Category: Purses

If you have never made a purse with pleats before then this is a great project to get you going. This Pleated Purse is designed for smaller children but you can always upsize it and best of all the tutorial and pattern are FREE.

Pleated purse – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 21, 2018

If you have never made a purse with pleats before then this is a great project to get you going. This Pleated Purse is designed for

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

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

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

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

This designer makes wonderful bright looking bags that Sew Modern Bags just loves. It's a real pity she has only 7 bag patterns up for sale, but we'll be doing our best to promote each and everyone. This is a perfect backpack for everyday use. A fun, functional and quick to sew backpack to showcase your favorite materials.

Backpacks

The Everyday Backpack sewing pattern

Sew Modern Bags | August 30, 2018

This designer makes wonderful bright looking bags that Sew Modern Bags just loves. It’s a real pity she has only 7 bag patterns up for sale so far,

Backpacks

Beach duffle backpack – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | August 26, 2018

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 blanket, sunscreen, water etc. It has gathered inside pockets, some with elastic straps, and a surprise circular pocket on the outside just perfect for keys and a cell phone.

Free patterns

Let’s go to the park bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | August 24, 2018

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

Cross Body Bags

Summer Festival Sling Bag – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | August 17, 2018

Here is an easy to sew, reversible bag with a casual boho vibe. The Summer Festival Sling Bag from Swoon Patterns comes in two sizes and the pattern is

A confident beginner can easily make this stand out Tote Bag. The Lotta Tote Bag is best made using bold and contrasting fabrics, and by using the metal cut-out handles, this really completes the stylish look.

Purses

Lotta Tote Bag pdf pattern

Sew Modern Bags | August 16, 2018

A confident beginner can easily make this stand out Tote Bag. The Lotta Tote Bag is best made using bold and contrasting fabrics, and by using the metal