PatternPile is a resource for finding practical and fun-to-sew patterns for accessories to wear and use at home. Beginner to intermediate sewing projects for bags, hats, holidays, and household soft goods.

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The Miss Sarah Clutch Purse in Two Sizes – Sew and Sell!

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Clutch Bags

The Miss Sarah Clutch Purse in Two Sizes – Sew and Sell!

A Sew and Sell PDF Sewing Pattern from Imazzpatterns The following four bag construction techniques are explained in this pattern: how to install magnetic button how to sew a pocket how to sew a bag strap how to sew a flap Sewing Supplies: ¼ yard of cotton for main fabric / exterior – linen or 100% cotton fabric is perfect. ¼ yard lining ¼ yard of fusible interfacing 1 magnetic snap button (18 mm) or any other type of button of your choice 1 small decorative button 1 zipper –

A Gift for the Gardener! Sew a Roll-Up Seed Keeper

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Designer Patterns

A Gift for the Gardener! Sew a Roll-Up Seed Keeper

Sewing Supplies: Yardage requirements are based on 58″ wide fabric. Directional patterns may require extra fabric! ½ yd of laminated cotton for exterior side panels and ties: fabric A ¼ yd of laminated cotton for exterior center panel: fabric B 3/8 yd of laminated cotton for interior lining: fabric C 5 laminated cotton fabric scraps of various colors, each measuring at least 5 ¼” – 13 ¼” for your pocket panels OTHER SUPPLIES: pattern pieces coordinating thread rotary cutter,

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Designer Patterns

The Juliet Purse

The Juliet handbag designed by Me and My Sister Designs is a gorgeous accessory to sew for almost any wardrobe style. The bow tied upper band adds a special feminine touch. The Juliet bag is large enough to hold all of your essential belongings with two internal pockets for quick access to whatever you need. The Juliet bag measures 16″ x 25″ once completed. Have fun! 1-1/4 yard main fabric – external bag body and handles 3/4 yard contrasting fabric – bag cuff and pockets 1 y

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Designer Patterns

The Baggalista Paper Sewing Pattern

A paper sewing pattern for a bag hailed as the perfect travel companion by Kathy Southern of StudioKat Designs! The Baggalista features five zippered storage areas, four interior storage pouches, a large zippered back pocket which is terrific for larger items, and an adjustable nylon strap. Wear it over your shoulder, or cross-body to travel hands-free! The flap closure will showcase a favorite fabric print. The Baggalista bag functions perfectly with the fabulous PortaPock

Learn How to Sew a Zippered U-shape Interior Pocket for Your Bag

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Bagmaking

Learn How to Sew a Zippered U-shape Interior Pocket for Your Bag

The super clever Izzy MEIMsaab shows us how she sews a zippered u-shape inside pocket for her handbag. Izzy is an award winning fashion designer who wants to share the practical side of fashion and creativity during construction. Check out the Izzy Meimsaab Premium channel, and the Izzy MEIMsaab free channel on Youtube! Ad – Free Quilting Pattern: “Pencil Me In” Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Desig

The Summit Pack – A Sleek, Sporty, and Modern Bag!

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Backpacks

The Summit Pack – A Sleek, Sporty, and Modern Bag!

The Summit Pack PDF sewing pattern is from Cloudsplitter Bags offering printable pattern pieces, a detailed cutting list, and 23 pages of step-by-step instructions with large color photos. The sleek style Summit Pack is ideal for anyone on the go and an awesome backpack/sling bag for day trips, biking, hiking, vacations, etc, providing a hands-free carrying solution. The Summit boasts two zippered compartments for convenience. The front compartment includes card slots and a p

Creative Maker Project Supply Case – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Pouches

Creative Maker Project Supply Case – PDF Sewing Pattern

This PDF sewing pattern by SewSweetness is fat-quarter-friendly and provides complete instructions to sew three sizes of this zippered creative craft or school supply case. All Creative Maker Supply Cases feature a mesh pocket for easy-to-see storage space, as well as elastic loops for holding a set of fabric pens or pencils. If you don’t want to use mesh, try a light-medium gauge clear vinyl. See the Creative Maker Supply Case PDF Pattern Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's

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Designer Patterns

The Sydney Cross-body Bag

A large casual cross-body bag is perfect for daily use while commuting or running errands. The Sydney Crossbody Bag sewing pattern by Swoon features options such as; multiple storage areas including two pleated cargo pockets with flap closures, a large zippered pocket, a back slip pocket and a zippered pocket inside. A zippered top closure keeps your things secure inside. The wide cross-body strap makes carrying this bag quite comfortable. The Sydney Crossbody bag measures 13

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Video Tutorials

Triple Pocket Purse – See How To Sew!

