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Designer Patterns

The Lotus Handbag – Sew and Sell!

The Lotus handbag is a unique medium-size bag from Blue Calla Patterns with two wonderfully large exterior side pockets with magnetic snap closures and one large middle zippered compartment. You can use a combination of home decor, vinyl, or faux leather, quilting fabric as you wish! The Lotus handbag also has two shorter double straps which are designed to be carried over one arm. Prefer a shoulder bag? Simply lengthen your Lotus handbag straps! Inside the Lotus, there are t

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Free Projects

The Gatherer Cross-body Bag

A Free PDF Sewing Pattern by Anna Graham of Noodlehead for Robert Kaufman Fabrics A compact cross-body purse designed by Anna Graham of Noodlehead that is fun to sew and easy to use. This beauty stores your basic personal belongings for a comfortable carry. A simple button-stud closure provides easy access to everything inside. The fabric featured here is called Carkai designed by Carolyn Friedlander for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Fabric requirements based on 42” wide yardage. Y

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Cases

The Carry Along Sewing Case

A free sewing project for advanced sewers for a sweet quilted sewing supply case. Full cutting and sewing instructions as well as instructions for creating the binding and installing the zippers. This supply case measures 12” x 8-1/2” x 4” once completed. Fabric amounts based on yardage that is 42” wide. The fabric featured here is from the Grans Sewing Basket line from Robert Kaufman. A perfect print for this adorable project bag! Sewing Supplies: 1/2 yard of fabric A 1/2

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Free Projects

Modern Christmas Trees Quilt

A Free PDF Quilt Pattern by Laurie Matthews This is such a clever, modern quilt for Christmas. Laurie Matthews is the creative mind behind this quilt pattern just for you. Get the Free PDF Pattern Advertisement More quilting 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: Cl

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Designer Patterns

Sew a Secret Closet Storage Pouch

Have you ever wondered where the best place might be to hide your cash and jewelry inside your home? How about in your closet inside this clever hanging zippered pouch. No one will lever be able to find your valuables hanging under a blouse, jacket, or sweater! A finished hanging pouch size: 13″ x 17″. This sewing pattern by Vanilla House Designs is available as a digital pattern download only. Choose a pretty fabric print, or something that will simply “blend in” with the re

Whims and Fancies Starlight Diverging Quilt Block – PDF Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Whims and Fancies Starlight Diverging Quilt Block – PDF Pattern

Starlight Diverging is a paper piecing pattern to make a 10 inch x 10 inch quilt block. There is a color sheet attached to this pattern for you to test your color palette on. It is perfect for stand-alone projects such as a wall hanging or a bag. It could, of course, just as easily can be incorporated into a larger quilt. There are two more patterns in this set – Starlight Converging A New Star These three patterns are available as a set called Rainbow Star. You could use

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Handbags & Purses

Super Simple Reversible Slouch Bag

A Free PDF Sewing Pattern from Fabric Editions Sewing Supplies: • 2 Fabric Palette® Half Yards (18″ x 42″) – coordinating fabric • 1 ¼ yards lightweight fusible interfacing – 20″ x 45″ • coordinating thread • ruler • pencil or fabric marker • wooden dowel rod • tape • basic sewing supplies • sewing machine • iron and pressing surface Go to the Free PDF Advertisement – Fabric.com More sling-style bags to sew and crochet: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collection

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Designer Patterns

The Camilla Insulated Bag

Offered in five sizes, this bag is super versatile as a regular handbag or tote made from quilting cotton, or home decorating weight fabrics. Make it with insulated batting and some pretty laminate fabrics and it becomes a wonderful carry-all for a snack, lunch, a lazy picnic, or a quick run to the grocery store as it keeps your food nice and cool. Two closure options are offered: Velcro or a magnetic snap. Get the Pattern Advertisement More at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Tod

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Travel Bags

Scalloped Getaway Travel Bag

A Free PDF Download by Paige Stanley Miller for Windham Fabrics day trip or a romantic overnight stay. This sewing project is perfect for a confident beginner sewer as well as an intermediate. The fabrics featured here are from the Juliet Collection also designed by Paige Stanley Miller for Windham Fabrics. The scalloped band around the top of this bag paired with the shabby chic fabrics made us swoon! Go to the Free PDF Download Advertisement More overnight and day trip bags

Monster Munchies Halloween Tote ‘n Treat Bag

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For Kids

Monster Munchies Halloween Tote ‘n Treat Bag

A Free Sewing Project by Jean Anne Sharrai and Gayle Noyes for McCalls QuickQuilts A free PDF download with all of the information you need for this easy-to-sew basic tote bag for Halloween from Jean Anne Sharrai and Gayle Noyes for McCalls QuickQuilts. The finished tote size is 17″ x 18″ not including the handles. Trick-or-treaters are good to go with this whimsical Halloween treat bag. Fabrics featured here are the Scribble Monsters II collection by Leeré Aldrich for Cloth

