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Bloom’s ‘Faux Piped’ Handles + 11 Free Handbag Strap Sewing Tutorials

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Photo Tutorials

Bloom’s ‘Faux Piped’ Handles + 11 Free Handbag Strap Sewing Tutorials

If you like the look of piping but don’t want to have to make or buy it, try this free sewing tutorial by Bloom that demonstrates how you can sew faux piping. Using her Bernina sewing machine strap with a lovely clean professional-looking finish. Get the Free Sewing Tutorial Specialty Distributors Turn-it-All Set 11 more bag strap sewing tips and tutorials: Sew a Reversible Camera Strap Sleeve How to Insert Eyelets into a Handbag Strap Sewplicity’s Corded Bag Handles Adjusta

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How to Create Scalloped Piping on Your Sewing Machine + Sewing Machine Needle Information

from Cindy at Sew Blessed & Create Indie Designs You will love sewing this dainty scalloped piping! Scalloped piping is very easy to create, as well as quick and very economical. If there is a cheaper way to make pretty sewing trim like this, I want to know about it! Cindy at Sew Blessed thought others may enjoy sewing their own scalloped piping as well so she published this free sewing tutorial to show us how we can create scalloped piping too. All you will need is some pret

Floating Inset Pocket with Piping – Free Sewing Tutorial | How to Sew Bias Binding

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Photo Tutorials

Floating Inset Pocket with Piping – Free Sewing Tutorial | How to Sew Bias Binding

This sneaky pocket is ideal to add to the exterior of a lined bag to hold something you need quick, easy access to, throughout the day. Perfect to carry keys, travel mugs, sunglasses case, cell phone, etc. Niki from Roonie Ranching used scrap fabric to demonstrate the pocket for this sewing tutorial, but it would not be difficult to see how this pocket design could work with a lined tote bag or handbag. Get the Tutorial Sewing Tips : How to Sew Bias Binding: Bias binding is

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Designer Patterns

The Presidio Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Seamstress Erin Seamstress Erin initially designed the Presidio Purse sewing pattern to make a purse for herself and released a PDF pattern for others to download and print. I really loved the plum color Erin choose for this large capacity bag, and the fact that she decided to use tweed coat-weight wool to change things up a bit. The piping along the seams finishes the bag like a professional. The pattern is written for intermediate sewers but a

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

Sew an Upright Cross-body Duffel Bag for the Gym or Yoga

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Designer Patterns

Sew an Upright Cross-body Duffel Bag for the Gym or Yoga

+ How To Make Your Own Piping For Sewing Projects A gym bag sewing pattern and yoga mat strap instructions from Studio Cherie. Sew a fully lined, upright duffle bag, perfect for hanging in those narrow gym lockers. This sewing pattern includes all of the pattern pieces and illustrated instructions to make a fabulous, fully lined bag. Great for the gym or for over-nighters with great capacity: 18″ tall and 12″ diameter round base . Features: – Separate shoe pocket with easy z

Clip’N Go Wristlet Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Clutch Bags

Clip’N Go Wristlet Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

If you want to try adding a little pizzazz to your wristlets, try adding some accent piping. Linda Souza of Aggie Ray Designs will show you how to add piping to this handbag with step by step instructions and pictures. Don’t worry, you can also make it without the piping too. The pdf sewing pattern comes with the completed pattern pieces. Just pin, cut and sew. Minimal amounts of fabric is required but detailed in the pattern. Easy to follow instructions. Every step is

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Designer Patterns

Sew the Sugar & Spice Bag – PDF Pattern

A Digital Sewing Pattern from Chris W Designs The Sugar & Spice digital purse pattern is offered by Chris W Designs and is available in PDF format to download, print, cut, and sew! There are four exterior slip pockets and a main compartment closing with a recessed zipper. Two pen pockets and an additional four interior slip pockets complete the ensemble. Lots of wonderful bling; piping, metal rings, and shiny rivets are used to give your Sugar & Spice bag that professional

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Messenger Bags

Messenger Bag – Free Tutorial Series

This is a very well organized and thoroughly written sewing tutorial from The Blue Chair, demonstrating how to make these wonderful messenger bags. These bags finish measuring at 12 1/2″ (width) x 4 1/2″ (base) x 10 1/2″ (height). Get the Tutorial Advertisement More messenger-style bag sewing patterns featured at PP: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing

Pre-School Adventurer Backpack – PDF Pattern

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Backpacks

Pre-School Adventurer Backpack – PDF Pattern

The Lil’ Adventurer Backpack is the perfect bag for any toddler or preschooler! The backpack features adjustable straps, drawstring closure with top flap, optional piping, and a front pocket. Perfect for carrying all of your little ones essentials to daycare, dance class, preschool, Grandma’s house and any other adventure! This a quick-sew and makes a great afternoon project! You could make this backpack out of vinyl, oilcloth, or a heavy bottom-weight fabric. Get the Patt

