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

Quilted Mini Barrel Wristlet Bag

A free video tutorial from The Sewing Times The Sewing Times A free tutorial from The Sewing Times to stitch this adorable barrel-shaped or cylindrical quilted pouch. An excellent project to use scraps. With the wrist strap, this pouch can also be used to carry small personal items such as sample-size hand sanitizer, coins, lip balm, your keys. The finished measurements of this lovely pouch are approximately 4″ (10cm) wide by 3″(7.5.cm) high by 3″(7.5cm) deep. Sewing Supplie

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Designer Patterns

Scrappy Quilted Nesting Storage Tubs

Rosie Taylor Crafts A fun scrap-busting project for any confident advanced beginner sewer from Rosie Taylor Crafts. These useful storage tubs are perfect for organizing your workspaces, office, nursery, storage shelves, closets and more. Sewing pattern is for three different sizes, which nest together beautifully. A knowledge of applying binding would be useful but not essential as the pattern provides detailed instructions on how to do it! These storage tubs would be wonde

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Backpacks

The Trekoda Mini Backpack

A PDF Sewing Pattern and Video Tutorial from Country Cow Designs Country Cow Designs A mini backpack designed for kids and adults alike from Country Cow Designs. Ideal for commuting, travel, school, or for everyday. No binding, The bag interior offers a small zippered pocket. Sewing details are included with this pattern to reduce and re-position the backpack straps for adults and children. The Trekoda Mini Backpack has two shape/style options for the top of the bag; a boxy

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Cosmetic Bags

The Reno Rounded Makeup Bag

An intermediate PDF sewing pattern from Pink Pony Design. This make-up bag has a modern style that is perfect for sewing some of those fabrics you’ve been saving for a special project. The step-by-step clearly written instructions make this a straight-forward sewing project. Instructions are all followed by a color photo. The finished bag measures 8″ x 5.5″. Sewing Supplies: 13” x 9” woven / vinyl / faux leather exterior fabric 6” x 22” contrast fabric for exterior (sides an

Clamshell-Style Bi-fold Wallet – Sew and Sell

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Clamshell-Style Bi-fold Wallet – Sew and Sell

Another fun sewing pattern from Happybee to stitch a clamshell bi-fold wallet with three pockets for your credit cards, your driver’s licence, debit/credit cards, a zippered pocket for cash and coins, and an easy to use hook and loop closure. Finished measurements open are 10″ long, and 6″ wide. The measurements when closed are 5″ long and 6″ wide. ⇒ Go to the PDF Sewing Pattern at Happybee ⇐ More wallet patterns featured at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabri

How to Create a Round Water Resistant Cosmetic Bag with a Cutting Machine + [Bonus Work-around Witho

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Free Projects

How to Create a Round Water Resistant Cosmetic Bag with a Cutting Machine + [Bonus Work-around Witho

A free video tutorial from Lorrie Nunemaker Lorrie Nunemaker shows us how easy it is to create a round water-resistant cosmetic bag with a simple drawstring closure using a Cricut machine. Lorrie also offers an alternative cutting method to those of us without cutting machines. Watch the free sewing tutorial now: Advertisement More cosmetic bag projects featured at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern fro

Blush Bunny’s Round Zipper Pouch + How to Use a Zipper Foot

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Cosmetic Bags

Blush Bunny’s Round Zipper Pouch + How to Use a Zipper Foot

This PDF sewing pattern and tutorial shows us how to sew a sweet, functional, curved zippered pouch perfect to store and carry your little things such as cosmetics, cash, keys, cards, etc. This PDF sewing pattern by Blush Bunny features two methods for sewing this pouch; a fully lined pouch, or an easier unlined version. An eye-catching feature is the addition of a bow. Blush Bunny’s round zipper pouch is nicely detailed with self-made binding and a round top-zippered edge

Vintage Nautical Style Sailors’ Kit Bag – Sewing DIY

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Beach/Pool Bags

Vintage Nautical Style Sailors’ Kit Bag – Sewing DIY

A free sewing DIY by Karen at Sew What's New Karen blogs at Sew What’s New about her latest bag sewing project, a fabulous nautical drawstring bucket-style bag! Find out how she customizes a Style pattern #4143 and came up with this beauty that inspired by an old fashioned sailor’s kit bag like this one: Karen added some features such as; a shoulder pad which is a simple wrap with a strip of soft and stable to pad it and a Velcro closure. A round base with a cinched top, heav

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Crochet & Knitting

Knit + Felt the Berry Bag

This is a fun knitting and felting project because it makes up quickly and requires only one skein of yarn! The Berry Bag was featured in the special issue of Interweave Felt Special Issue 2008. Please note that the pattern was not printed in the magazine, but was featured in a collection. The suggested yarn is Lamb’s Pride Worsted Wool, which is absolutely beautiful when felted. There is no lining necessary as the bag is felted, and finishes as a very sturdy bag. This patter

