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Free Projects

Rainbow Heart Zipper Pouches

A free video tutorial by Amy Chappell Amy Chappell Learn to sew these simple zipper pouches with a rainbow-of-hearts appliqued on! Zipper pouches are always sew handy, they make excellent gifts and are fun to sew, especially when they have a rainbow of hearts on them! With this free video tutorial by Amy Chappell for Therm-o-web you will have a lovely pile of them sewn together in a snap. The rainbow heart zipper pouches in this tutorial are made using the Hashdot fabrics fro

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Designer Patterns

Sew the Small World Suitcase for Kids

A fully lined fabric suitcase perfect for an overnight trip or sleepover! This bag design is also a fabulous toiletry storage and travel bag, or use it inside a larger suitcase to keep your belongings separated and organized. The Small World Suitcase for Kids measures approximately 10 inches high x 14 inches wide x 5 inches deep. Sewing Supplies: 20″ ( 51 cm) x width of fabric @ 44″ wide for suitcase (112 cm) 20″ ( 51 cm) x width of fabric @ 44″ wide for lining (112 cm) 20″ (

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Cosmetic Bags

The Reno Rounded Makeup Bag

An intermediate PDF sewing pattern from Pink Pony Design. This make-up bag has a modern style that is perfect for sewing some of those fabrics you’ve been saving for a special project. The step-by-step clearly written instructions make this a straight-forward sewing project. Instructions are all followed by a color photo. The finished bag measures 8″ x 5.5″. Sewing Supplies: 13” x 9” woven / vinyl / faux leather exterior fabric 6” x 22” contrast fabric for exterior (sides an

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Free Projects

Sew a Canvas Ski Tote

A free sewing tutorial from Crafty Birdy A free sewing tutorial from Crafty Birdy for sewing your own zippered canvas ski tote. Sewing Supplies: 1+3/8 yards exterior fabric A (54″ wide) heavy duty canvas, denim, upholstery or outdoor fabric 3/4 yards exterior fabric B (54″ wide) 2+ yards lining fabric – canvas/denim etc. (optional) heavy duty upholstery thread x 2 spools one package of piping or make your own (optional) 1/4 yard or scraps of heavy duty interfacing 72″ uphol

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Clutch Bags

The Violet Clutch

Sew a medium size clutch with a pleated front, concealed zipper, and fabric zip pull using this PDF SEWING PATTERN. This sewing pattern is great for highlighting a favorite fabric print or using one of your coveted fabric scraps. The center front requires only a 6″ x 6″ piece of fabric. The center piece has two shallow pleats at the outer edges to give it visual depth. This bag makes a nice clutch purse, cosmetic bag, or a pouch for carrying some of your tools to sewing class

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Sport & Utility Bags

Multi-size Barrel Bags

The chic and youthful silhouette of a Barrel Bag is the perfect gym or casual bag and now you can make it yourself! The Barrel Bag is great for people on the go! This sewing pattern is for three different sizes: gym bag/overnight bag size, shoulder bag size, and cosmetic/pencil/tool bag size. It has three different strap sets too: double shoulder strap on the large bag, single shoulder strap on the medium size bag, and short handle on the small bag. The bag is roomy, stylish,

Saki & Ookii – Japanese Knot Bags in Two Sizes

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Designer Patterns

Saki & Ookii – Japanese Knot Bags in Two Sizes

A digital sewing pattern from Betha Bags to make a Japanese knot bag in both a wristlet style and a shoulder bag. A Japanese knot bag typically has two straps, one long and the other short. The longer strap is looped through a short strap on the opposite side of the bag opening, which brings the bag top together. A simple bag to construct and an easy sewing project that any confident beginner can use. shoulder bag measurements: width 38.5 cm (15.1″) body height 36 cm (14.1″

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Designer Patterns

PJ Pals Hanging Pajama Bags

Claire Turpin Design An easy epattern to sew a fun hanging pajama bag from Claire Turpin Designs. This bag has a friendly face of a bear with a zippered opening at the mouth. This epattern is written with clear instructions and includes instructional diagrams as well as full size pattern templates to print at home. These pajama bags make adorable gifts and fun sewing projects that won’t break your bank account. Use your scraps! Go to the PDF Sewing Pattern More fun sewing

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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

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Coin Purses and Wallets

PrinSass Snail Coin Purse

A sewing epattern from PrinSass Designs A whimsical coin purse epattern from PrinSass Designs to sew this sweet snail-shaped coin purse. A short nylon zipper keeps your coins inside the shell with a swirl design stitched in. Attach a loop, or a lanyard, attach your keys. The digital sewing pattern includes a full size template that does not require scaling. Approximate finished coin purse size is 7 1/2″ x 7″. Diagrams are included in the pattern to assist you with each step

