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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Free Projects

Upcycled Flat-Iron Pouch

A free sewing tutorial from Jo Leichte at We All Sew A free sewing tutorial from Jo Leichte at We All Sew demonstrating how to sew a quick and easy quilted flat iron pouch for travel using a sweatshirt sleeve. Upcycling a quilted garment to sew this pouch saves time, money, and it’s an eco-friendly sewing project! Get the Curling Iron / Flat Iron Travel Case Tutorial More beauty-related sewing projects: Reno Rounded Makeup Bag Seatbelt Make-up Bag The Beauty Cosmetic Bag Jus

The Central Park Quilted Camera Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + Quilting Batting and Basting Tips

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Camera Bags

The Central Park Quilted Camera Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + Quilting Batting and Basting Tips

by Aunt Polly's Porch and Leah Day The perfect camera bag to take to the nearest park for a day of fresh air and play! Central Park consists of five easy quilting projects – a ragged flannel-backed quilt, this camera bag, an iPad sleeve, a journal cover and a big tote bag to carry them all in! I am just featuring the quilted camera bag today. All of those quilting projects are found within the free PDF as well. This tutorial was beautifully written by Aunt Polly’s Porch.

Create a Modern Quilted Chevron Tote Bag – Free Tutorial

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Free Projects

Create a Modern Quilted Chevron Tote Bag – Free Tutorial

A step-by-step tutorial to show you how to create this casual everyday tote bag. This modern chevron tote was originally created by Maureen Cracknell for the Riley Blake Design Team using very basic instructions and Riley Blake’s Chevron fabric collection. Here is a step-by-step tutorial to show you how to sew up this casual everyday tote bag. There is also an additional oversized tote video sewing tutorial by ThaiDyedFalicia further down this page. Get the Tutorial How to S

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For Kids

Be Mine Tote – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

A Free Sewing Tutorial from Lilac Lane Valentine’s Day is a day for love and what better than a Be Mine Tote bag designed by Melissa Stramel of Lilac Lane to hold it all together. Be Mine Tote is a very sturdy bag and can be used to haul just about anything. Finished Size: 10″ x 19″ x 4 1/2″. This beginner pattern requires a charm pack. Get the Be Mine Tote – Free PDF Pattern Advertisement More Valentine Gifts to Sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holi

The Chantal Bag + The Swirl Hook Machine Quilting Tutorial

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Designer Patterns

The Chantal Bag + The Swirl Hook Machine Quilting Tutorial

from GetaGrama and Angela Walters quilted bags. You will learn: How to choose the right fabrics to sew the perfect bag. How to sew perfect corners. How to install a magnetic snap. How to make a zippered pocket. Get the Pattern Advertisement The Swirl Hook Machine Quilting Tutorial by Angela Walters: TIP: “When quilting pointed blocks, try using a swirl hook to quickly fill the block without stopping.” Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsi

How to Sew a MiPad Case – Free Full-length Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

How to Sew a MiPad Case – Free Full-length Tutorial

by Annie Unrein In this series of videos, Annie Unrein shows us how to sew and quilt a MiPad Case to carry your iPad or to use as a purse. You’ll find these instructions helpful for other bags that Annie has designed since many of the sewing techniques are used in Annie’s other handbags as well. MiPad Case Sewing Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing

Snowman Table Runner Pattern by Sweetwater + Tips for Choosing Machine Quilting Thread

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Quilting Projects

Snowman Table Runner Pattern by Sweetwater + Tips for Choosing Machine Quilting Thread

It looks like these quilted snowmen are joined by the hands or at the hip together within this whimsical quilted table runner pattern in PDF format. This is considered a beginner pattern by the designer. This table accessory would look cute draped over your dining or kitchen table, or even an entertainment unit or hearth. I can also see this project appliqued to the top and bottom of a bed quilt. No matter how it’s used it will come out of the box every year! Once complet

Purrfectly Pieced – Free Tabby Cat Quilt Pattern

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Quilt Blocks

Purrfectly Pieced – Free Tabby Cat Quilt Pattern

Get the PDF Advertisement Sue Daley’s Paper Piecing Technique & Quilting Tutorial for Riley Blake Designs 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 (Ope

Quilted Fabric Storage Treasure Boxes – Free Tutorials

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Household Storage Bags

Quilted Fabric Storage Treasure Boxes – Free Tutorials

by Tina Craig and Missouri Quilt Co. quilted fabric box from Tina Craig. I thought it would be something we can create for teachers to put on their desks, or for daycare, etc. A million uses come to mind which makes this sewing project useful resulting with a practical and pretty gift idea. This handy storage basket is simple enough to sew up in about an hour, which makes it perfect for a last minute hostess gift too. Fill it this quilted basket with things like cello-wrappe

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Free Projects

Project Bags to Sew

Sorry, the bag originally featured on this page is no longer available. More project bags to carry, store, and organize your notions, sewing tools, and even a mini-iron! 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 🐯 #SewSweet #roundbottom #gift #lining #giftidea #lined #PDFSewingTutorials #cro

