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Clutch Bags

The Marie Reversible Clutch

A PDF sewing pattern to create this vintage-style reversible clutch purse goes with both a modern and retro look. With it’s reversible feature, it’s like having two purses! Wrist strap and decorative button closure give it extra style. Perfect size for carrying essentials such as keys, cell phone, and a wallet. This sewing pattern has been made using a high-end, professional design program used by magazine, print and graphic design firms. All templates are computer generat

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Travel Bags

The Ellory Handbag

High on class and low on fuss, this beauty from Cozy Nest Designs has a sleek retro style! Generous zipped center compartment and full-width zippered side pockets store your belongings safely inside. The piped side pockets and tabbed handles give the Ellory Bag a professional look. The Ellory Bag is great for everyday and anywhere. This bag finishes at 14 wide x 10 1/2 high x 4″ deep / or (36 cm x 27.8 x cm 10 cm). We love this exceptionally versatile and spacious bag desi

The Nina Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern + Sew a Trendy Handbag Handle

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Designer Patterns

The Nina Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern + Sew a Trendy Handbag Handle

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Around the Bobbin Get the Pattern More beautiful handbag sewing patterns featured at PatternPile: How to sew a trendy handbag handle – with Bari J. 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

Easy-to-Sew Vintage-Style Framed Coin Purses

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Easy-to-Sew Vintage-Style Framed Coin Purses

A PDF Sewing Pattern from StudioCherie A simply sweet little framed coin purse. No-fuss and can be made in a few hours. Most of us have friends, family, and coworkers that we often make gifts for and this can be just the thing for the ladies. If you have been wondering how to make one of these cute frame purses, this pattern is your answer. Uses a 4″ by 2″ metal purse frame – NOT INCLUDED. The finished coin purse has a perfectly flat bottom that measures approximately 5.5″ w

The Companion Carpet Bag PDF Sewing Pattern – Sew and Sell!

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Designer Patterns

The Companion Carpet Bag PDF Sewing Pattern – Sew and Sell!

Sewing by Courtney Bush The Carpet Companion Bag purse pattern comes with easy to follow detailed instructions to sew this carpet bag in two sizes, small and large to fit purse frames 8.5″ and 12″. Suggested fabric types for this bag: any woven fabrics including quilting cottons, upholstery, home decor, canvas, wool, brocade, chenille. Also leather, pleather, and textured or printed vinyl. Double handles and a sturdy frame closure gives this bag a nostalgic style while meetin

Pretty Vintage Aprons | Paper Pieced Quilt Block Pattern

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Quilting Projects

Pretty Vintage Aprons | Paper Pieced Quilt Block Pattern

This paper pieced vintage aprons design would be wonderful for pot-holders, trivets, wall quilts, place mats, mug rugs, pillows or on a tote bag! Get the Pattern Advertisement More paper piecing patterns: 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 (Open

Polstead Heath Messenger Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Polstead Heath Messenger Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

This is a PDF sewing pattern for the 1940′ s inspired Polstead Heath Messenger Bag, which is the perfect style and size to take you effortlessly from town to country wear. It features a pleated front pocket and shaped flap reminiscent of the courier bags of the war-time years. A template for an interior pocket is included. This shoulder bag style can be made with or without the front tab detail, and with a fabric strap, or a purchased leather strap attached with tabs. The Po

The Olive Swing Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Olive Swing Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

by Betz White The Olive Swing Bag is versatile and stylish. Fully reversible, it’s like two bags in one. Make an Olive Swing Bag with your favorite coordinating fabric prints or pair vintage pillowcases together for a retro look. Also included are instructions for a coordinating sunglasses case to keep your shades handy and protected. This pattern is part of the Make New or Make Do sewing pattern collection by Betz White. The 14-page printable PDF instructions include co

Framed Carpet Bag PDF Sewing Pattern + What is Serger Differential?

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Designer Patterns

Framed Carpet Bag PDF Sewing Pattern + What is Serger Differential?

A pdf sewing pattern for U-Handbag‘s retro style Cavernous Carpet Bag. Rouleaux handles and an internal tubular frame closure make this carpet bag so easy to access. The internal frame closure is spring loaded so your bag stays open or closed, exactly as you like. I found a shop at Etsy that carries these internal frames. This sewing pattern has been designated as intermediate by the designer. The smaller bag measures 11″ wide x 7″ high x 4.5″ deep, and the larger bag me

Vintage Shabby Chic Coin Purse – Free Beginners PDF Sewing Pattern

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Vintage Shabby Chic Coin Purse – Free Beginners PDF Sewing Pattern

Skye from U-Handbag produced this coin purse sewing pattern in PDF format for everyone to download and print for free. A vintage shabby chic style and fabric design make this coin purse unique and very easy to use! Pinch the beads and your coins are accessible. The purse frame shown above is a frame that you actually sew the fabric to. There are pinch frames you can use that you crimp the fabric into the frame and pinch with pliers. Whichever frame you would like to use

