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Designer Patterns

Autumn Woods Shoulder Bag – Sew + Sell!

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Susie D. Designs This smart, satchel-style bag can be worn cross-body and has two useful interior pockets. The flap is secured with a glossy, metal buckle for a professional finish. This popular project was featured in UK magazine Love Sewing. Go to the Autumn Woods Bag – PDF Pattern Advertisement More from Susie D Designs: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffie

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Designer Patterns

The Layla Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

PDF Sewing Pattern from Cozy Nest Designs The Layla Bag by Cozy Nest Designs is a perfect pairing of sophisticated design and function. Layla’s features include a clean yet curvy handbag design that showcases whatever fabrics you choose. Layla’s domed cut-out handles can be created with or without the metal handle hardware. A fully zippered top closure to keep personal belongings safe inside, along with the zippered interior pocket. Layla’s shoulder strap is removable. Go to

The Paradiso Cross-body Bag – Free PDF Pattern

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Free Projects

The Paradiso Cross-body Bag – Free PDF Pattern

Cheryl Kuszek brings us this simple design that combines fabric and pleather! This versatile style can provide you with endless opportunities to create one-of-a-kind bags using your creativity! Go to the Paradiso Cross-body Bag Free PDF Pattern Tough, touchable new paper combines the best of leather and fabric! 6 More faux leather and leather bags to sew at PatternPile.com: Sew Your Handbags with kraft·tex™- Combine the Best of Leather & Fabric! How to Sew a Leather Wallet Ho

Phone Pouch / Wristlet with Headphone Outlet

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Cases

Phone Pouch / Wristlet with Headphone Outlet

A great stash busting project! Spencer Ogg’s phone pouch sewing pattern download. An easy sewing pattern that is suitable for beginner sewers, for all phone sizes. Three strap options; wrist strap, cross-body, or a neck strap. This pouch is fully lined, with a little padding for extra protection for your phone. An additional exterior pocket at the front stores your headphones. Headphones can be used while the phone is inside this pouch. A headphone jack opening is created at

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

The Pretty Diana Handbag – PDF Sewing Pattern + Choosing the Right Sewing Machine Needles

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Designer Patterns

The Pretty Diana Handbag – PDF Sewing Pattern + Choosing the Right Sewing Machine Needles

Measuring 10″ wide across the top and 11″ wide at the base, 9″ tall and 3″ deep, Diana sits pretty everywhere you go. One 25″ handle and two divided slip pockets at both front and back. The exterior features a curved and divided slip pocket to match the curve of the flap. Diana has a flap closure with an optional magnetic snap. This is a great handbag for everyday use, just fitting over your shoulder. I love the ricrac sewn along the edge of the flap! Go to the Diana Handba

Cat Face Shoulder Bag – Free PDF Pattern

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For Kids

Cat Face Shoulder Bag – Free PDF Pattern

A free purse pattern to download featuring a gusseted kitty face bag with ears and appliqued facial features that you can customize. The lining includes several zippered inside pockets as well as a hidden zippered pocket. The main compartment of this purse closes with a magnetic snap. A buckled strap lets you adjust the length as you please. This is an advanced sewing pattern. This pattern is very well presented, professionally drafted, and easy to follow. Go to Cat Face Sh

The Trail Tote – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

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Free Projects

The Trail Tote – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

The Trail Tote was designed by Anna Graham of Noodlehead for Robert Kaufman Fabrics featuring Doe from Carolyn Friedlander. The finished large tote bag measures 14-1/2″ x 15″ x 2-1/2″ and the finished small tote bag measures a very nice 10″ x 10-1/2 x 1-1/2″. The Trail Tote sewing project uses fabrics from Essex Yarn Dyed for the strap, Doe for the exterior (100% cotton, width: 44” wide, weight: 4.3 oz. per square yard), and Essex for the piping. You can find the Essex Yar

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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Free Projects

Malini Chandra’s Quilted Cross-body Bag

Sew a chic Vera Bradley-inspired quilted cross-body bag with two zippered compartments - Free Sewing Video Tutorial! This is a free sewing tutorial demonstrating how to sew a Vera Bradley-inspired quilted cross-body bag with two zippered compartments. No pattern required for this free sewing project from Malini Chandra. You will need .75 of a yard of quilted fabric, two coordinating zippers that measure at least one inch longer than the width of your quilted bag, and four ju

Upcycled Waistband Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Upcycled Waistband Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial

denim waistbands along the top edges of her tote bags. You will need a pair of used jeans, printed fabric for the outer bag and fabric for the lining. Jill shares her steps to creating this tote bag from beginning to end. Go to the Free Waistband Tote Bag Sewing 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% of

