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 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

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Cosmetic Bags

The Reno Rounded Makeup Bag

An intermediate PDF sewing pattern from Pink Pony Design. This make-up bag has a modern style that is perfect for sewing some of those fabrics you’ve been saving for a special project. The step-by-step clearly written instructions make this a straight-forward sewing project. Instructions are all followed by a color photo. The finished bag measures 8″ x 5.5″. Sewing Supplies: 13” x 9” woven / vinyl / faux leather exterior fabric 6” x 22” contrast fabric for exterior (sides an

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Designer Patterns

Let’s Go! – Expandable Shoe Bags

A brilliant, versatile, and fun-to-sew bag designed by The Crafting Shell. Katie Larson created this pattern after realizing she needed a better way to store her shoes when she traveled. Katie didn’t want her shoes stored with clean clothes. The gusseted sides of these wonderful zippered shoe bags are made with clear vinyl for quick access. These travel bags make fabulous gifts. Sew coordinating sets for friends and family using durable canvas, oilcloth, laminated fabrics, vi

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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

Vintage Inspired Eleanor Handbag – PDF Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Vintage Inspired Eleanor Handbag – PDF Pattern

A Digital Sewing Pattern from Punkin Patterns The vintage-inspired Eleanor handbag’s beauty by Vanessa Lynch of Punkin Patterns is simple in design and classic style. You can create a modern style Eleanor Bag with this pattern and bold solid fabrics, or a unique quilted bag by using a quilt-as-you-go method to use up those fabric scraps. Eleanor has an optional side gusset, and optional longer flap closure. The finished size is approximately 12″ wide x 3″ deep x 9″ tall. Ge

Zakka Sewing – Scrappy Patchwork Star Shoulder Bag or Pouch

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Designer Patterns

Zakka Sewing – Scrappy Patchwork Star Shoulder Bag or Pouch

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Amy Morinaka, author of Zakka Handmades A Zakka sewing pattern download by Amy Morinaka for this cheery patchwork bag highlighting a scrappy star that pops! Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams walk you through the construction of this bag. The zippered opening at the top is 10″ long making this a nice compact carry. The approximate finished size of this sweet bag is 8 1/4″ wide x 8 1/4″ high x 2 3/4″ deep. The exterior panels and guss

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Designer Patterns

Open Wide – Zippered Poppy Pouch

The POPPY Pouch opens up wide and offers soft yet stable side panels, with a gusset sewn at each end to keep your belongings inside when the pouch is open. The POPPY Pouch also offers handy tabs at each end to help you open and close the zippered opening. This is an advanced beginner sewing pattern that comes with instructions and full color illustrations to create three pouch sizes. Finished Poppy Pouch Dimensions: large: base 8.5” x 4.5”, width 10.5”, height 6.5” medium: ba

Simple Appliqued Owl Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

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For Kids

Simple Appliqued Owl Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

+ How to Machine Applique Convex Curves from Wendi Gratz! Sarah Jane Sews designed this fabulous Owl Bag for her daughter to take to school. You can make one too, so gather up some coordinating fabric scraps for wings, and a couple of yards each of heavy fusible interfacing and fabric, and follow this free tutorial and PDF pattern, to sew this novelty bag. Click Here You will need: 1 yard of main fabric, medium to heavy weight 1 yard of lining fabric 1 1/4 yard heavyweight s

Needle Field’s Carry-all Bag – Free Pattern and Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Needle Field’s Carry-all Bag – Free Pattern and Sewing Tutorial

+ Create Piping with Nancy Zieman A free pattern and sewing tutorial by Bea, of Needle Field. I would consider this shoulder bag to be a carry-all. I see that this bag has some nice piping along the outside edges so I’ve included a free sewing piping tutorial below. Get the Tutorial and Pattern Create Piping by Nancy’s Notions Sewing Tips and Techniques – Tacking Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat De

Brigitte Flower Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Brigitte Flower Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

