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Designer Patterns

Sew a Kids’ Tool Pouch – PDF Pattern

With a finished bag size of 8″ x 7 ” this adorable DIY kids toy tool pouch is a perfect size! Simply slip your child’s belt through the loops of the tool pouch and they are ready to play! This PDF pattern includes eight tutorial pages with over 25 pictures. This sewing tutorial also includes a list of materials, a cutting plan, and the instructions with photos for assembling your pouch. Difficulty level: easy. Go to the Tool Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern Advertisement Follow Patte

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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

The Cozy Cupcake Backpack – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Backpacks

The Cozy Cupcake Backpack – PDF Sewing Pattern

Sew this adorable cupcake backpack for your little one with this print-at-home sewing pattern from Cozy Nest Designs. This yummy bag features a realistic looking cupcake wrapper and ruffled “frosting”. There is an inside pocket, adjustable straps, and a zippered closure for keeping everything from library books to lunch, securely inside. Cozy Nest Designs includes bonus sewing instructions to create a cupcake pillow! SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Backpack: 8 1/2″ w x 9″ h

Play Zip and Store Convertible Tote – Sew and Sell

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Designer Patterns

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

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For Kids

Sturdy Halloween Treat Bags

A Free Sewing Tutorial from FishSticks Designs This treat bag design allows the bag to stand tall and wide open when you pull the sturdy handles apart so that the goodies inside are easily seen. When you pick the bag up and put the handles together, the treat bag folds closed to keep candy secure inside. Bonnie from FishSticks Designs offers this free sewing tutorial to show us how we can make treat bags just like these! Go to the Free Sewing Tutorial Advertisement Follow Pat

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For Kids

Chair Book Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

by Crafty Mummy Slip over the back of a chair and fill with books. Get the Tutorial ♥ 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

Snap Trap Little Kids’ Wallet – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Snap Trap Little Kids’ Wallet – Free Sewing Tutorial

Materials Needed: Front pocket and pocket lining: Two – 6 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ pieces of cotton fabric Back: 6 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ piece of cotton fabric Lining (& casing for measuring tape): 6 1/2″ x 12″ piece of contrasting cotton fabric Interfacing for front pocket: 5 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ fusible interfacing Interfacing for back: 5 1/4″ x 4″ fusible interfacing Interfacing for front casing: 5 1/4″ x 1″ fusible interfacing Zipper: 9 inches or longer Two 5″ lengths of 3/4″ wide metal measuring

Sweet Frosted Cupcake Pouch – Sew and Sell PDF Pattern and Tutorial

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Pouches

Sweet Frosted Cupcake Pouch – Sew and Sell PDF Pattern and Tutorial

A cute novelty pouch to sew for girls! The zippered cupcake pouch is easy to sew and fun to give away or sell at a craft or farmers market! The covered buttons used as embellishments resembling cherries on top of the frosting completes the whimsical style of this simple zippered pouch. This little purse is easy to make! This pattern by Ellie Atanasova of Ellie After Patterns includes a PDF file with all pattern pieces, as well as step-by-step instructions with lots of phot

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

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Free Projects

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

Sew an Easy Drawstring Sleep Over Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Sew an Easy Drawstring Sleep Over Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern

Gingercake‘s PDF sewing pattern for the “Sleepover Tote” is available for instant download! Summer is full of trips, sleepovers, and outings for kids and this bag is perfect to hold and carry everything they need. Kids can pack and close this drawstring sleep-over tote bag themselves. This Sleepover Tote bag is perfect for sleepovers but also for camping, weekend stays, the beach, the pool, and daycare. Some of the nice features of this pdf pattern are: Half yard of fabric f

SugarPieChic’s Petticoat Tote Bag PDF Beginner Sewing Tutorial

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Designer Patterns

SugarPieChic’s Petticoat Tote Bag PDF Beginner Sewing Tutorial

The Petticoat Tote pdf sewing pattern from Leslie Rutland of SugarPieChic is an easy beginner sewing project available for instant download. This fun-to-sew PDF pattern provides step-by-step instructions, with clear photos that will guide you through the entire process of converting a very basic tote into a fun-to-carry Petticoat Tote Bag! Sewing Level: Beginner with knowledge of simple sewing terms. An excellent sewing project for all ages. Have fun with this one! Go to S

