Bird Seed Bags and Other Fun
This, I made myself a new Badge-ID/Phone/Wallet/Notepad Wallet for using at my monthly Mid-Valley Quilt Guild Meetings that require ID shown (we have like 350 members in two different meeting times, so we really need ID to be worn at all times to remember who we are ;-)
I got such a positive response, that I am going to have to make a pattern for it, it took me all day to design it and get it exactly how I wanted it and just the right size for a smart phone, a pen, a notebook, the badge ID, my business cards, and a place to put in a little cash to buy chances to win the doorprize/raffle items.
And I fit them all into this compact this unit which I just love and think looks pretty darn cute, too! So, pattern coming soon! Meanwhile, for those who can sew, just looking at my photos is a valuable resource for just what worked for me..and trust me, it works extremely well!
Bags, purses, wallets, cases, boxes and bags...I love them all and my house has so many and I give away so many that I have made and given 14 away..for free...in just one day and some of the people I gave them to, I'd never even met, yet. It's just what I do and it sure feels good to do it, when I can! No matter how busy, I am..it is just one of those mood elevators for me, first floor to penthouse in a couple of hours ;-)
And I can make a bag out of just about anything! This is a an orange sack combines with a kitty litter bag..the better quality version of this product not the paper ones..stores sell both litters for the same price. It went to a family that have a cat named Johnny with gifts inside and gave me and them, a good laugh at me and my gifts!

When we found out that my youngest SIL had Stage 4 Lung Cancer, and would need to travel between Alaska and Seattle every three weeks for Chemo, I made her this travel bag. She loved it so much, that my brother told me the only thing she could possibly have loved more if it had been teddy bears WITH Seattle Seahawks on it.
This last summer, when I'd bought my 32 or was it 36+ yards of burlap to make table runners for the forest wedding with a barn reception for one of my daughters, I had so many narrow lengths and bits and pieces leftover, that I starting bag making in the middle of wedding preparations and gave them to all of the immediate family members who helped grow flowers, find or decorate vases, or actually would be helping us to set up and decorate. They fit our theme perfectly,and everyone could bring extra clothes, makeup etc. to the event in their burlap bag and it was great fun!
So, if you think you don't have time to make yourself a new bag...think again!
And yes, I did lose my entire first free bag patterns link list ..you know the one that took me three years to compile? Bad email, bad!
Now, I know that if you save drafts too long, well...they disappear! And who knows if blogger might not be the same! The whole Internet might disappear on us any day now, and you will STILL needs purses, handbags, cell phone cases, gift bags, travel bags, cosmetic cases..well, you get the picture and yes, there are lots more pictures, below!
Make yourself a new bag...today!
Some of my own bag tutorials, first...and then tons of others from wonderful sewists and quilters, everywhere.


For this week's "Frugal Friday Freebie Fun" I am showcasing some really fun shopping bags I made for family members to bring along when they need to zip into...let's say "Home Depot". Hubby gets a caution tape orange one and a yellow one. The lovely coral works just great for putting into a jacket pocket for spur of the moment purchases of my own!
The fun is that just like a quillow, this shopping bag rolls and folds into its own little pocket pouch and can easily fit into small spaces like pockets or purses!

1. Pieces required are: bag front and bag pieces, which include the handles, a simple facing section and the little pocket. Approximate measurements can be taken from the markings on the cutting board and rulers.

2. I love excuses to use my serger, so I serged facing hems and seams on this nylon, but its also great for any easily frayed fabrics.

3. Seaming out handles curves and 'neck' edges, right sides together.

4. Version 1, only with side pocket, inside.
Make the little pocket piece, with its open edge out. and include its inner edge in side seaming, as you sew them together, as well

4b:Version 2, only with a kanaroo front pocket, just like making a pocket on a 'quillow'.
Add front pocket with or without a label to front of bag, up close to the 'neck line.' This can be done in early pattern stage or later, as I did by adding a second thought label to the front of the pocket ;)

5. For both versions: Time to seam those bag straps together, be sure right sides are together, again...or do as I did, and use the french seam technique!

6. Now, do the same for the side seams. Shown here...stage 1 of it's french seam using the regular sewing machine on Version 1 with inside side pocket.

7. Using my regular machine, here's the finished french seam edge...nice and neat.
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How do I fold it into the pouch? you ask:
Version 1, with side pocket:

You want it to be 'inside out' for starters. A little column shape, roll it, roll it, and tuck it into the pockets...ta da! It's a pocket pouch!
An easy scrap saver's method of creating wonderful little re-useable shopping bag with their own little storage system!
Version 2, with 'quillow' pocket on front:

Version 2:
1.Make just like a quillow, and put your pocket on the outside of the bag, and fold and tuck it in, as above. Pre-sew your label on the pocket ahead of time...and you have a neat bag with a little signature ad of your work!
Other options:
1. Put a casing in the top seam of your side pocket (pattern shown version 1), first. Add a drawstring to the casing and you can 'zip' up the pouch and make it even a wee bit smaller for purse or pocket storage.
Use any of my other re-useable shopping bag stylings, and do the same pocket plan for them, as well. Add a morsbag label, give them a way, and join the million of morsbaggers worldwide!!!
morsbags label pdf:
My tutorial on How to Make a Quillow
Posts and photos on some of my other dozens of re-useable shopping bags that I give away!
Patriotic quilting: bags filled gratitude and blessings and not just loss
Basic Bag Directions from morsbags.com(PDF) or Basic Bag Directions (MS Word)
Previous morsbag post and instructional photos
For one thing, I love to give quilts in bags! For a gift, I make a quillow (quilt+pillow) and then a matching bag. You can fold up the quilt and have it look like a quilt rolled into the bag, but even more fun, turn it into its own Quillow /Pillow (with instructions for folding and opening it from quilt to pillow and back again!

First the quilt and then a bag to put it in. This one given as a gift to a niece graduation from high school. And the bag...

