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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Zakka Sewing – Scrappy Patchwork Star Shoulder Bag or Pouch

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Designer Patterns

Zakka Sewing – Scrappy Patchwork Star Shoulder Bag or Pouch

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Amy Morinaka, author of Zakka Handmades A Zakka sewing pattern download by Amy Morinaka for this cheery patchwork bag highlighting a scrappy star that pops! Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams walk you through the construction of this bag. The zippered opening at the top is 10″ long making this a nice compact carry. The approximate finished size of this sweet bag is 8 1/4″ wide x 8 1/4″ high x 2 3/4″ deep. The exterior panels and guss

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Designer Patterns

The Tori Tote Bag Pattern

The Tori Tote Bag Pattern from Merge Bags makes a generously-sized tote that is ideal for a day at the mall, a day trip, or a day on the beach in the sun. Tori has an easy design for a beginner sewer due to the variations and options this pattern offers. Easy to follow tutorial and plenty of pictures. The Tori Tote is a fully lined bag with an interior zippered pocket, and smartphone – 18″ top width x 12″ height x 6″ depth (12″ bottom width) – 24″ shoulder straps in length an

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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

The Back and Forth Quilted Bag | Sew and Sell!

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Designer Patterns

The Back and Forth Quilted Bag | Sew and Sell!

A casual quilted bag with an overlapping construction is fun to sew and easy to carry. A deep and spacious cavity with layered construction creating several pockets. Looks sharp when created with a rainbow or monochrome-style fabric. Or use your favorite color scheme to make a unique bag. This roomy purse measures approximately 11″ wide and 13″ inches tall once completed. This PDF sewing pattern includes the easy to follow step-by-step instructions, with loads of illustratio

See How Easy it is to Sew this Circle Purse!

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Free Projects

See How Easy it is to Sew this Circle Purse!

A free video tutorial from Alejandra Styles An easy circle purse sewing project intended for beginner sewers who are familiar with the basics of a sewing machine and can sew a straight line. Yes there is a zipper and yes you CAN install it because you will learn how simple it is to sew. This free video tutorial is from the very clever Alejandra’s Styles and includes a free template to download and print! Watch the video and see how easy it is to sew this bag using fabric, vin

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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

How to Sew an Oilcloth Flat Bottom Pouch

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Cosmetic Bags

How to Sew an Oilcloth Flat Bottom Pouch

A free sewing video from Whitney Sews + Tips from Kelly McCants and Alyce Dolce Watch Whitney Edwards from Whitney Sews stitch this flat bottom pouch with whimsical owl oilcloth. The pouch body is created using one piece of fabric with a zipper across the top on one side. The boxed bottom corners provide the bag with a wider base that force the bag to stand up on its own. Attach a simple D-ring to one side of the pouch for a wrist strap, key ring, or a purse charm. This stur

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Designer Patterns

The Zippy Shoulder Bag

The Zippy Bag PDF sewing pattern is a great bag project to experiment with different combinations of fabric, or to feature a favorite print! Each step to construct the Zippy Bag is thoroughly explained with computer drawn illustrations of the steps. The pattern includes instructions for installing a top zipper closure, exterior zippered pockets, and interior slip pockets. This bag offers a messenger-style shoulder or cross-body strap. Love this bag! Go to the PDF Pattern Adv

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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

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Camera Bags

The Camille Camera Bag

The Camille camera bag sewing pattern from Swoon offers a vintage-inspired style that includes padded compartments for lenses and a tablet. Camille also boasts an exterior slip pocket, an adjustable cross-body strap, a wrap-around flap that encloses the top opening of the bag with a reinforced top-carrying handle keeping everything safe inside. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 12.5″ wide, 8″ tall, 5″ deep. A classy bag! Sewing Supplies: 2/3 yard 44” wide exterior fabric, quilting weig

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Handbags & Purses

The Transformer Knitting Project Bag

A Free Sewing DIY by sciencediva Simply snap this shoulder bag together in an alternate way to transform it into a different style! Sciencediva was tired of carrying her knitting projects and supplies in plastic bags and wanted to design a versatile bag that she could adjust with whatever knitting project was at hand. She posted a free DIY to share sew you can make one too! Sewing Supplies: 2 18″ fabric squares 1 yard length for the strap ribbon 2 1.5″ rings 3 snaps leath

