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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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Designer Patterns

The All Well Convertible Bucket Bag

AllWellWorkshop The All Well Bucket Bag Pattern is a digital sewing epattern to stitch a minimalist’s bucket bag with convertible straps. The bag is finished unlined with two exterior pockets and one interior pocket. This simple bucket-style bag is intended to be sewn from a heavyweight non-stretch woven fabric, such as a sturdy canvas, denim, etc. The All Well Bucket Bag is intended to be a fun sewing project for sewers of all skill levels from beginner to advanced. This e

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Backpacks

The Highline Tote Bag

A digital sewing pattern from Betz White to stitch a convertible bag that transforms from a zippered tote bag to a backpack with a few quick strap adjustments. The two exterior pockets allow you to stash the handles or straps when not in use. The interior of the Highline Tote bag is roomy with both zippered and slip pockets. Finished measurements: approximately 16″ high by 17″ wide and 4″ deep. An ideal bag for hands-free errands, shopping, and sight-seeing. ⇒ Get the PDF S

Make a Fun Quilted Patchwork Backpack for Summer Adventures

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Quilted Bags

Make a Fun Quilted Patchwork Backpack for Summer Adventures

A digital pattern by Heidi Emmett to make a fun quilted patchwork backpack for summer. This backpack has an inner pocket made from strips of fabric attached to the batting and backing to make those seams even stronger. This bag has a cinched closure. You will need some grommets and bungee cording ⇒ Get the Digital Pattern by Heidi Emmett ⇐ More fun projects featured at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern

Sweetbriar’s Reversible Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern + How to Insert a Zip Into Any Bag Lin

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Designer Patterns

Sweetbriar’s Reversible Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern + How to Insert a Zip Into Any Bag Lin

A Designer PDF Sewing Tutorial from Sweetbriar Studio A PDF sewing tutorial by Sweetbriar Studio to show us how to sew this multi-style tote bag. This tote tutorial also shows us how to sew this bag in different sizes. A reversible or zippered style, features seven pockets, and up to three straps make this a very versatile tote bag. ❀ Get the Reversible Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern Inserting a Zipper Into Any Bag: In this sewing tutorial Izzy Brown shows you how to insert a zip

Make Your Get Away! Duffle Bag – Sew and Sell

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Sport & Utility Bags

Make Your Get Away! Duffle Bag – Sew and Sell

The Make Your Get Away Duffle Bag sewing pattern download designed by Gingercake, is an easy sewing project to stitch this spacious and versatile ⇒ Go to Gingercake Designs for the PDF Pattern ⇐ More travel/duffle bag patterns at PatternPile: 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

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Designer Patterns

Bella Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

A PDF Sewing Pattern from iKatBag An intermediate PDF sewing pattern by iKat Bag with tons of beautiful details and without difficult sewing techniques. Speaking of techniques, this pattern also provides suggestions for ways to simplify the Bella Bag by omitting certain pockets or features. In addition, Lier offers nine extra goodies within this pattern, such as: the difference between top-stitching and edge-stitching the anatomy of a pocket the parts of a zipper and how to

Sewspire’s Patchwork Backpack – A Free Video Series

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Backpacks

Sewspire’s Patchwork Backpack – A Free Video Series

A Free Sewing Tutorial Series with Andrea Chapman of Sewspire To kick off 2017, Andrea Chapman of Sewspire and Watermelon Wishes is designing and sewing this sweet patchwork backpack. Watch how she creates this charming backpack and learn some new bag-making skills along the way. This free video playlist will update as the project progresses. As the bag takes form, Andrea incorporates viewer requests into the backpack design! Watch now: Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Ne

The Angelina Purse – A Sew + Sell PDF Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Angelina Purse – A Sew + Sell PDF Pattern

A Sew and Sell PDF Sewing Pattern from Imazzpatterns The main feature of the Angelina handbag is the two front zippered pockets of the bag. There are nine zippers on each pocket, providing easy access as you can use any of them to open and easily find your belongings inside. Found at the back of the bag is a large concealed pocket to keep your important things secure. Detailed step-by-step instructions with over 180 pictures to follow. The approximate finished dimensions are

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Backpacks

The Catalina Mini Backpack Purse

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Cloudsplitter Designs Cloudsplitter Designs An intermediate thirty page PDF sewing pattern from Cloudsplitter Designs for a sturdy cinched backpack. This bag is well designed and the pattern boasts rave reviews from sewers. You will need to be comfortable sewing zippers, using interfacing, and installing eyelets. Advanced beginners can create this beautiful backpack with patience, practice, and good instruction from A- Z. Lots of pockets and a flap c