Here is the inside showing how I add bits of leftover block to create pockets...was cut at 18" x 20" and used in a vertical placement with handles cut at 4" wide and 22" long. It takes two handles with placement in a loop shaped on each side of the bag center spaced 5 1/4" from each outside side of the bag. I lined it by cutting doubles of bag fabric and added my own pockets...one on the front of a quilt square block and two on the insides, one on each side. Peeking inside, you see:
inside with contrasting pocket, makes pocket easy to find in the dark insides of the bag!
Quillow
Basic Bag Directions from morsbags.com(PDF) or Basic Bag Directions (MS Word)
Previous morsbag post and instructional photos
But for baby gifts, I just make a regular small quilt and a bag that can double as the gift bag for the quilt! This set became an instant favorite, and I've heard that the little on is now 3 and still loves both the quilt and the bag and they are well loved and used!
And these sets ..donated to a childrens charitable cause... called Chelsea's Place and now Family Building Blocks... in honor of a dear friend who was on their Board of Directors and just passed away.


I made a label giving credit to the group of Salem Community Quilters that I then belonged to. (One of our founders brought them in for me at the time as I donated them on behalf of the group even though I was the only one who made anything at the time. One of the quilts was hanging on their welcome hall for a very long time and oh, the joy that brought me in remembering our dear friend, Dixie.
Each arrived in its own little home sewn bag as my intent was for them to go to families served.



Make a Re-useable Shopping Bag: Pocket Pouched!
And when my husband needed a couple 'emergency' packable into a pocket sized shopping bags, I quickly created my own pattern and made these two out of rip-stop nylon scraps. Perfect for our Oregon rainy season which can sometimes run year round!
When I needed a bag to match a dress I was wearing to an Asian styled wedding, I made this bag, above. I loved using it and it matched everything, me the decor, even the table settings. What fun!
Blank_Quilting_Rock_Candy.pdf
Clover_Sew_Sweet_Satchel.pdf
Henry_Glass_Anthology.pdf

Clover_Bag_Handles.pdf
Elizabeths_Studio_Kiev_Tote. pdf
Dritz_Grommet_Slouch_Bag.pdf
Marcus_Halloween_Dance_ Spooktacular_Bag.pdf
From the fabulous Purl Bee (click on an image to open tutorial)

iPhone wallet

TGIFF wallet

in a snap kids wallet

bi-fold wallet

pixie hexie wallet

boys wallet

organizer wallet

leather iPhone wallet

leather card holder

zippy wallet

passport wallet

snappy coin purse

zipper card pouch

patchwork bi-fold wallet

hexagon coin pouch

storybook coin purse

Deluxe wheeled machine bag that will go the distance with durable construction complemented by leather-reinforced handles and trim.
Drawstring Purse Pattern
Purse with Pockets
Double Handled Tote Bag
Handbag Pattern with outside pocket
Reversible Rag Bag Tote pattern
All Wrapped Up Kindle Case

Blue Jeans Kindle Cover by Sewing for Utange
Book Style Kindle Cover
Cup of Tea and a Book Nook Cover
DIY No Sew Tablet Cover
eReader Cover Tutorial
e-reader Cover Tutorial
e Reader Cover by Urban Threads
How to Make a Moleskin iPad Case
How to Make a Tablet Case
Kindle Fire iPad Tablet Case Pattern
Kindle Case Tutorial by Divine Crafting
Kindle Cover by Clover and Violet
Kindle Cover by FeelinCrafty
Kindle Cover by Whipstitch
Kindle Fire Cover by Crafty Capable
Kindle Fire Cover by the Little Waffleflower
Kindle Cover by Skip to my Lou
Kindle Cover from old Book
Kindle Nook Cover
Make a Kindle Cover from a Hard Cover Book
Nook Cover Do it Yourself
Nook Cover your Boring Case
Nook Kindle Cover from old Book
Owl Kindle Cover
Personalized ebook Reader Cover
Zippered Kindle Cover
iPad Flip Case and Stand Tutorial
iPod Touch iPode Case tutorial
- video tutorial & is size adjustable
Kindle Fire Case
- scroll down for tutorial pdf
Kindle Fire Stand
Make a Custom Kindle Cover by Chica and Joe
Make an iPad Cover
Tablet Case Tutorial
- blogged
Triangular Pyramid Pillow stand for tablet ereaders
Bookkeeper
Bow Kindle Case
Custom Kindle Case
DIY Easy Kindle Cover
DIY Kindle Cover
e-Reader Sleeve
Easy Kindle Case
Felt IPad Cover
Geek Chic iPad Case
- very sharp!
Greyling Tablet Case
Hand Stitched Veleveteen Kindle Clutch
Handmade eReader Cover
How to Make a Cover for Your Kindle
iPad Case by biscuit
iPad Covery by Minatalie's Craft Studio
iPad Cover or Any Laptop Envelop Style
iPad or Tablet Padded Sleeve
iPad Pouch Tutorial
iPad Sleeve Three Ways
iPad Sleeve with Removable Cross Body Strap
iPad Slip Case with Pocket
iPad Slip Cover with Wrap Around Pocket
Kindle Case by 100 Billion Stars
Kindle Case Option 1
Kindle Case Tutorial by Sewing Novice
Kindle Case Tutorial by the Traveling Cabinet
Kindle Cover by Tilly Mint
Kindle Cover for a Kindle Lover
Kindle Keeper
Kindle Touch Slip Case
Kindle Nook eReader Case
Kobo Kozy
Laptop Kindle iPad Sleeve Tutorial
Made With Love's Fabric Kindle Cover
Make Your Own Tablet Kindle Case
Nook or Kindle Soft Case
One Hour IPad Sleeve
Padded iPad Case
Padded iPad Sleeve
Patchwork Kindle Case
Patchwork Kindle Cover
Pretty Zippered iPad Cover
Quilted IPad Cover
Quilted Tablet Cover
Ruffled Kindle Case Tutorial
Running Before I can Walk Kindle Case
Scrappy Felt iPad Cover
Sew a Nook or Kindle Tablet Case
Sew Your New Tablet Coverlet
Sewn Tablet or eReader Case - woven felt
Simple Kindle Fire Slip Case
Slightly Self Cleaning iPad Sleeve
Smart and Simple Tablet Case
Tablet Coverlet
Tablet Cozy
Tablet or iPad Padded Case
Travel Handmade iPad or Laptop Sleeve
The Book Keeper
Waterproof iPad Cover
World's Easiest Kindle Touch Cover
The Mama Backpack
Backpack Bag Tutorial
Patchwork Purse
Noriko Handbag pattern
Bag It Up Bag
How-To Sew a String Backpack
Zippered Lined Pouch
Pen Case
1 Hour bag
Jordy Bag
A-line Jordy Bag
Boxy Red Bag
Clutch Purse with Antique pin closure
Cutout Handle Tote
Grocery Tote
Hobo Bag
Gingham Purse
Little Boxy Pouch
Lotus Bag
Messenger Bag
Style Tote
Cosmetic bag
Diaper Bag with Elastic Pocket
Spring Bag
A-Line Bag
Mini Duffles
Triangular Cosmetic Bag
Putting a Zipper Pocket in a bag
Hip Pockets Purse
Fold Away Tote
Wandering Sack
Singlet Style Shopping bag
Basket Bag
Kids Easy Beach Bag
Sleeper Bag
Mini Duffel Bag
Box Bag
Reversible Shoulder bag
Pleated Tote
Wrist Bag
Hip Mama Diaper Bag
Grocery Bag
Signature Style Tote
Lindie Bag
Cherry Blossom Bag
Tiny happy Bag
ClutchFabric Shopping Bag
Purse Organiser
My First Purse
A Bag out of Old Jeans
Mini Tote
Pleated Tote
Little Shopping Bag
Classic Tote
Nice Big Shoulder Bag
Kiddie Messenger Bag
Basic Purse
Amy Butler Yoga Bag
Change Purse
Quilted Wallet
Piggy Bank Purse
Plastic Coated Tote
Change Purse/Credit Card Holder
Zippered Coin Purse
14 Bag Tutorials by U-Handblog Bag Tutorials
All Good Organization Starts with Craft - fabric bins tutorial
Back with Buckets
Bagsket
Basket and Bow Tutorial
Building a Fabric Basket with Vintage Fabrics and Grommets
Burlap Container
Coiled Fabric Basket
Collapsible Buckets - Instructables
Collapsible Storage Baskets
Cupcake Trinket Box
DIY Network Crafty Bucket
Dollar Store Basket
Emblibrary's Fabric Basket
Easter Basket Toy Bucket
Fabric Basket Tutorial
Fabric Bin Tutorial
by Delilah's mom
Fabric Bin Tutorial by Crazy Craft Bugs
Fabric Bins
Fabric Bins Tutorial
Fabric Box Tutorial
Fabric Bucket/Basket
MISCELLANEOUS:
Adjustable Bag Handle Tutorial for Beginners in PDF format
Rag Bag Pattern in PDF - Reversible quilted tote bag with "rag bag" design on one side.
Zippered Wristlet in PDF - Easy and quick to make wristlet bag.
Cutie Pootie Purse Pattern - This makes into a bag that can be carried on the shoulder or across the body by adjusting the shoulder strap.
Three Dimensional Free Purse Pattern-made with strips of fabric.
Duct Tape Purse Pattern Instructions -Make your own duct tape purse!
Free instructions to make a magazine purse

