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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The Pretty Diana Handbag – PDF Sewing Pattern + Choosing the Right Sewing Machine Needles

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Designer Patterns

The Pretty Diana Handbag – PDF Sewing Pattern + Choosing the Right Sewing Machine Needles

Measuring 10″ wide across the top and 11″ wide at the base, 9″ tall and 3″ deep, Diana sits pretty everywhere you go. One 25″ handle and two divided slip pockets at both front and back. The exterior features a curved and divided slip pocket to match the curve of the flap. Diana has a flap closure with an optional magnetic snap. This is a great handbag for everyday use, just fitting over your shoulder. I love the ricrac sewn along the edge of the flap! Go to the Diana Handba

Two Pretty Poppet’s Good-To-Go Messenger Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

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Free Projects

Two Pretty Poppet’s Good-To-Go Messenger Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

The incredibly simple and practical Good-To-Go Messenger Bag is a free download from Two Pretty Poppets. The Good-To-Go bag can be sewn into small and large cross-body bags for both adults and children. It has a magnetic snap to secure the flap, however, this can easily be left off if you prefer. A small slip pocket is found inside – just the perfect size for holding your keys or smart phone. The Good-To-Go messenger bag sewing pattern contains approximately 100 full-colou

The Bonnie & Betty Multi-size Messenger Bag – Sewing Tutorial

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Designer Patterns

The Bonnie & Betty Multi-size Messenger Bag – Sewing Tutorial

The larger pattydoo Bonnie messenger bag is a perfect messenger bag for commuting – or sew the smaller Betty bag as a child’s school bag or hang over bicycle handlebars! Watch the free video sewing tutorial below to see how Ina Pattydoo puts her messenger bags together. She offers some good tips. The pattern for the Bonnie & Betty messenger bag is not free, the video tutorial is free. A designer sewing pattern for this messenger bag is available here. How to Sew a Messenge

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Designer Patterns

The Sassy Tote Bag

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Around The Bobbin You will love how roomy the Sassy Tote Bag is inside! Spacious inside making your belongings accessible. Learn how to sew an easy “snap flap” to keep your things inside Sassy. The two upper curved flaps overlap and snap together. This PDF sewing pattern from Around The Bobbin further provides finishing details such as the handle loops, top-stitching and several interior pockets to help you stay organized. Get the Sassy Tote PDF Pat

The Malibu Satchel – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

The Malibu Satchel – Free Sewing Tutorial

A Free Sewing Tutorial from Fabric Mutt A free sewing tutorial from Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt demonstrating how she creates her Malibu Satchel bag. This messenger-style satchel bag measures 9 x 10 x 3″. The Malibu Satchel also includes a removable cross-body strap and a top handle for carrying comfortably. This is a wonderful commuter bag for college or as an everyday bag for anyone. The fabric used to create the bag in the photo above is Robert Kaufman’s Railroad Denim

Fallon Shoulder Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Clutch Bags

Fallon Shoulder Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

Go to the Fallon Shoulder Bag PDF Pattern Sew the Fallon Shoulder Bag 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 Tum

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Designer Patterns

The Emma Bag – Sew and Sell

Sewn by Karen W – Click this photo to see more sewing by Karen Chris W Designs‘ Emma shoulder bag sewing pattern offers two styles to choose from with version one with a sweet little ruffle and closes with a magnetic snap. Version two of the Emma bag pattern gives the bag a flap that closes the bag and locks securely with a twist lock. Both versions of this sewing pattern offer an interior zippered pocket to store your personal belongings, and a slip pocket for things like yo

Kaishi-ire Japanese Tea Ceremony Pouch – Free DIY

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Clutch Bags

Kaishi-ire Japanese Tea Ceremony Pouch – Free DIY

from Little Sparrow Nest A Japanese Tea Ceremony Pouch DIY + free sewing pattern from Little Sparrow Nest. A quick & fun DIY for a Kaishi-ire. Kaishi-ire are used as part of the traditional Japanese tea-ceremony. We can use this simple fold-over clutch bag for just about anything! The lovely Georgia Sakura Howell who designed the clutch says she “loves to incorporate unique traditional textile pieces into her daily life to add unique elements to her personal style”. Think

Add an Exterior Pouch to Your Bags – Sewing Tutorial

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Bagmaking

Add an Exterior Pouch to Your Bags – Sewing Tutorial

Go to the Tutorial More ways to customize your bags: How to Add a Travel Smart Pocket to Your Next Bag Add Easy Pockets to Your Bags Sew On-Seam Pockets Sew a Clear Vinyl Pocket Floating Inset Pocket with Piping Sew Slip Pockets into a Bag Sew an Expanding Accordion Pocket Embroidered Tote Pockets Sew a Welt Pocket with Exposed Zipper Add a Travel Smart Pocket to Your Next Bag The “PortaPockets” Plus Purse Insert Pattern Insert an Exposed Zippered Pocket Patch Pockets Video T

Spoonflower Birdy Bag – Free Sewing Pattern + Tutorial

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Free Projects

Spoonflower Birdy Bag – Free Sewing Pattern + Tutorial

A Free Sewing Project from Katarina Roccella This bag was designed by Katarina Roccella and features her fabric designs. The finished size of the bag is approximately 16″ x 12″. If you use regular quilting fabric, you should use interfacing to reinforce your bag and give it shape. If you use linen cotton canvas or cotton twill, you won’t need interfacing. Get the Birdy Bag Pattern Advertisement More beautiful bags and purses to sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Colle

