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Knot Tote Bag – Free Pattern

A free sewing pattern from Jess Abbott The knot tote from Jess Abbott of the Sewing Rabbit is the perfect purse for learning to sew. This beginner-friendly pattern is easy to make, and yields adorable results. The only thing you need to know how to do – to sew this purse, is sew a straight line! This free digital sewing pattern is perfect for a beginner seamstress to learn how to sew. This sweet handbag measures 18″ wide x 12″ high to top of purse x 18″ high to top of t

Saki & Ookii – Japanese Knot Bags in Two Sizes

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Designer Patterns

Saki & Ookii – Japanese Knot Bags in Two Sizes

A digital sewing pattern from Betha Bags to make a Japanese knot bag in both a wristlet style and a shoulder bag. A Japanese knot bag typically has two straps, one long and the other short. The longer strap is looped through a short strap on the opposite side of the bag opening, which brings the bag top together. A simple bag to construct and an easy sewing project that any confident beginner can use. shoulder bag measurements: width 38.5 cm (15.1″) body height 36 cm (14.1″

Olivia’s Flower Garden Hobo Purse – Sew and Sell

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Designer Patterns

Olivia’s Flower Garden Hobo Purse – Sew and Sell

A Digital Sewing Pattern from Adorie Rhodes of Civil War Lady A digital sewing pattern download to sew this great hobo-style bag that you can sew including just a few pockets, or a more functional handbag with several interior pockets creating a “built-in” wallet inside your purse. One zipper across the top of this bag keeps everything secure inside. This is a good pattern to use when you want to showcase a fabric print, or some paper piecing, or pretty patchwork if you like.

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Designer Patterns

Japanese Knot Bags

A Sewing + Knitting Pattern Round Up! Japanese knot bags are one of the most popular bags here at PatternPile.com. Japanese knot bags are carried over your wrist and have a lovely round shape for a bag that can be created at any size. Japanese knot bags are used as knitting bags, lunch bags, etc. Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy

Nautical Beach or Poolside Towel Bag ? Easy Knotted Mariner’s Rope Handles

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Beach/Pool Bags

Nautical Beach or Poolside Towel Bag ? Easy Knotted Mariner’s Rope Handles

A free sewing video from ArtsAndCrafts4you demonstrating how to easily create and sew a nice nautical beach bag with its own towel and knotted rope handles. This bag is also lovely for beach-combing, boating, and the pool! Fill a beach bag you’ve made with a magazine, sunscreen, flip flops, and a paperback to give as a nice summer gift. Or give a beach bag to a child with sand molds from your local dollar store to make sandcastles, a small bucket, and some shovels for play. S

Shabby Chic Reversible Boho Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

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Shabby Chic Reversible Boho Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

from La*tee*da*kids la tee da Debbie from La*tee*da*kids created this pretty boho sling bag and published a step-by-step sewing tutorial to share with us for free! Follow Debbie’s tutorial to sew this simple reversible sling bag with a knotted shoulder strap. This is a wonderful sewing project for a beginner sewer! Debbie also adds: “Now you may ask, why this sling bag over other tutorials you might find? I’ve always found them to have the pieces cut so you see a seam and a b

Quilted Adjustable Japanese Knot Purse – PDF Pattern + Tutorial

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Designer Patterns

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

SewMichelle’s “Why Knot” Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

SewMichelle’s “Why Knot” Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

The “Why Knot” handbag is a curvy bag and the perfect size for everyday use. Once the Why Knot handbag is completed, it measures 16 ½” wide x 12 ½” tall, and 6” deep. Follow Sew Michelle‘s construction technique to make your Why Knot Bag sturdy with body even when it’s empty. The Why Knot handbag includes an interior pleated pocket and two outside pleated pockets on the sides for easy access to your cell phone or keys. The Why Knot Bag pattern contains over 45 pictures to ta

Japanese Inspired Origami Oasis Bento Bags

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Lunch Bags

Japanese Inspired Origami Oasis Bento Bags

An easy to sew, and fun to carry origami bento bag and beautiful cotton fabrics all designed by Tamara Kate. These Japanese-inspired bags are perfect gift bags, small project bags, and lunch & snack bags. Tamara Kate recommends making these bags with double layers of fabric so that they are strong and finished without the wrong sides of fabric showing on the inside or the tied top closure. She shows us how she creates these bags, while showcasing some of the fabrics from he

Tied-Handle Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Handbags & Purses

Tied-Handle Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

This PDF sewing pattern is a hidden gem. The Tied-Handle Tote Bag is not only fully lined but is a perfect carry-all for just about anyone who needs to pack a lot. As a large-capacity bag, it can fit in at the library, shopping, work or play. I think it would be a cute diaper bag too! The gathered full-body and casual knotted straps on this gorgeous shoulder bag add a feminine touch. A perfect everyday versatile bag style! Get the PDF Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric

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The Betsy Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

A free pdf sewing pattern for this shabby chic style purse you carry on your shoulder. Paranoire who also designed the Betsy bag, sewed this purse up using fabric remnants she had kicking around her sewing room. I think she did a fantastic job coordinating! With knotted straps tied in a bow at the top, this bag is pretty as a picture and fun to sew! Get the Betsy Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. B

The Ruffled Frounchess Bag – Free Pattern & Tutorial

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The Ruffled Frounchess Bag – Free Pattern & Tutorial

by Dorie Schwarz ✿ Layers of ruffles cascade from top to bottom of this medium-sized tote. The beaded and knotted strap makes it unique. Dorie of Tumbling Blocks designed the bag for a competition and won with this free PDF pattern. Dorie is sweet enough to share her pattern for free, but asks that no bags created using this pattern are sold. Get the Free Frounchess Bag Pattern More ruffled bags to sew: Follow PatternPile.com’s board Ruffled & Gathered Handbags to Sew on Pi

Reversible Knotted-top Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern & Tutorial

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Reversible Knotted-top Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern & Tutorial

This cute handbag has a strap that’s actually just two separate straps tied together at the top. It’s also fully reversible. No matter which way you have it, it will have a pocket inside and a pocket outside. The tab snap works from either direction. It’s an easy casual sling bag to sew, so give it a try! Get the Pattern & Tutorial Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluff

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Handbags & Purses

Knotty Bag – Free ePattern

As featured in the Spring 2012 edition of Haute Handbags “The Knotty Bag is a large bag with simple straight lines; but it has an unexpected playful twist: strips of fabric on the front with each featuring a fun knot. This spunky bag is large in both size and fun factor; a great way to hold your books, or knitting and other creative projects. It will also make a wonderful over-sized handbag.” Get the Pattern ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Proj

The Boho Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern + Tutorial

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The Boho Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern + Tutorial

A free sewing tutorial from The Destashification Project The Boho Sling Bag is a simple sewing project, perfect for a beginner sewer or someone with a stash of great fabrics! This sewing project is very popular with novice sewers. There is no hardware needed for this project. This free step-by-step sewing tutorial from The Destashification Project starts with the “plain” bag. The few extra steps required to create the patch bag are found at the web site. Go to the Free Sew

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