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Sew an iPhone or Smartphone Wallet – Sewing Pattern + Tutorial

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Sew an iPhone or Smartphone Wallet – Sewing Pattern + Tutorial

by my 3 monsters Here is Amy’s step-by-step sewing tutorial demonstrating how she made this very handy phone wallet to carry her iPhone, debit/credit cards, and a little cash. Snaps closed with a tab to keep everything in place. An excellent “grab-and-go” wallet that would also make a very practical gift. Re-size according to your phone‘s dimensions. To create a durable wallet that will last use heavy fabric such as canvas, vinyl, leather, laminated cotton, or upholstery fa

The Carry Anything Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Carry Anything Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

by Amy Butler Cover image made up in Amy Butler’s Belle fabrics. The Carry Anything tote bag sewing pattern was designed for some pretty serious toting! This bag has two sets of handles for ease of use no matter what you’re hauling. Sewn up in Amy’s beautiful “Belle” Fabrics, it’s a very pretty and sturdy daily carrier that you could use shopping or traveling. Bag measures (excluding strap): 14 1/2″ high, 16″ wide on long side, 7″ wide on the shorter side. Get the Carry Anyth

How to Add a Zippered Lining to a Bag – Free Tutorial

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Free Projects

How to Add a Zippered Lining to a Bag – Free Tutorial

A lining can add body and shape to a bag. In this case, Sweet Verbena added a home decor-weight lining and it added sturdiness to her gorgeous “It’s a Cinch Bag”. You could also add a lining with a bright printed fabric to give a favorite handbag a fresh look. Get the 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 ge

Lined Farmers Market Tote Bag – PDF Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Lined Farmers Market Tote Bag – PDF Pattern

by April Lane Designs I like this tote pattern because it offers the sleeve on each side to slide bag holder arms through when packing groceries. Brilliant! Have you ever tried to fill canvas grocery bags at the check-out? It can be very frustrating as it flops all over the place and won’t stay open. The Farmers Market Tote Bag is fully lined for the extra durability needed. Get the Farmers’ Market Tote Bag PDF at Annies More shopping bags to sew: Quilted Grocery Bag Sleeve

How to Sew a Bag that’s Sturdy + Stylish – Video Workshop

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Bagmaking

How to Sew a Bag that’s Sturdy + Stylish – Video Workshop

with Linda Lee Learn how to sew bags and totes exactly to your liking when you tune into Stitch Contributing Editor Linda Lee’s easy-to-follow guidance. She will share her favorite techniques for making stylish bags that will hold up to the rigors of everyday life. Learn how to choose the right bag for you and how to select materials such as fabrics, lining, interlining, and straps. Discover techniques for installing zippers, from exterior to interior to top closure; attachin

The Uptown Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Uptown Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

Sew this gorgeous, designer-style tote bag and go shopping in style. The design will work well with any medium weight fabrics of your choice. With the use of interfacing, interlining and a bag base insert, this bag is very strong and sturdy, yet looks fantastic. Make it for yourself, family, friends or SELL your finished items – please offer SusieDDesigns credit as the designer in all product descriptions. Instructions include both metric and imperial measurements. Coupon c

Very Berry Flat Bottomed Pouch – Free Pattern & Tutorial

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Pouches

Very Berry Flat Bottomed Pouch – Free Pattern & Tutorial

This finished pouch is 9″ wide, 7″ high and around 3″ deep at the base. You could make this pouch much bigger and carry your laptop in it. This tutorial offers a method of finishing zipper ends that I really like. Check it out! Get the Very Berry Flat Bottomed Pouch – Free Pattern & Tutorial Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patt

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Handbags & Purses

Belita Bag – Free Pattern

Just a little handbag to carry your goodies whether you are off to lunch or out to a class. The modern design is the perfect opportunity to show off your fabric and the rigid structure will hold the shape of the bag. Advertisement Get the Pattern ♥ Benartex Bali Batik 5 yd Bundle (Majesty) 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 patter

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Household Storage Bags

Boxed Grocery Bag – PDF

This pattern will give you the steps to creating any size bag with a box-bottom. There are two options: lined or unlined. Use the steps and calculations to make a bag that is EXACTLY the size you want. Get the Pattern ♥ 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 patterns and get 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Clic

The Mommy Poppins Carpet Bag PDF Sewing Pattern

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Designer Patterns

The Mommy Poppins Carpet Bag PDF Sewing Pattern

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

How To Make a Handbag Out of an Old Book!