April Bags
Added April 2010
I got such a positive response, that I am going to have to make a pattern for it, it took me all day to design it and get it exactly how I wanted it and just the right size for a smart phone, a pen, a notebook, the badge ID, my business cards, and a place to put in a little cash to buy chances to win the doorprize/raffle items.
And I fit them all into this compact this unit which I just love and think looks pretty darn cute, too! So, pattern coming soon! Meanwhile, for those who can sew, just looking at my photos is a valuable resource for just what worked for me..and trust me, it works extremely well!
And then...I made a carry bag to match!
Bags, purses, wallets, cases, boxes and bags...I love them all and my house has so many and I give away so many that I have made and given 14 away..for free...in just one day and some of the people I gave them to, I'd never even met, yet. It's just what I do and it sure feels good to do it, when I can! No matter how busy, I am..it is just one of those mood elevators for me, first floor to penthouse in a couple of hours ;-)
And I can make a bag out of just about anything! This is a an orange sack combines with a kitty litter bag..the better quality version of this product not the paper ones..stores sell both litters for the same price. It went to a family that have a cat named Johnny with gifts inside and gave me and them, a good laugh at me and my gifts!



When we found out that my youngest SIL had Stage 4 Lung Cancer, and would need to travel between Alaska and Seattle every three weeks for Chemo, I made her this travel bag. She loved it so much, that my brother told me the only thing she could possibly have loved more if it had been teddy bears WITH Seattle Seahawks on it.
School Days-soft foam interfacing..from Pellon or Soft and Stable
So, if you think you don't have time to make yourself a new bag...think again!
And yes, I did lose my entire first free bag patterns link list ..you know the one that took me three years to compile? Bad email, bad!
Now, I know that if you save drafts too long, well...they disappear! And who knows if blogger might not be the same! The whole Internet might disappear on us any day now, and you will STILL needs purses, handbags, cell phone cases, gift bags, travel bags, cosmetic cases..well, you get the picture and yes, there are lots more pictures, below!
Make yourself a new bag...today!
Some of my own bag tutorials, first...and then tons of others from wonderful sewists and quilters, everywhere.

For this week's "Frugal Friday Freebie Fun" I am showcasing some really fun shopping bags I made for family members to bring along when they need to zip into...let's say "Home Depot". Hubby gets a caution tape orange one and a yellow one. The lovely coral works just great for putting into a jacket pocket for spur of the moment purchases of my own!
The fun is that just like a quillow, this shopping bag rolls and folds into its own little pocket pouch and can easily fit into small spaces like pockets or purses!

1. Pieces required are: bag front and bag pieces, which include the handles, a simple facing section and the little pocket. Approximate measurements can be taken from the markings on the cutting board and rulers.

