Learn how to create your own with this free sewing project. Check out How to Flour Sack Mini Gift Bags by Lorine Mason on Snapguide. Sewing Supplies: fabric: tone-on-tone white, 1/4 yard to make four bags stamps by Ann Butler & Unity Stamp Company ColorBox® Crafters Ink ribbon:

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