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The Sewing Date Project Organizer Bag – A Free PDF

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The Sewing Date Project Organizer Bag – A Free PDF

Using fabrics from Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Cynthia Frenette designed this wonderful project supply caddy and offers the free pdf with diagrams, instructions, and fabric yardages, so that we can sew one too! This pattern is rated by the publisher as “experienced intermediate“. The finished project organizer measures: 12” x 9-1/2” x 6-1/2”. The Sewing Date Project Organizer Bag project uses Robert Kaufman fabrics from the Kona® Cotton, Essex Yarn Dyed, and Sewing Studio 2 line

How to Sew StyleNovice’s Modern Reversible Storage Basket

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Designer Patterns

How to Sew StyleNovice’s Modern Reversible Storage Basket

Complete step-by-step tutorials to show us how to sew this chic modern basket from StyleNovice. Sew this contemporary storage basket with durable and/or water repellent fabrics such as vinyl, canvas, or oilcloth, for busy families, and line with a coordinating or contrasting fabric print inside. We love the shape of this fabric basket and always enjoy Melanie’s videos. Finished baskets measure approximately 21 cm / 8.3″ long, 17 cm / 6.7″ wide, 17 cm / 6.7″ high (without han

Holiday Gift Bags to Sew – Free Video Tutorial Series

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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

Innovative Bags & Totes (Parts 1 & 2) – Free Videos

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Innovative Bags & Totes (Parts 1 & 2) – Free Videos

Using any bag or tote template or pattern, learn how to upgrade and customize your next bag sewing project. A total of eight bag style variations are shared, including this beautiful smocked tote! – See more at: http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/sewing-general/sewing-bagssewing-tote/ More bag-making tools and patterns from Zancy Zieman here. Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stu

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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

Bali Bits and Bites Purse – Paper Sewing Pattern

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Bali Bits and Bites Purse – Paper Sewing Pattern

Sew this gorgeous quilted purse designed by Cool Cat Creations with a Bali Pop or a jelly roll (pre-cut fabric strips). One jelly roll or Bali Pop should provide enough strips to sew three very different looking shoulder bags! Sew one for yourself, and two more purses for future gifts. Use your decorative sewing machine stitches and threads to quilt your Bali Bag as you like. This beautiful batik bag has divided inside pockets and a magnetic snap on the flap closure. The shou

Play Zip and Store Convertible Tote – Sew and Sell

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Play Zip and Store Convertible Tote – Sew and Sell

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Cozy Nest Designs Zip playtime up on the go or at home with this quick and easy 2-in-1 play-mat and toy storage tote PDF sewing pattern from Cozy Nest Designs! Just zip up the corners to convert the play-mat to a tote. A double-handled tote provides an easy carrying solution. I would recommend vinyl, PVC, oilcloth, or canvas if sewing this tote for children. Includes sewing instructions for two sizes. Get the PDF More from Cozy Nest Designs: Just

The Paradiso Cross-body Bag – Free PDF Pattern

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The Paradiso Cross-body Bag – Free PDF Pattern

Cheryl Kuszek brings us this simple design that combines fabric and pleather! This versatile style can provide you with endless opportunities to create one-of-a-kind bags using your creativity! Go to the Paradiso Cross-body Bag Free PDF Pattern Tough, touchable new paper combines the best of leather and fabric! 6 More faux leather and leather bags to sew at PatternPile.com: Sew Your Handbags with kraft·tex™- Combine the Best of Leather & Fabric! How to Sew a Leather Wallet Ho

Learn to Sew Halloween Tissue Pouches – Free Tutorial

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For Kids

Learn to Sew Halloween Tissue Pouches – Free Tutorial

by Notes from the Patch Suzanne from Notes from the Patch stitched these fun Halloween tissue pouches in no time while demonstrating how to in a very well written photo tutorial. Sew these for teachers, daycare staff, kids, nurses, and anyone who might use tissue pouches for and with little ones. Make one for everyday, throw them into the laundry at the end of the day. Sew and sell sets! Get the Free Tutorial Sew Adorkable: 15 DIY Projects to Keep You Out of Trouble Advertise

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GinaBean’s Sewing Caddy – Free PDF

Gina Allen from GinaBean Quilts shares a free PDF for stitching this sewing caddy. Lots of pockets for notions or tools. Use it for storing and carrying quilting or knitting supplies! Finished caddy size: 7” high, by 13” wide, and 6” deep, with 15” long handles Sewing Supplies: 3/4 yard of exterior fabric 2/3 yard lining fabric 2/3 yard Pellon Décor Bond fusible interfacing – see demo video below 1/2 yard Pellon Peltex coordinating thread Get the PDF Tutorial Advertisement