Make a Patchwork Charm Square Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Make a Patchwork Charm Square Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

Girls in the Garden graciously offers this free patchwork charm square tote bag sewing tutorial as well as some thoughtful sewing tips. I love the ties at the sides of this bag. You will need: 1 yard fabric for lining, handles and ties 1 charm pack (5 inch squares in a pre-cut) at least 42 in package 1 yard Peltex for firmer bag or ¾ yard fusible fleece for a softer bag 2-1/2 yards SF101 Pellon interfacing thread to match purse feet (optional) Get the Free Patchwork Charm Sq

Plan B’s Fringed Tote – A Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Plan B’s Fringed Tote – A Free Sewing Tutorial

Anna Evers of Plan B! Anna shows you how to sew a recessed zipper closure too! This project uses fringed trim that you buy by the yard. You can make your own. Get creative and mix your trim up – try pompoms, beads, etc. Go to the Free Fringed Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial If this sewing tutorial isn’t what you are looking for, try BurdaStyle’s Leather Fringed Bag ePattern #161 (photo below)! Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pat

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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

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Designer Patterns

Smile and Wave Tote Bag

PDF Sewing Pattern + Adjustable Strap Tutorial The Smile and Wave tote sewing pattern by Betz White is an advanced beginner pattern to sew a very stylish and accessible bag in two sizes. This large tote is spacious enough to hold anything you might need for a day of fun and sun. This tote offers a wide-open top with shoulder straps. Inside the bag there are three easy to sew slip pockets as well as one zippered pocket to hold small valuables. The Smile and Wave tote’s two l

Lier’s Bag Construction and Sewing Techniques – Free Series

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Free Projects

Lier’s Bag Construction and Sewing Techniques – Free Series

A Free Bag Sewing Tutorial Series Full to the brim with excellent theory and clever sewing tips within each of the chapters below may answer a lot of your “why’s?” while learning to construct and sew bags. Anything else I can say about Lier‘s free bag construction blog series will be an understatement. This series is an incredibly AWESOME resource for anyone who wants to know, not just how to design bags, but how to put them together correctly using very basic sewing techniq

Tied-Handle Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Handbags & Purses

Tied-Handle Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

This PDF sewing pattern is a hidden gem. The Tied-Handle Tote Bag is not only fully lined but is a perfect carry-all for just about anyone who needs to pack a lot. As a large-capacity bag, it can fit in at the library, shopping, work or play. I think it would be a cute diaper bag too! The gathered full-body and casual knotted straps on this gorgeous shoulder bag add a feminine touch. A perfect everyday versatile bag style! Get the PDF Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric

Bloom’s ‘Faux Piped’ Handles + 11 Free Handbag Strap Sewing Tutorials

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Photo Tutorials

Bloom’s ‘Faux Piped’ Handles + 11 Free Handbag Strap Sewing Tutorials

If you like the look of piping but don’t want to have to make or buy it, try this free sewing tutorial by Bloom that demonstrates how you can sew faux piping. Using her Bernina sewing machine strap with a lovely clean professional-looking finish. Get the Free Sewing Tutorial Specialty Distributors Turn-it-All Set 11 more bag strap sewing tips and tutorials: Sew a Reversible Camera Strap Sleeve How to Insert Eyelets into a Handbag Strap Sewplicity’s Corded Bag Handles Adjusta

Everyday Handbag and Organizer Insert – Free Tutorial

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Free Projects

Everyday Handbag and Organizer Insert – Free Tutorial

+ Tip for Sewing with Plastic or Vinyl Clear vinyl insert. Swapping your purse will be so EASY with this sewing pattern that includes a separate insert-organizer made from clear, heavyweight vinyl that you can pull out and place into another bag. Measuring 7 1/2 x 11 x 4 1/4 inches, this is a nice, casual, everyday handbag with faux leather for straps, a fabric body, and a magnetic snap closure. Of course you can sew this purse out of whatever materials suit your fancy! Get

Sew an Upright Cross-body Duffel Bag for the Gym or Yoga

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Designer Patterns

Sew an Upright Cross-body Duffel Bag for the Gym or Yoga

+ How To Make Your Own Piping For Sewing Projects A gym bag sewing pattern and yoga mat strap instructions from Studio Cherie. Sew a fully lined, upright duffle bag, perfect for hanging in those narrow gym lockers. This sewing pattern includes all of the pattern pieces and illustrated instructions to make a fabulous, fully lined bag. Great for the gym or for over-nighters with great capacity: 18″ tall and 12″ diameter round base . Features: – Separate shoe pocket with easy z

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