Author: Sew Modern Bags

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

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

[UPDATE – we are sorry to report that this pattern is no longer available. The website is still there but the subject of the website has completely changed

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

[UPDATE – SADLY THIS PATTERN IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE FREE DOWNLOAD ON THE SITE HAS DISAPPEARED AND WE CAN’T FIND IT ANYWHERE ELSE. WE HATE IT WHEN

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

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

Here’s another awesome FREE sewing pattern and tutorial. This one is named the Simple Sturdy Tote Bag and we are sure you will agree that it’s a great

With the Kiley Clutch Bag, you have a lot of flexibility. If you are not sure what you want then Kiley offers it all – she can be

Here is a duffle and a backpack in one, with the added bonus that the pattern and tutorial are 100% FREE. The drawcord top gives the bag a

This bag has been specifically designed to carry all your stuff that you need to go to the park. It’s big enough to carry snacks, sometimes lunch, a

[UPDATE: Sadly this pattern has been withdrawn from sale on Etsy and we’ve not been able to find it available anywhere else. If you do find it, please

If you want to reduce the amount of plastic that you use, then why not get this FREE pattern & tutorial on how to make this Fold And