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Cross Body Bags

The Sally Forth Convertible Purse

This is a Grace’s Cases Designs PDF sewing pattern. Frustrated with purses that claim to be convertible but require changing strap lengths or connections or using a different strap? This purse takes away that frustration while remaining beautiful and functional! The Sally Forth purse is light as a feather and is the perfect size – large enough to carry all of your day-to-day items yet it is small and slim. The exterior of this bag features pockets for keys, glasses, and other

Modern Messenger-Style Hands-free Stroller Diaper Bag

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Diaper / Nappy Bags

Modern Messenger-Style Hands-free Stroller Diaper Bag

A free sewing pattern and tutorial by Georgia of More Like Home A wonderfully versatile large capacity diaper bag that converts from a classic over-the-shoulder diaper bag, to a convenient messenger-style hands-free stroller bag that attaches securely to the handles of a standard stroller with just a few snaps! This fabulous bag was designed by Georgia of More Like Home. Georgia offers a free sewing tutorial and pattern on her blog so you can sew this modern baby bag too! Ge

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Sport & Utility Bags

Sew Your Own Barrel Bag

Pam Hasting combines form and function while sewing this barrel bag in this free video from It’s Sew Easy TV. Pam also offers her own tips for starting your own business and how to make your own custom bag trim. Sewing Supplies: fabric thread zipper fusible interfacing webbing More barrel-style 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 Patte

Designer Seat Belt Series: The Crossover Bag Pattern + Kits

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Designer Patterns

Designer Seat Belt Series: The Crossover Bag Pattern + Kits

by Cozy Nest Designs Go to The Crossover Bag PDF Pattern Sewing by Melisa Jane Advertisement More bags from Cozy Nest Designs: 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 shar

Sew the Walkabout Wristlet Wallet or Cross-body Bag

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Sew the Walkabout Wristlet Wallet or Cross-body Bag

You’ll love the convenience of the Walkabout Wallet that can instantly convert into a compact shoulder or cross-body purse. Leave your full-sized purse at home and appreciate the freedom of shopping totally hands-free! The Walkabout Wallet has a fleece-lined exterior slip pocket; the purrfect place to store your phone! The sewing pattern accommodates phones up to 6″ X 3.75″ X 0.5″ in size, (case included). There are eight credit/debit/loyalty card slots, room for cash, an ID

The Witchy Woman Bucket Bag – Sew and Sell!

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Designer Patterns

The Witchy Woman Bucket Bag – Sew and Sell!

A classic bucket bag, you can cinch the bag closed with a cord and slide that threads through twelve eyelets along the top band. The versatile Witchy Woman bucket bag has two removable straps so you can decide each day which length you’d like to use. The shorter handle can be used over your shoulder, in your hand, or in the crook of your elbow. The longer strap can be used over your shoulder or cross-body. It also has a large front zipper pocket that would be great for stashi

Caistor Courier Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Caistor Courier Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

A PDF sewing pattern for the Caistor Courier Bag designed by Charlie’s Aunt Designs. This classy messenger bag offers a simple utilitarian feel and was inspired by the practical courier bags of the war-time years. The Caistor Courier Bag is a good size and shape. This bag takes on a nautical feel when made in cotton canvas, denim and ticking stripes. Or create in corduroy, velvet, or tweed for a quintessentially vintage English country look. Stitch a plain Caistor Courier Bag

Shabby Chic Reversible Boho Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

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Free Projects

Shabby Chic Reversible Boho Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

from La*tee*da*kids la tee da Debbie from La*tee*da*kids created this pretty boho sling bag and published a step-by-step sewing tutorial to share with us for free! Follow Debbie’s tutorial to sew this simple reversible sling bag with a knotted shoulder strap. This is a wonderful sewing project for a beginner sewer! Debbie also adds: “Now you may ask, why this sling bag over other tutorials you might find? I’ve always found them to have the pieces cut so you see a seam and a b

How to Sew Bag Handles Easily – Free Video Tutorial

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Free Projects

How to Sew Bag Handles Easily – Free Video Tutorial

“Learning how to sew bag handles is an important part of any bag or purse project. The handles need to be tough enough to support the bag, but you still want them easy to sew. Stacy Grissom shows you a how to sew bag handles that are both sturdy and easy!” National Sewing Circle 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 pa

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