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If you would like to make some cute fabric storage bins then we have a FREE pattern and tutorial for you here. These are HeatnBond Fusible Fleece fabric storage bins. You can make them to store all kinds of things around your home including bringing some organisation and color to your craft room.

Fabric storage bins – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | December 14, 2018

If you would like to make some cute fabric storage bins then we have a FREE pattern and tutorial for you here. These fabric storage bins are ideal for

Purses

The Hydrangea Hobo Bag pattern

Sew Modern Bags | December 13, 2018

The Hydrangea from Blue Calla is a large size ‘hobo’ style bag with the following features: a large front exterior pocket that has an additional zippered pocket built

Clutch bags

Angie Clutch – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | December 12, 2018

Sew Modern Bags likes to bring you good quality patterns and tutorials and if they are FREE then that is even better. Here we have another FREE one,

Tote bags

Sylvie Tote Bag pattern

Sew Modern Bags | December 10, 2018

We like this bag designer here at Sew Modern Bags very much. She doesn’t have too many bag patterns for sale, but the ones she has are pure quality.

This sewer and pattern designer used to write occasional patterns for the Sewing World Magazine, so you can be assured her FREE pattern and tutorial to make the "Take It To Work Tote Bag" will be one of the best. This is, at heart, a simple tote bag made even more functional by special pockets for the items you carry around your busy life.

Free patterns

Take it to work tote bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | December 9, 2018

This sewer and pattern designer used to write occasional patterns for the Sewing World Magazine, so you can be assured her FREE pattern and tutorial to make the “Take

Free patterns

Pleated tote purse – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | December 7, 2018

Adding some pleating to a Tote Bag really gives it some character. Here is a FREE pattern and tutorial for a simple pleated tote purse. This is a

This designer always creates simply designed bags with an easy to follow sewing pattern. The Polly Cross Body Pouch is one of her classic designs that is suitable for an advanced beginner sewer. The flap of the bag gives you a great opportunity to show off a favourite fabric of yours. The strap is generous in length, allowing you to wear the pouch cross-body or simply on one shoulder. The pouch is a super quick sew, making it perfect for last minute gifts.

Cross Body Bags

Polly Cross-body Pouch pattern

Sew Modern Bags | December 6, 2018

This designer always creates simply designed bags with an easy to follow sewing pattern. Andie Designs is one of our favorite sewing pattern designers and we think you’ll enjoy

Free patterns

One hour tote purses – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | December 5, 2018

If you want to make a Tote Purse that looks good, is easy to make and you can make it in less than ONE hour then we have

If you love big stylish bags then this is definitely the bag for you! The Angelina Tote bag is a classy bag that is both unique and sophisticated. The main feature of Angelina is her two zippered pockets in the front. The nine zippers on each pocket provide easy access as you can choose any of them to unzip to retrieve the things inside. A thumb drive will fall deep to the bottom of the pocket, so simply unzip the lower zipper to get it. At the back of Angelina is a concealed large pocket to keep your valuables secure.

Purses

Angelina Tote Bag pattern

Sew Modern Bags | December 3, 2018

If you love big stylish bags then this is definitely the bag for you! Shall we say unique? Oh yes, we’ve never seen a bag with such interesting

It's always a good idea to keep your jewelry in some kind of storage device. That way when you travel with it, it doesn't end up in a tangled mess. Here we have a FREE pattern for an amazing Drawstring Travel Jewerly Pouch. The pouch has eight, wedge-shaped pockets to hold necklaces, earrings, rings, and watches. The pouch gathers up with a drawstring, safely enclosing the pockets in an upright position.

Free patterns

Drawstring travel jewelry pouch – free pattern

Sew Modern Bags | December 2, 2018

It’s always a good idea to keep your jewelry in some kind of storage bag. That way when you travel with it, it doesn’t end up in a tangled

Having a day at the beach is always a great idea. Well, now you can make yourself this wonderful Beach Tote Bag with this FREE pattern and tutorial. The bag is a simple tote bag, with one full-width pocket that is divided into 3 sections. If you want more pockets, just repeat the pocket directions for the other side of the bag. The fun rope handles are simply threaded through grommets and knotted. Detailed directions for attaching the grommets have been included but if you want a simple alternative you can use buttonholes instead.

Free patterns

Beach tote bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | November 30, 2018

Having a day at the beach is always a great idea. Well, now you can make yourself this wonderful Beach Tote Bag with this FREE pattern and tutorial.

The Itsi Bag was designed as a cross-body sling bag big enough just for your essentials. You can put your phone, keys, and cards in your Itsi bag and be right out the door! Itsi is a scrap buster - find the perfect fabric, or just use some from your stash. She is aimed at the advanced beginner to intermediate sewer and can be made in approximately 1-2 hours depending on your skill level.

Cross Body Bags

The Itsi Bag – small sling for your essentials – pattern

Sew Modern Bags | November 29, 2018

The Itsi Bag was designed as a cross-body sling bag big enough just for your essentials. You can put your phone, keys, and cards in your Itsi bag and

Free patterns

Little quilted buckets – FREE Pattern

Sew Modern Bags | November 28, 2018

Here is a FREE pattern for Little Quilted Buckets, as well as a FREE video tutorial (at the bottom of this article). The Little Quilted Buckets are an