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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

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Free Projects

Sew a Drawstring Golf Accessories Bag

A Free Sewing Tutorial from Vicky Myers Creations A fabulous drawstring bag for the golfer! Vicky Myers Creations walks us through the steps for sewing this drawstring golf accessories bag. We love the front pocket running across the width of the front of the bag with sections sewn to store golf tees. A zippered pocket will hold your phone and wallet. This is a great bag that could be used for craft supplies, school supplies, and more. Sew one of these bags and make it your o

Sew a Christmas Reindeer Drawstring Gift Bag + Free Applique Template

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Gift Bags

Sew a Christmas Reindeer Drawstring Gift Bag + Free Applique Template

A Free Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial + Template Download Would you love to sew this adorable Christmas reindeer gift bag? Crystal, from Stitched by Crystal shows you how easy it is to sew this drawstring gift bag with her free sewing tutorial at Make It and Love It! Sewing Supplies: 1/2 yard of fabric for the main body of the bag 3/4 yard of lining and accent fabric for the applique Heat ‘n Bond 2 yards of ribbon or, double fold bias tape for your drawstring closure One red po

Sew an Easy Trick-or-Treat Bag with Nancy’s Notions

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For Kids

Sew an Easy Trick-or-Treat Bag with Nancy’s Notions

A Free Sewing Video Tutorial A fast and easy to sew Halloween trick-or-treat candy bag for your little people celebrating Halloween! This easy-to-sew drawstring bag can also be used to gift a bottle of wine for an adult Halloween treat. Also learn how to embellish your trick-or-treat bag with some simple fusible applique and stitch it together without fuss! Our friends from Nancy’s Notions sewed this treat bag with “Spooky Town” fabrics [found on their website]! Sewing Suppl

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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Beach/Pool Bags

Sew Very Fishy Drawstring Laundry Sacks

Women’s Weekly offers a free template to print and the instructions to sew this fishy drawstring laundry sack! Sort through your fabric stash and find the perfect piece(s) to sew one of these whimsical bags for anyone. Sew a smaller fishy sack out of canvas, vinyl, or laminated cotton and use as a wet bag. These bags also make cool beach or poolside bags for the kids. Sewing Supplies: fish template ½ meter cotton fabric – bags seen above measure 66 cm from top to tail marki

Nautical Beach or Poolside Towel Bag ? Easy Knotted Mariner’s Rope Handles

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Beach/Pool Bags

Nautical Beach or Poolside Towel Bag ? Easy Knotted Mariner’s Rope Handles

A free sewing video from ArtsAndCrafts4you demonstrating how to easily create and sew a nice nautical beach bag with its own towel and knotted rope handles. This bag is also lovely for beach-combing, boating, and the pool! Fill a beach bag you’ve made with a magazine, sunscreen, flip flops, and a paperback to give as a nice summer gift. Or give a beach bag to a child with sand molds from your local dollar store to make sandcastles, a small bucket, and some shovels for play. S

Drawstring Jewelry Bag with Inside Compartments – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Drawstring Jewelry Bag with Inside Compartments – Free Sewing Tutorial

beginner sewing project and a sweet gift! Sewing curves is not hard to do. These little drawstring bags would make lovely gift bags for kids as well. Fill with toys or treats! Sewing Supplies: 2 fabric pieces size 11″ x 11″ 2 contrasting fabric pieces size 8″ x 8″ 2 pieces cording or ribbon @ 30″ long each thread ruler pencil or pen dinner plate or salad plate for tracing pencil compass or silver dollar Go to the Drawstring Jewelry Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial Advertisement J

Ultimate Knitters Crochet Tote – Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Ultimate Knitters Crochet Tote – Sewing Pattern

With 75 knitting needle pockets and space large enough to fit around 10-12 100g balls of yarn and a project piece inside, this pretty drawstring project bag is ideal storage at home or while mobile. The Knitters Tote finished size measures 15″ in height (not including handle), 10.5″ wide. The Crochet Tote finished size measures 7.5″ in height (not including handles), 10.5″ wide. Go to the Ultimate Knitters Crochet Tote Pattern More project bags: Ultimate Carry All Bag for any

Holiday Gift Bags to Sew – Free Video Tutorial Series

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Free Projects

Holiday Gift Bags to Sew – Free Video Tutorial Series

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

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

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Designer Patterns

O Christmas Tree Bag – PDF Pattern

from Val Laird Designs This appliqued Christmas bag is fun to take with you while Christmas shopping or sew one as a gift. The O’ Christmas Tree bag measures 13″ x 13.5″ (33 x 34.5 cm) and was embellished with holiday trees decorated with beads and charms. Understated yet festive! A lovely gift idea from Val Laird Designs. See the O’ Christmas Tree Bag PDF Pattern More holiday sewing and quilting projects: Reindeer Drawstring Gift Bag Gift and Store – Convertible Holiday Gif

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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

English Paper Pieced Hexie Dilly Bag – PDF Pattern

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Quilted Bags

English Paper Pieced Hexie Dilly Bag – PDF Pattern

Create a vintage or modern-style Dilly Bag to carry and store your sewing, embroidery, crochet, or knitting tools and projects. This designer pattern is from Brigitte Giblin and is an English paper pieced drawstring bag project. Step-by-step instructions with accompanying photos and printable templates for the paper pieces. You can do it! Get the Hexagon Dilly Bag PDF Pattern Advertisement Sew Easy: English Paper Piecing from Fons and Porter More hexagon projects: Hexagon R

Sew a Leather Biker Barrel Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Sew a Leather Biker Barrel Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

Watch Leslie of 7th Bone Tailoring show us how to sew a leather drawstring barrel bag out of a vintage leather jacket! Get more tutorials on BERNINA USA’s blog www.weallsew.com. Sponsored More leather bags to sew at PP: Sew a Geometric Leather Purse – Free PDF Pattern Sew Your Handbags with kraft·tex™- Combine the Best of Leather & Fabric! TheSorryGirls Leather Bucket Bag – Free DIY! How to Sew a Leather and Lace Bucket Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial Men’s Classic Faux Leather Du

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

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Free Projects

Make a No-Sew Kids Shark Bag – Free DIY

An easy and fun craft making a shark bag with felt, glue, and an existing drawstring bag from Blitsy! Follow this free video with Meghan showing us in a quick and clear style how to make this novelty beach bag. This would be fun to do for a kids party for loot bags, gift bags, beach bags, or book bags. However it’s used, it’s sure to be well loved. Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluf

Patriotic Goody Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Patriotic Goody Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

Seam allowance (1/4″) included. Each finished square at the border is 1″ x 1″. Follow the tutorial below on how to sew a patriotic goody bag! Get the Free Patriotic Goody Drawstring Bag Sewing 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 to share on Pinterest (Opens

TheSorryGirls Leather Bucket Bag – Free DIY!

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Free Projects

TheSorryGirls Leather Bucket Bag – Free DIY!

Watch this great video from TheSorryGirls demonstrating how they made this very nice drawstring leather bucket bag for the summer. Just a simple drawstring closure. No lining! SorryGirls CHANNELS: DIY & Lifestyle: http://youtube.com/TheSorryGirls Vlog & Q&A: http://youtube.com/TheSorryLife 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 pat

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

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