Category: Free patterns

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

Here's a great sized diaper bag where the pattern is FREE. The Detour Diaper Bag is an easy project to make and you end up with a really stylish bag. This cute bag is not too big but it does hold all those essential baby gear items a mum needs.

Diaper bags

The Detour diaper bag – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 19, 2018

Here’s a great sized diaper bag where the pattern is FREE. The Detour Diaper Bag is an easy project to make and you end up with a really

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

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

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

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

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

Here's yet another FREE pattern and tutorial that Sew Modern Bags has found for you. This one is an absolute beautiful tote bag called the Simple Sturdy Tote Bag.

Free patterns

Simple sturdy tote bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | August 29, 2018

Here’s yet another FREE pattern and tutorial that Sew Modern Bags has found for you. This one is an absolute beautiful tote bag called the Simple Sturdy Tote

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