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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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

Sew a Cinched Drawstring Backpack – PDF Pattern

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Backpacks

Sew a Cinched Drawstring Backpack – PDF Pattern

“Full size pattern pieces and fully illustrated instructions available in instant download PDF format gets you pumping these out in time for back to school.” Sew a beautiful cinched drawstring backpack with this advanced PDF pattern from StudioCherie! A sophisticated and thoughtful design produces a delightful backpack suitable for all ages. Sew this bag for school with some fun and bright fabric prints to create a bag as unique as they are! This backpack measures 16″ tall x

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

Bloom’s ‘Faux Piped’ Handles + 11 Free Handbag Strap Sewing Tutorials

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Photo Tutorials

Bloom’s ‘Faux Piped’ Handles + 11 Free Handbag Strap Sewing Tutorials

If you like the look of piping but don’t want to have to make or buy it, try this free sewing tutorial by Bloom that demonstrates how you can sew faux piping. Using her Bernina sewing machine strap with a lovely clean professional-looking finish. Get the Free Sewing Tutorial Specialty Distributors Turn-it-All Set 11 more bag strap sewing tips and tutorials: Sew a Reversible Camera Strap Sleeve How to Insert Eyelets into a Handbag Strap Sewplicity’s Corded Bag Handles Adjusta

Sewplicity’s Corded Bag Handles – Free Sewing Tutorial + How to Use a Cording Foot

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Free Projects

Sewplicity’s Corded Bag Handles – Free Sewing Tutorial + How to Use a Cording Foot

Use this free sewing tutorial from Sewplicity to learn how to sew sturdy corded handles for handbags. An easy sewing project to practice and use when sewing many different handbag styles. These handles would look nice on travel and tote bags. Get the Tutorial Fabric or craft glue Two strips of fabric that are 4″ wide x your desired length Two strips of fusible fleece the same length x 3 1/2″ wide Two pieces of cording the length of your fabric / fleece strips Advertisement H

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Free Projects

Upcycled Flat-Iron Pouch

A free sewing tutorial from Jo Leichte at We All Sew A free sewing tutorial from Jo Leichte at We All Sew demonstrating how to sew a quick and easy quilted flat iron pouch for travel using a sweatshirt sleeve. Upcycling a quilted garment to sew this pouch saves time, money, and it’s an eco-friendly sewing project! Get the Curling Iron / Flat Iron Travel Case Tutorial More beauty-related sewing projects: Reno Rounded Makeup Bag Seatbelt Make-up Bag The Beauty Cosmetic Bag Jus

Needle Field’s Carry-all Bag – Free Pattern and Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Needle Field’s Carry-all Bag – Free Pattern and Sewing Tutorial

+ Create Piping with Nancy Zieman A free pattern and sewing tutorial by Bea, of Needle Field. I would consider this shoulder bag to be a carry-all. I see that this bag has some nice piping along the outside edges so I’ve included a free sewing piping tutorial below. Get the Tutorial and Pattern Create Piping by Nancy’s Notions Sewing Tips and Techniques – Tacking Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat De

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Sport & Utility Bags

Crossbar Bike Bag – PDF Pattern

Get the PDF Pattern More bags and baskets for bicycles: 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

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Designer Patterns

Lapin Noir Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

This awesome bag by Sew Sweetness converts from a handled tote to a large carry-all, with a cell phone pocket and enough pockets inside and out to keep your most important items within easy reach. The handles are corded and covered in fabric, with pretty knots at each end, and the long strap is attached to the bag with fun swivel clips. If you’re looking for a bag to showcase your favorite fabric print, this is it! The PDF pattern includes 15 pages of sewing instructions, co

The Multi-Size Two Hour Tulip Purse Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Multi-Size Two Hour Tulip Purse Sewing Pattern

by Janice Pope of "Anything But Boring" Advertisement The Two Hour Tulip Purse sewing pattern by Janice Pope of “Anything But Boring” offers instructions and pattern pieces for four different size Two Hour Tulip Purses: Petite – six inch Standard – seven inch Large – eight inch Jumbo – nine inch- Materials Needed: Outer fabric for purse, straps, optional outer pocket: PETITE – 1/2 yd, STANDARD – 1/2 yd, LARGE – 1 yd, JUMBO – 1 yd Lining fabric – PETITE – 1/2 yd, STANDARD – 1/

Anthropologie-Inspired Purse – Free Sewing Tutorial by Jamielyn Nye

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Free Projects

Anthropologie-Inspired Purse – Free Sewing Tutorial by Jamielyn Nye

✂ Bonus sewing video: Clipping and Trimming Your Seams Jamielyn Nye will teach you how to sew this adorable Anthropologie-inspired purse! The purse above is the inspiration, and the lined purse below ↓ is Jamielyn’s representation, which I actually prefer. Jamielyn’s bag appears fresher and crisper if we are comparing the overall look of a freshly sewn handbag. I also love the very-subtle difference in the shape of the main body section of this bag. The fabrics are well pa

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Gift Bags

Patchwork Drawstring Gift Bags – Free Sewing Tutorial

These gift bags are super easy and can be sewn up with just a couple of fat quarters and some 2 1/2” squares. A nice beginner quilting or sewing project. Sherri from “A Quilting Life” demonstrates how she made these cute gift bags. You can use ribbon or twill tape for the drawstring handles. Get the Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Pa

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Handbags & Purses

Gypsy Chic Scarf Bag – Free Tutorial

by Trinkets in Bloom You need: 1 Large Scarf 1 Yard of half inch cord 1 Yard of plain fabric or a bag to cover Pins Scissors Needle & thread Sewing machine Sponsor Ad: Project Upcycle Sewing Course with Betz White Get the Tutorial ♥ 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

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Handbags & Purses

Saddlebag Style Purse – Free Pattern

Free Saddlebag Style Purse Pattern This purse features a classic saddlebag shape with a flap closure. You could employ machine embroidery, cording, piping, ricrac, fringe, applique, and other decorative ideas to create your own unique handbag using this free epattern. Get the Pattern ♥ 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 pa

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