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The Arabesque Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern + Fusible Interfacing How-To

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Free Projects

The Arabesque Bag – Free PDF Sewing Pattern + Fusible Interfacing How-To

A quick and easy bag to sew with this free pdf pattern! The free Arabesque Bag PDF sewing pattern by Sew Sweetness is a fast and easy pattern that is also perfect for the confident beginner sewer. Sara who designed this handbag pattern estimated that this pattern can be sewn up in approximately three hours and has only one pattern piece to print out. Now that’s what I call EASY. Get the Pattern Advertisement Sara Lawson shares how to use Pellon fusible interfacing: Just Arri

The Mara Clutch Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Clutch Bags

The Mara Clutch Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern

You can have fun sewing this darling wristlet handbag with some of your most coveted fabrics. Have fun with it. For a more sophisticated pleated bag style, add fabric flowers made out of fabric or purchase a costume lapel pin to attach to the flap as was done in this sewing tutorial with an optional wrist strap. Linda found these flowers in the scrapbook section of her local fabric store. Approximate finished size is 5.5″ wide x 6″ high, 7″ wide at the bottom, with optional

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For Kids

Chair Book Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

by Crafty Mummy Slip over the back of a chair and fill with books. 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 window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click

How To Sew A Zippered Cosmetic Bag – Free Video Tutorial

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How To Sew A Zippered Cosmetic Bag – Free Video 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 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

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Sew the Franny Fanny Pack – PDF Pattern

Easy instructions to sew a belt pack, belly bag, hip sack, waist bag, bum bag, fanny-pack! This PDF sewing pattern is a tutorial with step-by-step color photos and paper templates. Measurements: 8″ wide x 5″ tall x 2″ deep. The adjustable strap length is as long as you want! You will need: main fabric – 3/4 yard contrast fabric – 5/8 yard Heavyweight iron-on interfacing – 3/4 yard (Pellon Decor Bond recommended) magnetic snap – 5/8” zipper – 12” or more flat side-release buc

Quilted Adjustable Japanese Knot Purse – PDF Pattern + Tutorial

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Designer Patterns

Quilted Adjustable Japanese Knot Purse – PDF Pattern + Tutorial

This is a quick and easy sewing project from Artful Frippery that results in a beautiful quilted Japanese Knot purse! The finished bag is lined and the dimensions are 12″ wide and 10″ high with a 21″ tie strap. Go to PDF sewing pattern for Quilted Adjustable Knot Purse “Very nice pattern…..good instructions and lots of helpful pictures!” happyhappyme Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Des

How to Add a Recessed Zipper to a Tote – Free Sewing Tutorials

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Bagmaking

How to Add a Recessed Zipper to a Tote – Free Sewing Tutorials

A Free DIY from Stitch Lab The folks at Stitch Lab Blog show us how to sew a recessed zipper into a basic tote bag, turning it into a fantastic shopping bag or weekly errand tote. We usually add a zippered closure to the top of a bag to keep belongings secure inside, going without the risk of having everything tumble out if the bag tips over. A zippered main/top closure is a good idea when you have a bag without enough body and sturdiness to hold itself straight and tall. Go

All-In-One Handy Pouch – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Cosmetic Bags

All-In-One Handy Pouch – Free Sewing Tutorial

Minki’s Work Table offers a free tutorial showing us how we can sew one of these sweet all-in-one pouches too. Finished size: 6 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 2″(depth). You will need the following supplies: cotton & linen fabric for exterior (cherries) cotton for lining fusible batting size+ 1/4″seam fusible batting fusible interfacing magnetic button embroidery thread Go to the All-In-One Pouch Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet

The Wildflower Shoulder Bag Crochet-Along + Free Crochet Purse Pattern

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Crochet & Knitting

The Wildflower Shoulder Bag Crochet-Along + Free Crochet Purse Pattern

by Little Monkeys Crochet Rebecca from Little Monkeys Crochet hosts a crochet-along to create this beautiful shoulder bag embellished with crochet button flowers. The Wildflower Shoulder Bag crochet pattern will include clearly written instructions, helpful photos, and a video tutorial that Rebecca is working very hard on over the last few weeks. Whether you use the free pattern or the free video tutorial, you’ll be able to follow along with Rebecca to crochet this gorgeous s

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Free Projects

The Free Ambrosia Bag Pattern

Ambrosia Bag This complimentary bag pattern design features fabrics from the “Ambrosia” collection by Amanda Murphy for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. It is a great bag project to practice your free-motion quilting! Get the Ambrosia Bag Sewing Pattern More beautiful sewing projects: Multi-Purpose Carry All Bag Caitlyn Handbag The Gorgeous Tote + Hat Reversible Quilted Tote Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat D

