Category: Purses

With this pattern, you get to chose whether you want to make a Handbag or a Tote bag or both. You can download below the pdf patterns for the Classic Carryall Handbag & Tote Bag. This pattern has been designed to be simple and quick to construct, yet effective and classic in design. Features include: Simple piecing A vertical outer zipper pocket on the back A full zipper closure along the top And an inner zipper pocket as well Box corners Shiny hardware including optional bag feet Straightforward construction techniques, making this bag a quick and easy sew.

Classic Carryall Handbag and Tote pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 24, 2018

With this pattern, you get to chose whether you want to make a smaller Handbag sized bag, or a larger Tote sized bag or both. Two sizes are included

We've found another FREE pdf pattern which we think you will love, it's called the Alice Shopper Tote. Alice is an easy-to-sew large tote bag featuring an exterior open pocket with magnetic snap, with a unique shape that lets a bit of contrasting fabric peek out of the bag. There is also a simple patch pocket inside and the straps are long enough for you to carry Alice over your shoulder. Alice is aimed at the beginner sewer and her approximate final size is 17″ wide by 14″ tall by 5″ deep.

Free patterns

Alice Tote Bag – FREE pdf pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 23, 2018

We’ve found another FREE pdf pattern which we think you will love, it’s called the Alice Shopper Tote. Alice is an easy-to-sew large tote bag featuring an exterior

Clutch bags

The Layla Bag pdf pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 21, 2018

If you are looking for a bag that has a sophisticated design and function then look no further than The Layla Bag. The Layla Bag is the ideal

Purses

Daryl’s Drive smart purse pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 17, 2018

The Daryl’s Drive purse is both a great design and it has a wonderful smart feature. We know you will love the exterior quick access phone pocket which

Purses

Paris Purse – The perfect statement or party bag!

Sew Modern Bags | May 14, 2018

This is one of those elegant and original purses that will have everyone asking you where you bought it. It is particularly designed for that special day like,

Purses

Plumeria shoulder bag pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 13, 2018

Plumeria is an all-purpose shoulder bag. It’s a great bag with the following features: Six card slots One cash/receipt slip pocket One small zipper coin pouch in the

Other

Reisende Bag – three sizes of bag – pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 12, 2018

This is an awesome bag pattern that is available in 3 different sizes, from purse-sized all the way through to a large bag perfect for your carry-on luggage. With

This Hipster Purse is named The Vanessa Bag. With its slim, lightweight crossbody design this purse accommodates all of your essentials without weighing you down. The Vanessa Bag has many features, as follows: The strap adjusts for a perfect fit from a 25" shoulder bag all the way to 50" to be carried as a cross body bag. The large front zippered pocket is 9" deep by 10" wide. The back of the purse has a roomy slip pocket that measures 11.5" wide by 7" deep and fitted with a magnetic snap closure. It's fully lined with two interior slip pockets at 6" by 6" each. It has heavy interfacing for strength and support but very soft and comfortable to carry. A 1.25" wide strap is comfortable to carry and extends all the way to 50". A magnetic snap closure. Dimensions of 11.5" wide by 10" high by 2" deep.

Cross Body Bags

Vanessa – Hipster purse pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 11, 2018

This Hipster Purse is named The Vanessa Bag. With its slim, lightweight crossbody design this purse accommodates all of your essentials without weighing you down. The Vanessa Bag has many

Here's a great pattern for a beginner sewer, for a quick and easy sew, to make you this adorable Stand Up Clutch bag. And the great news is the Stand Up Clutch comes in three sizes (small, medium and large) which enables you to make a clutch to suit any and every occasion.

Clutch bags

Stand up clutch bag sewing pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 10, 2018

Here’s a great pattern for a beginner sewer, for a quick and easy sew, to make you this adorable Stand Up Clutch bag. And the great news is the Stand

If you want to make the Olive Vanity Bag by Swoon then you can watch the full tutorial here. And if you want to modify the bag so that it opens out flat there is a tutorial for that here too. This spacious vanity bag is the perfect travel companion. It features an exterior slip pocket and convenient carrying handle. There are two sizes included in the pattern.

Other

Video tutorial for the Swoon Olive Vanity Bag

Sew Modern Bags | May 9, 2018

If you want to make the Olive Vanity Bag by Swoon then you can watch the full tutorial here. And if you want to modify the bag so that it

Here is a PDF Sewing pattern for The Traveller multi-pocket crossbody bag. You can make yourself this great travel bag which has a generous amount of storage space with lots of organizer pockets. And while you are making the bag you may get to learn a new skill as the bag includes all types of pockets - zipped, jetted, patch, bellow - with instructions on how to sew each of the different styles of pockets.

Cross Body Bags

The Traveller Crossbody multi-pocket purse pdf pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 7, 2018

Here is a PDF Sewing pattern for The Traveller multi-pocket crossbody bag. You can make yourself this great travel bag which has a generous amount of storage space

Purses

The Brigitte Baguette Bag Pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 6, 2018

The Brigitte Baguette Bag comes in two sizes, both a micro and a mini, so you can choose the size that is right for you. It has a

Cross Body Bags

Hipster Crossbody Bag Pattern

Sew Modern Bags | May 5, 2018

If you want to make a simple and quick-to-make bag then why not download this pattern and make this very casual hipster / cross-body / shoulder bag. There