The Luna Laptop + Handbag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Luna Laptop + Handbag – PDF Sewing Pattern

A PDF sewing pattern for a multi-size laptop bag. The Luna laptop bag with an adjustable strap holds a 13” laptop. A flap closure secures your belongings as well as a zippered interior pocket. Finished Sizes for these bags are: Everyday Bag 13” x 11 1/2” – finished Laptop Bag 16” x 11 1/2” – finished Sewing Supplies: 3/4 of a yard fabric for bag exterior 1/2 yard fabric for bag lining light weight interfacing fusible fleece or thicker interfacing for laptop bag 1 – 7 inch zip

Notting Hill Bag – Sew and Sell PDF Pattern + Create Fusible Bias Trim With A Serger

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Designer Patterns

Notting Hill Bag – Sew and Sell PDF Pattern + Create Fusible Bias Trim With A Serger

The Notting Hill handbag sewing pattern not only boasts an expandable and collapsible gusset, but an easy flap closure with a classy metal twist lock holds the flap in place with a professional finish. There are some free tutorials here at PP demonstrating how to install a twist lock. The Notting Hill Bag was featured in Sewing World Magazine November 2013 issue. This pattern is designated an intermediate level sewing pattern by the designer. This sweet bag measures 30

Sew a Long-Flap Bicycle Saddlebag – Free DIY

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Free Projects

Sew a Long-Flap Bicycle Saddlebag – Free DIY

pedalingnowhere.com Created with classic styling by Logan at PedalingNowhere, this long-flap saddlebag is coined a “Franken-Satchel”. A timeless waxed canvas saddlebag stitched with modern materials and extra useful features. This particular saddlebag is made from #8 cotton duck, and was hand-waxed with Otter Wax. A Carradice Bagman Quick Release Rack (video demo below) makes it easy to attach and detach the saddlebag from the bike. This long-flap saddlebag was built to tak

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Backpacks

Edelweiss Multi-Style Backpack

This is an intermediate level sewing pattern by Sew Sweetness for a practical backpack that doubles as a cross-body bag for children, teens, or adults. Curved flaps for the patch pockets on the front, as well as a zippered closure and flap at the top. With an inner zipper pocket, there’s lots of space to store the your belongings. This backpack measures 15-1/2″ tall x 12″ wide x 5″ deep. The PDF pattern has 20 pages of instructions, 44 full-color step-by-step photos, and

The Pink Peony Purse ❁ Free PDF Sewing Pattern

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Clutch Bags

The Pink Peony Purse ❁ Free PDF Sewing Pattern

A hot shoulder-bag-and-clutch-in-one to sew for wherever you need to go! The Pink Peony Purse is… well, pretty. It just is. Sometimes, you just need some “pretty” in your day, especially during the colder months. I love the idea that charmed Liebling designed this bag so that the pleats do not follow the conventional direction or placement. I love it, and it’s just enough to catch the eye. The Peony purse is beautiful in most any type of fabric you choose and would be love

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Designer Patterns

The Saxted Satchel

A digital sewing pattern from Charlie's Aunt Designs The PDF sewing pattern for the Saxted Green Satchel was designed by Emma Brennan of Charlie’s Aunt Designs. Inspired by the 1940’s evacuee military-style satchels, this shoulder bag is a good size, practical, and sophisticated, with its unique asymmetrical front pocket and flap closure. The Saxted Green Satchel can be sewn with custom-made strap or a ready-made strap. The PDF pattern provides sewing instructions for adding

Vintage-Style Kitchen Garden Shoulder Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Vintage-Style Kitchen Garden Shoulder Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

from Emma Brennan of Charlie's Aunt Designs Get the PDF The Best Fabrics for Handbags & Purses: Handbag Ideas “Fabrics for handbags and purses can often be purchased anywhere. Find out about the best fabrics for handbags and purses with help from an artisan, designer, and instructor in this free video clip.” – Cassandra Allen-Brown Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Anim

Eco-friendly Necktie Hipster Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Eco-friendly Necktie Hipster Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

strap to wear cross-body makes this hipster hands-free. Folded cash could be stored within the pointed end or flap of the bag as well. This is a mini-hipster, just something for cash and cards. Of course we love the idea of reducing textile waste by recycling these beautiful ties. Such an inexpensive sewing project! Get the Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed

The High Tea Clutch Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Clutch Bags

The High Tea Clutch Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

A feminine 1930’s-style clutch bag sewing pattern with pleat details at the front, an optional front tuck and a large floppy bow. I love the shape of this classy clutch bag. Emma Brennan who designed this handbag and publishes the pattern as well, loves to sew handbags using twills, wool, velvet, etc. I’m somewhat biased because I love her vintage inspired style no matter which pattern it is. If you’d rather not sew the bow, you could trim the flap with lace appliqué or vi

The “Sometimes” Bag – Free PDF eBook & Sewing Pattern + How to Choose the Rig

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Handbags & Purses

The “Sometimes” Bag – Free PDF eBook & Sewing Pattern + How to Choose the Rig

with Wesen's Art and Wendy Gardiner This bag sewing pattern was designed by Wesens Art to carry papers and documents. You could call this bag a messenger bag, however the flap closure is not the same size of the front side of the bag. A large flat cross-body bag with inside pockets and a separate compartment, which accommodates A4 paper. Dimensions of this bag: 42 x 30 x 8 cm. This bag can made from cotton, upholstery fabric, denim, corduroy, leather, and suede or vinyl.

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