Sweet Frosted Cupcake Pouch – Sew and Sell PDF Pattern and Tutorial

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Pouches

Sweet Frosted Cupcake Pouch – Sew and Sell PDF Pattern and Tutorial

A cute novelty pouch to sew for girls! The zippered cupcake pouch is easy to sew and fun to give away or sell at a craft or farmers market! The covered buttons used as embellishments resembling cherries on top of the frosting completes the whimsical style of this simple zippered pouch. This little purse is easy to make! This pattern by Ellie Atanasova of Ellie After Patterns includes a PDF file with all pattern pieces, as well as step-by-step instructions with lots of phot

Divided Garden Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

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Free Projects

Divided Garden Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

Peapods fabric by Dear Stella Get the free tutorial at Dear Stella demonstrating how to sew this handy gardening tote, which finishes at 15″ high x 12″ wide, and designed by Schlosser Designs! If you don’t garden this tote would make an excellent storage tote for the bathroom, craft room, or even a smaller laundry tote for one of the kids. The fabric featured in the photo above is called Peapods by Dear Stella. Go to the free Divided Gardening Tote Sewing Tutorial Just Arriv

Sew a Patriotic Pinwheel Tote Bag – A Free Quilting Tutorial

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Sew a Patriotic Pinwheel Tote Bag – A Free Quilting Tutorial

The brilliant Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares her free quilting tutorial for her gorgeous Patriotic Tote Bag. This is a large capacity tote that you can use all summer long to carry and store everything you need for the day. The quilted pinwheels along the top give it a celebratory feel and the bright red and white chevron fabric print across the body of the bag a modern style. Blend the two looks together and you get this wonderful summer bag. The finished Patriotic Tot

Patriotic Goody Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Patriotic Goody Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

Seam allowance (1/4″) included. Each finished square at the border is 1″ x 1″. Follow the tutorial below on how to sew a patriotic goody bag! Get the Free Patriotic Goody Drawstring 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% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens

SugarPieChic’s Petticoat Tote Bag PDF Beginner Sewing Tutorial

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Designer Patterns

SugarPieChic’s Petticoat Tote Bag PDF Beginner Sewing Tutorial

The Petticoat Tote pdf sewing pattern from Leslie Rutland of SugarPieChic is an easy beginner sewing project available for instant download. This fun-to-sew PDF pattern provides step-by-step instructions, with clear photos that will guide you through the entire process of converting a very basic tote into a fun-to-carry Petticoat Tote Bag! Sewing Level: Beginner with knowledge of simple sewing terms. An excellent sewing project for all ages. Have fun with this one! Go to S

Sew and Stamp a Mini May Day Tote – Free DIY

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Free Projects

Sew and Stamp a Mini May Day Tote – Free DIY

from Beth at Sew DIY A little Spring floral tote bag perfectly sized for holding a small silk or fresh bouquet inside, to hang on a friend’s doorknob or give as a housewarming gift. Beth from Sew DIY created this tote in two variations, one tote is embellished with hand-stamped fabric paint and the other with a little hand embroidery. See how easy it is to sew and embellish this pretty May Day tote! No frills – just sweetness! Go to the DIY Stamped Mini May Day Tote See more

Pretty Zippered Slipper Coin Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern + Tutorial

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Coin Purses and Wallets

Pretty Zippered Slipper Coin Purse – PDF Sewing Pattern + Tutorial

Sew and sell this sweet slipper (or shoe) coin purse sewing pattern from Name That Candy at Etsy at summer craft fairs. Sew these slipper purses as gifts, key fobs, coin purses, adding embellishments using lace, ribbon, and decorative stitching. This pattern comes with a bonus tutorial demonstrating how to create the bow to add to the toe of your slipper pouch. This is one of the cutest pouch designs I have seen since Sewing Loft’s zippered pouch pattern was released! See

Flat or Curling Iron Insulated Travel Case – Free PDF Sewing Tutorial

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Flat or Curling Iron Insulated Travel Case – Free PDF Sewing Tutorial

A free PDF sewing pattern from RebeccaMae Designs A free PDF sewing pattern for a flat or curling iron travel case from by Sherri Noel of RebeccaMae Designs. Practice your binding, or pick up a new sewing skill in binding this quilted hot-iron pouch. Sew a matching cosmetic bag to create a coordinating travel set. This hot-iron case is a wonderful gift for any gift-giving occasion. Go to the Hot Iron Case – Free PDF Sewing Pattern See more from RebeccaMae Designs at Etsy A

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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

Sew a Home and Away Cable Cozy + Pouch – Free PDF

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Free Projects

Sew a Home and Away Cable Cozy + Pouch – Free PDF

Sew this cable cozy and zippered pouch that you can hang under your desk or night stand, and is easily packed inside another bag when you need to take your gadgets with you. Avoid the tangled mess of cables you often find at the bottom of most camera bags or laptop bags while traveling. Let Sammy take you step-by-step through her free sewing project and sew a new travel organizer bag for your tech gadgets in no time! Sewing Supplies: two 1/2 meter pieces of contrasting fabri

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