Swoon’s Blanche Barrel Bag PDF Sewing Pattern + Sewing Velcro

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Designer Patterns

Swoon’s Blanche Barrel Bag PDF Sewing Pattern + Sewing Velcro

A cool rockabilly-inspired bag in both handbag and overnight sizes. Large side slip pockets, a zippered lined compartment, and a removable cross-body strap make it very functional. Sew a Blanche Barrel Bag for someone who would love this bag style. I think it would make a very nice gym bag. I love the diamond-shaped handle connector pieces used on the Blanche Barrel Bag! Get the Blanche Barrel Bag PDF Sewing Velcro by FashionSewingBlogTV: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabr

The High Tea Clutch Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Clutch Bags

The High Tea Clutch Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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

Granny Bag – Free Sewing Translation and PDF Pattern + How To Bind and Corner A Raw Edge Using

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Free Projects

Granny Bag – Free Sewing Translation and PDF Pattern + How To Bind and Corner A Raw Edge Using

Rin from Sew in Love shares this Japanese sewing pattern translation for a cute, floral tote bag from Bee Factory who also produced the Double Zipped Pouch sewing tutorial. This style of bag is called a “granny bag” in Japan. The term “granny” applies to rounded bags which have gathering and pleats. ⇒ Get the Free Translation ⇐ (the free pdf pattern is there too!) How To Bind and Corner A Raw Edge Using Bias Tape (Sewing Tutorial – No Tool Required) from Burley Sew Just Arriv

Kersey Tye Messenger Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Kersey Tye Messenger Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

The Kersey Tye messenger bag sewing pattern by Charlie’s Aunt is a vintage-inspired handbag epattern, based on styles of the 1940’s. This purse pattern is simple yet functional and comes with instructions for two different heights and long and short strap options. The taller bag has an outside pocket on the front and there is an interior pocket with a flap. Get the PDF Everything you ever wanted to know about wool tweed in this free online video about fabrics taught by a fash

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Designer Patterns

Home Front Bag – PDF Pattern

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Charlie's Aunt Designs The Home Front PDF sewing bag pattern is inspired by the styles of the early 1940’s. Included with this bag pattern are instructions to make view 1 which has a useful size and shape with unusual flap detailing, influenced by the military styling popular during the war years. The finished size of this bag is approximately 14” (36cm) wide x 10” (26cm) high x 5” (13cm) deep at the base. Get the Pattern Advertisement More vintage i

The Curvy Casablanca Clutch – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Handbags & Purses

The Curvy Casablanca Clutch – PDF Sewing Pattern

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

The Retro-Style Anglia Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Retro-Style Anglia Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

by Emma Brennan of Charlie's Aunt Designs The Anglia Bag Pattern by Charlie’s Aunt Designs offers a comfortable shoulder strap and classic yet curvy style. Anglia‘s retro-design is based on the 1950’s Ford Anglia car, with a shaped front flap and a front pocket shaped with a dart. Anglia Bag sewing project works out best when trimmed with a large vintage-style button, and there are also sewing instructions for an interior pocket. Anglia‘s finished size is 17″ wide (43 cm) x

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For Kids

Vintage Duffel Bag – Free Tutorial

A very well written tutorial demonstrating with humor and fabulous photography, how to make one of these super easy and versatile duffel bags. Sleepovers, soccer, dance, gym class, anywhere your kiddo goes, so can this bag. Sew a cool or favorite embroidered patch on one of the end pieces for fun! Free Mini Class Get the Tutorial ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed An

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Camera Bags

Retro Camera Bag Pattern and Tutorial

Printed directly onto the fabric, this is a Spoonflower fabric cut-and-sew camera bag pattern. The retro design is inspired by the “Diana” camera sold in the 60’s. The bag holds a camera up to 5″ W x 3.25″ H x 2″ D. It includes a strap. Alternatively it could just be a unique purse for your lipstick, cash and keys too. One fat quarter of upholstery weight twill makes one camera bag. Get the pattern here. Instructions can be found here. ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fa

Suede Soho Slouch Tote – Free Tutorial & Pattern

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Handbags & Purses

Suede Soho Slouch Tote – Free Tutorial & Pattern

by Weekend Designer Don Morin of Weekend designer says that his bag was inspired by an “irresistible slouch bag in butter-soft suede. A chic Italian bag from Sundance. It deftly adapts to bulky or bitty loads with ease. Zen-like styling (no zips, pockets or snaps!) make this easy and versatile carryall for virtually everything.” I think we should all make *at least* one. I don’t know about you, but I am inspired! :D Get the Pattern & Tutorial ♥ Just Arrived - Today's N

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