A Free Sewing Video with Debbie Shore Debbie Shore demonstrates how she sews this awesome bag with three compartments to hold everything you need on the run! This particular bag is the result of Debbie’s adaptation of one of her bags in her Sew Brilliant Bags book. The triple pocket purse is sew simple to create, yet it looks quite complicated! You can shop for all Debbie Shore’s sewing products and favorite things for makers at Crafter’s Companion! 3 For £11.98 on Selected D

The Collegiate Tote Bag – A Nice Large Capacity Bag

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Designer Patterns

The Collegiate Tote Bag – A Nice Large Capacity Bag

The Collegiate Tote was designed by Felice Regina of Sew Scatterbrained to carry whatever you need! This tote features two gusseted exterior pockets, a detachable, adjustable strap, recessed zipper, and a sturdy base insert. The Collegiate Tote measures 13″ by 12″ by 5″ when finished. This tote would make a great teachers bag for back to school. Go to the PDF Sewing Pattern More beautiful totes to sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The El

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Organizers

Sew a Handy Driving Document Organizer

This handy driving and travel document organizer designed by Sewn Ideas will keep your vehicle and driving documents safe, clean, and all in one place for fast and easy access when you need it. This practical organizer can hold your insurance, registration, and any roadside assistance cards. A clear vinyl pocket window allows quick viewing without pulling everything out. This sewing project can also be stitched together to be used as a travel document organizer to hold everyt

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Designer Patterns

The Backgammon Bag

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Betz White The Backgammon Bag is the perfect purse to take to brunch or a day of fabric shopping. Spotlight some of your favorite fabrics with the triangular pieced accents. The Backgammon Bag is large enough to carry your necessities and offers an interior zippered pocket, and two exterior pockets with magnetic snaps. The top flap-closure stays secure with a *twist lock. *Four free twist lock tutorials here. The bag strap is adjustable and can be h

Seat Belt Series: Lux Market Tote Bag Pattern + Kits

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Designer Patterns

Seat Belt Series: Lux Market Tote Bag Pattern + Kits

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Cozy Nest Designs Another classy bag design from the Cozy Nest Designs Seat Belt series! This sturdy Market Tote sewing pattern will walk you step-by-step creating a customized bag made of seat belt webbing! Seat belt belt webbing is shimmery and luxurious, yet extremely durable. Seat beat webbing is also easy to clean and sew! The market tote in this series features two exterior slip pockets, as well as a flap accent and metal ring. The interior o

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Designer Patterns

The Zippy Shoulder Bag

The Zippy Bag PDF sewing pattern is a great bag project to experiment with different combinations of fabric, or to feature a favorite print! Each step to construct the Zippy Bag is thoroughly explained with computer drawn illustrations of the steps. The pattern includes instructions for installing a top zipper closure, exterior zippered pockets, and interior slip pockets. This bag offers a messenger-style shoulder or cross-body strap. Love this bag! Go to the PDF Pattern Adv

Sew a Library Pocket Tote Bag – Great Teacher Gift

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Tote Bags

Sew a Library Pocket Tote Bag – Great Teacher Gift

Sugar Bee's Free Sewing Pattern + Tutorial A free step-by-step sewing tutorial and pattern from SugarBee Crafts to sew this wonderful library tote with a large front outside pocket. When Mandy saw the cats with glasses fabric print she knew she wanted to use it to make this book bag. Piping is also added for a nice professional looking finish to this easy-to-sew bag. This tote would make a great teacher’s gift! Sewing Supplies: 1/2 yard main fabric 1/2 yard coordinating fab

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Designer Patterns

Sew a Modern Color Block Tote

A PDF sewing pattern for a multi-size tote bag with six color blocking variations for a modern style. This pattern is best for confident beginners. Diagrams and a photo tutorial are included as well as the instructions for seven different types of pockets, so that you have the correct pocket configuration inside and out. 27 pages of instructions, with detailed diagrams and a photo tutorial. Dimensions: Small Tote: 13” wide (33 cm), 3.5” deep (9 cm), 11.5” tall (shortest poin

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Cross Body Bags

The Sally Forth Convertible Purse

This is a Grace’s Cases Designs PDF sewing pattern. Frustrated with purses that claim to be convertible but require changing strap lengths or connections or using a different strap? This purse takes away that frustration while remaining beautiful and functional! The Sally Forth purse is light as a feather and is the perfect size – large enough to carry all of your day-to-day items yet it is small and slim. The exterior of this bag features pockets for keys, glasses, and other

Modern Messenger-Style Hands-free Stroller Diaper Bag

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Diaper / Nappy Bags

Modern Messenger-Style Hands-free Stroller Diaper Bag

A free sewing pattern and tutorial by Georgia of More Like Home A wonderfully versatile large capacity diaper bag that converts from a classic over-the-shoulder diaper bag, to a convenient messenger-style hands-free stroller bag that attaches securely to the handles of a standard stroller with just a few snaps! This fabulous bag was designed by Georgia of More Like Home. Georgia offers a free sewing tutorial and pattern on her blog so you can sew this modern baby bag too! Ge

Sew Versatile Pippet Diaper Clutch / Nappy Bag

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Designer Patterns

Sew Versatile Pippet Diaper Clutch / Nappy Bag

The Pippet diaper clutch by TicklePennyCorner was designed similarly to a classic saddle bag, two pockets folded back-to-back and joined by a handle at the top. The clean diaper pocket is can hold two or three cloth diapers, depending on their sizes, or, eight disposable diapers. The opposite pocket for used diapers is lined with PUL fabric and provides the same storage space, balancing the bag. The main pockets close with button-down flaps, and Velcro holds the bottom of th

15 Perfect Patchwork Bags – from Clutches to Backpacks

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Designer Patterns

15 Perfect Patchwork Bags – from Clutches to Backpacks

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

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