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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Designer Patterns

The Cute Cathedral Cube Pouch

Arabesque Scissors The Cute Cathedral Cube pouch epattern from Arabesque Scissors features a three-dimensional, curved “cathedral window” design that is ideal to showcase a favored fabric scrap, creating a “fussy cut” as seen in the center of the side panel in the sample photo above. This is an intermediate level sewing project that features an easy method for assembling the cathedral window component. This lovely little pouch measures 4″ x 2″ x 2″ (10cm x 5cm x 5cm). To suc

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Designer Patterns

Hexagon Pencil Case

A PDF sewing pattern from During Quiet Time During Quiet Time A PDF sewing pattern from During Quiet Time to stitch this fun and unique six-sided and fully lined pencil case with hexagon-shape ends. You can sew and sell this pencil case giving Amy Friend of During Quiet Time credit for the pattern design. It would not be difficult to include a fabric or ribbon loop at one end – near a zipper end, to hang the bag or attach it to a binder ring. The approximate finished bag dim

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Designer Patterns

Summer Bunting Quilt

A PDF Pattern from Amy Smart Amy Smart A simple yet modern quilt design with floating rows of summer bunting flags from Amy Smart. This digital quilt pattern is both beginner and fat quarter friendly! A lovely size quilt for summer picnics, the sunny days on the beach, glamping, evenings on the porch, and more. Have fun with it! Once completed this quilt measures 66″ x 84″. Fabric Requirements: assorted prints: 18 fat quarters solid white: 3½ yards binding: ⅝ yard backing: 5

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Designer Patterns

A Quilted Caravan Camper Bag

Eva Blake’s Makery Woodland Secrets fabric by Shannon Gillman Orr for Moda Fabrics A retro-inspired quilted carry-all Caravan Camper Bag epattern from Eva Blake’s Makery. A fat quarter friendly project! Finished bag measures 13″ x 10.” Supplies needed: ( 1 ) 22″ purse zipper ( 2 ) fat quarters exterior fabric ( 2 ) fat quarters interior fabric 1/2 yd SF-101 woven fusible interfacing by Pellon 1/2 yd Flex Foam by Pellon Get the PDF Pattern More fun caravan bag sewing projects

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Free Projects

The Three-Pocket Margo Clutch Bag

Owl Be Sewing Owl Be Sewing shares a free video tutorial for stitching the Margo clutch bag. The zippered Margo clutch has three pockets with card slots, making it great to store your personal belongings. Gina sews together a sweet Margo clutch with some Tula Pink fabric that she had been saving. Watch the free video tutorial now: Be sure to check out the fabric at OwlBeSewing.ca too! More clutch bag sewing projects: Flourish Clutch Purse Sewing ePattern The Violet Clutch Pr

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Free Projects

Sew This Pretty Pompom Tote

A very pretty tote bag from Torie Jayne Design with pom-pom trim, and handles edged with mini pom-pom trim, and a button and loop fastening at the front. The pompom tote bag is fully lined with added batting to provide extra structure and support. This bag would make a very nice gift bag. Shabby chic style lovers this is for you! Get the Free Sewing Tutorial More like this: Tulip Tote Mushroom House Pouch The Ruby Lou Bag Cord Keeper Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Co

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Designer Patterns

Perfect Quarantine Project Bags

A free video sewing tutorial from OklaRoots Kato Drawstring Project Bags Jessica Rush of OklaRoots shares a wonderful tutorial for constructing the Kato Project Bag from Kandou Patterns. Get your sewing mojo back with Jess, as she too, was having trouble becoming inspired to sew during the Covid_19 quarantine. The Kato Project Bag is a compact project bag that is perfect for storing small needlework, embroidery, and crochet projects. Pattern to sew in three sizes. Decovil

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Bagmaking

Bag-making Technique: Vinyl + Fabric Straps

Fierce Kittenz This free video tutorial from Fierce Kittenz Studio will explain and demonstrate how to create bag straps with vinyl used on one side and the other side with fabric to reduce bulk. You will need some fabric print, a soft vinyl, and some double-faced basting tape, or FabrikTac Glue, and some Wonder Clips if you have them. Watch the free video tutorial: More bag-making techniques and tips: Bloom’s ‘Faux Piped’ Handles – Free Sewing Tutorial Corded Bag Handles Fr

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Handbags & Purses

Slouchy Fancy Free Bag

A free sewing project download by Melissa Peda Kaffe Fassett Lake Blossoms Blue Fabric An intermediate sewing project from Free Spirit Fabrics to stitch this casual slouch bag. This bag measures 20” x 18” (50.8 cm x 45.7 cm) – 36” high (91.4 cm) when hanging by strap. This sweet bag was designed by Melissa Peda. Fabric used in the sample photo: Kaffe Fassett Collection by Kaffe Fasset for Rowan. Sewing Supplies: fabric (A) 2 ⁄3 yd. (.6 m) fabric (B) 1 ⁄2 yd. (.36 m) fabric

