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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

Holiday Gift Bags to Sew – Free Video Tutorial Series

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Holiday Gift Bags to Sew – Free Video Tutorial Series

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

How to Sew a Stiff Base for Your Bags – Free Tutorial

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Video Tutorials

How to Sew a Stiff Base for Your Bags – Free Tutorial

A free Sewing Tutorial by Christina of Bumblebee Bags Christina of Bumblebee Bags shows us how she creates a super-stiff bottom for her basic tote bag. This free sewing tutorial is easy-to-follow. However, you need to know how to construct a straight-forward tote bag in order to follow along and understand Christina’s instructions. This fundamental bag-making tutorial is important only after you have cut out your pattern pieces and any interfacing. Get the Free Tutorial Adv

The Criss-cross Tote Bag – Bernina’s Free Sewing Tutorial

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The Criss-cross Tote Bag – Bernina’s Free Sewing Tutorial

During the Criss-cross Tote Bag sewing tutorial by Art Gallery Fabrics you will learn how to use the BERNINA walking foot #50 with a seam guide for quilting, and how to use the BERNINA blindstitch foot #5 to apply the straps of the bag. 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

How to Sew Bag Handles Easily – Free Video Tutorial

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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

How to Sew a Basic Lined Denim Bag with Handles

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How to Sew a Basic Lined Denim Bag with Handles

Play Zip and Store Convertible Tote – Sew and Sell

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Designer Patterns

Play Zip and Store Convertible Tote – Sew and Sell

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Cozy Nest Designs Zip playtime up on the go or at home with this quick and easy 2-in-1 play-mat and toy storage tote PDF sewing pattern from Cozy Nest Designs! Just zip up the corners to convert the play-mat to a tote. A double-handled tote provides an easy carrying solution. I would recommend vinyl, PVC, oilcloth, or canvas if sewing this tote for children. Includes sewing instructions for two sizes. Get the PDF More from Cozy Nest Designs: Just

Learn to Sew Halloween Tissue Pouches – Free Tutorial

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For Kids

Learn to Sew Halloween Tissue Pouches – Free Tutorial

by Notes from the Patch Suzanne from Notes from the Patch stitched these fun Halloween tissue pouches in no time while demonstrating how to in a very well written photo tutorial. Sew these for teachers, daycare staff, kids, nurses, and anyone who might use tissue pouches for and with little ones. Make one for everyday, throw them into the laundry at the end of the day. Sew and sell sets! Get the Free Tutorial Sew Adorkable: 15 DIY Projects to Keep You Out of Trouble Advertise

Sturdy Nested Shopping Tote Bags – – Sew and Sell

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Designer Patterns

Sturdy Nested Shopping Tote Bags – – Sew and Sell

Every time Gail went to the grocery store with her freebie reusable shopping bags, she thought they looked shabby. When it was time to load the groceries, their flimsy fabric would not allow the bags to stand open which was frustrating. So Gail designed these designer shopping bags to be pretty and practical. They are sturdy and stylish! The construction is super quick and easy, but the finished bags nest to carry all together. They stand up nicely and if I don’t use all f

Sew Wavy Farmer’s Market Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Sew Wavy Farmer’s Market Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

Re-style your existing canvas shopping bags with this free sewing tutorial from Karen Eckmeier. Transform the exterior of your canvas market bags with “waves” of fruit and veggie fabric prints for market and grocery shopping. Follow along with Karen’s free market bag sewing tutorial to create a few of your own! Go to the Sew Wavy Market Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial Making Waves Tutorial for Cutting and Sewing Curves from See How We Sew Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Newes

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Free Mail Organizer Sewing Tutorial

This hanging snail-mail organizer is the perfect to hang on our wall in the mud room, right next to the back door. When we come home, we can slip the mail into whatever pocket you decide! You could hand or machine stitch the initials, or first name of the recipient(s) on the outside of the organizer pockets. Make a pocket for everyone at home! This organizer cuts clutter and saves everyone time. An easy sewing project and a nice gift! You could make one for each season,

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For Kids

Sturdy Halloween Treat Bags

A Free Sewing Tutorial from FishSticks Designs This treat bag design allows the bag to stand tall and wide open when you pull the sturdy handles apart so that the goodies inside are easily seen. When you pick the bag up and put the handles together, the treat bag folds closed to keep candy secure inside. Bonnie from FishSticks Designs offers this free sewing tutorial to show us how we can make treat bags just like these! Go to the Free Sewing Tutorial Advertisement Follow Pat

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GinaBean’s Sewing Caddy – Free PDF

Gina Allen from GinaBean Quilts shares a free PDF for stitching this sewing caddy. Lots of pockets for notions or tools. Use it for storing and carrying quilting or knitting supplies! Finished caddy size: 7” high, by 13” wide, and 6” deep, with 15” long handles Sewing Supplies: 3/4 yard of exterior fabric 2/3 yard lining fabric 2/3 yard Pellon Décor Bond fusible interfacing – see demo video below 1/2 yard Pellon Peltex coordinating thread Get the PDF Tutorial Advertisement

How To Sew A Zippered Cosmetic Bag – Free Video Tutorial

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How To Sew A Zippered Cosmetic Bag – Free Video Tutorial

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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

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

Vintage Style Train Case – PDF Sewing Pattern – Sew and Sell!

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Cases

Vintage Style Train Case – PDF Sewing Pattern – Sew and Sell!

A PDF sewing pattern to show you how to sew a modern version of a classic train case. With a vintage-style shape, but a more practical travel bag for the way we travel today, the train case maintains it’s shape with layers of fusible interfacing, interior pockets, and interior binding. This train case can also be folded to fit inside your luggage or bag for portability. The size of this classy travel bag finished is 7” tall and 6” x 9” wide with four interior pockets. Materia

Divided Garden Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

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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

Sew an Easy Drawstring Sleep Over Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Sew an Easy Drawstring Sleep Over Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern

Gingercake‘s PDF sewing pattern for the “Sleepover Tote” is available for instant download! Summer is full of trips, sleepovers, and outings for kids and this bag is perfect to hold and carry everything they need. Kids can pack and close this drawstring sleep-over tote bag themselves. This Sleepover Tote bag is perfect for sleepovers but also for camping, weekend stays, the beach, the pool, and daycare. Some of the nice features of this pdf pattern are: Half yard of fabric f

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