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Designer Patterns

The Whimsical Alice Bag

The Alice bag pattern download from Melissa Mortenson Sewing Patterns is to sew this whimsical and versatile purse that can be created in two sizes with four handle variations to suit your carrying style. Add additional whimsy to the bag with the addition of rabbit ears! This versatile PDF pattern features; a quilted or un-quilted exterior, bunny face or clock face bag front with either hand embroidery or by printing the image on printable fabric with the included patterns an

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Designer Patterns

Open Wide – Zippered Poppy Pouch

The POPPY Pouch opens up wide and offers soft yet stable side panels, with a gusset sewn at each end to keep your belongings inside when the pouch is open. The POPPY Pouch also offers handy tabs at each end to help you open and close the zippered opening. This is an advanced beginner sewing pattern that comes with instructions and full color illustrations to create three pouch sizes. Finished Poppy Pouch Dimensions: large: base 8.5” x 4.5”, width 10.5”, height 6.5” medium: ba

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Sport & Utility Bags

Sew Your Own Barrel Bag

Pam Hasting combines form and function while sewing this barrel bag in this free video from It’s Sew Easy TV. Pam also offers her own tips for starting your own business and how to make your own custom bag trim. Sewing Supplies: fabric thread zipper fusible interfacing webbing More barrel-style bags to sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patte

Sweet Escapes Travel Set – PDF + How to Add Purse Feet

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Cases

Sweet Escapes Travel Set – PDF + How to Add Purse Feet

from Cozy Nest Designs Re-live the glamorous days of travel with this nostalgic duo. This weekend bag set is the ideal for a quick get-away featuring an elasticized pockets inside and slip pockets on the back. Choose to make a short handle, shoulder strap, or both! Stitch up the matching cosmetic bag to hold all your necessary (and not-so-necessary) items. Not going anywhere? These bags are a fun way to store just about anything in style! Get the Pattern Sweet Escapes Tra

Sew a Round Cosmetic Organizer – Free PDF Pattern + Tutorial

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Cosmetic Bags

Sew a Round Cosmetic Organizer – Free PDF Pattern + Tutorial

The Stitching Scientist offers this free “sewing experiment” for beginner sewers in the form of a fabulous tutorial and printable PDF pattern for a quilted cosmetic case that wonderfully tall with tons of interior pockets and sleeves for your brushes and personal things. We love this design! Remona takes you through each step with instructions and photographs. This bag can have a variety of uses with it’s practical yet simple design. Sewing around the circle is not as dif

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Designer Patterns

The Shapely Tote – Sew and Sell!

This slideshow requires JavaScript. A digital sewing pattern from Spencer Ogg Designs for you to sew this beautiful rounded bag with a large exterior pocket and large interior phone pocket. Comprehensive instructions with full color photos throughout this PDF pattern guide you through every step to stitch this classy purse. The rounded and gusseted bag bottom gives ample space, big enough to hold your essentials. The Shapely Tote is fully lined throughout with a large feature

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Cosmetic Bags

Sew a Girly Pre-Quilted Cosmetic Bag

Photo sewing tutorial from Useful DIY We don’t post a lot of these photo collage tutorials because many of them lack the measurements which are *sometimes required to construct and sew the bag. This particular photo tutorial is one that doesn’t require measurements except for your cosmetic bag zipper length. You have to make sure that the length of your zipper is equivalent to two-thirds (2/3) of the circumference of the circle you are using as a pattern piece. In this case

Polka Dot Bikini – PDF Quilt Pattern + Free Curved Piecing Tutorial

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Quilting Projects

Polka Dot Bikini – PDF Quilt Pattern + Free Curved Piecing Tutorial

Measures 63 1/2″ square A fun pattern for modern quilters, the Polka Dot Bikini quilt design resembles the classic double wedding ring pattern but is created in a brand new way. The piecing for this fresh quilt design involves basic curves, with no foundation (paper) piecing, or tricky bias arcs… don’t tell your friends. It is easier to piece than it looks! Instructions are included for curved piecing and a free video tutorial is available below. See the Polka Dot Bikini Qui

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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

Faux Leather Handbag – Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

Faux Leather Handbag – Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

by Ilona of I Love Green Grass Ilona wanted a simple leather or faux leather bag and couldn’t seem to find one that suited her off the rack. She designed the bag above and shares the steps to make it and a pattern to print too. Get the Pattern & 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: PATTE

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Handbags & Purses

Sew Delia Creates’ Hoop Handled Handbag

A Free Sewing Tutorial from Delia Randall of Delia Creates Delia Randall shares her fast and fairly simple tutorial demonstrating how she put this hooped handbag together with her own easy pattern, a couple of notches and some pretty fabric. Delia offers great tips within this tutorial about patterning too. Definitely worth a click! Get the Tutorial Advertisement More easy sewing projects for handbags: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The El

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