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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Camera Bags

The Nicky Camera Bag

A PDF sewing pattern from IThinkSewBags The Nicky Camera Bag PDF sewing pattern from IThinkSewBags is to make a compact camera bag designed to fit a single DSRL camera. Sewing this camera bag out of leather or suede will result in a fabulous combination. The pockets are designed to hold small items, allowing for easy access to SD cards, batteries, etc, while still keeping them secure. A lightweight bag that also looks good and ideal for any trip. This bag measures 7 1/2” w

The Atlas Rucksack – Rolled Top Backpack

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Backpacks

The Atlas Rucksack – Rolled Top Backpack

Melissa Magruder / Swoon Comfort and performance go hand in hand with this expandable and fully adjustable rucksack from Swoon Patterns. Perfect for a walk to the farmers market or a hike through the park, this unisex design can be stitched in any style you like. The Atlas rucksack bag features front closure straps and adjustable backpack straps, as well as a large exterior front zippered pocket as well as a handy top handle. Go to the PDF Sewing Pattern More like this: Treko

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Free Projects

Bike Stem Bag

A free sewing tutorial from SaltyMom SaltyMom shares a wonderful free video tutorial showing us how to sew a bicycle stem bag with a nice drawstring closure. This handy bag features several slots around the bag’s body and can be attached to vertical bicycle stems and handlebars. There is also a written tutorial that you can follow and reference right here! Make sure you also subscribe to SaltyDIY channel here. An active lifestyle during these uncertain times can help us get

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Bagmaking

Bag-making Technique: Vinyl + Fabric Straps

Fierce Kittenz This free video tutorial from Fierce Kittenz Studio will explain and demonstrate how to create bag straps with vinyl used on one side and the other side with fabric to reduce bulk. You will need some fabric print, a soft vinyl, and some double-faced basting tape, or FabrikTac Glue, and some Wonder Clips if you have them. Watch the free video tutorial: More bag-making techniques and tips: Bloom’s ‘Faux Piped’ Handles – Free Sewing Tutorial Corded Bag Handles Fr

Learn How to Create & Add Handles, Straps, & Hardware to Your Bags

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Video Tutorials

Learn How to Create & Add Handles, Straps, & Hardware to Your Bags

A free video from the Fat Quarter Shop demonstrating everything you want to know about including straps and handles to your bags with hardware and easy sewing techniques alike. Watch now: More like this: the Matsuri Bag Sewing Pattern Miss Parker – Concealed Carry Purse Modern Hexagon Handbag Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - B

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Cross Body Bags

Mini Cross-body Phone Sling

A beginner-level sewing epattern with colorful diagrams and step by step instructions. This is a perfect pattern to teach any sewing enthusiast who wants to learn the basics of bag making using interfacing, batting, and a magnetic snap. A quick and easy project to sew for your handmade shops and markets. ⇒ Get the Pattern ⇐ More phone case sewing projects: iPhone Pouch iPhone iPod Case All-in-one Weekend Phone Clutch Wallet Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Ho

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Free Projects

Sew a Canvas Ski Tote

A free sewing tutorial from Crafty Birdy A free sewing tutorial from Crafty Birdy for sewing your own zippered canvas ski tote. Sewing Supplies: 1+3/8 yards exterior fabric A (54″ wide) heavy duty canvas, denim, upholstery or outdoor fabric 3/4 yards exterior fabric B (54″ wide) 2+ yards lining fabric – canvas/denim etc. (optional) heavy duty upholstery thread x 2 spools one package of piping or make your own (optional) 1/4 yard or scraps of heavy duty interfacing 72″ uphol

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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,

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Designer Patterns

The Sedgeford Bag

The simple clean lines of this handbag design by Emma Brennan of Charlie’s Aunt Designs are similar to the styles seen during the 1940’s with a modern asymmetrical twist. The Sedgeford Bag is created with two contrasting or coordinating fabrics such as tweed paired with corduroy or velvet for autumn and winter, or heavy cotton canvas, and patterned linen for spring and summer. The flap template doubles as an interior patch pocket. The approximate finished dimensions are: 9″ (

Saki & Ookii – Japanese Knot Bags in Two Sizes

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Designer Patterns

Saki & Ookii – Japanese Knot Bags in Two Sizes

A digital sewing pattern from Betha Bags to make a Japanese knot bag in both a wristlet style and a shoulder bag. A Japanese knot bag typically has two straps, one long and the other short. The longer strap is looped through a short strap on the opposite side of the bag opening, which brings the bag top together. A simple bag to construct and an easy sewing project that any confident beginner can use. shoulder bag measurements: width 38.5 cm (15.1″) body height 36 cm (14.1″

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Designer Patterns

The Boronia Bowler Bag

The Boronia Bowler bag epattern from Blue Calla Patterns is to sew a medium-sized bag to be carried as a handbag or as a cross-body bag with a removable cross-body strap. The Boronia Bowler bag features vinyl accents at the bottom as well as double handles. The double-pull zipper ⇒ Go to The Boronia Bowler Bag ePattern ⇐ Advertisement More bags like this featured at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern fro

Padded Smart Phone Pouch – Sew and Sell!

