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Free Projects

The Scientist’s Satchel

A free sewing pattern from Sew Desu Ne Choly Knight of Sew Desu Ne shares this wonderful free sewing pattern for her steampunk-style Scientist’s Satchel. Choly stitched this messenger style bag together with recycled faux suede and it measured about 12” wide, 8” tall, and 4” deep. Sew one for school, work, or as a casual everyday bag. Sewing Supplies: 1 yard of 45” wide or ⅔ yard of 60” wide medium-to-heavyweight fabric for bag exterior, denim, canvas, cotton duck, etc. ¾ ya

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Designer Patterns

The Sara Satchel

Attractive and very functional, the Sarah Satchel PDF sewing pattern from Huff n Cuffs makes an awesome little bag. The Sara Satchel offers two zippered pockets to hold your important belongings. The front slip pocket has a flap closure and a magnetic snap to keep your wallet or phone secure. The main storage area closes with a flap that locks your satchel bag with a snap hook. The flap is also the perfect place to feature a favorite fabric or maybe a quilt block. Sarah is co

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Designer Patterns

Sew Simple Satchels in Three Sizes

A PDF Sewing Pattern Bundle from Guy Latulippe The Simple Satchel by Guy Latulippe was designed to be a fun, easy, and economical sewing project! A Simple Satchel can be completed in less than a day with whatever fabrics you have on hand. This bag is intended to be stitched on a whim! The Simple Satchel is a well-designed bag which is completely lined and sewn with all seams hidden. These satchel bags once completed measure: extra small – 8½” x 6″ x 2″ small – 10″ x 8″ x 2″ m

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Designer Patterns

The Barcelona Satchel

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Susie D Designs This luxurious, modern satchel is ideal for storing your essentials while commuting. The Barcelona satchel bag is lined and double interfaced for even more strength and durability. The Barcelona satchel offers two interior pockets and a large padded exterior pocket which is designed to hold a 7” or 10” tablet securely. A flap closure with side-release buckle, and an adjustable shoulder strap, allows you to wear the bag over the should

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Backpacks

The Catalina Mini Backpack Purse

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Cloudsplitter Designs Cloudsplitter Designs An intermediate thirty page PDF sewing pattern from Cloudsplitter Designs for a sturdy cinched backpack. This bag is well designed and the pattern boasts rave reviews from sewers. You will need to be comfortable sewing zippers, using interfacing, and installing eyelets. Advanced beginners can create this beautiful backpack with patience, practice, and good instruction from A- Z. Lots of pockets and a flap c

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Designer Patterns

Autumn Woods Shoulder Bag – Sew + Sell!

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Susie D. Designs This smart, satchel-style bag can be worn cross-body and has two useful interior pockets. The flap is secured with a glossy, metal buckle for a professional finish. This popular project was featured in UK magazine Love Sewing. Go to the Autumn Woods Bag – PDF Pattern Advertisement More from Susie D Designs: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffie

The Malibu Satchel – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

The Malibu Satchel – Free Sewing Tutorial

A Free Sewing Tutorial from Fabric Mutt A free sewing tutorial from Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt demonstrating how she creates her Malibu Satchel bag. This messenger-style satchel bag measures 9 x 10 x 3″. The Malibu Satchel also includes a removable cross-body strap and a top handle for carrying comfortably. This is a wonderful commuter bag for college or as an everyday bag for anyone. The fabric used to create the bag in the photo above is Robert Kaufman’s Railroad Denim

Sew Sleek and Professional Mail Bag + Make a Pocket: Add a Zipper With a Bound Edge

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Designer Patterns

Sew Sleek and Professional Mail Bag + Make a Pocket: Add a Zipper With a Bound Edge

PDF Sewing Pattern and Step-by-Step Tutorial by thesterlingowl Get the Pattern Advertising Make a Pocket: Add a Zipper With a Bound Edge with Annie Unrein 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

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Handbags & Purses

Visual Glossary Of Purse Styles

from Sparkle & Fuzz and Scarves.com 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

Sew McCool’s Cross-body Hipster Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + Sew a Clear Vinyl Pocket