2. I love excuses to use my serger, so I serged facing hems and seams on this nylon, but its also great for any easily frayed fabrics.
3. Seaming out handles curves and 'neck' edges, right sides together.
4. Version 1, only with side pocket, inside.
Make the little pocket piece, with its open edge out. and include its inner edge in side seaming, as you sew them together, as well

4b:Version 2, only with a kanaroo front pocket, just like making a pocket on a 'quillow'.
Add front pocket with or without a label to front of bag, up close to the 'neck line.' This can be done in early pattern stage or later, as I did by adding a second thought label to the front of the pocket ;)
5. For both versions: Time to seam those bag straps together, be sure right sides are together, again...or do as I did, and use the french seam technique!
6. Now, do the same for the side seams. Shown here...stage 1 of it's french seam using the regular sewing machine on Version 1 with inside side pocket.
7. Using my regular machine, here's the finished french seam edge...nice and neat.
How do I fold it into the pouch? you ask:
Version 1, with side pocket:
You want it to be 'inside out' for starters. A little column shape, roll it, roll it, and tuck it into the pockets...ta da! It's a pocket pouch!
An easy scrap saver's method of creating wonderful little re-useable shopping bag with their own little storage system!
Version 2, with 'quillow' pocket on front:

Version 2:
1.Make just like a quillow, and put your pocket on the outside of the bag, and fold and tuck it in, as above. Pre-sew your label on the pocket ahead of time...and you have a neat bag with a little signature ad of your work!
Other options:
1. Put a casing in the top seam of your side pocket (pattern shown version 1), first. Add a drawstring to the casing and you can 'zip' up the pouch and make it even a wee bit smaller for purse or pocket storage.
Use any of my other re-useable shopping bag stylings, and do the same pocket plan for them, as well. Add a morsbag label, give them a way, and join the million of morsbaggers worldwide!!!
morsbags label pdf:
- morsbags.com. sociable guerilla bagging.www.morsbags.com/morsbaglabels.pdf
My tutorial on How to Make a Quillow
Posts and photos on some of my other dozens of re-useable shopping bags that I give away!
Patriotic quilting: bags filled gratitude and blessings and not just loss
Basic Bag Directions from morsbags.com(PDF) or Basic Bag Directions (MS Word)
Previous morsbag post and instructional photos
For one thing, I love to give quilts in bags! For a gift, I make a quillow (quilt+pillow) and then a matching bag. You can fold up the quilt and have it look like a quilt rolled into the bag, but even more fun, turn it into its own Quillow /Pillow (with instructions for folding and opening it from quilt to pillow and back again!
First the quilt and then a bag to put it in. This one given as a gift to a niece graduation from high school. And the bag...

Here is the inside showing how I add bits of leftover block to create pockets...was cut at 18" x 20" and used in a vertical placement with handles cut at 4" wide and 22" long. It takes two handles with placement in a loop shaped on each side of the bag center spaced 5 1/4" from each outside side of the bag. I lined it by cutting doubles of bag fabric and added my own pockets...one on the front of a quilt square block and two on the insides, one on each side. Peeking inside, you see:
inside with contrasting pocket, makes pocket easy to find in the dark insides of the bag!
Quillow
Basic Bag Directions from morsbags.com(PDF) or Basic Bag Directions (MS Word)
Previous morsbag post and instructional photos
But for baby gifts, I just make a regular small quilt and a bag that can double as the gift bag for the quilt! This set became an instant favorite, and I've heard that the little on is now 3 and still loves both the quilt and the bag and they are well loved and used!
I made a label giving credit to the group of Salem Community Quilters that I then belonged to. (One of our founders brought them in for me at the time as I donated them on behalf of the group even though I was the only one who made anything at the time. One of the quilts was hanging on their welcome hall for a very long time and oh, the joy that brought me in remembering our dear friend, Dixie.
Each arrived in its own little home sewn bag as my intent was for them to go to families served.

Make a Re-useable Shopping Bag: Pocket Pouched!
And when my husband needed a couple 'emergency' packable into a pocket sized shopping bags, I quickly created my own pattern and made these two out of rip-stop nylon scraps. Perfect for our Oregon rainy season which can sometimes run year round!
Because you asked:
***How to create a lining..general instructions!
Free Bag Patterns, Links, Tutorials:
Strawberry Shopper Bag TutorialPencil Case Strawberry Tutorial
Pencil case or cosmetic bag "Strawberry". Zipper Pouch / Makeup Bag. DIY Photo Tutorial
Strawberry Tote Bag Tutorial |
Blank_Quilting_Rock_Candy.pdf
Clover_Sew_Sweet_Satchel.pdf
Henry_Glass_Anthology.pdf
Googy Egg Bags

Clover_Bag_Handles.pdf
Elizabeths_Studio_Kiev_Tote.
Dritz_Grommet_Slouch_Bag.pdf
Marcus_Halloween_Dance_
2-in-1 Cosmetic Case – Free Tutorial by Teje Karjalainen #sewing
Sew an iPhone or Smartphone Wallet - Free Sewing Pattern + Tutorial
Free Purse Pattern and Tutorial - Dumpling Drawstring Grommeted Lunchbag Tote
Transform an old sweater into a gift-ready tablet case with this how-to from Sweet Paul.
Kids tote bag tutorial
Free Purse Patterns To Sewing | easy great for beginners pattern description from the pattern unique
Cargo Duffle Free Pattern: Robert Kaufman Fabric Company
fabricworm.com
Sew Mama Sew has wonderful bags, here are a few free tutorials provided by designers on her site!
All Season Tote Bag PDF Tutorial
The Fairly Bucket Bag–Free Pattern and Tutorial
Bag sewing project
SEWING THE HANDLE (MY FAVORITE BAG STRAP METHOD) (SIDEKICK SEW-ALONG DAY #7) very neat!!
See-Through Zipper Pouches - Perfect for organizing purses, backpacks, diaper bags and more!
Tutorial: Little Hitchhiker's Backpack by Christina McKinney for Birch Fabrics
Some Craft Blog: Hipster Backpack Tutorial PART 1
From the fabulous Purl Bee (click on an image to open tutorial)
Ready to sew a wallet or coin purse? These DIY wallet tutorials will show you how to make the wallet you’ll love! 16 tutorials and adding more soon!

iPhone wallet

TGIFF wallet

in a snap kids wallet

bi-fold wallet

pixie hexie wallet

boys wallet

organizer wallet

leather iPhone wallet

leather card holder

zippy wallet

passport wallet

snappy coin purse

zipper card pouch

patchwork bi-fold wallet

hexagon coin pouch

storybook coin purse

Sew and embroider your own tote bag using 20 built-in fonts with the HUSQVARNA VIKING ® H|CLASS™ 500E. The possibilities are endless! Download the sewing instructions for the Tote Bag (PDF)

Carry your machine in style with this fashionable wheeled machine bag.

