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If you want to make yourself an awesome wallet then here is the Diamond Clutch Wallet. It's an absolutely perfect project for a confident beginner with the following features - 13 card slots, 2 separate larger pockets for your notes, a zipper pocket for your coins and a large phone pocket.

Diamond Clutch Wallet pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 17, 2018

If you want to make yourself an awesome wallet then here is the Diamond Clutch Wallet. It’s an absolutely perfect project for a confident beginner and has the

If you love the idea of a basket style handbag then we have a beauty here for you. And as an added bonus the pattern and tutorial for the "She Carries Flowers Purse" is entirely FREE.

Free patterns

She carries flowers purse – free pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 16, 2018

If you love the idea of a basket style handbag then we have a beauty here for you. And as an added bonus the pattern and tutorial for the “She Carries Flowers

Clutch bags

Gatsby Foldover Cross Body Clutch – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 14, 2018

This is a great FREE pattern for a beginner sewer to make. The Gatsby Cross Body Clutch has the following features: The large top zipper gives room for

The Oleander Organizer bag is a cross body bag with an amazing built-in wallet on the front exterior.

Cross Body Bags

The Oleander Organizer Bag pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 13, 2018

The Oleander Organizer bag is a cross body bag with an amazing built-in wallet on the front exterior. The Oleander Organizer Bag has the following features: The built-in wallet

This bag looks fabulous with the binding helping to bring together the two coordinated fabrics. The retro-looking Oval Messenger Bag can be made using the FREE pattern The bag has an angled front pocket, which is large enough to hold everything you normally need. The bag currently doesn't have a closure, however, if you wish to add one then it would be a simple adjustment.

Cross Body Bags

Retro Oval messenger bag – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 12, 2018

This bag looks fabulous with the binding helping to bring together the two coordinated fabrics. The retro-looking Oval Messenger Bag can be made using the FREE pattern The

This pattern shows you how to easily make an amazingly versatile backpack, that in seconds transforms into a cross-body messenger bag. No straps to change over, just one quick pull and it transforms! Just think, you can be shopping one minute with your messenger bag, and then transform it effortlessly into a backpack that you can throw on your back ready for the commute home.

Backpacks

The Switch Transforming Backpack pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 10, 2018

This pattern shows you how to easily make an amazingly versatile backpack, that in seconds transforms into a cross-body messenger bag. No straps to change over, just one

These days, packing to travel can be a challenge since bringing more than one smallish bag can cost a lot of money. Being a smart organizer has become even more important than ever. Everything needs to go into one suitcase as neat and tidy as possible. This makes our shoe and lingerie bags a travel necessity. Both are lined, and both feature cute appliqués to identify the contents.

Free patterns

Shoe Bag & Lingerie Bag Travel Set with Appliqués – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 9, 2018

These days, packing to travel can be a challenge since bringing more than one smallish bag can cost a lot of money. Being a smart organizer has become

Free patterns

Fabric basket with chalkboard label – free pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | September 7, 2018

If you want to make yourself a Fabric Basket for storing household items then here is a FREE pattern and tutorial. Once you have made one you will

Purses

The Marsha Bag pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 6, 2018

The Marsha Bag is an awesome shoulder bag/purse, designed by a fantastic designer and available here for a confident beginner to tackle. The Marsha Bag has a unique dart

Clutch bags

Curvy Clutch Bag – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 5, 2018

The Curvy Clutch is the perfect little bag for any of life’s necessities. It’s a great size for sewing notions, a makeup pouch, or a night on the

Why not download this pattern and make these awesome wristlet bags. Lucy and Amy are handy sized wristlet bags for those times when you don't want a big bag with you but still need to carry those essential items. The front feature panel of each of the wristlets are eye-catching and allow you to show off some of your favourite fabrics and colour combinations. These are an easy make and can be made with or without piping and wadding to suit your own taste.

Clutch bags

Lucy and Amy 2-pack wristlet bag patterns

Sew Modern Bags | September 3, 2018

Why not download this pattern and make these awesome wristlet bags. Lucy and Amy are handy sized wristlet bags for those times when you don’t want a big bag

Here are a FREE tutorial and a FREE pdf pattern showing you how to make a little purse featuring a lace zip - The Easy Lace Zip Purse. Lace zips are an awesome idea and they create a real feature on your purse. Even better, if you are one of those sewers who really struggle with normal zippers, then you'll find sewing on a lace zipper much easier. The outer, lining and interfacing are all cut from the same pattern piece. The flat bottom is achieved by sewing boxed corners and the zipper is sewn on last.

Free patterns

Easy Lace Zipper Purse – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | September 2, 2018

Here are a FREE tutorial and a FREE pdf pattern showing you how to make a little purse featuring a lace zip – The Easy Lace Zip Purse. Lace zips are

If you are new to sewing then this is a great place to start. The Laney Reversible Hobo Bag is easy to sew and the pattern is FREE. The finished size of the bag is 15" wide by 10" tall by 6" deep.

Free patterns

Laney Reversible Hobo – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | August 31, 2018

Whether you’re new to handbag construction or a seasoned expert, the Laney Hobo Bag may just be your new go-to pattern! Designed and patterned by Alicia of Swoon