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Designer Patterns

The Singapore Sling Bag

A digital sewing pattern from Pink Pony Designs PinkPonyDesign A perfect everyday casual handbag that is large enough for all the necessities. The gusset-free design makes it super easy and quick to sew, you’ll easily make it in an afternoon! The Singapore Sling Bag has a zippered pocket in the lining which you turn the bag through, as well as open slip pockets. The interior zippered pocket is discreetly hidden in the lining and is made in a different way to let you avoid the

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For Kids

Bicycle Frame Bag

A free sewing tutorial from mynamesrob mynamesrob An excellent free sewing project from mynamesrob at Instructables to stitch a custom bicycle frame bag. Maximize your bike’s storage space, whether you are commuting or camping, this bicycle frame bag will be very handy for an extra sweater or whatever you need that day. Make your frame bag water resistant with outdoor acrylic canvas, oilcloth, laminated fabrics, vinyl, or even PVC. Tip: Use thread that is meant for the o

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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

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Designer Patterns

Let’s Go! – Expandable Shoe Bags

A brilliant, versatile, and fun-to-sew bag designed by The Crafting Shell. Katie Larson created this pattern after realizing she needed a better way to store her shoes when she traveled. Katie didn’t want her shoes stored with clean clothes. The gusseted sides of these wonderful zippered shoe bags are made with clear vinyl for quick access. These travel bags make fabulous gifts. Sew coordinating sets for friends and family using durable canvas, oilcloth, laminated fabrics, vi

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Designer Patterns

Sew the Bliss Yoga Bag

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Sew Hungry Hippie Sewing by MarvelousAuntie A PDF sewing pattern from Sew Hungry Hippie to stitch a fantastic yoga bag with exposed zippered-pockets for smaller items such as your keys, cash, phone, etc. An adjustable strap created with coordinating fabrics or webbing create a stylish and comfortable carry. The main cavity opens lengthwise to provide easy access. Optional closed ends, optional vinyl add on, and more! Sew a Bliss yoga bag with quilti

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Pouches

For The Love Of Change – Zippered Pouch

A sewing pattern and video from Lauren Mormino Reverse heart appliqued pouch – sewing pattern and video from Lauren Mormino. An awesome little zippered pouch that sews together quick and easy! This pattern is designed to be used in conjunction with vinyl or leather. We love the holographic vinyl used for the reverse heart applique! Cool! Finished pouch dimensions are; 8″ wide by 5.25″ tall for the small pouch, and 9.5″ wide by 6″ tall for the larger pouch. Watch the video: ⇒

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Designer Patterns

The Boronia Bowler Bag

The Boronia Bowler bag epattern from Blue Calla Patterns is to sew a medium-sized bag to be carried as a handbag or as a cross-body bag with a removable cross-body strap. The Boronia Bowler bag features vinyl accents at the bottom as well as double handles. The double-pull zipper ⇒ Go to The Boronia Bowler Bag ePattern ⇐ Advertisement More bags like this featured at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern fro

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Designer Patterns

The Zandra Weekender Bag – Sew and Sell

An advanced level sewing pattern for creating this gorgeous large capacity bag that is not only beautiful but perfect to use as a weekender bag, overnight bag, or a diaper bag for new parents. With such a versatile design, this pattern is a go-to pattern. Eleven pockets in total and a tapered gusset allowing more of your belongings to fit inside. The Zander Bag measures 17″ wide x 11″ tall x 7″ bottom, 4″ top deep once completed. Advertisement Sewing Supplies: 1.5 yards exte

Convertible Handlebar Bag Pattern – Sew + Sell

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Sport & Utility Bags

Convertible Handlebar Bag Pattern – Sew + Sell

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Hobbitbags A PDF sewing pattern to make this convertible handlebar bag. Stitch this bag with fabrics that can handle the weather, such as canvas, waxed canvas, laminated cotton or an indoor/outdoor home decor weight fabric. Finished measurements are: 9″ wide, and 5″ tall, with a 3″ gusset. This compact bag easily attaches to your handlebars with two Velcro straps. To remove, simply undo the straps, clip on the shoulder strap, and it becomes a crossbod

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Free Projects

Learn How to Sew an Arm Band Pouch

Two Free Sewing Tutorials Ashley from Make It and Love It shares her design and instructions for stitching this athletic arm band! If you like running or walking with empty hands, this free sewing project is for you. You can also use it as a cash/security wallet under a shirt sleeve when you travel or commute. Sewing Supplies: scrap water resistant fabric such as Neoprene, or PUL fabric. hook and loop tape (Velcro) 1″ wide soft elastic thread (UV resistant thread?) scissors o

Scrappy Quilted Cosmetic Bags – PDF Sewing Pattern

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Quilted Bags

Scrappy Quilted Cosmetic Bags – PDF Sewing Pattern

The Scrappy Cosmetic Bags PDF pattern by Pat-e-Patterns comes in four bag sizes. There is the petite, a cute coin purse; an everyday purse-size, plus a weekender and traveler size. The Scrappy Cosmetic Bags pattern was featured in the March 2011 Software Sampler by Amanda Whitlatch, Bernina Educator. Go to the Scrappy Quilted Cosmetic Bags Sewing Pattern at Annies Go to the Scrappy Quilted Cosmetic Bags Sewing Pattern on Etsy Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections!