For stylish transport and storage of your sewing machine.

Make this fun little organizer to compliment your spring outfits! It’s easy to make and uses three coordinated prints for miniature piping accent details. Get the April 2012 Design Now Which File is For Me? Download the .vp3 format for Designer Diamond, Desig...

These fun and funky 3D flowers will bring a fresh breath of spring, to your wardrobe! The featured design, #200257006, is from HUSQVARNA VIKING® embroidery collection 257, 3D Flowers. It is the free design for April, 2014. There are eight parts to this design. Each flower peta...

Make a fun quilted chevron bag using the curlyque design. It’s perfect for the back to school crowd or just for everyday toting your goodies around! Sewing Supplies: Interchangeable Dual Feed (Part #920219096) Changeable ¼” Guide Foot (Part #4132383...

Our sewing kit bag uses a design from the INSPIRA® embroidery collection 121 My Sewing Room #620120796 . The pin cushion design is the 2013 January Monthly Design, #003121012. It is free for the month of January from www.myembroideries.com. Click on the "Download Des...

This unique purse is the utmost expression of beauty and elegant style. Whether as a compliment to your DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Dress or as a stand-alone statement piece, it is completely captivating! Download the Sewing Instructions (PDF)

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This tote bag is perfect when you have a lot to carry! Use the Built-In Sewing Fonts to personalize a label and add some extra 7mm wide decorative stitches for the perfect finish! When assembling the tote, the convenience of the exclusive SEWING ADVISOR® was a true time-sa...

This wonderful little hand bag will be your favorite for the next party! Embellish your bag with different fabrics and ribbons and you will enjoy your one of a kind masterpiece! Sewing Supplies Husqvarna Viking Sewing machine. 40 cm green organza fab...

This week I am visiting our Husqvarna Viking office in Nashville. We have had meetings with people regarding new products that will be coming. I promise to share later! It is fun to meet people that you have only been talking with on the phone or even only been communicat...

Linnea 18, (Simon’s girlfriend) has been using a old denim jeans that has been worn out, to create a denim jacket and a denim vest. She mixed black and blue denim, and used the same denim jacket pattern for the two garments. Another project that is made out of ...

