A great sewing project by Daisy Lane Design to learn some basic bag making skills including a boxed out bottom, making straps, inserting a magnetic snap and making an open pocket.  The pattern comes with paper pieces, written instructions, a photo tutorial and instructions for a variation so you can change up the overall look of the bag. Get the Pattern Advertisement More bag sewing projects featured at PatternPile.com: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holida

A free sewing tutorial for a reversible cross-body sling or shoulder bag by Char from “Crap I’ve Made”. A casual everyday bag to sew. Sewing Supplies: 1 yard of exterior fabric 1 yard of interior fabric printed pattern pieces & one sheet of 8.5 X 11 paper scissors, pins, sewing machine, coordinating thread Get the Pattern + Tutorial More reversible bags to sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Design

The Boho Bags pattern are easy to sew shoulder bags – perfect to carry all your needs every day.  Finished size is 20″ x 13″ x 8″ for the large bag and 16″ x 11″ x 6″ for the small bag. Get the Pattern More beautiful bag projects featured at PatternPile.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: PA

The Mommy Poppins Bag, designed by Sew Fearless, is a roomy “carpet-bag” style shoulder bag (finished size 10” high, 13 1/4¼” wide, and 7” thick). It features an internal frame closure, two exterior pockets (one with flap closure), four elasticized internal pockets, a pair of shoulder straps, and a cross-body strap.  Whatever you need to take with you, whether it is diapers and wipes, water bottles or cameras, the Mommy Poppins Bag can take the load.  The PDF file contains 14

Sew this modern, hipster-style shoulder bag from your choice of medium weight cotton fabrics. This is a great project for using co-ordinating fabrics from designer collections, showing them off at their best. There’s a handy interior pocket included to keep small things close at hand. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Instructions include both metric and imperial measurements. Full-size printable pattern pieces are supplied with this sewing pattern – please note some of the pattern p

This sewing pattern has full step-by-step instructions, templates and colour pictures so that you can make a good sized tote bag with gussets for depth and long handles for using as a stylish shoulder bag.  It’s a roomy bag with four large interior pockets. It is so versatile and can be used as a practical everyday tote, designer-style market bag, really stylish diaper bag / baby changing bag, gym bag or whatever you like. Make it for yourself, family, friends or SELL your fi

straps on the Odyssey bag provide a perfect fit, no matter what you’re wearing. When security is a must, simply re-configure the Odyssey bag straps and carry it as a shoulder bag. With a large concealed storage area inside between the two exterior pockets there is also an easy-to-reach phone pocket, credit card holders, ID window, pen holders, and plenty of room for cosmetics, keys, and much more. A notions kit is also available from StudioKat Designs. Get the Pattern YKK® A

Design Highlights: A totally unique ‘roo-style’ exterior pocket is the perfect place for ‘stash & dash’ items. Two interior pockets that are great for your cell phone & other important belongings. Soft, cotton handles that are easy on the shoulder. This bag looks great no matter where and how you fling it! And best of all – it works perfectly with either the PortaPockets or the Encore Purse Insert! Get the Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Proj

by Sewphisti-Cat A fantastic (and fun!) everyday bag with a large front zipper compartment for easy access as well as a decorative back patch pocket. Lots more pockets inside to keep everything in it’s place.  An adjustable d-ring shoulder strap and optional purse feet make your Brenda’s Bag a favorite you will use for a long time. Finished size is 9 1/2″ x 10 1/2″ x 2 1/2″. Get Sewphisti-Cat’s ‘Brenda’s Bag’ PDF Sewing Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections

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

Sometimes I just can’t wait to post a pattern.  The shape is beautiful and the fabrics chosen here are just heavenly. Based on artsy-crafty babe’s popular free pattern, the Phoebe bag, the Ruby Bag pattern was born. You can think of Ruby as Phoebe’s big sister with a twist.  The Ruby Bag is a little bit roomier and comes in three variations.  You can make it just like the Phoebe from one fabric, with a pocket front, or with a center panel.  As a bonus, when you purchase the R

Inspired by Sweet Pleat from designer Rashida Coleman-Hale One of the hottest trends in sewing and quilting — chevrons— with a little sneak peek of the print in a pleat.  Classic black-and-tan prints combine beautifully for an elegant bag with a little spunk. Fabrics are from the Tempo collection by Greta Lynn for Benartex.  The fabric covered buttons added a very nice touch. Click Here to Get the Free Download Advertisement More pleated bag sewing projects: Just Arrived - To

Snips and Spice published a really great photo tutorial showing us how to make a reversible messenger bag.  (I love reversible bags!)  Malory used indoor decorator canvas to make it sturdy along with Soft and Stable for reinforcement. An excellent combination.   With front and side pockets this bag could be one you use constantly because it is both so attractive and practical. Get the Tutorial ♥ Sewing a Purse Using By Annie’s Soft and Stable Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fab

A free sewing tutorial from Ulla's Quilt World Get the Tutorial Advertisement More denim 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 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 n

When you pack your lunch/dinner for work, do you take a lot of containers, silverware and reusable water bottles?  Do you need something that holds a lot?  Do you want to make a cute, functional and ROOMY bag for your lunch?   This is your bag!  This bag has  a short strap, but you could always make it longer if you want to carry it on your shoulder.  It bag uses Peltex as a stabilizer – it’s stiff and sometimes a bit of a pain, but worth the effort if you don’t want a floppy

by A Wednesday Afternoon by A Wednesday Afternoon What you will need: 5/8-yard heavy weight fabric for outside of bag 5/8-yard fabric for lining 1/4-yard fabric for owl’s body Coordinating scraps for owl details (eyes, beak, wings) 1 1/4 yard ribbon Magnetic snap Heat and Bond Note:  The pattern designer made their bag extra big, so you can adjust the fabric amounts according to the size you want to make. Get the Pattern & Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collect

Experiment with fun and fresh fabrics to create an eye-catching Market Tote. Wear it as a cross-body bag, or a shoulder bag. The SoChick! Market Tote features two easy-to-sew interior sleeve pockets to keep you organized, and the large side panels can be folded in or left open to achieve two different looks.  This bag is a nice size if you have a lot to carry. Melissa Strong designed this bag for the intermediate sewist. The bag shown above was sewn with Amy Butler’s Soul Blo

A free sewing tutorial from The Destashification Project The Boho Sling Bag is a simple sewing project, perfect for a beginner sewer or someone with a stash of great fabrics!  This sewing project is very popular with novice sewers.  There is no hardware needed for this project. This free step-by-step sewing tutorial from The Destashification Project starts with the “plain” bag. The few extra steps required to create the patch bag are found at the web site. Go to the Free Sew

Eternal Beauty Bag Tutorial by Daphna Get the Free Tutorial ******** More beautiful handbag projects: The Hydrangea Bag The Gemini Double Flap Handbag Melody Hobo DIGITAL Sewing 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) Cl

The Poacher’s Bag is inspired by British country life in the 1940’s with a gathered front pocket set into a pieced front.  It features an unusual shaped flap and a template for an interior pocket that doubles as an alternative flap option.  This style can be made with a coordinated fabric strap, or a purchased leather strap attached with tabs.  Poacher’s Bag sews up well in everything from cotton moleskin and tweed to contrasting patchwork fabrics for a different look. Finish