Easy Zippered Mini Pouches – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Easy Zippered Mini Pouches – Free Sewing Tutorial

If you haven’t been to Dog Under My Desk patterns, please go visit! You will be so glad you did. Here is a free sewing tutorial teaching us how to make this handy zipper pouch. This pouch is about the same size as the Campus Clutch, however it looks to be a bit easier to sew up. I like these little pouches and I’m always able to make use of them. A nice gift idea with a gift card or some cash inside! Get the Tutorial Advertisement Easy Zippered Pouch Tutorial from Whitne

Sweet Shabby Quilted Pouch – Free Tutorial

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Cosmetic Bags

Sweet Shabby Quilted Pouch – Free Tutorial

by LeKaQuilt & Quilt and Latte Materials: 3 – 2.5 x 10 inch strips for the front. 1 – 7.5 x 11 inch backing 1 – 7.5 x 11 inch batting 2 – 1 1/4 x 7.5 inch strips for binding 1 – 7.5 inch zipper 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 🐯 #zippered #makeupbag #freemotionqu

Calling All Ghouls: Halloween Mug Rugs Pattern

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Quilting Projects

Calling All Ghouls: Halloween Mug Rugs Pattern

A quick and easy beginner quilting project for Halloween decor by Jo-Lydia's Attic Mug rugs are quick and easy and so much fun to sew–and the ghouls of Halloween are the perfect subject matter! Raid your scrap box and fat quarter stash for the fabrics. All of these ghoulish little guys require fusible web to apply the appliques to the easy-to-piece backgrounds. You’ll piece them using the foundation-paper-piecing method. Full-size foundations included with the directions for

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Free Projects

Log Cabin Tote Bag – Free Tutorial

by Lissa Alexander A beautiful timeless classic tote bag sewn in batiks. Lissa Alexander inspired this tote with her Contrasting Cabins design. Finished bag: 8 x 13 – 1/2 x 4″. You will need: 1/2 yard total assorted brown and tan batiks (bag body) 1/2 yard total assorted teal and blue batiks (bag body) 1/4 yard brown-and-turquoise batik (bag band, straps) 5/8 yard dark brown batik (bag and strap lining) 7/8 yard of 22″ wide heavyweight fusible interfacingGet the Log Cab

Easy Cathedral-Style Quilted Tote Bag – PDF Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Easy Cathedral-Style Quilted Tote Bag – PDF Pattern

If you love the look of a cathedral quilt, you will have to make this bag. Cherie of StudioCherie did some experimenting after reading some complicated instructions in a quilting book and found that method very time consuming. Cherie simplified the idea and created this tote pattern as a fun and simple way for you to enjoy the fruits of her labor! Tote size 16″ wide x 11″ tall and 4″ deep on the bottom. Strap drop 11.5″. Get the Easy Cathedral Quilt Style Tote Pattern Just

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Free Projects

Forget-Me-Not Bag – Free Tutorial

For all those small things we need to remember on our way out for the day. Keys, phone, sunglasses, wallet, purse, water bottles, etc. Get the Tutorial More like this: 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 T

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Quilted Bags

2-in-1 Cosmetic Case – Free 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 in new window) Click to print (Opens in

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Quilted Bags

Lazy Days Tote Bag – Free Tutorial

by Cindy Taylor Oates; Photography by Greg Scheidemann Sew up a strawberry-sweet bag that’s the perfect size for carefree weekend days. When choosing fabrics for the miniature patchwork pieces that make up designer Cindy Taylor Oates’ bag, select mostly small-scale prints. For more style, consider using a specialty fabric, such as silk douppioni, for the solid band or for the entire bag. If you want a more secure bag, think about adding a closure, such as ribbon ties, a but

Whimsical Autumn Pumpkin Quilted Wall Hanging – Free PDF Pattern

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Mini Quilt Patterns

Whimsical Autumn Pumpkin Quilted Wall Hanging – Free PDF Pattern

Fun fall prints and wonky pieced blocks make up a whimsical autumn wall hanging. A pumpkin block in warm hues of orange pops off the quilt for a bright seasonal design. Inspired by Wacky Jack from designer Tonya Alexander. The finished wall quilt measures 43″ square. Finished quilt block: shadow box: 12″ square; pumpkin: 24″ square. Fabrics in the sample here are from the Matilda collection by Alice Kennedy with Java Blenders batiks and Tonga Batiks. Sewing Supplies: 1 1⁄4

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Free Projects

Quilted Camera Case – Free PDF Pattern

Quilt, cut, sew, and go. In short order you’ll have an on-the-go camera case. If you don’t want to make a buttonhole, use hook-and-loop tape for the closure. Get the Quilted Camera Case – Free PDF Pattern (please register to download) Advertisement 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 🐯

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