“Sew” much more time to sew!
MISCELLANEOUS Bags, Handbags, Purses, Wallets of all kinds!..A freind sent me these links and they include a wonderful assortment from around the web@
Zippered top lunch bag by Blissful
Washable lunch bag by the Mad Quilter
Lunch Bag by The Long Thread
Fabric Lunch Bag by Crazy Little Projects
Handled Lunch Box by the Pink Penguin
Bento Box by Lark Crafts
Lunch Sack by Lemon Squeezy Home
Vintage Pillowcase Lunch Bag by Oh Fransson
Panelled Insulated Lunch Bag by Savvy Seams
Lunch Bag from Bend The Rules With Fabric via The Storque
Oil Cloth Lunch Sack by Tumbling Blocks
Cute Enough To Eat Lunch Bag by JoAnn’s
Easy to make rug handbag by StudioKat Designs!
Pleated handbag tutorial by U-Handbag
Messenger Bag Tutorial from OCD (Obsessive Crafting Disorder) Blog!
Money/coupon holder
Oval handbag with front zippered pocket
Reannalilydesigns just created a free beach bag pattern for Summer!
Handbag with Unique Decorative Handles
How to add a zippered pocket in your handbag tutorial by U-Handbag
Summer Sunday Bag by Two Peas In a Pod Designs
Free handbag pattern using Texture Magic
Mary Poppins Eyelet Tote Pattern
Hip To Be Square Tote Bag
Weekender Tote Bag pattern by Leah Williams
Cute jeans bag pattern!
Eternal Beauty Bag by Januar Designs
Super Easy Diaper Bag tutorial
The Everything Pocket Bag Tutorial by Chickpea Sewing Studio
Great Blog with a downloadable free Buttercup Bag pattern
Handy adjustable strap tutorial from Nicole Mallalieu's blog
Unique quilted cell phone holder from Blue Moon River
Circular Purse Tutorial - This is actually a hobo bag pattern with lots of photos!
Wallet pattern with zippered pocket
Messenger Bag with a top zipper tutorial - lots of step by step photos!
Easy Polkadot Purse pattern - great project for beginners from Cranston Village!
Excellent hobo bag tutorial (with photos!) by VanillaJoy
Boutique Shopper Bag pattern by Izzy & Ivy using grommets and layer cakes
The Mad Quilter's Charm Square Bag pattern
The Everything Bag Tutorial
Boutique Shopper pattern made with Layer Cakes and grommets
The Keisha Bag pattern tutorial by Jane Nielson
Sweet Treats Bag pattern made with Honey Buns by Me & My Sisters Designs
Ruffled Tote Bag Pattern
Toddler Backpack Pattern
Cutie Pootie Purse Pattern
Free Quilted wallet pattern
The Angel Bag Tutorial
Easy bow bag pattern with Robert Kaufman fabric
Free Yoga bag pattern made from Amy Butler's lovely Nigella fabric in PDF format!
Excellent handbag handle tutorial from Reannalilydesigns blog
Water Bottle Carrier pattern from Pink Chalk Studio
Groovy Hippie Bag using Windham Fabrics
Long Wallet Pattern
Fat Quarter drawstring backpack pattern by reannalilydesigns - check out her blog!
Cosmetic bag, eyeglass case, and change purse pattern from Creative Thimble in PDF
Colorful Bag made with Robert Kaufman fabric
Buttercup Bag Pattern by Rae
Unique purse made from a map by SonyaStyle!
Small wallet & coin purse - check out Christine's blog!
Fat Quarter Handbag Pattern
Very pretty Chloe backpack pattern
Aislyn Peekaboo Purse Pattern
Quilted Garden Tote with lots of pockets for tools in PDF format
Denim purse with a polkadot bow
Patchwork Clutch Bag pattern
Organizer Purse Pattern
6 pocket tote bag by Better Homes & Gardens
A Simple Purse Pattern by All Dunn Designs
A fun new lunch bag pattern by Quiltsoup
Lovely tote pattern by Mamaspocketbook using Amy Butler fabric!
Business Card Keeper by Amy Butler
Evening Glamour Bag pattern
Blossie Bag Pattern
Reusable Grocery Market Bag by Karen West
Excellent tutorial on creating bindings for your handbag patterns.
Lunch Bag Pattern
Tutorial for a water resistant vinyl tote (great for the beach!)
Duct Tape Purse made from a book
Easy Peasy change purse
Make a purse from a potato chip bag or candy wrappers! For the candy wrapper (or gum wrapper) purse, you will also need these instructions - Make a gum wrapper chain
Reversible, convertible tote bag with pockets
Reversible Handbag Tutorial
Purse Made from Potholders
Cute recycled pillowcase lunchbox in PDF format
Hobo Bag with great directions for including an inside zippered pocket!
Video tutorial on making a duct tape purse from YouTube
Jane's Floral Fantasy handbag in PDF format
Video Tutorial on Making Handbag Yo Yos - You will need the Windows Media Player to view this, found at Free Windows Media Player
Easy Pleated Tote bag with button closure
Travel Tote Bag with Recessed zipper
Handy Gift and Wine Bag pattern
Silk Pleated Purse
Lantern Bag pattern by Clover in PDF format
"The Greatest Purse of All" (machine embroidered purse)
Flat Bottomed Handbag Tutorial
Signature Tote Bag by Indygo Junction
Reversible Tote Bag pattern
Very easy cosmetic bag tutorial with zipper
The Lindie Purse Pattern
Tote Bag Style Purse
Evening Quilted Glamour Purse pattern
Clutch purse pattern complete with pattern pieces in PDF
Beautiful Open tote bag from Mamaspocketbook
Check Book Cover with pattern pieces in PDF
Quilted Flower Block Tote Bag Pattern
Cool new free wallet pattern from StudioKat Designs!
Quilted Evening Bag Made with Ribbons
Quilted Heart Purse Pattern
Boxy Handbag with grosgrain ribbon trim
Everyday Handbag
Cute (and easy!) Gingham Handbag
See Through Vinyl Tote from Placemats
Simple Sling Purse
Make a handbag from recycled overalls!
Fun "Magic Wallet" Pattern
Easy Placemat Bag with Front Pocket
Seat Belt Purse Pattern
Shoulder Bag pattern complete with pattern pieces
Lean Cuisine Lunch Box Purse
Easy Wallet Pattern
Easy Diaper Bag Pattern
Easy Shoulder Bag Tutorial
3 Handbag patterns featuring Chinese Brocade
Slingback backpack
Scrap Bag Tote
2 Pocket Handbag
Children's Cute Lunch Bag
Backpacks from Placemats!
Free tote bag pattern
3 Dimensional Purse Pattern .
Kool Aid Purse Pattern
Placemat Purse Pattern Instructions
Easy Zippered Pocket Instructions
MISCELLANEOUS Bags, Handbags, Purses, Wallets of all kinds!..A freind sent me these links and they include a wonderful assortment from around the web@
Other Bag and Purse Patterns Online:
Zippered top lunch bag by Blissful
Washable lunch bag by the Mad Quilter
Lunch Bag by The Long Thread
Fabric Lunch Bag by Crazy Little Projects
Handled Lunch Box by the Pink Penguin
Bento Box by Lark Crafts
Lunch Sack by Lemon Squeezy Home
Vintage Pillowcase Lunch Bag by Oh Fransson
Panelled Insulated Lunch Bag by Savvy Seams
Lunch Bag from Bend The Rules With Fabric via The Storque
Oil Cloth Lunch Sack by Tumbling Blocks
Cute Enough To Eat Lunch Bag by JoAnn’s
Easy to make rug handbag by StudioKat Designs!
Pleated handbag tutorial by U-Handbag
Messenger Bag Tutorial from OCD (Obsessive Crafting Disorder) Blog!
Money/coupon holder
Oval handbag with front zippered pocket
Reannalilydesigns just created a free beach bag pattern for Summer!
Handbag with Unique Decorative Handles
How to add a zippered pocket in your handbag tutorial by U-Handbag
Summer Sunday Bag by Two Peas In a Pod Designs
Free handbag pattern using Texture Magic
Mary Poppins Eyelet Tote Pattern
Hip To Be Square Tote Bag
Weekender Tote Bag pattern by Leah Williams
Cute jeans bag pattern!
Eternal Beauty Bag by Januar Designs
Super Easy Diaper Bag tutorial
The Everything Pocket Bag Tutorial by Chickpea Sewing Studio
Great Blog with a downloadable free Buttercup Bag pattern
Handy adjustable strap tutorial from Nicole Mallalieu's blog
Unique quilted cell phone holder from Blue Moon River
Circular Purse Tutorial - This is actually a hobo bag pattern with lots of photos!
Wallet pattern with zippered pocket
Messenger Bag with a top zipper tutorial - lots of step by step photos!
Easy Polkadot Purse pattern - great project for beginners from Cranston Village!
Excellent hobo bag tutorial (with photos!) by VanillaJoy
Boutique Shopper Bag pattern by Izzy & Ivy using grommets and layer cakes
The Mad Quilter's Charm Square Bag pattern
The Everything Bag Tutorial
Boutique Shopper pattern made with Layer Cakes and grommets
The Keisha Bag pattern tutorial by Jane Nielson
Sweet Treats Bag pattern made with Honey Buns by Me & My Sisters Designs
Ruffled Tote Bag Pattern
Toddler Backpack Pattern
Cutie Pootie Purse Pattern
Free Quilted wallet pattern
The Angel Bag Tutorial
Easy bow bag pattern with Robert Kaufman fabric
Free Yoga bag pattern made from Amy Butler's lovely Nigella fabric in PDF format!
Excellent handbag handle tutorial from Reannalilydesigns blog
Water Bottle Carrier pattern from Pink Chalk Studio
Groovy Hippie Bag using Windham Fabrics
Long Wallet Pattern
Fat Quarter drawstring backpack pattern by reannalilydesigns - check out her blog!
Cosmetic bag, eyeglass case, and change purse pattern from Creative Thimble in PDF
Colorful Bag made with Robert Kaufman fabric
Buttercup Bag Pattern by Rae
Unique purse made from a map by SonyaStyle!
Small wallet & coin purse - check out Christine's blog!
Fat Quarter Handbag Pattern
Very pretty Chloe backpack pattern
Aislyn Peekaboo Purse Pattern
Quilted Garden Tote with lots of pockets for tools in PDF format
Denim purse with a polkadot bow
Patchwork Clutch Bag pattern
Organizer Purse Pattern
6 pocket tote bag by Better Homes & Gardens
A Simple Purse Pattern by All Dunn Designs
A fun new lunch bag pattern by Quiltsoup
Lovely tote pattern by Mamaspocketbook using Amy Butler fabric!
Business Card Keeper by Amy Butler
Evening Glamour Bag pattern
Blossie Bag Pattern
Reusable Grocery Market Bag by Karen West
Excellent tutorial on creating bindings for your handbag patterns.
Lunch Bag Pattern
Tutorial for a water resistant vinyl tote (great for the beach!)
Duct Tape Purse made from a book
Easy Peasy change purse
Make a purse from a potato chip bag or candy wrappers! For the candy wrapper (or gum wrapper) purse, you will also need these instructions - Make a gum wrapper chain
Reversible, convertible tote bag with pockets
Reversible Handbag Tutorial
Purse Made from Potholders
Cute recycled pillowcase lunchbox in PDF format
Hobo Bag with great directions for including an inside zippered pocket!
Video tutorial on making a duct tape purse from YouTube
Jane's Floral Fantasy handbag in PDF format
Video Tutorial on Making Handbag Yo Yos - You will need the Windows Media Player to view this, found at Free Windows Media Player
Easy Pleated Tote bag with button closure
Travel Tote Bag with Recessed zipper
Handy Gift and Wine Bag pattern
Silk Pleated Purse
Lantern Bag pattern by Clover in PDF format
"The Greatest Purse of All" (machine embroidered purse)
Flat Bottomed Handbag Tutorial
Signature Tote Bag by Indygo Junction
Reversible Tote Bag pattern
Very easy cosmetic bag tutorial with zipper
The Lindie Purse Pattern
Tote Bag Style Purse
Evening Quilted Glamour Purse pattern
Clutch purse pattern complete with pattern pieces in PDF
Beautiful Open tote bag from Mamaspocketbook
Check Book Cover with pattern pieces in PDF
Quilted Flower Block Tote Bag Pattern
Cool new free wallet pattern from StudioKat Designs!
Quilted Evening Bag Made with Ribbons
Quilted Heart Purse Pattern
Boxy Handbag with grosgrain ribbon trim
Everyday Handbag
Cute (and easy!) Gingham Handbag
See Through Vinyl Tote from Placemats
Simple Sling Purse
Make a handbag from recycled overalls!
Fun "Magic Wallet" Pattern
Easy Placemat Bag with Front Pocket
Seat Belt Purse Pattern
Shoulder Bag pattern complete with pattern pieces
Lean Cuisine Lunch Box Purse
Easy Wallet Pattern
Easy Diaper Bag Pattern
Easy Shoulder Bag Tutorial
3 Handbag patterns featuring Chinese Brocade
Slingback backpack
Scrap Bag Tote
2 Pocket Handbag
Children's Cute Lunch Bag
Backpacks from Placemats!
Free tote bag pattern
3 Dimensional Purse Pattern .
Kool Aid Purse Pattern
Placemat Purse Pattern Instructions
Easy Zippered Pocket Instructions
Drawstring Purse Pattern
Purse with Pockets
Double Handled Tote Bag
Handbag Pattern with outside pocket
Reversible Rag Bag Tote pattern
7" Tablet or Kindle Case Tutorial - Book Style Tutorial Links
All Wrapped Up Kindle Case