Three Ring Binder Pencil Case + Scrap Coin Purse – Free Sewing Tutorials

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Three Ring Binder Pencil Case + Scrap Coin Purse – Free Sewing Tutorials

Robert Kaufman – Ashton Road To sew this three-ring binder pencil case, co-ordinate your fabrics, fusible fleece, two 9″ zippers, oil your sewing machine, and install your zipper foot. (If you don’t have a zipper foot, or don’t want to use one, there is a free sewing tutorial to show you how you can use a regular presser foot when installing a zipper.) The vintage cruiser bicycle print on this pencil case is called “Cruzin” by Barbara Jones of QuiltSoup for Henry Glass & Co.

Quilted Adjustable Japanese Knot Purse – PDF Pattern + Tutorial

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Quilted Adjustable Japanese Knot Purse – PDF Pattern + Tutorial

This is a quick and easy sewing project from Artful Frippery that results in a beautiful quilted Japanese Knot purse! The finished bag is lined and the dimensions are 12″ wide and 10″ high with a 21″ tie strap. Go to PDF sewing pattern for Quilted Adjustable Knot Purse “Very nice pattern…..good instructions and lots of helpful pictures!” happyhappyme Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Des

All-Stars Quilt-As-You-Go Drawstring Backpack

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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

All-In-One Handy Pouch – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Cosmetic Bags

All-In-One Handy Pouch – Free Sewing Tutorial

Minki’s Work Table offers a free tutorial showing us how we can sew one of these sweet all-in-one pouches too. Finished size: 6 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 2″(depth). You will need the following supplies: cotton & linen fabric for exterior (cherries) cotton for lining fusible batting size+ 1/4″seam fusible batting fusible interfacing magnetic button embroidery thread Go to the All-In-One Pouch Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet

charmed Liebling’s Trifold Wallet – PDF Pattern

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Coin Purses and Wallets

charmed Liebling’s Trifold Wallet – PDF Pattern

This sewing project is perfect for someone with basic to advanced sewing skills. Familiarity with the basic sewing terms and techniques required. The file comes with a full size pattern and detailed sewing instructions with several pictures. All measurements are given in centimeters and inches. The tri-fold wallet you can make with this pattern features: – 12 card slots – 1 zippered pocket for coins – 2 large pockets for bills, receipts, checkbook – closes with a anorak sn

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The Free Ambrosia Bag Pattern

Ambrosia Bag This complimentary bag pattern design features fabrics from the “Ambrosia” collection by Amanda Murphy for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. It is a great bag project to practice your free-motion quilting! Get the Ambrosia Bag Sewing Pattern More beautiful sewing projects: Multi-Purpose Carry All Bag Caitlyn Handbag The Gorgeous Tote + Hat Reversible Quilted Tote Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat D

Divided Garden Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

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Divided Garden Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

Peapods fabric by Dear Stella Get the free tutorial at Dear Stella demonstrating how to sew this handy gardening tote, which finishes at 15″ high x 12″ wide, and designed by Schlosser Designs! If you don’t garden this tote would make an excellent storage tote for the bathroom, craft room, or even a smaller laundry tote for one of the kids. The fabric featured in the photo above is called Peapods by Dear Stella. Go to the free Divided Gardening Tote Sewing Tutorial Just Arriv

Girl Inspired’s Nautical Summer Drawstring Backpack – A Free Sewing Tutorial

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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

The Trail Tote – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

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The Trail Tote – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

The Trail Tote was designed by Anna Graham of Noodlehead for Robert Kaufman Fabrics featuring Doe from Carolyn Friedlander. The finished large tote bag measures 14-1/2″ x 15″ x 2-1/2″ and the finished small tote bag measures a very nice 10″ x 10-1/2 x 1-1/2″. The Trail Tote sewing project uses fabrics from Essex Yarn Dyed for the strap, Doe for the exterior (100% cotton, width: 44” wide, weight: 4.3 oz. per square yard), and Essex for the piping. You can find the Essex Yar

Sew and Stamp a Mini May Day Tote – Free DIY

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Sew and Stamp a Mini May Day Tote – Free DIY

from Beth at Sew DIY A little Spring floral tote bag perfectly sized for holding a small silk or fresh bouquet inside, to hang on a friend’s doorknob or give as a housewarming gift. Beth from Sew DIY created this tote in two variations, one tote is embellished with hand-stamped fabric paint and the other with a little hand embroidery. See how easy it is to sew and embellish this pretty May Day tote! No frills – just sweetness! Go to the DIY Stamped Mini May Day Tote See more

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