Pretty Zippered Slipper Coin Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern + Tutorial

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Pretty Zippered Slipper Coin Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern + Tutorial

Sew and sell this sweet slipper (or shoe) coin purse sewing pattern from Name That Candy at Etsy at summer craft fairs. Sew these slipper purses as gifts, key fobs, coin purses, adding embellishments using lace, ribbon, and decorative stitching. This pattern comes with a bonus tutorial demonstrating how to create the bow to add to the toe of your slipper pouch. This is one of the cutest pouch designs I have seen since Sewing Loft’s zippered pouch pattern was released! See

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

Sew a Kid’s Portable Backseat Tablet Holder and Organizer

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For Kids

Sew a Kid’s Portable Backseat Tablet Holder and Organizer

If you plan to travel and you will have backseat passengers, sew one or two of these backseat travel organizers to keep your little travel companions occupied and unfocused on that dreaded question; “Are we there yet?”. Toss in some activity books, tissue box, ear buds, portable sippy cups, and a lap blanket. Your trips will be super-fun and comfortable for your little passengers. Sewing Supplies: 1 yard of sturdy fabric 2 packages 1/4″ bias binding – or make eight yards of

Sweet Childs Pouch – PDF Sewing Pattern + Using an Applique Mat

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Pouches

Sweet Childs Pouch – PDF Sewing Pattern + Using an Applique Mat

Heather from The Sewing Loft designed one of the cutest pouches I’ve ever seen for little girls. The appliqued children’s faces are featured with two pretty hairstyles and headbands at the front. This PDF pattern provides us with an opportunity to sew one-of-a-kind zippered pouches by varying each facial feature. I can see embellishments like beads, pearls, earrings, glasses, hand embroidered freckles, just to name a few. If you love to sew with trim and enjoy smaller sewi

Tikki Patchwork Zippered Pouch – Free PDF + Wrist Strap Sewing Video

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Free Projects

Tikki Patchwork Zippered Pouch – Free PDF + Wrist Strap Sewing Video

A fun scrap-busting sewing and patchwork quilting project! Free PDF Template + Instructions This free PDF pattern gives you all of the information and the template you need to construct and quilt this simple zippered pouch measuring 6.5” wide by 3.5” high. This patchwork pouch is the ideal size for storing personal essentials inside your everyday handbag. Fun to create and so practical to have on hand! Purchase an inexpensive bundle of zippers from Zipit and get quilting! M

Ready, Set, Go! Overnighter Bag – PDF Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Ready, Set, Go! Overnighter Bag – PDF Pattern

This pretty little overnight bag is easy to sew, a nice size, and is a sweet sleepover, or dance bag. Beginner sewers will enjoy sewing this pretty bag designed by Ruby Jeans Closet using this pattern with simple construction and detailed steps to follow. The tutorial includes a full-scale computer-generated sewing pattern ready to print on regular 8.5 x 11 computer paper and A4 size paper. You need a regular sewing machine, no serger required, and some basic sewing notions.

Sweet Treats Candy Wrappers – Holiday Gift and Goody Bags

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Designer Patterns

Sweet Treats Candy Wrappers – Holiday Gift and Goody Bags

These sweet candy Valentine’s Day Christmas Birthday party gift bags Easter Halloween Weddings Go to the PDF Sewing 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 o

Reversible Halloween Trick or Treat Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Reversible Halloween Trick or Treat Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern

This PDF sewing pattern bundle by TheLazyDogStudio is great for beginner sewers. The reversible treat bag pattern contains over 70 pictures that work with the pattern instructions. These patterns can be customized to your taste. The creative possibilities are endless! This pdf pattern combo includes three .PDF files and one .jpeg. Patterns come with alternate quilted handle instructions and instructions for an alternate option for a tie instead of a bow. The tie is great for

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

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