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Bigger on the Inside Drawstring Backpack – PDF Pattern + How to Re-attach a Zipper Pull

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Sport & Utility Bags

Bigger on the Inside Drawstring Backpack – PDF Pattern + How to Re-attach a Zipper Pull

A very nice backpack sewing pattern with a drawstring closure, zippered front pocket, and lots of room for everything. Erin Erickson, who designed the bag, took your basic flat drawstring backpack (easy to sew!) and added some extra features such as a nice oval bottom that allows you to fit more inside the bag such as pretty slippers or a sweater. You could even use this as a daycare bag, swim bag, or a sleepover bag. I can see this backpack made of crazy animal prints, fun

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Custom Drawstring Bag and Bucket Bag Kit

Everything you need to complete a Drawstring Bag and Bucket Bag of your own! Are you sewing along with Kristin Link in the FREE class “Bag-Making Basics: Drawstring Bag & Bucket Bag“? Craftsy and Sew,Mama,Sew! have collaborated on this custom course kit that includes everything you need to complete a Drawstring Bag and Bucket Bag of your own. Kristin Link selected fabrics from Liberty of London’s brand new Liberty Lifestyle Bloomsbury Gardens collection of quilting and crafti

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Backpacks

Sew a Backpack – Free Tutorial

Kendra McCracken made this fun drawstring backpack for back to school and shows us how she did it. I love the exterior pockets – so easy! Get the Tutorial More backpack projects: Wild Things Animal Drawstring Backpack The Adventure Time Backpack Cupcake Backpack & Pillow drawstring backpack 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 patt

Pre-School Adventurer Backpack – PDF Pattern

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Backpacks

Pre-School Adventurer Backpack – PDF Pattern

The Lil’ Adventurer Backpack is the perfect bag for any toddler or preschooler! The backpack features adjustable straps, drawstring closure with top flap, optional piping, and a front pocket. Perfect for carrying all of your little ones essentials to daycare, dance class, preschool, Grandma’s house and any other adventure! This a quick-sew and makes a great afternoon project! You could make this backpack out of vinyl, oilcloth, or a heavy bottom-weight fabric. Get the Patt

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For Kids

Summer Reading Sack – Free Tutorial

Stitched with one fat quarter and some fabric scraps! Autumn suggests stuffing some fun new books in there for your little readers, and squeezing some reading in next to all those days at the beach and pool. ⇒ Get the Free Tutorial at U-Create ⇐ Advertisement More like this at PatternPile: 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 patt

Round-ended Bags – Surface Area Calculations Tutorial

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Video Tutorials

Round-ended Bags – Surface Area Calculations Tutorial

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Sew an Easy Backpack – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Backpacks

Sew an Easy Backpack – Free Sewing Tutorial

A Free Sewing Tutorial from Trash to Couture If you always have your hands full, or want to be hands-free, this free backpack tutorial from Trash to Couture is for you! A drawstring closure makes an easy open and close. Keep it simple! Get the Pattern & Tutorial More drawstring backpacks to sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy

Simple and Sophisticated Clutch Purse – Sew and Sell!

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Clutch Bags

Simple and Sophisticated Clutch Purse – Sew and Sell!

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Susie D Designs A PDF sewing pattern from Susie D Designs with full step-by-step instructions, colour pictures, diagrams and ready-to-print, actual size templates to sew a simple yet sophisticated clutch bag for any occasion. Sew it for yourself, family, friends or SELL your finished items – please offer SusieDDesigns credit as the designer in all product descriptions. Instructions include both metric and imperial measurements. Skill level: Advance

The Ashley Bag – Free Pattern and Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

The Ashley Bag – Free Pattern and Tutorial

This bag is so perfect for Spring and Summer! It has some cute details – ruffles and a semi-drawstring top. Bev from Flamingo Toes, made it up in some fresh spring colors. With a neutral black and white, dressed up with some pops of tangerine. Yummo! Of course you can make yours any color you want – but she just loves this bright cheery color. ↓ Get the Pattern and Tutorial ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Night Owl Bag – PDF Pattern Set