Fresh Picked Market Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

Fresh Picked Market Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

A Free Video Tutorial from All People Quilt! Coordinate, cut, and sew fat quarters to create an eye-catching shopping bag to take to your local farmer’s market. The fabrics featured here are from the Fresh Pick collection by Susy Pilgrim Waters for P&B Textiles. Watch Linda as she sews a market bag with a front patch pocket. Learn how to make handles, box corners and add a lining! Get written instructions here: http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/bags-pillows-gifts/bags-and-purses/

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Designer Patterns

The Backgammon Bag

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Betz White The Backgammon Bag is the perfect purse to take to brunch or a day of fabric shopping. Spotlight some of your favorite fabrics with the triangular pieced accents. The Backgammon Bag is large enough to carry your necessities and offers an interior zippered pocket, and two exterior pockets with magnetic snaps. The top flap-closure stays secure with a *twist lock. *Four free twist lock tutorials here. The bag strap is adjustable and can be h

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Handbags & Purses

Sew a Modern Curvy Shoulder Bag

Remona from The Stitching Scientist reintroduces her curvy shoulder bag and the full sewing tutorial with a free pattern! The fabric used to create the bag in the photo above is from Windham Fabrics called Handmade by Macrina Busato Collage Word Pattern. Sewing Supplies: 1/2 yard primary fabric print 1/2 yard secondary fabric print 1/2 yard fleece interfacing 4″ zipper thread Go to the Sewing Tutorial + Pattern Advertisement More shoulder bags to sew: Just Arrived - Today's

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

Learn How to Sew a Liner to Fit Any Size Basket

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Household Storage Bags

Learn How to Sew a Liner to Fit Any Size Basket

A free sewing tutorial with Kelsey Norwood by Kelsey Norwood Kelsey Norwood was in the mood to reorganize and freshen up her home for Spring. She had some storage baskets from the SKUBB collection at IKEA. Kelsey designed and created these liners so that they are very easy to sew! She included step-by-step sewing tutorial with the instructions on her blog to show us how we can sew and customize a basket liner for any size basket. BEKKO fabric from Michael Miller makes these m

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Designer Patterns

The Feminine Firenze Bag

A Printed Sewing Pattern by Pat Bravo You can sew this very pretty bag designed by Pat Bravo with this printed sewing pattern of full-size templates . A feminine , fun and flirty bag style makes a sophisticated purse for those special occasions such as a wedding or prom. The perfect beginners sewing project with sweet rosette embellishments, with no fancy finishing techniques, just simple sewing! You can make this beautiful handbag! You must also visit the Art Gallery Fabric

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

How to Sew this Simple Clutch that Looks Like a Designer Clutch Purse – Free Video Sewing Less

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Clutch Bags

How to Sew this Simple Clutch that Looks Like a Designer Clutch Purse – Free Video Sewing Less

from Laura at SewVeryEasy No sewing classes or patterns to download or buy! This gorgeous fold-over clutch purse by Sew Very Easy is simple to sew and looks like a designer clutch bag! One lining piece and one outside piece make this sewing project quick and easy.. We can mix and match fabrics and embellishments to sew this create this sophisticated purse style… no pattern needed! – from Laura at SewVeryEasy Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects T

Pleated Recycled Denim and Floral Print Purse – Free DIY Video

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Free Projects

Pleated Recycled Denim and Floral Print Purse – Free DIY Video

Tatiana Andreeva shows us how she put this pretty pleated purse together using recycled denim fabric and a floral fabric for the front. The video tutorial also offers animated diagrams and instructions within the upper left corner of the screen. No pattern required, just follow Tatiana’s step-by-step. I love the contrast behind the pleats, giving it a simple eye-catching focal point. Advertisement More denim bag sewing projects featured at PP: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fa

Sew a Project Pouch with a Zippered Window – Free DIY

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Pouches

Sew a Project Pouch with a Zippered Window – Free DIY

This little zippered project pouch is especially for the crafty sewer, quilter, or kitchen connoisseur in mind! Quilters will appreciate being able to see notions and tools while stored safely away, the baker can store recipe cards or magazine clippings behind the clear vinyl window. The finished pouch should be: 7″ x 10″. Emily of Mommy’s Nap Time used the “Baker’s Delight” fabric line from Benartex to sew the sample pouch above. Go to the Free DIY Advertisement Three Tips

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