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Designer Patterns

Sew a Modern Recycled Denim Purse

A digital download from GammaStudio with all of the information you need to stitch this casual yet modern denim purse sewn from a recycled pair of jeans. The top width of this purse is 14.18″, the body width is 12.60″ and the height is 11.80″ with sides measuring 5.10″ and a 24″ shoulder strap. A pair of denim jeans in size 28 is mentioned as the material source. Make sure you remember to use a denim needle and strong thread, even upholstery thread. This is a nice projec

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Designer Patterns

Large Pleated Shoulder Bag

This beautiful bag designed by Gina Renee Designs. This shoulder bag was designed to be sewn with a mid/heavy-weight woven fabrics. This pleated shoulder bag is fabulous sewn out of cotton canvas, faux suede, denim, cotton prints or solids. The lining includes an interior zippered pocket. A large button + tab closure at the top makes for easy access. A stiff interlining is used at the bottom. This bag measures approximately 15 1/4″ high and center is 11.” The width is 1

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Sport & Utility Bags

Multi-size Barrel Bags

The chic and youthful silhouette of a Barrel Bag is the perfect gym or casual bag and now you can make it yourself! The Barrel Bag is great for people on the go! This sewing pattern is for three different sizes: gym bag/overnight bag size, shoulder bag size, and cosmetic/pencil/tool bag size. It has three different strap sets too: double shoulder strap on the large bag, single shoulder strap on the medium size bag, and short handle on the small bag. The bag is roomy, stylish,

Geek Essentials Convertible Multi-size Laptop Bag

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Backpacks

Geek Essentials Convertible Multi-size Laptop Bag

A digital sewing pattern download from WhistlePig Creek to sew a multi-size laptop bag that can be carried as a shoulder bag, cross-body bag, or a backpack. There are two pockets at the front that are ideal to store your phone, keys, and other smaller belongings. A large pocket at the back of the Geek Essentials bag is large enough to hold your tablet. There is another large pocket inside the bag to store papers or file folders, with a large mesh pocket that is for a mouse, c

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Designer Patterns

The Baggalista Paper Sewing Pattern

A paper sewing pattern for a bag hailed as the perfect travel companion by Kathy Southern of StudioKat Designs! The Baggalista features five zippered storage areas, four interior storage pouches, a large zippered back pocket which is terrific for larger items, and an adjustable nylon strap. Wear it over your shoulder, or cross-body to travel hands-free! The flap closure will showcase a favorite fabric print. The Baggalista bag functions perfectly with the fabulous PortaPock

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Designer Patterns

The Backgammon Bag

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Betz White The Backgammon Bag is the perfect purse to take to brunch or a day of fabric shopping. Spotlight some of your favorite fabrics with the triangular pieced accents. The Backgammon Bag is large enough to carry your necessities and offers an interior zippered pocket, and two exterior pockets with magnetic snaps. The top flap-closure stays secure with a *twist lock. *Four free twist lock tutorials here. The bag strap is adjustable and can be h

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Handbags & Purses

Sew a Modern Curvy Shoulder Bag

Remona from The Stitching Scientist reintroduces her curvy shoulder bag and the full sewing tutorial with a free pattern! The fabric used to create the bag in the photo above is from Windham Fabrics called Handmade by Macrina Busato Collage Word Pattern. Sewing Supplies: 1/2 yard primary fabric print 1/2 yard secondary fabric print 1/2 yard fleece interfacing 4″ zipper thread Go to the Sewing Tutorial + Pattern Advertisement More shoulder bags to sew: Just Arrived - Today's

How to Sew a Pleated Shoulder Bag – Free Tutorial + How to Make Box Pleats

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Free Projects

How to Sew a Pleated Shoulder Bag – Free Tutorial + How to Make Box Pleats

One Yard Wonders Flickr Group This winter blue plaid wool shoulder bag by Emily at nap-time creations was inspired from the book One Yard Wonders by Rebecca Yaker, Patricia Hoskins. The pattern for this bag, as well as many other sewing projects, is available within the One Yard Wonders Book. Emily has graciously provided a free step-by-step photo tutorial demonstrating how easy this bag can be for most sewers. This is an intermediate sewing project but is generally suitable

Modern Color Block Bucket Bag PDF Sewing Pattern + Exposed Zipper Insertion Tutorial

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Designer Patterns

Modern Color Block Bucket Bag PDF Sewing Pattern + Exposed Zipper Insertion Tutorial