The Malibu Satchel – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

The Malibu Satchel – Free Sewing Tutorial

A Free Sewing Tutorial from Fabric Mutt A free sewing tutorial from Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt demonstrating how she creates her Malibu Satchel bag. This messenger-style satchel bag measures 9 x 10 x 3″. The Malibu Satchel also includes a removable cross-body strap and a top handle for carrying comfortably. This is a wonderful commuter bag for college or as an everyday bag for anyone. The fabric used to create the bag in the photo above is Robert Kaufman’s Railroad Denim

The Paris Clutch Purse + How to Sew a Zippered Pocket

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Clutch Bags

The Paris Clutch Purse + How to Sew a Zippered Pocket

A Sew and Sell PDF Sewing Pattern from Imazzpatterns A double-zippered mini clutch bag suitable for carrying a mobile phone or small set of keys. The wide front pocket on the Paris Clutch Purse is zippered. The main zippered compartment will hold credit cards, cash, and lipstick. The Paris Clutch bag features six interior card pockets as well. Sewing instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams. Go to the Paris Clutch Purse PDF Sewing Pattern Advertisement More clutch purses to s

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Designer Patterns

The Traveller Cross-body Purse

Sew yourself a fabulous travel bag designed by Spencer Ogg Sewing Patterns. Organize your life! Learn new sewing skills while creating all types of pockets – zippered, jetted, patch, and bellow. The Traveller cross-body purse provides lots of storage space with many organizer pockets. A back zippered pocket, compartmentalized front pockets, and inside are two bellow pockets along with a jetted document/e-reader ⇒ Go to Spencer Ogg for the Pattern ⇐ More bag projects like this

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Designer Patterns

Got Pockets Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

The “Got Pockets?” purse sewing pattern designed by Alice Leggett teaches you how to make pleated pockets and insert zippers. The bag construction is nice and sturdy and it stands up on its’ own. No floppies if you use the recommended stabilizer. This purse offers five exterior pockets and six interior pockets. The finished bag size is 10″ x 9 1/2″ x 4 1/2″, and an 11″ strap. Go to the Got Pockets? Purse PDF Sewing Pattern More Totes to Sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fab

Sew this Wristlet Purse with Ruffled Accent

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Pouches

Sew this Wristlet Purse with Ruffled Accent

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Schoolhouse Patterns ✎ I really love the feminine shape and style of this “ruffly” wristlet bag by Schoolhouse Patterns. I also love the ability to connect my key fob to a wristlet like this using the hardware already included. The finished ruffled wristlet measures eight inches by six inches and can easily be used as a wallet. Add your ruffle using a contrasting or coordinating fabric print, or make it pop with a bright solid color! This interme

Sew the Switch Convertible Bag | Sew and Sell

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Designer Patterns

Sew the Switch Convertible Bag | Sew and Sell

The Switch Bag pattern is a modern convertible backpack + cross-body messenger bag sewing pattern from Spencer Ogg Designs. This versatile backpack converts in seconds to a cross-body messenger bag. No straps to change over, just one quick pull and it transforms! You can be shopping and carry as a messenger bag, and then transform it effortlessly into a backpack that you can throw on your back ready for the commute home with the brilliant adjustable webbing straps. You can al

How To Make A Basic Zippered Purse – Free Sewing Video

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Free Projects

How To Make A Basic Zippered Purse – Free Sewing Video

A Fate So Twisted that demonstrates everything from creating the pattern (complete measurements), to yardage of fabrics needed, all the way through cutting, sewing, and constructing this basic zippered purse. A very good tutorial for beginners who want to make a basic zippered bag that looks good and can carry a small-medium load. The owl fabric is from Hobby Lobby. Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat

Baby’s Little Car Seat Pouches – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Diaper / Nappy Bags

Baby’s Little Car Seat Pouches – Free Sewing Tutorial

These pouches are quick and easy to sew making great little gifts for anyone! A free sewing tutorial from The Cloth Parcel demonstrates how to cut, and sew this extremely handy pouch you can attach to a baby‘s car seat handle with a simple snap. What a perfect little pouch to hold pacifiers! This pouch is lined with PUL fabric. These pouches are quick and easy to sew making great little gifts for anyone. This pouch would also be great to snap on to adult walkers, strollers, s

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Designer Patterns

The Serendipity Hip Bag

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Chris W Designs Sewing Supplies: exterior contrast fabric: 19 cm (7 ½”) of 112 cm (44”) wide fabric (for bottom band, strap and strap tab) exterior main fabric: 40 cm (16”) of 112 cm (44”) wide fabric lining fabric: 75 cm (2/3 yard) of 112 cm (44”) wide fabric fusible woven interfacing: Pellon Shape-Flex SF101, 1.83 cm (2 yards) fusible fleece: 971F Thermolam Plus – 30 cm (12”) thread such as Aurifil Cotton 40 wt 1 X 30 cm (12”) dress zipper or longe

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