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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Pouches

Harvest Garden Apron Pouch

A digital sewing pattern from Sew Simple Home Spending time in the garden is easy with this clever Harvest Apron that you can sew with the digital sewing pattern from Sew Simple Home . Stay clean while working in the dirt, or cinch the apron to harvest fruit, vegetables, and eggs. Carry small tools, seeds, your phone, whatever you need. Sew it with canvas, laminated cotton, PUL, denim, or whatever you want to use. Go to Sew Simple Home for the PDF More like this: Sew a Clea

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For Kids

Bicycle Frame Bag

A free sewing tutorial from mynamesrob mynamesrob An excellent free sewing project from mynamesrob at Instructables to stitch a custom bicycle frame bag. Maximize your bike’s storage space, whether you are commuting or camping, this bicycle frame bag will be very handy for an extra sweater or whatever you need that day. Make your frame bag water resistant with outdoor acrylic canvas, oilcloth, laminated fabrics, vinyl, or even PVC. Tip: Use thread that is meant for the o

Beginner-Friendly Insulated Snack + Sandwich Bags

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For Kids

Beginner-Friendly Insulated Snack + Sandwich Bags

A free video sewing tutorial from OklaRoots OklaRoots Jess from OklaRoots shows us how to make these zippered snack bags in her free video sewing tutorial. Jess shows us how to sew both an insulated and an un-insulated version. Using cotton canvas, PUL lining and a 7-8″ zipper. Jess shows us how to prep, install the zipper attachment, enclose the bag, boxing the corners and then finishing the bag. Lots of great tips for bagmaking! Watch now: Bag sizes are “snack size” an

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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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Designer Patterns

Sew the Bliss Yoga Bag

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Sew Hungry Hippie Sewing by MarvelousAuntie A PDF sewing pattern from Sew Hungry Hippie to stitch a fantastic yoga bag with exposed zippered-pockets for smaller items such as your keys, cash, phone, etc. An adjustable strap created with coordinating fabrics or webbing create a stylish and comfortable carry. The main cavity opens lengthwise to provide easy access. Optional closed ends, optional vinyl add on, and more! Sew a Bliss yoga bag with quilti

Sew Canvas Hanging Baskets for House Plants

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Free Projects

Sew Canvas Hanging Baskets for House Plants

A free sewing video tutorial from We All Sew Adding some small plants to your home can create a more fresh and bright space. Opting for a waxed canvas when creating this hanging plant basket adds a little extra water-resistant protection. Heavy duty canvas will hold up well to the weight of a hanging plant. These materials may seem tricky to sew with but all you need are the right tools. For the detailed written tutorial visit We All Sew! Watch the free video tutorial: More

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Designer Patterns

The Sedgeford Bag

The simple clean lines of this handbag design by Emma Brennan of Charlie’s Aunt Designs are similar to the styles seen during the 1940’s with a modern asymmetrical twist. The Sedgeford Bag is created with two contrasting or coordinating fabrics such as tweed paired with corduroy or velvet for autumn and winter, or heavy cotton canvas, and patterned linen for spring and summer. The flap template doubles as an interior patch pocket. The approximate finished dimensions are: 9″ (

Convertible Handlebar Bag Pattern – Sew + Sell

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Sport & Utility Bags

Convertible Handlebar Bag Pattern – Sew + Sell

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Hobbitbags A PDF sewing pattern to make this convertible handlebar bag. Stitch this bag with fabrics that can handle the weather, such as canvas, waxed canvas, laminated cotton or an indoor/outdoor home decor weight fabric. Finished measurements are: 9″ wide, and 5″ tall, with a 3″ gusset. This compact bag easily attaches to your handlebars with two Velcro straps. To remove, simply undo the straps, clip on the shoulder strap, and it becomes a crossbod

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Free Projects

The Scientist’s Satchel

A free sewing pattern from Sew Desu Ne Choly Knight of Sew Desu Ne shares this wonderful free sewing pattern for her steampunk-style Scientist’s Satchel. Choly stitched this messenger style bag together with recycled faux suede and it measured about 12” wide, 8” tall, and 4” deep. Sew one for school, work, or as a casual everyday bag. Sewing Supplies: 1 yard of 45” wide or ⅔ yard of 60” wide medium-to-heavyweight fabric for bag exterior, denim, canvas, cotton duck, etc. ¾ ya

Gardening Organizer Tote Bag – Free Tutorial

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Sport & Utility Bags

Gardening Organizer Tote Bag – Free Tutorial

A gardening organizer tote to carry all those tools, seeds, and miscellaneous supplies that you need when you are out in the garden. Supplies required: 1/2 yard heavyweight cotton fabric, laminated cotton, oilcloth, or canvas 2+ yards of webbing 1.5+ yards of 1.5″ webbing fabric cutting mat, rotary cutter, mat, ruler, or scissors tape measure pins iron and ironing board Get the Tutorial More projects for the garden indoors or out: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collecti

