A Free Sewing and Quilting Tutorial by Kathy Davis from the Creative Side for Moda Bake Shop Kathy Davis from the Creative Side is sharing another awesome free sewing and quilting tutorial using some Moda fabrics demonstrating how to create this curling iron sleeve for travel. This sleeve is intended for traveling with as hot iron that needs to be insulated from the rest of your belongings inside your travel bag.  Remember, every time you take a stitch through the layers of b

Learn how to sew this  practical patchwork pen and pencil case for back to school, or the office with this thorough sewing tutorial by Ayumills of Pink Penguin. This zippered supply pouch has a nice wide flat base and bound zipper edges and end tabs. All of which are demonstrated within the tutorial, nothing is assumed. Coordinate your scrap fabrics and sew your own! Five stars! Go to the Free Sewing Tutorial! Visit Ayumills at Etsy Advertisement Alternative Seam Rippers and

Sewn Up by TeresaDownUnder.  The patchwork technique used in this bag was inspired by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh Fransson.  A nice sturdy quilted school bag! Get the QAYG School Bag Tutorial Advertisement More bag patterns for back-to-school featured at PP: 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: PATTER

A fun sewing project to create a classic drawstring patchwork backpack that will still look fab for years to come. The sample bag in the photo above was sewn with a delicious BERNINA 550 Quilters Edition machine and showcases Art Gallery Fabrics‘ Denim Studio Fabrics. This free tutorial by also demonstrates how to use decorative stitches, (we love the “arrow” stitch used here), as well as how to use the automatic buttonhole foot with a slide. See more about the Bernina 550 se

We loved the fresh colors against the soft grey fabrics when we spotted this pretty quilted tote bag! Andy of A Bright Corner used the same measurements and a free sewing tutorial from Amanda the Jedi Craft Girl to make this bag, but replaced the solid piece of fabric at the top half of the tote – with this beautiful patchwork design.  The initial tutorial by Jedi Craft Girl is no longer available, Andy shares her front and back panel design on her blog, please visit her for

An eBook by Sue Kim with Veronica Yang 15 patchwork sewing projects in one download!  This ebook boasts sewing projects for a roomy market tote, phone case, a tablet sleeve, and a handy backpack, just to name a few. These simple patchwork purses are fun to quilt and carry. These bag projects feature simple patchwork designs like strip piecing, log cabins, triangles, hexagons, and curved shapes. Full-size patterns and straight-forward sewing instructions for adding pockets, st

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 Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click t

Create a vintage or modern-style Dilly Bag to carry and store your sewing, embroidery, crochet, or knitting tools and projects.  This designer pattern is from Brigitte Giblin and is an English paper pieced drawstring bag project. Step-by-step instructions with accompanying photos and printable templates for the paper pieces.  You can do it! Get the Hexagon Dilly Bag PDF Pattern Advertisement Sew Easy: English Paper Piecing from Fons and Porter More hexagon projects: Hexagon R

Stitch this easy Witchy Cat Halloween Treat Sack and your kids can trick-or-treat in style as they march all over the neighborhood with this patchwork tote by their side. Use the Witchy Cat Treat Sack every year! This Halloween bag pattern is a free download courtesy of Accuquilt GO! Riley Blake Halloween fabrics were used to create the treat bag in the photo. Finished bag size is 12″ x 15″ x 2″.  This is a good PDF if you want to learn how to make a very simple patchwork bag

Girls in the Garden graciously offers this free patchwork charm square tote bag sewing tutorial as well as some thoughtful sewing tips.  I love the ties at the sides of this bag. You will need: 1 yard fabric for lining, handles and ties 1 charm pack (5 inch squares in a pre-cut) at least 42 in package 1 yard Peltex for firmer bag or ¾ yard fusible fleece for a softer bag 2-1/2 yards SF101 Pellon interfacing thread to match purse feet (optional) Get the Free Patchwork Charm Sq

Mary Miller of SpoolHardy Girl shares this free PDF sewing tutorial with us to make a super-sweet quilted patchwork bag to carry a bottle of whatever your poison is.  Use it for wine – or water. This sewing tutorial is easy to follow, and the bag is easily put together. An EASY drawstring closure is a bonus for both the sewer and whoever uses the bag – quick open and close.  Add pretty beads to your drawstrings!  Use ribbon, cording, or custom-sewn ties as Mary has done here.

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

A Free Tutorial from My So-Called Crafty Life Ashlee from My So-Called Crafty Life explains that her absolute-favorite things to do is create  beautiful  upcycled bags and totes. Recently Ashlee has been experimenting with patchwork projects using vintage scrap fabrics. With vintage scrap fabric from linens, sheets, feed sacks, tablecloths, as well as aprons and smocks, Ashlee got busy and ended up with a sweet-as-candy patchwork bag with fresh colors for the season. She caut

by Sue Bleiweiss drawstring wool bucket bag with this free sewing tutorial from Sue Bleiweiss.  This multi-purpose bag is an awesome autumn accessory. The round shape gives this bag a spacious interior, while the patchwork exterior is your canvas for featuring some of your favorite fall fabrics. Sew it up “scrappy” for a casual, bohemian feel, or use a few Kona solids for a more classic look. Get the Sewing Tutorial Quilt-as-you-go Thread Catcher More patchwork bags to sew: P

The Sewing Chick's Free Tutorial This thread-catcher basket is small but mighty at just 4 1/2″ square and 5″ high.   It is the perfect size for catching your loose threads and bits of scraps as you sew. Tessa Marie from The Sewing Chick uses duck canvas fabric as underlining making this basket strong and sturdy.  If you are curious about the fabric, the sample shown above features Robert Kaufman Essex Linen in Steel, an assortment of Anna Maria Horner Dowry, and True Colors s

A free sewing tutorial by Amy of Lots of Pink Here to show us how to sew a sweet little kit for hand sewers as well as those of us that like hand embroidery on the go.  These little travel kits are also a thoughtful gift for quilters (all those hand sewn bindings!) or even someone headed off to college (everyone should have a small mending kit on hand). Get the Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioK

by Cindy Taylor Oates; Photography by Greg Scheidemann Sew up a strawberry-sweet bag that’s the perfect size for carefree weekend days.   When choosing fabrics for the miniature patchwork pieces that make up designer Cindy Taylor Oates’ bag, select mostly small-scale prints. For more style, consider using a specialty fabric, such as silk douppioni, for the solid band or for the entire bag. If you want a more secure bag, think about adding a closure, such as ribbon ties, a but

Lisa Cox from A Spoonful of Sugar stitched up a few of these easy zippered patchwork pencil cases and shares her tutorial with us. This is another excellent scrap-busting project.  These little zippered pouches can be used for whatever you want. The pouch pictured above  was sized to fit approximately six pens; or a small pack of tissues; or a small notebook and pen; or a few cosmetics.  Of course you can make them as big or small as you want. Project Difficulty:  Beginner/In

This bag is a classic due to it’s versatility, simple construction and large capacity to carry anything you want. We love the fabric chosen to make the bag in the photo.  So nicely coordinated! Get the PDF More patchwork bags featured at PatternPile: 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

Design Highlights: A totally unique ‘roo-style’ exterior pocket is the perfect place for ‘stash & dash’ items. Two interior pockets that are great for your cell phone & other important belongings. Soft, cotton handles that are easy on the shoulder. This bag looks great no matter where and how you fling it! And best of all – it works perfectly with either the PortaPockets or the Encore Purse Insert! Get the Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Proj