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Designer Patterns

The Lotus Handbag – Sew and Sell!

The Lotus handbag is a unique medium-size bag from Blue Calla Patterns with two wonderfully large exterior side pockets with magnetic snap closures and one large middle zippered compartment. You can use a combination of home decor, vinyl, or faux leather, quilting fabric as you wish! The Lotus handbag also has two shorter double straps which are designed to be carried over one arm. Prefer a shoulder bag? Simply lengthen your Lotus handbag straps! Inside the Lotus, there are t

Modern Messenger-Style Hands-free Stroller Diaper Bag

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Diaper / Nappy Bags

Modern Messenger-Style Hands-free Stroller Diaper Bag

A free sewing pattern and tutorial by Georgia of More Like Home A wonderfully versatile large capacity diaper bag that converts from a classic over-the-shoulder diaper bag, to a convenient messenger-style hands-free stroller bag that attaches securely to the handles of a standard stroller with just a few snaps! This fabulous bag was designed by Georgia of More Like Home. Georgia offers a free sewing tutorial and pattern on her blog so you can sew this modern baby bag too! Ge

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Video Tutorials

Make A Zipper Pull with Annie Unrein

Make A Zipper Pull with Annie Unrein Annie Unrein shows how easy it is to make a zipper pull using a bias tape maker. 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: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to

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

The Peas and Corn Lunch Bag – PDF Sewing Tutorial

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Designer Patterns

The Peas and Corn Lunch Bag – PDF Sewing Tutorial

A digital sewing pattern by Sew Sweetness A multi-style sewing pattern by Sew Sweetness for this set of insulated lunch bags. Included within the PDF pattern are two styles of lunch bags; a rounded lunch bag for intermediate sewers, and a zip-top lunch bag for advanced sewers. These zippered insulated lunch bags are suitable for both children and adults, they are just the right size to fit a sandwich, snacks, and a drink. Also included within the pattern are instructions to s

Collapsible Storage Bins DIY + Sewing Machine Basics

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Free Projects

Collapsible Storage Bins DIY + Sewing Machine Basics

from Amy of Peek-a-boo Patterns + Liesl Gibson A quick DIY by Amy of Peek-a-boo Patterns showing us how she created these handy collapsible storage bins using cardboard and vinyl. These bins are 18″ x 12″ x 8″ and fit perfectly under Amy’s nursery changing table. To make two household storage bins you will need: 1 1/8 yard durable outer fabric – Amy used marine vinyl. Cotton duck or canvas would be fine. 2 1/4 yards lining fabric. Cardboard or sheets of plastic canvas to re

Sew McCool’s Cross-body Hipster Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + Sew a Clear Vinyl Pocket

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Free Projects

Sew McCool’s Cross-body Hipster Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + Sew a Clear Vinyl Pocket

from Deanna from Sew McCool Deanna from Sew McCool demonstrates how to sew this hip little cross-body bag that she created for her daughter. This bag is based on a simple satchel found in The Book of Bags: 30 Stylish Projects for Beautiful Sewn Bags by Cheryl Owen. Deanna added funky embellishments and some extra pockets along with a few other minor design changes. Deanna wanted to modify the bag to her daughter’s tomboy taste. This is a very common bag design that is easy

The Even Better Box Bag – Free Tutorial + Brother Scan ‘N Cut Tips

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Cosmetic Bags

The Even Better Box Bag – Free Tutorial + Brother Scan ‘N Cut Tips

Boxy Bag Instructional Video with Coconut Robot Brother ScanNCut CM100DM Home and Hobby Cutting Machine with a Built-in Scanner (Misc.) “Great for cutting fabric for applique! By Jeanqueen819 (Indiana USA) – See all my reviews This review is from: Brother ScanNCut CM100DM Home and Hobby Cutting Machine with a Built-in Scanner (Misc.) I am brand new to the electronic cutting world, and I’m hooked! I recorded my first session with this machine, from opening the box to successf

Beginners’ Fold-Over Clutch Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Clutch Bags

Beginners’ Fold-Over Clutch Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

Sew a basic beginner’s clutch bag with this free video tutorial! A pretty turquoise blue vinyl called Spradling Islander Turqua, with some Premier Prints Chipper Storm twill for the lining, and a contrasting orange zipper give this classic clutch bag a fun, modern look. Flat construction, straight seams, and a free video to show you how to put it all together! Please visit OnlineFabricStore More fold-over bag projects: Tri-fold Pocketbook The Sunburst Fold-over Scalloped Cl

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