This reversible summer hobo bag is fun to sew and a classic bag style for all ages. One side of this bag was created with 28 adorable charm squares while the other side uses coordinating fabric. An easy to sew patch pocket compliments one side. The finished bag should carry easily over your shoulder with a sturdy flat bottom. Finished size is 13″ wide x 12″ long x 5″ deep. I love the patchwork charm squares used in one of the samples below. Go through your fabric stash and

The Brooklyn quilted tote is part of A Quilter’s Dream 6-Pack Bag Collection. This beautiful expandable bag is fully lined and offers four interior pockets. The handles are the ideal length to carry over the shoulder. The Brooklyn bag measures 15″ x 12″ x 4″ which makes a nice day-tripper. Choose six fat quarters from your collection to sew up the entire bag. A quick and easy bag that everyone can be successful making! The Brooklyn Quilted Tote Pattern Download Advertisement

The simple clean lines of this handbag design by Emma Brennan of Charlie’s Aunt Designs are similar to the styles seen during the 1940’s with a modern asymmetrical twist. The Sedgeford Bag is created with two contrasting or coordinating fabrics such as tweed paired with corduroy or velvet for autumn and winter, or heavy cotton canvas, and patterned linen for spring and summer. The flap template doubles as an interior patch pocket. The approximate finished dimensions are: 9″ (

The Boronia Bowler bag epattern from Blue Calla Patterns is to sew a medium-sized bag to be carried as a handbag or as a cross-body bag with a removable cross-body strap. The Boronia Bowler bag features vinyl accents at the bottom as well as double handles. The double-pull zipper ⇒ Go to The Boronia Bowler Bag ePattern ⇐ Advertisement More bags like this featured at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern fro

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Cozy Nest Designs This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Spectrum Tote sewing pattern from Cozy Nest Designs offers a spacious and casual design, as well as a fun-to-sew every day bag. The pieced exterior of this bag offers versatility and an opportunity to make this bag truly unique using scrap fabrics! You can quilt it, or leave it as is. The interior has a zippered pocket, a magnetic snap, and two slip pockets. The Spectrum Tote measures approxim

A PDF sewing pattern from American Stitchers to make this well-designed concealed carry handbag. The Madge bag has a fold over top that is fully accessible to the interior through a zippered flap. Underneath the zippered flap, there are credit card slots and cash pockets behind a spacious slip pocket. The concealed carry pocket is super easily accessible from the left or right side with 7” openings. If you don’t carry a firearm, use this hidden pocket to store cash, valuables

A PDF sewing pattern by Aneela Hoey to sew the Booklet Pouch.  This pattern provides all of the information you need to stitch a small – 3″ x 6″ x 8″ and a large – 3″ x 9″ x 11″ pouch to keep your sewing notions, thread, and small tools on hand. This pouch is made up of four separate clear vinyl zippered pockets for quick access.  Aneela Hoey also offers some tips for sewing with clear vinyl while constructing this unique and sturdy pouch in a fun-to-use booklet style. This

To sew this bag you’ll need: one fat quarter bundle (or 1/2 a yard of your choice of fabric) fabric to line the bag (about 1/2 yard) one package of fusible interfacing buckle or other embellishments two D-rings 12-16 inches of 1/4 inch elastic thread, scissors, sewing machine, etc… Get the Free Sewing Tutorial More pretty purses to sew: The Savannah Bag Sweet Pea Pocket Purse Hello Beautiful Bag Pretty in Pleats Purse Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday

A free tutorial by Vicky Myers Sashiko stitching is a form of decorative and/or reinforcement stitching, or hand embroidery, using the running stitch technique. Sashiko stitching was started in Japan. Vicky Myers created this beautiful lined Sashiko bag using recycled denim and pretty cotton scraps. She shares her free Sashiko bag tutorial with you! Also check out the super-quick video below this post to see exactly how Sashiko stitching is done in less than 60 seconds. Sewi

