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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Designer Patterns

The Singapore Sling Bag

A digital sewing pattern from Pink Pony Designs PinkPonyDesign A perfect everyday casual handbag that is large enough for all the necessities. The gusset-free design makes it super easy and quick to sew, you’ll easily make it in an afternoon! The Singapore Sling Bag has a zippered pocket in the lining which you turn the bag through, as well as open slip pockets. The interior zippered pocket is discreetly hidden in the lining and is made in a different way to let you avoid the

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Designer Patterns

The Vintage-Inspired Sidestrand Handbag

This is a PDF sewing pattern for the vintage-inspired Sidestrand Bag. This bag exudes a graceful design with a 1930’s feel. Elegant, asymmetrical styling, and a sophisticated bow, the Sidestrand bag is the perfect shape and size for just about any outing. A simple flap closure. This bag is stunning sewn in a huge range of fabrics from tweeds and corduroy, to pretty printed cotton fabrics or even silk brocade for something very special. This handbag pattern includes a tem

The Roundabout Seatbelt Bag ePattern and Kits

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Cross Body Bags

The Roundabout Seatbelt Bag ePattern and Kits

Cozy Nest Design The Roundabout Bag sewing pattern from Cozy Nest Designs will take you step-by-step to creating this stunning bag made of seat belt webbing! Seat belt webbing is shimmery and luxurious, yet extremely durable and easy to clean and to sew! The Roundabout is a roomy, cross-body bag that can be customized with two size options and up to three colors of seat belts. It features a “braid” design on the front and back as well as an adjustable strap. The zippered top

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Designer Patterns

Miss Parker – Concealed Carry Purse

A Sewing ePattern from American Stitchers AmericanStitchers A PDF sewing pattern from American Stitchers to stitch a beautiful concealed carry purse with double sided pocket for the left handed or right handed carrier. There is also a front slip pocket with zippered interior pocket, and another additional slip pocket. The handles are long enough to slip over your shoulder and has a cross-body option for a hands-free carrying solution on busy days. There are different option

Reversible Summer Hobo Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Quilted Bags

Reversible Summer Hobo Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

This reversible summer hobo bag is fun to sew and a classic bag style for all ages. One side of this bag was created with 28 adorable charm squares while the other side uses coordinating fabric. An easy to sew patch pocket compliments one side. The finished bag should carry easily over your shoulder with a sturdy flat bottom. Finished size is 13″ wide x 12″ long x 5″ deep. I love the patchwork charm squares used in one of the samples below. Go through your fabric stash and

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Designer Patterns

Sew a Modern Recycled Denim Purse

A digital download from GammaStudio with all of the information you need to stitch this casual yet modern denim purse sewn from a recycled pair of jeans. The top width of this purse is 14.18″, the body width is 12.60″ and the height is 11.80″ with sides measuring 5.10″ and a 24″ shoulder strap. A pair of denim jeans in size 28 is mentioned as the material source. Make sure you remember to use a denim needle and strong thread, even upholstery thread. This is a nice projec

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Designer Patterns

The Sidekick Bag – Sew & Sell

One simple set of instructions: endless possibilities! This step-by-step list of instructions includes helpful pictures and the required pattern pieces. Have beautiful fabrics you’ve been wanting to use? You can showcase them in a trendy accessory to go with your favorite outfits! Have fun coordinating the fabrics and making the design suitable for you. You have a choice to adorn the front with a bow or leave it clean and simple… You can use the same fabric for the entire bag

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Designer Patterns

Modern Hexagon Handbag

This modern purse is created with six triangles that create a hexagon shape. Fussy cut a motif from a special fabric print to create a unique design or combine your favorite fabrics. You can stitch this hexi purse in two sizes: the small handbag 12 1/2″ x 10 1/2″, and the large handbag is 16″ x 14″. Beginner friendly – basic sewing skills are very helpful. This digital ePattern from Charise Creates includes 11 pages of easy-to-follow sewing instructions and illustrations.