This is a large capacity tote bag with enough space to fit all you need. I love the way the straps meet with the body of the bag as well as the shape of the bag. Tons of embellishment potential here! Features: One main compartment interior lined One pocket inside. Closes with magnetic snap. An embroidered floral accent is added as a final touch on the front. The pattern’s original design allows for mixing fabrics and colors so you can achieve a more designer or sophisticated

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Designer Patterns

Sew a Mini Messenger Bag – PDF Pattern

Get the Mini Messenger Bag Pattern More messenger bag sewing patterns: Walter + Veronica’s Messenger Bag Pattern – Sew and Sell Unisex Bathurst Messenger Bag – Free Pattern + Sewing Machine Feet Markings The Dorian Messenger Bag PDF Pattern + 10 Sewing Tips from the Experts The Bloomsbury Bag Pattern + 7 Designer Messenger Bag Sewing Projects The Carried Away Fold Over Messenger Bag – PDF + Using an Automatic Threader Padded Messenger + Laptop Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern Polstea

How to Make a Leather Carryall Briefcase or Purse

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Free Projects

How to Make a Leather Carryall Briefcase or Purse

This a fun project because of the simplicity of construction. It can be used as a briefcase, a purse, a satchel or just a carry all bag. For this project I use a 10 oz. classic glazed double shoulder leather, it has a nice finish and requires no additional finishing. I also cut the lace as well as the handles out of the same leather. This a simple pattern that can be altered to your own taste. This makes an excellent gift as well a hot seller for your business. This bag will

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Designer Patterns

Bernadette Shoulder Bag – PDF

This sewing pattern has full step-by-step instructions, templates and colour pictures so that you can make a good sized tote bag with gussets for depth and long handles for using as a stylish shoulder bag. It’s a roomy bag with four large interior pockets. It is so versatile and can be used as a practical everyday tote, designer-style market bag, really stylish diaper bag / baby changing bag, gym bag or whatever you like. Make it for yourself, family, friends or SELL your fi

Posh Pink Backpack Pattern + Free Video Tutorial

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Backpacks

Posh Pink Backpack Pattern + Free Video Tutorial

by Hope Yoder This backpack has lots of shabby chic charm! It is a roomy backpack with a new style with its rounded corners and sweet fabrics in shades of pink. Comfortable to wear, as it is designed to fit smoothly against your body. The design has a quilted curved flap closure which is set off with piping and a pretty covered button designed to conceal a magnetic snap. The inside features a large pocket, perfect for storing a cell phone. Finished measurements: 13″ tall

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✄ One for Me, One for you

That is probably what any Mom would say when they saw the bag patterns featured today! The Round Satchel bag pattern would be for her, and the Padded Leap Pad tutorial for the little one. Wait, there’s more, the Dandelion purse tutorial would also be super nice… just because… one more handbag wouldn’t hurt, right?! ;) The Round Satchel Bag by Ali Foster is very feminine and chic. A modern bag that is also fabulous for everyday use. A simple button closure at the top enc

Multi-Purpose Carry-all Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Quilted Bags

Multi-Purpose Carry-all Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

The Multi-Purpose Carry All Bag is a versatile bag patterned to be suitable for many and varied functions. The Multi-Purpose Carry All Bag has many pockets both inside and out. An exterior pocket at each end is wide enough to store your quilting rulers. Interior pockets are found at each side and widths can be customized – the pdf pattern shows us how to do this. A big bonus for the Multi-Purpose Carry All Bag is the interior gusseted divider. It is padded to provide protec

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Designer Patterns

The Awesome Erica Bag – PDF

This bag is a fairly simple, but anything but boring. It is on the small to medium size with a gusseted side/bottom and one strap. You can make it out of all one fabric, or change it up a bit by making the side & strap out of a coordinating print. You could jazz it up and add some piping or ric-rac along the seams for a little punch. As always, have fun with it! Sewing the gusset may be a little challenging for a beginner, but with lots and lots of pins and some patience,

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Designer Patterns

Weekend Travel Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

by Sew Christine (The Take Me Away Bag posted here before is no longer available.) Get the Pattern 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

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