The March Bag is a fun sewing epattern for a fab handbag designed by Melissa Mortenson that features one large exterior “kangaroo style” pocket. This bag also has a small interior pocket and an optional magnetic snap closure. You can customize this handbag with one of four different handle styles: –Fabric Straps -Bamboo Handles –Leather Straps -Sew on Handles Go to the PDF Sewing Pattern More great handbags to sew: The Roundabout Seatbelt Bag The Essential Cross-body Bag Th

This beautiful bag designed by Gina Renee Designs. This shoulder bag was designed to be sewn with a mid/heavy-weight woven fabrics. This pleated shoulder bag is fabulous sewn out of cotton canvas, faux suede, denim, cotton prints or solids. The lining includes an interior zippered pocket. A large button + tab closure at the top makes for easy access. A stiff interlining is used at the bottom. This bag measures approximately 15 1/4″ high and center is 11.” The width is 1

A digital purse pattern designed by Rebeka Lambert of Artsy Craftsy Babe to stitch a larger variation of the beautiful “Short & Sassy” pleated handbag. Soft curves, well-placed pleats, and a magnetic snap or a simple button-loop top closure make this a confident beginner or intermediate sewing project. A feminine style offering many possibilities for customization while mixing and matching fabric prints and colors. Carry this bag to work, class, church, or while running er

A digital sewing pattern from Charlie's Aunt Designs This is a PDF sewing pattern from Charlie’s Aunt Designs to sew the Weybourne Bag, a practical 1940’s wartime-inspired shoulder bag. This bag is a lovely size and shape. The Weybourne Bag is simply constructed with a gusset and a pleated front panel. The Weybourne Bag sews up lovely in tweedy woolen fabrics, or, a light-weight cotton fabric with a sturdy interfacing. Home decor fabric is a wonderful compromise and usually s

The Oriental Boho Bag pdf sewing pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner as it involves sewing vertical pleats.  Instructions on the shapes to cut and fabric layouts are provided. The document prints out on 7 x A4 sheets of paper. The PDF includes step-by-step photos, sewing hints, and tips. Measurements are given in both imperial and metric scales. This PDF is more of a tutorial than a pattern. The finished Oriental Boho Bag measures approximately 13” x 12” x 3” / 33 cm

One Yard Wonders Flickr Group This winter blue plaid wool shoulder bag by Emily at nap-time creations was inspired from the book One Yard Wonders by Rebecca Yaker, Patricia Hoskins. The pattern for this bag, as well as many other sewing projects, is available within the One Yard Wonders Book. Emily has graciously provided a free step-by-step photo tutorial demonstrating how easy this bag can be for most sewers. This is an intermediate sewing project but is generally suitable

by Sherri Sylvester for Cloud9 Fabrics Contrasting fabrics from the Time Warp fabric line and a deep center pleat make this sturdy modern tote designed by Sherri Sylvester of Thread Riding Hood a classy addition to your tote collection.  Size is approximately 14″ X 4″ X 12″.  This free PDF provides the supply list, cutting directions, complete sewing instructions, and excellent diagrams. Get the Time Warp Tote Project FREE PDF More bags to sew with pleats: Pretty in Pleats Pu

A free sewing tutorial by See Kate Sew, and Sew Caroline, showing us how to sew this pretty ruffled fold-over clutch bag. A little bit of modern meets girly!  This is an advanced beginner sewing project. There are so many ways to mix and match with this clutch bag.  It would be difficult for me to stop at sewing just one. Get the Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuff

A feminine 1930’s-style clutch bag sewing pattern with pleat details at the front, an optional front tuck and a large floppy bow.  I love the shape of this classy clutch bag.  Emma Brennan who designed this handbag and publishes the pattern as well, loves to sew handbags using twills, wool, velvet, etc.  I’m somewhat biased because I love her vintage inspired style no matter which pattern it is. If you’d rather not sew the bow, you could trim the flap with lace appliqué or vi

This project is quick and easy, an excellent beginner project, and gift idea.  You can easily sew it up in an afternoon or less.  At this time of year it would be nice to make a couple of these cases out of velvet, wool, tweed, corduroy-if-you-dare, denim, faux leather or suede, or a home décor weight fabric.  An excellent scrap busting project!  This little project will keep your sunglasses or eyeglasses protected when you’re not using them.  I wear sunglasses year round due

from Emma Brennan of Charlie's Aunt Designs The Casablanca Clutch sewing pattern makes a 1950’s inspired clutch bag that is both retro and unique for today’s styles! There is a sweet pleat detail at the front and a sleek curved flap. This lovely clutch bag is shaped and designed using darts and can be sewn using two or three contrasting fabrics. The flap is ideal for showcasing two large vintage buttons. The Casablanca Clutch’s (formerly called the Good Housekeeping Clutch) f

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Susie D Designs This PDF sewing pattern provides full step-by-step instructions, color pictures, diagrams and ready-to-print, actual size templates.  Any medium weight cotton fabrics will work well with this pattern. There is a snap closure, as well as two handy exterior pockets.  An embellished center pleat adds dimension and body to your bag.  Sew it for yourself, family, friends or you can even SELL your finished items – please credit “Susie D Desig