"This slumber party bag sewing pattern is for the next generation of Night Owls." - Calli of Make It Do This Night Owl drawstring bag sewing pattern by Calli of Make It Do can be finished in several hours. An easy and fun to sew bag that is suitable for a beginner sewer with even only a little experience and maybe some guidance. The PDF pattern is 11 pages of step-by-step cutting and sewing instructions and includes helpful diagrams with free sewing tips. Also included is an

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Video Tutorials

Lori Holt’s Travel Bag Tutorial

Lori Holt spends some time with Cindy to talk about her fabric line, Millie’s Closet, and also shows how to make a simple lined travel bag. Millie’s Closet – Millie’s Purses Blue Fabric 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) Cl

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Handbags & Purses

How to Sew Gym Bags

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 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

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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

How to Sew Festive Drawstring Gift Bags – Free Tutorial

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Free Projects

How to Sew Festive Drawstring Gift Bags – Free Tutorial

For this project, you will need… festive fabric scraps (refer to the tutorial for the dimensions needed for each size) coordinating thread ribbon disappearing ink marker basic sewing supplies: sewing machine optional, but recommended: rotary cutter and mat ⇒ Get the Free Sewing Tutorial ⇐ More fun gift bag projects featured at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuf

Plenty of Pockets Backpack/Duffel Bag – Free Pattern

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Backpacks

Plenty of Pockets Backpack/Duffel Bag – Free Pattern

by Cheryl A fun and practical bucket bag for busy children with two tall rows of pockets on the outside, and a drawstring closure with adjustable straps. Cheryl cleverly designed this bag with a lot of thought and mounds of talent. Get the Pattern More fun bags for busy children: Children’s Head to Tail Fleece Animal Bags – 4-in-1 Little Lamb Zippy Critter Pouch Sew a Kids Car Track Play Mat & Tote Bag dollhouse bags Kids’ Stegasaurus BackPack Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fa

Crochet Drawstring Backpack – Free Pattern

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Backpacks

Crochet Drawstring Backpack – Free Pattern

by Susanna Winter A nice simple round-bottom backpack with a basic drawstring and flap-closure to crochet for all ages. TalviKnits will walk you through each step to make this classic backpack with your favorite yarns. Enjoy! Suggested Crochet Supplies: worsted weight cotton yarn: 500g (18 oz) of main color (Lammy Yarns Florida, color #552) a small amount of contrasting color for edging and cords 4 mm (US G/6) and 7 mm (US K/10½) crochet hooks plastic side release buckle Gau

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Free Projects

How to Make Fruit & Veggie Bags

Craft Forest teaches you how to sew a reusable drawstring produce bag. Take it to the farmer’s market or the grocery store to help cart home all those yummy veggies! Or use it for anything else you need to carry! Fun With Fabric Personal Checks – $15.95 from: Bank Checks Plus 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

How to Sew a Drawstring Lunch Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Lunch Bags

How to Sew a Drawstring Lunch Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

We really like this bag pattern by Ayumi because this bag, measuring approximately 9″(width) x 7 1/2 “(height without handles) x 5 1/2” (depth), can be used not only for bento boxes of any kind but also for carrying little crafty projects like crochet yarn + needles. These bags have a drawstring cover inside that provides privacy for whatever is in there as well as prevent things from getting dusty or dirty. Get the Free Lunch Bag Sewing Tutorial Advertisemenrt Oilcloth is v

Drawstring Evening Bag – Free PDF Tutorial

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Free Projects

Drawstring Evening Bag – Free PDF Tutorial

by Kristin La Flamme ❁ Get the Tutorial More Easy Sewing Projects: 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

The Mama Drawstring Backpack – Free Tutorial

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Backpacks

The Mama Drawstring Backpack – Free Tutorial

↓ 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 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 i

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