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Video Tutorials

How To Make a Handbag Out of an Old Book!

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 new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click t

Purse Organizer – Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Purse Organizer – Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

Tons of pockets compliment this sturdy and well planned purse organizer. A pocket for your phone, your planner, your camera, even your lip balm. Some slip pockets for loyalty cards too. A light-colored fabric used inside is best in order to be able to see the contents of your bag, perhaps a laminated fabric that you can wipe clean when needed. One of the best tutorials I’ve found for a bag organizer! Get the Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holi

Reversible Messenger Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Handbags & Purses

Reversible Messenger Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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

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Designer Patterns

Sew the Boston Travel Bag

A PDF sewing pattern from FunnyRabbit and free tips from How To Sew! The Boston Bag sewing pattern designed by FunnyRabbit is the perfect size to hold all of your things while traveling and compact enough to be easy to carry. The bottom of this bag is designed to be strong and hard. With one inside pocket and one outside pocket and a zipper closure. Width 32 cm, height 24 cm, depth 15 cm. For the advanced beginner sewer. Get the Boston Bag Sewing Pattern Advertisement Ju

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Designer Patterns

The Exchange Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

Another classy handbag by Charlie’s Aunt. A 1940’s vintage-inspired Exchange Bag, has uniquely shaped pockets on both sides, and fastens easily with a flap. This chic bag is practical in size and style. The Exchange Bag is made with a sturdy gusset base so the Exchange Bag stands up without sagging. This gorgeous handbag can be created using three contrasting fabrics to make it your very own. Get the Exchange Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Co

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Vinyl Tote Inspiration – Free PDF Tutorial

The fabric is Alexander Henry with Michael Miller’s Cherry “That’s It Dot” for the lining, covered with 10 gauge clear vinyl. Get the 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% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new wi

J. Caroline Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial – Free PDF

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Free Projects

J. Caroline Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial – Free PDF

This tote is a 14″ x 11″ x 3-1/2″ deep tote with one exterior pocket and two interior pockets- one zippered. It is designed for hard wear with two layers of fabric at the bottom and straps that won’t rip off. The totes above are made from fabrics in the Modern Flora Collection. Get the Free J. Caroline Tote Bag Tutorial Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed An

Multi-Purpose Carry-all Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Quilted Bags

Multi-Purpose Carry-all Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

The Multi-Purpose Carry All Bag is a versatile bag patterned to be suitable for many and varied functions. The Multi-Purpose Carry All Bag has many pockets both inside and out. An exterior pocket at each end is wide enough to store your quilting rulers. Interior pockets are found at each side and widths can be customized – the pdf pattern shows us how to do this. A big bonus for the Multi-Purpose Carry All Bag is the interior gusseted divider. It is padded to provide protec

Kerri Made’s Sturdy Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Kerri Made’s Sturdy Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

A nice sturdy zippered tote bag created with a flexible and versatile sewing pattern by Kerri Made. The finished tote measures approximately 20″ x 22″. See how she put this beautiful bag together! Go to the 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% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pint

Classy Diaper Bag Tutorial With a Divider

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Diaper / Nappy Bags

Classy Diaper Bag Tutorial With a Divider

Diaper Bag Tutorial With a Divider ↓ You can carry your stuff and baby’s stuff, all in one bag. It’s a “biggun”, measuring about 19″ long, 12″ tall and 6″ wide. What’s exciting about this bag? It’s full of useful surprises! It’s got a divider inside and lots of pockets, including some with elastic that pull out, which are great for bottles. This is a complicated bag, but Warehouse Fabrics wouldn’t say you have to be a really experienced sewer to make it. You just nee

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