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Designer Patterns

The ‘Darling’ Dolly Hobo-Style Handbag

A PDF sewing pattern for this beautiful handbag by Ready to Make Couture was inspired by the extravagant and exclusive haute couture houses, the ‘Darling’ Dolly handbag is a ‘Ready-to-Make’ catwalk delight. You will love the beautiful bow and elegant handles that seamlessly grow tall for high fashion appeal. This PDF sewing pattern is designed for sewing a non-fraying double-faced fabric with good body. Using a quality 100% wool felt will give your bag good posture and will l

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Designer Patterns

Large Pleated Shoulder Bag

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

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Designer Patterns

The Ruby Lou Bag – Updated

This adorable bag has a tiny pocket on the front, and button details on the handles. Perfect for little girls carrying all their treasures. The original sewing tutorial to stitch this bag did not include pattern pieces and many Polka Dot Chair fans had a hard time drafting the pattern themselves. For this reason, this pattern has been improved and redesigned. The PDF pattern features full color photos, clear instructions and printable pattern pieces! What you need: 1/2 yard

Pretty in Pleats Handbag | Pattern Download

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Designer Patterns

Pretty in Pleats Handbag | Pattern Download

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

The Expandable Brooklyn Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Expandable Brooklyn Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

The Brooklyn quilted tote is part of A Quilter’s Dream 6-Pack Bag Collection. This beautiful expandable bag is fully lined and offers four interior pockets. The handles are the ideal length to carry over the shoulder. The Brooklyn bag measures 15″ x 12″ x 4″ which makes a nice day-tripper. Choose six fat quarters from your collection to sew up the entire bag. A quick and easy bag that everyone can be successful making! The Brooklyn Quilted Tote Pattern Download Advertisement

The Bryce Crochet Bag – Crochet and Sell!

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Beach/Pool Bags

The Bryce Crochet Bag – Crochet and Sell!

An easy and well-written crochet pattern from LakesideLoops to make the perfect summer purse or beach bag. The easy-to-follow Bryce Bag pattern creates two sizes so mother – daughter or grandmother – granddaughter can coordinate their styles on their next outing. *All finished products made from Lakeside Loops© patterns may be used to sell at local markets and online. Lakeside Loops© asks that you give their shop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/LakesideLoops) credit for the patt

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Sport & Utility Bags

Multi-size Barrel Bags

The chic and youthful silhouette of a Barrel Bag is the perfect gym or casual bag and now you can make it yourself! The Barrel Bag is great for people on the go! This sewing pattern is for three different sizes: gym bag/overnight bag size, shoulder bag size, and cosmetic/pencil/tool bag size. It has three different strap sets too: double shoulder strap on the large bag, single shoulder strap on the medium size bag, and short handle on the small bag. The bag is roomy, stylish,

Easy Recycled Pillowcase Hobo Bags – Updated

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Free Projects

Easy Recycled Pillowcase Hobo Bags – Updated

An eco-friendly and economical sewing project. Have a linen closet full of pillowcases? This free sewing tutorial from the Sewing Dork demonstrates how to use two pillowcases, one for lining, the other for the exterior, to construct and sew this easy hobo-style shoulder bag. A thrifty and fun sewing project ideal for beginners and teens. Get the Tutorial + Pattern How to Sew a Grocery Bag from a Pillowcase: Life is Made with Katie Miles shows you how to sew a grocery bag out

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Designer Patterns

The Weybourne Bag

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

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Designer Patterns

The Hydrangea Hobo Bag

Gusseted pocket design… The Hydrangea hobo bag is a large capacity bag with a front exterior pocket that has an additional zippered pocket built into the flap closure. This exterior pocket has a large gusset to give it more space inside. Two more large slip pockets are inside the main compartment. There are instructions for sewing an coordinated adjustable strap so the Hydrangea hobo bag can be worn across the body or over a shoulder. This bag sewing project is best for inter

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Free Projects

Sew a Faux Fur Winter Handbag

A free video tutorial from DIY Crafts TV Watch the folks from DIY Crafts TV sew this soft faux fur winter purse. This purse is an easy sewing project. You will need the lining fabric, interfacing (referenced in the video as adhesive fabric), faux fur, and a zipper. The simple design affording a shoulder strap, and/or a wrist strap. This handbag is a perfect New Years Eve accessory! Watch the free video tutorial: Unfamiliar with sewing faux fur? The free faux fur sewing a

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Designer Patterns

The Sedgeford Bag

The simple clean lines of this handbag design by Emma Brennan of Charlie’s Aunt Designs are similar to the styles seen during the 1940’s with a modern asymmetrical twist. The Sedgeford Bag is created with two contrasting or coordinating fabrics such as tweed paired with corduroy or velvet for autumn and winter, or heavy cotton canvas, and patterned linen for spring and summer. The flap template doubles as an interior patch pocket. The approximate finished dimensions are: 9″ (

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