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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

Lier’s Bag Construction and Sewing Techniques – Free Series

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Lier’s Bag Construction and Sewing Techniques – Free Series

A Free Bag Sewing Tutorial Series Full to the brim with excellent theory and clever sewing tips within each of the chapters below may answer a lot of your “why’s?” while learning to construct and sew bags. Anything else I can say about Lier‘s free bag construction blog series will be an understatement. This series is an incredibly AWESOME resource for anyone who wants to know, not just how to design bags, but how to put them together correctly using very basic sewing techniq

Easy Oval Messenger Bag – Free Sewing Pattern

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Handbags & Purses

Easy Oval Messenger Bag – Free Sewing Pattern

A Free Sewing Project by the Stitching Scientist ✂ A graceful oval-shaped messenger bag with an angled front pocket, can be sewn together using this free pattern from the Stitching Scientist. An ideal sewing project to make use of coordinated fabrics. The front pocket is large enough to hold all your belongings. This bag pattern doesn’t offer any sort of bag closure, but the pattern can be adjusted for a closure of preference. I would use a simple magnetic snap. (No fuss

Sew an Easy Little Precious Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Sew an Easy Little Precious Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

A very easy purse to sew using one fat quarter! This little purse is about 7.1″ (18 cm) wide and 6.6″ (16.7 cm) high. A delicate curved shape with a few touches of beads that offer this handbag an unique yet feminine personality. Get the Little Precious Purse PDF 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 c

The Multi-size Gizmo Garage Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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The Multi-size Gizmo Garage Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Chris W Designs The Gizmo Garage Bag sewing pattern from Chris W Designs is a multi-size pattern offering three sizes to choose from and plenty of storage pockets for organization. The Gizmo Garage laptop bag boasts a long front flap closing with a hook and D-ring, hiding a large exterior slip pocket with a smaller slip pocket, and pen sleeve inside. There are also two big pleated slip pockets, perfect for storing your batteries, chargers, phones, an

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Gift Bags and Totes: Boxing the Bottom

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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

How to Add a Zippered Lining to a Bag – Free Tutorial

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How to Add a Zippered Lining to a Bag – Free Tutorial

A lining can add body and shape to a bag. In this case, Sweet Verbena added a home decor-weight lining and it added sturdiness to her gorgeous “It’s a Cinch Bag”. You could also add a lining with a bright printed fabric to give a favorite handbag a fresh look. 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 ge

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Designer Patterns

Modern Wristlet – ePattern

by Lindsay Conner Create this mod wristlet with this PDF sewing pattern, the perfect clutch purse to complement your fall and winter wear. This season, store your party-going essentials in style with a dressy zippered clutch. The wool felt petals and striking shape will complement your winter wear, and the optional wristlet puts the “fun” in functional. FABRIC — 1/4 fat quarter (18″ × 22″) wool felt — 1/4 yd of cotton quilting fabric for lining OTHER SUPPLIES — Templates

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Handbags & Purses

Belita Bag – Free Pattern

Just a little handbag to carry your goodies whether you are off to lunch or out to a class. The modern design is the perfect opportunity to show off your fabric and the rigid structure will hold the shape of the bag. Advertisement Get the Pattern ♥ Benartex Bali Batik 5 yd Bundle (Majesty) 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 patter

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Cases

Sunnies Sunglasses Case

This sunglasses case pattern from Melissa Mortenson comes in two sizes. I love the shape of this pouch, it would probably prevent your sunglasses from sliding around and having the lenses scratched. This case would make a great gift and you can stitch it from your scrap pile. Get the PDF Pattern More like this: 20/20 Zippered Glasses Case Scalloped Sunglasses Case Sewing Pattern for a Glasses Case Kailo Chic Sunglasses Case Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections!

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Sweet Little Handbag – Free Tutorial

How to make a stylish handbag with continuous zip and lining. I made this one with a domed top, but the design could easily be adapted for a square bag, large or small. Leave off the handles for a make-up bag. 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 🐯 Share it: Click to share

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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 Premium Bond Bag Sewing Pattern + How to Sew a Dart

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The Premium Bond Bag Sewing Pattern + How to Sew a Dart

This beautiful Premium Bond Bag is a vintage inspired handbag based on the styles of the early 1950’s. The Premium Bond handbag is very roomy, and can hold all of your daily necessities. This beautiful purse offers double handles that can be worn over the shoulder, or tucked comfortably under your arm. A darted front pocket and flap closure is sewn to the exterior along with a shaped top inset. The finished size is approximately 17″ (43 cm) wide x 13″ (33 cm) high x 5″ (13

Braided Handle Canvas Tote – Free Tutorial + How to Edge-stitch Free Video Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

Braided Handle Canvas Tote – Free Tutorial + How to Edge-stitch Free Video Tutorial

The braided handles on this tote are it’s hallmark making a very simple bag look professional and classy. This bag could be used for everyday use. It is very practical in size. The sew-on snaps on the outside of the bag turn a basic U-shape into a prettier and more enclosed tear-drop-shaped bag. Edge-stitching is done along the bias tape that is covering the raw edges. Get the Tutorial ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Bagle

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Handbags & Purses

Dandelion Framed Purse – Free Tutorial

This beauty is based on one of Lisa Lam’s designs using a curved purse frame. EmilyJean of CityStitchin sews up her Dandelion Purse making the bag large enough to carry a book with her on the subway. EmilyJean referenced the excellent tutorials in The Bag Making Bible (also by Lisa Lam) to add darts for shape and an elasticized pocket in the lining. I love to see a variety of resources and ideas come together to create an awesome custom-made handbag! I’m pleased-as-punch

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✄ Simple Yet Sweet

the Ruby Bag Many characteristics cause me to instantly think “WOW” when I am looking at a bag. One of the top influences is the *shape*. As you may have realized if you’ve been reading this blog for a while is that I love a nice clean smooth shape. The bag does not have to be symmetrical, nor does it have to be perfect in the way it is constructed to demonstrate the pattern or tutorial. Lord knows that *I* am definitely not a professional bag-maker or a pattern designer

Sweet Scallops Tote Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

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Sweet Scallops Tote Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

Wow! I love this bag! You could do so much with this free sewing pattern by See Kate Sew. I love Kate’s style! Sewing scallops is not as difficult as you might think. This is a fun sewing project for those of us who need to sew from a stash and want to use many different fabrics in one project. Get the Sweet Scallops Tote Pattern & Tutorial at See Kate Sew Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs

The Classic Romance Bag – Free Pattern and Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

The Classic Romance Bag – Free Pattern and Tutorial

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: 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

Curvy Bag – Free Pattern + Simple Bobbin Tension Technique

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Curvy Bag – Free Pattern + Simple Bobbin Tension Technique

This curvaceous bag was made with two half yards of Kaffe Fassett “Potentilla Lavender”. A fusible fleece as interfacing was used as well as a decorative button and beads. Clara Gonzalez who designed this bag, offers us a free sewing pattern and tutorial. When Clara decided she loved the first bag she made as a gift for a teacher so much, she made one for herself. A shapely, feminine purse that you can take just about anywhere. Get the Pattern – Get the Tutorial Advertis

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