A PDF Sewing Pattern from Susie D Designs Sew up a chic handbag that will be one of your favorites.   With an adjustable shoulder strap and center pleats that complete the look of this bag perfectly.  There are full step-by-step instructions, color pictures, diagrams and ready-to-print, full size template and cutting instructions. It can be made quite cost effectively as it only uses two fat quarters of main and contrast fabric. Skill Level: Intermediate. FINISHED APPROX. DIM

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Amy Friend A feminine, fully lined, zippered clutch bag with a contrasting band along the top. Ideal for featuring that piece of treasured fabric you’ve been saving for something special. This bag is with a ruched bottom and softly rounded corners.  Perfect for make-up, cash, credit cards, etc.  This pattern by Amy Friend of During Quiet Time includes measurements and printing directions for those using the metric system as well. Approximate finished d

from Joanna of The Project Corner I thought this was a pretty re-design of a very basic pattern.  I love the way Joanna of The Project Corner embellished this bag with soft felt roses and sweet pleats! Joanna offers a free, complete sewing tutorial demonstrating how to create one of these pleated purses. This is a handbag I would definitely sew up more than once!Get the Pleated Reversible Handbag Free Tutorial + Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holida

A+.   A very well written and photographed tutorial by Liesl Made demonstrating some good basic bag-making skills, especially for the advanced beginner.  Pleats, lining, and a magnetic closure.   I would carry this bag to the library, market, and most other every-day excursions.  Make a few to practice if you need it, and for a variety! Get the Tutorial ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DI

Inspired by Sweet Pleat from designer Rashida Coleman-Hale One of the hottest trends in sewing and quilting — chevrons— with a little sneak peek of the print in a pleat.  Classic black-and-tan prints combine beautifully for an elegant bag with a little spunk. Fabrics are from the Tempo collection by Greta Lynn for Benartex.  The fabric covered buttons added a very nice touch. Click Here to Get the Free Download Advertisement More pleated bag sewing projects: Just Arrived - To

A perfectly lovely purse that you could take anywhere!  This intermediate to advanced PDF pattern was designed by Florence of Flossie Teacakes.  She has a beautiful web site so be sure to at least visit to see what else she has for you! 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 20% off with code: PATTERNS

So pretty.  I love the volume that these pleats provide.  You could use this bag as a baby bag, a travel bag, a shopping bag, oh the places you could take this bag and the things you could carry!  See additional photo of the bag below! *Love* 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 20% off with code:

A Free PDF Pattern by Clover & Violet An advanced beginner sewing pattern by Clover & Violet.  Fabric shown: “Cold Spring Dreams” by Mary McGuire for RJR Fabrics.  The Bella Clutch offers a removable wrist strap. If the hardware is not available to you, the strap can of course be attached directly to the Bella Clutch Bag.  This is a very sweet bag. Sewing Supplies: exterior: 5 – 2 ½” x 13” strips (body) 2 – 2” x 8 ½” strip (band) lining: 1 fat quarter pockets: 1 fat eighth 1

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

This large pleated bag is versatile and smart looking! 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 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

you will need: fabrics (yardage depends on whether or not you choose contrasting exterior and strap fabrics) interfacing 7″ zipper magnetic closure thread, needle, scissors, sewing machine, etc. Tweet The Blues Bird Cage Floral Yellow Designed for Timeless Treasures, this cotton print features blue birds, roses and cages on a yellow background. Use for quilting and craft projects as well as handbags and home décor accents. Get the Pattern ♥ How to Sew Pleats: Just Arrived - T

+ free bonus pleat-sewing video tutorial Get the Tutorial ♥ 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

Michael Miller Cotton Couture The bag finishes at approximately 10″ wide by 8″ tall (excluding the handles) with a 3″ wide base and sides. Get the Tutorial ♥ Free Bonuses:  Tucks Video Tutorials by the brilliant Raechel Myers 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 sha

✂ 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

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

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

By: Leila for Marie Claire This handbag is not for beginners as it is just a little more complex.  The sewing tutorial is written in French, however, my browser automatically translated it into English and 95% of the tutorial was easily understood.  I don’t usually showcase patterns or tutorials written in other languages, but I made an exception as everything was so well put together.  I found the format in which the tutorial was written, extremely helpful.  Each step had it

✂ Thrifty & Eco-Friendly Sewing Project Mary from Craft Buds loves all the construction details she finds in existing garments: the little buttons, the pleats and the unique decorative seams.  She wanted to use those details to give some thrift-ed shirts a new life.  Mary designed two purse patterns that use those stitching details and textures. Get the Tutorial & Pattern Project Upcycle: Thrifty Sewing Projects Project Upcycle: Thrifty Sewing Projects with Betz White Just Ar

Here is what you need to make this cute pleated bag: iron-on interfacing coordinating thread magnetic snaps cutting board rotary blade pins iron ironing board Three different fabrics (outer, coordinating fabric, and lining): 1/3 of a yard for the main outer fabric 1/3 for the lining 1/4 for the coordinating outer fabric and handles ↓ Get the Tutorial ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFl

by Rebeka Lambert This original purse pattern designed by Rebeka Lambert is just what it’s name entails, “Short & Sassy”.   This cute little pleated bag can be an expression of you depending on the fabrics you choose – make it cute, make it fun, make it classy, make it YOU!  The possibilities are endless. Get the PDF Pattern More sweet purse projects like this: Becca Ruffle Bag The Curved Handbag The Secretary Purse A Pretty Good Bag Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Colle