Blue Jeans Kindle Cover by Sewing for Utange

Book Style Kindle Cover

Cup of Tea and a Book Nook Cover

DIY No Sew Tablet Cover

eReader Cover Tutorial

e-reader Cover Tutorial

e Reader Cover by Urban Threads

How to Make a Moleskin iPad Case

How to Make a Tablet Case

Kindle Fire iPad Tablet Case Pattern

Kindle Case Tutorial by Divine Crafting

Kindle Cover by Clover and Violet

Kindle Cover by FeelinCrafty

Kindle Cover by Whipstitch

Kindle Fire Cover by Crafty Capable

Kindle Fire Cover by the Little Waffleflower

Kindle Cover by Skip to my Lou

Kindle Cover from old Book

Kindle Nook Cover

Make a Kindle Cover from a Hard Cover Book

Nook Cover Do it Yourself

Nook Cover your Boring Case

Nook Kindle Cover from old Book

Owl Kindle Cover

Personalized ebook Reader Cover

Zippered Kindle Cover

Folding Stand Up Tablet or Kindle Case & Phone Tutorial Links
iPad Flip Case and Stand Tutorial

iPod Touch iPode Case tutorial

Kindle Fire Case

Kindle Fire Stand

Make a Custom Kindle Cover by Chica and Joe

Make an iPad Cover

Tablet Case Tutorial

Triangular Pyramid Pillow stand for tablet ereaders

Other Kinds of Tablet eReader Holder Links
Turn your Book Style or Folding Stand case in to a Smart Case!
Tablet, e reader, Nook or Kindle Sleeve or Envelope Tutorial Links
Bookkeeper