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Free Projects

Sew McCool’s Cross-body Hipster Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + Sew a Clear Vinyl Pocket

from Deanna from Sew McCool Deanna from Sew McCool demonstrates how to sew this hip little cross-body bag that she created for her daughter. This bag is based on a simple satchel found in The Book of Bags: 30 Stylish Projects for Beautiful Sewn Bags by Cheryl Owen. Deanna added funky embellishments and some extra pockets along with a few other minor design changes. Deanna wanted to modify the bag to her daughter’s tomboy taste. This is a very common bag design that is easy

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Designer Patterns

The Saxted Satchel

A digital sewing pattern from Charlie's Aunt Designs The PDF sewing pattern for the Saxted Green Satchel was designed by Emma Brennan of Charlie’s Aunt Designs. Inspired by the 1940’s evacuee military-style satchels, this shoulder bag is a good size, practical, and sophisticated, with its unique asymmetrical front pocket and flap closure. The Saxted Green Satchel can be sewn with custom-made strap or a ready-made strap. The PDF pattern provides sewing instructions for adding

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For Kids

Mini Satchel Suitcase

A PDF Sewing Pattern from BurdaStyle All of the cutting and sewing instructions as well as the Mini Satchel Suitcase printable template is included within this PDF from BurdaStyle. This little suitcase is perfect for pre-schoolers to carry their art projects and goodies home each day. I love the shabby chic fabric used to make the satchel in the photo above. Bright wool pom poms top this bag off as a fun accent! Get the PDF Advertisement . Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabr

Free Sewing Tutorial – How to Sew a Toddler Messenger Bag

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For Kids

Free Sewing Tutorial – How to Sew a Toddler Messenger Bag

Sew a messenger bag for your creative kid! This sewing tutorial is based on a messenger bag that Ashley of “Mommy by Day Crafter by Night” designed. Renae of “Hillmade” re-worked the bag and came up with a toddler messenger bag that suited her little one very well. The bag is sewn with crayon sleeves, an extra front pocket that unzips to show slots sewn for markers or pencils, and two pockets for crayons. This messenger bag was designed to be big enough to hold coloring bo

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Designer Patterns

Aivilo Satchel XL

This gigantic tote is perfect for every lady who wants a trendy bag but also needs a lot of storage space! This bag measures a very roomy 19″ wide across the top x 14″ wide across the bottom x 14″ tall x 5 1/2″ deep. These frustration-free instructions are great for those with basic sewing skills. The bag has two exterior pockets topped with easy to sew elastic casings to keep your favorite items secure yet easy to reach. There are also instructions for two different types o

How to Make a Leather Carryall Briefcase or Purse

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Free Projects

How to Make a Leather Carryall Briefcase or Purse

This a fun project because of the simplicity of construction. It can be used as a briefcase, a purse, a satchel or just a carry all bag. For this project I use a 10 oz. classic glazed double shoulder leather, it has a nice finish and requires no additional finishing. I also cut the lace as well as the handles out of the same leather. This a simple pattern that can be altered to your own taste. This makes an excellent gift as well a hot seller for your business. This bag will

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Photo Tutorials

Bag Glossary

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Sweet Retreat’s Little Sister Weekend Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Quilted Bags

Sweet Retreat’s Little Sister Weekend Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

The Sweet Retreat’s Weekend Bag pattern is charm pack and jelly-roll fabric friendly with comfortable double handles, a front pocket, and large enough to carry your weekend trip needs! Finished size is 22″ wide x 15″ high x 8″ deep and the pattern piece for the side panel is included. Get the Pattern Newsprint fabric for Little Sister Weekend Bag Dots fabric for Little Sister Weekend Bag Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet P

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✄ One for Me, One for you

That is probably what any Mom would say when they saw the bag patterns featured today! The Round Satchel bag pattern would be for her, and the Padded Leap Pad tutorial for the little one. Wait, there’s more, the Dandelion purse tutorial would also be super nice… just because… one more handbag wouldn’t hurt, right?! ;) The Round Satchel Bag by Ali Foster is very feminine and chic. A modern bag that is also fabulous for everyday use. A simple button closure at the top enc

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