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Designer Patterns

Padded Smart Phone Pouch – Sew and Sell!

Everyone will love seeing one of these padded pouches in their Christmas stocking or as a thoughtful gift at any time of the year. These pouches are the ideal accessory for storing a mobile phone or media player. Stitch them together using bright happy fabric prints for kids, or coordinate classic florals, stripes and modern designs for adults. Project instructions include three closure options and the option of adding a handy wrist strap. When finished this pouch measures 1

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Designer Patterns

The Attleborough Messenger Bag

The Attleborough messenger bag PDF sewing pattern from Charlie’s Aunt Designs! This pattern allows you to stitch this bag in two sizes. Styled in Charlie’s Aunt signature asymmetrical style, this shoulder bag features a contrast lower panel, strap and pieced flap. The Attleborough Messenger Bag sews up well in everything from tweeds met with corduroy, to cotton canvas mixed with a printed linen fabric. The flap template also doubles as an interior patch pocket, of which you

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Messenger Bags

The Varsity Patchwork Messenger Bag – Sew and Sell

The Varsity Messenger sewing pattern from Schoolhouse Patterns is for stitching this fun messenger bag with a patchwork exterior front. The Varsity bag offers two interior pockets and a flap closure. There is no need for zippers or Velcro, making this an easier sewing project. The Varsity messenger bag is just the right size to hold a full sized iPad. Please confirm the size of your iPad Sewing Supplies: 1 fat quarter fabric for back & flap top 1/2 yard fabric for the flap li

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Backpacks

The Speedwell Back Sling Bag

The Speedwell sling bag is a modern unisex bag design from Blue Calla Sewing Patterns. The Speedwell has one front zippered flap pocket with two zippers on each side and closes at the top with your choice of a small twist lock or magnetic snap. When the flap is open, the contents will stay safe inside the front pocket thanks to the gussets on each side. Inside this front flap pocket is one slip pocket and one zippered pocket. You may also wish to install one or two grommets (

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Cross Body Bags

The Teacup Cross-body Bag

The Teacup Cross-body is an ideal everyday bag to carry while taxiing the kids to soccer, or running errands. The Teacup cross-body bag offers a front gusseted pocket that allows for quick and easy access to your keys and phone. An adjustable strap ensures the perfect fit. This PDF pattern from Felice Regina of I Am Luna Sol (formerly Sew Scatterbrained) includes 12 pages, some which must be taped together to create the full size pattern piece. This bag measures 10″ x 10″ x

Kids Insulated Water Bottle Slings – DIY

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For Kids

Kids Insulated Water Bottle Slings – DIY

A free sewing DIY to make these fun insulated cross-body water bottle slings using solid cotton fabrics and Brandy Nelson’s step-by-step sewing tutorial at Glue Sticks! These water bottle sling bags sew together in less than an hour if you are a confident beginner sewer, and are the right size to hold a twelve-ounce bottle. Sewing Supplies: two pieces of 1/3 yard cotton fabric each 1/3 yard fusible fleece interfacing thread sewing machine scissors long pins ⇒ Go to the Free S

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Designer Patterns

The Selena Bag Pattern

The Selena Bag digital sewing pattern by Sallie Tomato is a multi-size and multi-style sewing pattern for a versatile shoulder or cross-body bag. Corner accents, interior and exterior pockets, a curvy top silhouette and an adjustable shoulder strap and optional rivets make this bag very stylish with more options to make it unique. The crossbody bag measures 10″ wide, 10″ high by 3″ deep when finished. The tote bag measures 13″ wide, 13″ high by 4″ deep when finished. This is

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Free Projects

The Flouncy Bag – Updated

To sew this bag you’ll need: one fat quarter bundle (or 1/2 a yard of your choice of fabric) fabric to line the bag (about 1/2 yard) one package of fusible interfacing buckle or other embellishments two D-rings 12-16 inches of 1/4 inch elastic thread, scissors, sewing machine, etc… Get the Free Sewing Tutorial More pretty purses to sew: The Savannah Bag Sweet Pea Pocket Purse Hello Beautiful Bag Pretty in Pleats Purse Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday

Convertible Handlebar Bag Pattern – Sew + Sell

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Sport & Utility Bags

Convertible Handlebar Bag Pattern – Sew + Sell

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Hobbitbags A PDF sewing pattern to make this convertible handlebar bag. Stitch this bag with fabrics that can handle the weather, such as canvas, waxed canvas, laminated cotton or an indoor/outdoor home decor weight fabric. Finished measurements are: 9″ wide, and 5″ tall, with a 3″ gusset. This compact bag easily attaches to your handlebars with two Velcro straps. To remove, simply undo the straps, clip on the shoulder strap, and it becomes a crossbod

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