Little Hitchhiker’s Backpack – Free Tutorial

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Backpacks

Little Hitchhiker’s Backpack – Free Tutorial

The tutorial was written by Christina McKinney and features fabric from the Robotic collection by Rebekah Ginda, available at Fabricworm. Get the Free Tutorial More backpack projects: Cupcake Backpack & Pillow Edelweiss Backpack Children’s Owl Backpack Wild Things Animal Drawstring Backpack 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 patte

Ingrid Convertible Canisters {Tissue Pattern}

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Sport & Utility Bags

Ingrid Convertible Canisters {Tissue Pattern}

The quilted Ingrid Convertible Canisters can be made in three sizes and provide fabulous storage solutions for every household. The handle can be used zipped and up, or, unzipped to make two separate handles, or folded down. Roll the top edge over or turn the canister inside out for a completely new look. See back of pattern for finished dimensions and details. Fabric shown is “Summer Home” by Hemma Design for Red Rooster Fabrics. Get the Pattern ♥ Advertisement Just Arrive

Chiflada Purse PDF Pattern + How to Sew Piping in One Step

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Designer Patterns

Chiflada Purse PDF Pattern + How to Sew Piping in One Step

A fun purse for the girl who loves being a girl! It is not too big, not too small. Just right! Three roomy pockets: one zippered pocket at the top for easy access for a cell phone or jewelry or more, another bigger pocket divides the inside of the purse and then one more pocket with a vertical zipper in the back just the right size to tuck papers, a notebook, a Kindle or a novel inside for safe keeping. Get the Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holida

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Designer Patterns

The Amelia Purse – Sew and Sell

Show your creativity with an Amelia Purse! Flat or pleated, dramatic, or conservative. A versatile sewing pattern that allows the sewer to make a classy handbag that is also highly functional and fun to sew! This purse is medium in size, about 12″ wide by 12″ tall. Get the Pattern More from Gaila Designs at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing

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Designer Patterns

The Genevieve Messenger Bag

fabric suggestions, to tools to use during construction. I appreciate the added bag-making tips and tutorials provided to help those of us who can use some extra sewing help. The Genevieve pattern instructions do not presume you already know how to do it all. Photos of the suggested tools, and bag hardware help you to quickly and easily name them all. The steps required to construct and sew the bag are quite detailed, yet not complicated. This sewing pattern also includes

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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Handbags & Purses

A Springy Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial

A Free Sewing Tutorial by Jessica from Happy Together A lightweight, washable, and environmentally friendly tote bag, if you upcycle some shirts. Perfect for the spring and summer time! Mix solid and printed fabrics! Here is what you will need: paper, pencil, and ruler for patterning 3 to 4 t-shirts if upcycling 4 pieces of 6″ x 4″ knit fabric for strap covers 34″ of trim or piping 1 yard of light or medium weight interfacing magnetic snap Two small pieces of felt fabric glu

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Cosmetic Bags

Free Cosmetic Bag ePattern

You will need two shades of fabric plus a contrasting color for the lining. About 15-20cm of the main color and the lining should do. For the piping detail a ribbon or a few centimeters of a leftover fabric will do. A 10 cm (4″) zipper (some bias-tape optional) 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

Anthropologie-Inspired Purse – Free Sewing Tutorial by Jamielyn Nye

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Free Projects

Anthropologie-Inspired Purse – Free Sewing Tutorial by Jamielyn Nye

✂ Bonus sewing video: Clipping and Trimming Your Seams Jamielyn Nye will teach you how to sew this adorable Anthropologie-inspired purse! The purse above is the inspiration, and the lined purse below ↓ is Jamielyn’s representation, which I actually prefer. Jamielyn’s bag appears fresher and crisper if we are comparing the overall look of a freshly sewn handbag. I also love the very-subtle difference in the shape of the main body section of this bag. The fabrics are well pa

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Handbags & Purses

Elna’s Pleated Tote Bag – Free Pattern

For more of an advanced sewer, this lined, piped handbag made with contrasting fabric is a lovely addition to your collection! Materials: 50 cm of heavy printed fabric 40 cm of plain fabric (such as denim) 40 cm of lining or canvas 4 x small snap hooks 4 x metal eyelets (6 mm diameter) 1.2 meters of cotton piping 20 cm of iron-on interfacing (medium weight) Thread, ruler, pencil, scissors and pins Get the Pattern ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Pro

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