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Beach/Pool Bags

Sew the Ipanema Drawstring Beach Bag

by Heidi Staples of the Fabric Mutt Fabric Mutt who is also the author of SEW ORGANIZED FOR THE BUSY GIRL. This bag is perfect for day trips. It’s big enough for everything you need to take with room leftover for whatever you might bring back with you on the way back home. This fabric line reminded Heidi of her trips to Rio de Janeiro and the beach. She beautifully demonstrates how she creates this gorgeous bag in her free sewing tutorial for Birch Organic Fabrics! Go to the

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Household Storage Bags

Sew a Double Bottle Bag

A free sewing pattern from The Sewing Party Using heavy waxed canvas for the exterior of this bottle tote, and his Pfaff® quilt ambition™ 2.0, Taylor Hackbarth created this sturdy and attractive bag to hold two medium size wine bottles. Of course you can carry whatever you like to drink inside this tote. Water, soda, baby bottles, spritzers, etc. Taylor recommends a heavy fabric such as canvas, denim, or heavy bottom-weight fabrics for home decor. The lining is sewn with th

Modern Messenger-Style Hands-free Stroller Diaper Bag

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Diaper / Nappy Bags

Modern Messenger-Style Hands-free Stroller Diaper Bag

A free sewing pattern and tutorial by Georgia of More Like Home A wonderfully versatile large capacity diaper bag that converts from a classic over-the-shoulder diaper bag, to a convenient messenger-style hands-free stroller bag that attaches securely to the handles of a standard stroller with just a few snaps! This fabulous bag was designed by Georgia of More Like Home. Georgia offers a free sewing tutorial and pattern on her blog so you can sew this modern baby bag too! Ge

The Woodland Tote Bag in Denim and Canvas

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Tote Bags

The Woodland Tote Bag in Denim and Canvas

CANVAS Buck Forest Night This free sewing tutorial from the folks at We All Sew and Art Gallery Fabrics includes how to apply a zipper, how to make quilted straps, and how to sew with the BERNINA Walking foot #50. The smart-looking Woodland Tote in the photo above was sewn on a BERNINA 550 Quilters Edition and is featuring a modern black and white buck head canvas fabric from the Hello Bear fabric collection and textured denim fabric from The Denim Studio collection. Free Woo

Play Zip and Store Convertible Tote – Sew and Sell

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Designer Patterns

Play Zip and Store Convertible Tote – Sew and Sell

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Cozy Nest Designs Zip playtime up on the go or at home with this quick and easy 2-in-1 play-mat and toy storage tote PDF sewing pattern from Cozy Nest Designs! Just zip up the corners to convert the play-mat to a tote. A double-handled tote provides an easy carrying solution. I would recommend vinyl, PVC, oilcloth, or canvas if sewing this tote for children. Includes sewing instructions for two sizes. Get the PDF More from Cozy Nest Designs: Just

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

Sew Heavy Duty Canvas Laundry Bags – Free DIY

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For Kids

Sew Heavy Duty Canvas Laundry Bags – Free DIY

from Bri Emery of Design Love Fest Using heavy weight (14 oz) cotton canvas, some fabric paint, and some upholstery thread, you can sew one of these easy laundry bags. These simple laundry bags are fabulous for college dorm rooms. An easy to sew bag, with your own creative touches using whatever medium that inspires you. Get the DIY More laundry bags to sew: Sew A Hanging Shark Clothespin Bag Sew Very Fishy Drawstring Laundry Sacks The Panty Pack – Free Tutorial Rapture Dra

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Free Projects

Quilt-As-You-Go Thread Catcher

The Sewing Chick's Free Tutorial This thread-catcher basket is small but mighty at just 4 1/2″ square and 5″ high. It is the perfect size for catching your loose threads and bits of scraps as you sew. Tessa Marie from The Sewing Chick uses duck canvas fabric as underlining making this basket strong and sturdy. If you are curious about the fabric, the sample shown above features Robert Kaufman Essex Linen in Steel, an assortment of Anna Maria Horner Dowry, and True Colors s

Sew a Long-Flap Bicycle Saddlebag – Free DIY

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Free Projects

Sew a Long-Flap Bicycle Saddlebag – Free DIY

pedalingnowhere.com Created with classic styling by Logan at PedalingNowhere, this long-flap saddlebag is coined a “Franken-Satchel”. A timeless waxed canvas saddlebag stitched with modern materials and extra useful features. This particular saddlebag is made from #8 cotton duck, and was hand-waxed with Otter Wax. A Carradice Bagman Quick Release Rack (video demo below) makes it easy to attach and detach the saddlebag from the bike. This long-flap saddlebag was built to tak

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Free Projects

Citrus Summertime Tote

A Free Sewing Project by Amber of Crazy Little Projects Sew this fun citrus summer tote bag together for days at the park, pool, or beach. Amber, from Crazy Little Projects shows us how she put her tote together using canvas duck fabric prints in a fresh melon or tangerine color! Like a splash of orange juice on a sunny day! The inclusion of interfacing is optional when you sew with canvas or cotton duck as it is already quite sturdy. If you need a stiffer, or more structur

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