The Sew In Style Thread Catcher + Pin Cushion

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Designer Patterns

The Sew In Style Thread Catcher + Pin Cushion

The Sew In Style Thread Catcher is an essential sewing accessory that sits to the left or the right of your sewing machine, stays firmly in place, and is ready to receive your thread cuttings and scrap fabric clippings. Curry Bungalow‘s “tutorial-style” PDF sewing pattern includes easy to follow, detailed instructions as well as 38 photographs illustrating the steps throughout the project. There are also fabric cutting instructions as well as sewing tips and hints. Original D

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Designer Patterns

The Sidekick Bag – Sew & Sell

One simple set of instructions: endless possibilities! This step-by-step list of instructions includes helpful pictures and the required pattern pieces. Have beautiful fabrics you’ve been wanting to use? You can showcase them in a trendy accessory to go with your favorite outfits! Have fun coordinating the fabrics and making the design suitable for you. You have a choice to adorn the front with a bow or leave it clean and simple… You can use the same fabric for the entire bag

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Clutch Bags

The Marie Reversible Clutch

A PDF sewing pattern to create this vintage-style reversible clutch purse goes with both a modern and retro look. With it’s reversible feature, it’s like having two purses! Wrist strap and decorative button closure give it extra style. Perfect size for carrying essentials such as keys, cell phone, and a wallet. This sewing pattern has been made using a high-end, professional design program used by magazine, print and graphic design firms. All templates are computer generat

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Designer Patterns

The Trellis Quilt – Crib to King Size

A PDF pattern from Cluck Cluck Sew If you can’t decide how to use a jelly roll or a layer cake, consider this beautiful Trellis quilt designed by Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew! This is a block based quilt, with some simple tips included in the pattern to make diagonal seams like a pro without marking lines and saving you time. There are also pressing directions at every step…so the seams nest during assembly and make this go together so much easier! These pretty blocks are

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Designer Patterns

The Ruby Lou Bag – Updated

This adorable bag has a tiny pocket on the front, and button details on the handles. Perfect for little girls carrying all their treasures. The original sewing tutorial to stitch this bag did not include pattern pieces and many Polka Dot Chair fans had a hard time drafting the pattern themselves. For this reason, this pattern has been improved and redesigned. The PDF pattern features full color photos, clear instructions and printable pattern pieces! What you need: 1/2 yard

Sew a Large Zippered Storage Bag – No Templates Required

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Video Tutorials

Sew a Large Zippered Storage Bag – No Templates Required

A free video sewing tutorial from Sew Very Easy A free video sewing tutorial from Sew Very Easy A free sewing video tutorial from Laura Coia of Sew Very Easy demonstrating how to make this very spacious, lined, zippered, storage bag. The fabric collection showcased with this project is from the Fresh Picked Collection by Sue Zipkin for Clothworks. Laura offers some excellent bag-making tips along the way as well. A fat quarter friendly sewing project! You will need: 4 fat

How to Sew a Drawstring Mesh Beach or Pool Bag

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Beach/Pool Bags

How to Sew a Drawstring Mesh Beach or Pool Bag

A free sewing tutorial by Sylvain Bergeron for Bernina A simple mesh beach or pool bag (swimming lessons?) that is large enough for a beach towel, some sunscreen, a pair of sunglasses, maybe a phone, and a book. This drawstring mesh beach or pool bag is easy and quick to sew. This bag was constructed with a polyester mesh fabric AND rip stop nylon fabric. An alternative to rip-stop fabric would be canvas, sparkle vinyl, laminated fabric, oilcloth, or any sturdy, durable

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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

Sew a Gratitude Wrap or Thank You Card Organizer – Free Tutorial

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Free Projects

Sew a Gratitude Wrap or Thank You Card Organizer – Free Tutorial

A thoughtful and practical gift to sew for those who have everything to be thankful for. This wrap travels well tied securely closed and tossed into a matching tote or purse. Sew a gratitude or thank-you card wrap for yourself and keep it on or inside your desk or sewing table, to remind yourself to use it! Gratitude Wrap Open Sewing Supplies: fabrics: quilting cotton, upholstery weight fabric, and linen all work well for this sewing project outer fabric – (1) 18.5 x 8.5” li

Embroidered Owls Zippered Case – Updated

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Quilted Bags

Embroidered Owls Zippered Case – Updated

by Embroidery Garden These large zippered ereader tablet owl cases are embroidered and made made entirely within your embroidery hoop! Created for the big hoops, these owl cases are roomy inside. Even the zipper is sewn in by your embroidery machine! They are fully lined with NO raw seams inside. Get the Pattern Machine Embroidery Applique by abitofstitch Step by step instructions for machine embroidery applique. For information about the snips (scissors) used in this vid

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Designer Patterns

The Hydrangea Hobo Bag

Gusseted pocket design… The Hydrangea hobo bag is a large capacity bag with a front exterior pocket that has an additional zippered pocket built into the flap closure. This exterior pocket has a large gusset to give it more space inside. Two more large slip pockets are inside the main compartment. There are instructions for sewing an coordinated adjustable strap so the Hydrangea hobo bag can be worn across the body or over a shoulder. This bag sewing project is best for inter

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