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Video Tutorials

Zippered Pocket Sewing Tutorial

A free sewing tutorial from Diane Deziel Diane Deziel of TOOLFULLY is a fashion design teacher for more than 25 years and shares her sewing and pressing steps to assemble and sew a zippered pocket! Watch now: Kiss Clasp Purse by Toolfully – Finished Related projects featured 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 patte

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Designer Patterns

The Amelia Hobo Handbag – Sew and Sell

A sew and sell digital sewing pattern from Delinda Boutique to stitch this casual hobo purse. The Amelia Hobo Bag measures 18 inches (46 cm) across the widest part, 4 inches (10 cm) deep and 21 inches (53 cm) high once complete. This spacious bag features features one main interior compartment with one slip pocket, which can be divided into two as well as another zippered pocket. The Amelia hobo bag closes with a zipper or magnetic snap, and has one optional exterior pocket

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Designer Patterns

The Spectrum Tote

A PDF Sewing Pattern from Cozy Nest Designs This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Spectrum Tote sewing pattern from Cozy Nest Designs offers a spacious and casual design, as well as a fun-to-sew every day bag. The pieced exterior of this bag offers versatility and an opportunity to make this bag truly unique using scrap fabrics! You can quilt it, or leave it as is. The interior has a zippered pocket, a magnetic snap, and two slip pockets. The Spectrum Tote measures approxim

The Madge Concealed Carry / Fold Over Bag

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Designer Patterns

The Madge Concealed Carry / Fold Over Bag

A PDF sewing pattern from American Stitchers to make this well-designed concealed carry handbag. The Madge bag has a fold over top that is fully accessible to the interior through a zippered flap. Underneath the zippered flap, there are credit card slots and cash pockets behind a spacious slip pocket. The concealed carry pocket is super easily accessible from the left or right side with 7” openings. If you don’t carry a firearm, use this hidden pocket to store cash, valuables

Sweet + Curvy Macaroon Pouch – Multi-size PDF Pattern

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Designer Patterns

Sweet + Curvy Macaroon Pouch – Multi-size PDF Pattern

A PDF download by Charise Creates Sewing Patterns A PDF download by Charise Creates Sewing Patterns to make these adorable pouches in two sizes. This pattern will make pouches a perfect size for a embroidery supply pouch, make-up bag, or to hold school supplies. The pattern includes ten pages of illustrated sewing instructions and full-color pictures. The pattern also includes three pages of templates. This project is appropriate for anyone confident while sewing zippers a

The Winslet Tri-fold Wallet – Sew and Sell

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Coin Purses and Wallets

The Winslet Tri-fold Wallet – Sew and Sell

This is a PDF sewing pattern from Hold It Right There Bags to sew a tri-fold wallet with an asymmetrical zippered flap that opens wide. Inside you will stitch 16 card slots and two slip pockets to store your coupons, checkbook, credit cards, and cash. Slide a pen inside the handy elastic loop. The compact design closes shut with a magnetic snap. This wallet measures 5″ high when closed. 14″ high when opened, and 7.5″ across. We really loved the zippered pocket for coins sewn

Blush Bunny’s Round Zipper Pouch + How to Use a Zipper Foot

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Cosmetic Bags

Blush Bunny’s Round Zipper Pouch + How to Use a Zipper Foot

This PDF sewing pattern and tutorial shows us how to sew a sweet, functional, curved zippered pouch perfect to store and carry your little things such as cosmetics, cash, keys, cards, etc. This PDF sewing pattern by Blush Bunny features two methods for sewing this pouch; a fully lined pouch, or an easier unlined version. An eye-catching feature is the addition of a bow. Blush Bunny’s round zipper pouch is nicely detailed with self-made binding and a round top-zippered edge

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Backpacks

The Speedwell Back Sling Bag

The Speedwell sling bag is a modern unisex bag design from Blue Calla Sewing Patterns. The Speedwell has one front zippered flap pocket with two zippers on each side and closes at the top with your choice of a small twist lock or magnetic snap. When the flap is open, the contents will stay safe inside the front pocket thanks to the gussets on each side. Inside this front flap pocket is one slip pocket and one zippered pocket. You may also wish to install one or two grommets (

Free Motion Quilting – Create a Unique Zippered Pouch

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Free Motion Quilting – Create a Unique Zippered Pouch

zippered pouches are lined with quilting fabric. Go to the written step-by-step tutorial here: https://leahday.com/zippouch Find tools and supplies, plus video workshops to guide you through all the steps to creating stunning quilts on Leah’s website: Click Here Watch now: More fun bag projects featured at PatternPile: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing &

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