Julie Cefalu’s inspiration for this modern bucket bag came from a shopping trip while traveling in Portugal. A long strap allows you to carry this purse as a shoulder bag or cross -body for a hands-free trip. Sewing Supplies: exterior main fabric, 2/3-yard lining fabric, 2/3-yard zipper pocket, one fat quarter color block accents, six assorted scraps (at least 10″ × 2″ each) lightweight woven fusible interfacing, 2¼ yds. (Julie used Pellon® SF101.) zipper, 9″ or longer bag te

Hands-Free Sling Purse with Clay Toggle Closure – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Hands-Free Sling Purse with Clay Toggle Closure – PDF Sewing Pattern

The hands-free sling bag design by April Moffatt lets you ride your bike or carry shopping bags easily, and details like the clay toggle and center band define its’ handmade beauty. This sling purse is both flirty and comfortable. With its extra-wide shoulder strap, you will see that this sling bag stays put and allows you easy access to whatever you need. Get the Sling Purse with Clay Toggle Sewing Pattern More sling bag projects: The Sling Along Bag The Speedwell Sling Bag

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Backpacks

City Sling Bag – Free PDF Download

from Fabric Editions, Inc. A free sewing project from Fabric Editions to download for a hip sling bag! This is an easy sewing project that is pre-quilted using a basic quilting pattern perfect for beginners. The quilted City Sling Bag is slightly padded (depending on your interfacing/batting choices), and a preferable bag when carrying electronic devices such as a phone or tablet that need some extra protection. The City Sling bag measures 9.5″ x 12″ finished. Go to the Free

Fallon Shoulder Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Clutch Bags

Fallon Shoulder Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

Go to the Fallon Shoulder Bag PDF Pattern Sew the Fallon Shoulder Bag 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 Tum

Nap Time Creations Pleated Winter Purse – Free PDF Pattern

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Handbags & Purses

Nap Time Creations Pleated Winter Purse – Free PDF Pattern

This is an awesome bag. I want this bag. I am going to try to make this bag. A free pdf sewing pattern from *nap-timecreations with a full tutorial. A large pleated winter shoulder bag with faux leather bottom and side panels. This bag offers all of the compartments you could need! Classy as well as trendy zippered welt pockets on the front of this bag holds your go-to stuff, two more big pockets inside, one on each side. Emily Thompson of Naptime Creations who designed th

The Secretary Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Secretary Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

by Schoolhouse Patterns The Secretary Bag by Schoolhouse Patterns is a pretty multi-size shoulder bag pattern with the option for interior pockets. The feminine ruffle on the front gives this pretty bag texture and color. It’s such a sweet bag that will make you feel pretty when you carry it. The smallest Secretary Bag exterior and liner can be made with fat quarters! This multi-size bag pattern is fast and easy to sew and the finished bag makes a very nice gift for yoursel

The Capri Shoulder Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Capri Shoulder Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

from Pat Bravo A large capacity, baggy shoulder bag with adjustable handles ideal for carrying everyday items and more. This pdf sewing pattern is from Pat Bravo and is rated as an advanced sewing project. The tie around the top closes the bag at the center with a bow. The finished bag measures 14″ tall x 21″ wide x 3″ deep. Get the Capri Shoulder Bag Pattern Get the Pattern Meet Pat Bravo! – from Bernina International The Arsty Bag Pattern from Pat Bravo More bags to sew

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

The Multi-size Gizmo Garage Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

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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Handbags & Purses

Tasseled Shoulder Bag – Free Pattern

by BurdaStyle Magazine Hold everything in this tasseled shoulder bag. The hobo shape can go everywhere, from antique shopping to a weekend stroll through the woods. Have fun customizing it with cool hardware. I like the wide strap and buckle used in the photo above. Get the Pattern ♥ 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 an

The Abigail Shoulder Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Abigail Shoulder Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

Isn’t this bag awesome?! The pockets, rings, flaps, magnetic snaps, slip pockets, a pen pocket, rivets, bag feet, and oh there is more to this advanced sewing pattern for the Abigail shoulder bag. Finished size = Approx. 41cm (16″) X 18cm (7″) X 11.5cm ( 4½”) Check out the next few photos to see what Abigail looks like using different fabrics: I just love the braided detail sewn across Abigail’s front pockets. Get the The Abigail Shoulder Bag PDF Sewing Pattern Just Arrive

Four-Hour Slouchy Hobo Bag – Free PDF + Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

Four-Hour Slouchy Hobo Bag – Free PDF + Tutorial

A sweet lace hobo bag complemented by a a contrasting zipper, and a fun bright lining with matching tabs for the strap. Advertisement Get the Pattern ♥ 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

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