A free sewing DIY by Karen at Sew What's New Karen blogs at Sew What’s New about her latest bag sewing project, a fabulous nautical drawstring bucket-style bag! Find out how she customizes a Style pattern #4143 and came up with this beauty that inspired by an old fashioned sailor’s kit bag like this one: Karen added some features such as; a shoulder pad which is a simple wrap with a strip of soft and stable to pad it and a Velcro closure. A round base with a cinched top, heav

An upscale handbag design to hold your favorite pre-filled pouch of any beverage you like and anything else you might need. This advanced sewing pattern from American Stitchers features an insulated interior pocket with a snap closure. Insert a small freezer pack if you want to chill your drinks. Your beverage is discreetly dispensed via the hidden spout in the front of the bag. Not only is this a beverage bag pattern, it is a pattern to make a fully functioning designer hand

A Designer PDF Sewing Tutorial from Sweetbriar Studio A PDF sewing tutorial by Sweetbriar Studio to show us how to sew this multi-style tote bag.  This tote tutorial also shows us how to sew this bag in different sizes. A reversible or zippered style, features seven pockets, and up to three straps make this a very versatile tote bag. ❀ Get the Reversible Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern Inserting a Zipper Into Any Bag: In this sewing tutorial Izzy Brown shows you how to insert a zip

Sew this unique denim bag from a recycled pair of jeans. This ebook will walk you through each step of this sewing project. The “Chobe” bag is an ideal size for everyday use. The striped patchwork pattern on the front allows space for your own creativity. The bottom of the bag can be made from leather or a similarly strong material such as marine vinyl, canvas, or sturdy cotton duck. Dimensions of the bag: bottom of the bag: 10 x 32 cm., + height of the bag: 36 cm. Go to the

A practical and pretty backpack purse with pockets for your phone, shopping lists, wallet, car keys, etc. This bag by Pink Pony Designs, holds it shape very well despite the half-circle sides which give us those beautiful folds at the sides. An ideal bag size to replace your everyday handbag, it’s comfortable to carry with it’s padded, adjustable straps. You can easily hang it up at the end of the day from the big D-ring. You close your Batala Backpack with a drawstring, and

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

This pattern adapts the gorgeous front pleating detail of Constructiv Patterns larger clutch design to a cute compact size with an optional removable wristlet strap. This purse closes with a recessed zippered closure for a professional-looking finish. The clutch is fully lined with an interior pocket for discreet storage. The finished clutch purse will measure approximately 19 cm wide x 13 cm tall (7.5″ x 5″) with a 5 cm (2″) wide base at the widest part. This clutch is a lov

A Free Sewing Video with Lila Tueller for Riley Blake Fabrics Lila shows Cindy how to sew a super-useful trash bag for the car with her fabric line Bohemian Festival. Advertisement 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 t

A PDF sewing pattern from Karen Pior of Sew Well Maide to create this lovely shoulder or cross-body Piping Hot Curves Bag with an easy flap closure and finished with coordinating piping. This is a bag that I would make out of a cherished fabric piece – or pieces. I have some “piping hot” fabric from Kaffe Fassett Collective Fall 2013 line by Philip Jacobs called Feathers in bright yellow, hot pink, aqua and green. It has sat in my stash since 2013 because I can’t bring myself

A modern cosmopolitan style combined with a shoulder-strapped backpack purse and an exposed vertical 9″ fancy zipper on the front side make this bag design a new favorite! An easy sewing project by Vanilla House Designs to create this fully lined backpack purse with interior pockets. Exterior pockets are not incorporated in this pattern but you could add your own, and purse feet are optional as well.  Some people may like the idea of going without exterior pockets, especially

The Tori Tote Bag Pattern from Merge Bags makes a generously-sized tote that is ideal for a day at the mall, a day trip, or a day on the beach in the sun. Tori has an easy design for a beginner sewer due to the variations and options this pattern offers. Easy to follow tutorial and plenty of pictures. The Tori Tote is a fully lined bag with an interior zippered pocket, and smartphone – 18″ top width x 12″ height x 6″ depth (12″ bottom width) – 24″ shoulder straps in length an