Bow Kindle Case

Custom Kindle Case

DIY Easy Kindle Cover

DIY Kindle Cover

e-Reader Sleeve

Easy Kindle Case

Felt IPad Cover

Geek Chic iPad Case

Greyling Tablet Case

Hand Stitched Veleveteen Kindle Clutch

Handmade eReader Cover

How to Make a Cover for Your Kindle

iPad Case by biscuit

iPad Covery by Minatalie's Craft Studio

iPad Cover or Any Laptop Envelop Style

iPad or Tablet Padded Sleeve

iPad Pouch Tutorial

iPad Sleeve Three Ways

iPad Sleeve with Removable Cross Body Strap
iPad Slip Case with Pocket

iPad Slip Cover with Wrap Around Pocket

Kindle Case by 100 Billion Stars

Kindle Case Option 1

Kindle Case Tutorial by Sewing Novice

Kindle Case Tutorial by the Traveling Cabinet

Kindle Cover by Tilly Mint

Kindle Cover for a Kindle Lover

Kindle Keeper

Kindle Touch Slip Case

Kindle Nook eReader Case

Kobo Kozy

Laptop Kindle iPad Sleeve Tutorial

Made With Love's Fabric Kindle Cover

Make Your Own Tablet Kindle Case

Nook or Kindle Soft Case

One Hour IPad Sleeve

Padded iPad Case

Padded iPad Sleeve

Patchwork Kindle Case

Patchwork Kindle Cover

Pretty Zippered iPad Cover

Quilted IPad Cover

Quilted Tablet Cover

Ruffled Kindle Case Tutorial

Running Before I can Walk Kindle Case

Scrappy Felt iPad Cover

Sew a Nook or Kindle Tablet Case

Sew Your New Tablet Coverlet

Sewn Tablet or eReader Case - woven felt

Simple Kindle Fire Slip Case

Slightly Self Cleaning iPad Sleeve

Smart and Simple Tablet Case

Tablet Coverlet

Tablet Cozy

Tablet or iPad Padded Case

Travel Handmade iPad or Laptop Sleeve

The Book Keeper

Waterproof iPad Cover

World's Easiest Kindle Touch Cover

The Mama Backpack
Backpack Bag Tutorial
Patchwork Purse
Noriko Handbag pattern
Bag It Up Bag
How-To Sew a String Backpack
Zippered Lined Pouch
Pen Case
1 Hour bag
Jordy Bag
A-line Jordy Bag
Boxy Red Bag
Clutch Purse with Antique pin closure
Cutout Handle Tote
Grocery Tote
Hobo Bag
Gingham Purse
Little Boxy Pouch
Lotus Bag
Messenger Bag
Style Tote
Cosmetic bag
Diaper Bag with Elastic Pocket
Spring Bag
A-Line Bag
Mini Duffles
Triangular Cosmetic Bag
Putting a Zipper Pocket in a bag
Hip Pockets Purse
Fold Away Tote
Wandering Sack
Singlet Style Shopping bag
Basket Bag
Kids Easy Beach Bag
Sleeper Bag
Mini Duffel Bag
Box Bag
Reversible Shoulder bag
Pleated Tote
Wrist Bag
Hip Mama Diaper Bag
Grocery Bag
Signature Style Tote
Lindie Bag
Cherry Blossom Bag
Tiny happy Bag
ClutchFabric Shopping Bag
Purse Organiser
My First Purse
A Bag out of Old Jeans
Mini Tote
Pleated Tote
Little Shopping Bag
Classic Tote
Nice Big Shoulder Bag
Kiddie Messenger Bag
Basic Purse
Amy Butler Yoga Bag
Change Purse
Quilted Wallet
Piggy Bank Purse
Plastic Coated Tote
Change Purse/Credit Card Holder
Zippered Coin Purse
14 Bag Tutorials by U-Handblog Bag Tutorials
Basket, Box and Tray Tutorial Links
All Good Organization Starts with Craft - fabric bins tutorial

Back with Buckets

Bagsket

Basket and Bow Tutorial

Building a Fabric Basket with Vintage Fabrics and Grommets

Burlap Container

Coiled Fabric Basket

Collapsible Buckets - Instructables

Collapsible Storage Baskets

Cupcake Trinket Box

DIY Network Crafty Bucket

Dollar Store Basket

Emblibrary's Fabric Basket

Easter Basket Toy Bucket

Fabric Basket Tutorial

Fabric Bin Tutorial

Fabric Bin Tutorial by Crazy Craft Bugs

Fabric Bins

Fabric Bins Tutorial

Fabric Box Tutorial
Fabric Bucket/Basket
MISCELLANEOUS:
Adjustable Bag Handle Tutorial for Beginners in PDF format
Rag Bag Pattern in PDF - Reversible quilted tote bag with "rag bag" design on one side.
Zippered Wristlet in PDF - Easy and quick to make wristlet bag.
Cutie Pootie Purse Pattern - This makes into a bag that can be carried on the shoulder or across the body by adjusting the shoulder strap.
Three Dimensional Free Purse Pattern-made with strips of fabric.
Duct Tape Purse Pattern Instructions -Make your own duct tape purse!
Free instructions to make a magazine purse
ALPHABETIZING JUST BEGUN BELOW:
sorry the photos disappeared! Picasa switched to Google Photos and many of my photo links were lost. Buteach link will have the original pic and from the site it originated from . Please do thank each designer whose free pattern you enjoy!!
sorry the photos disappeared! Picasa switched to Google Photos and many of my photo links were lost. Buteach link will have the original pic and from the site it originated from . Please do thank each designer whose free pattern you enjoy!!



April Bags
Added April 2010
3 comments:
Whew! If someone can't find what they want here, they are hopeless! Thanks for all the links and research. I am making some wheelchair bags from 15" blocks I was given. Not exactly sure how I will finish them--how long to make the velcrow strap--but I will find an answer!
Some lovely eye-candy on this list. Do you have any idea which pattern might be helpful for me in making a lining for a felted knit bag? I'd like it to add to the shape (rectangular bottom with vertical sides) but not add too much weight. Thanks so much! Rita
WOW!! What an awesome list! Will have to share your post on my blog! I too love making bags for gifts. They do come in handy and most folks can use them in some way or other.
Hugs,
Lola
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