Category: Tutorials

Sew Modern Bags brings you another FREE sewing pattern, this time it's a Perfect Damask Duffle Bag from one of our favourite bag designers.

The Perfect Damask Duffle – FREE sewing pattern & FREE step-by-step tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | October 21, 2018

Sew Modern Bags brings you another FREE sewing pattern, this time it’s a Perfect Damask Duffle Bag from one of our favourite bag designers. The Perfect Damask Duffle

If you want to make a carrier to carry those wonderful casseroles you make, then we have a great example here. You can download the pattern and tutorial for FREE, where you will find very detailed but easy to follow instructions. The basic idea is to take two pieces of fabric and make a cross with them and attach some handles. This casserole carrier is unlike any other casserole carrier you will have ever seen.

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Casserole carrier – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | October 12, 2018

If you want to make a carrier to carry those wonderful casseroles, pies and dessets you make, then we have a great example here. You can download

If you want to make a simple Tote Bag in just twenty minutes, then here is the FREE pattern and tutorial for the Twenty Minute Tote Bag. You can brighten up your Tote Bag by using sophisticated colorful fabrics with a bold and stylish print. Some sturdy cotton webbing has been used for the handles in contrasting colors.

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The Twenty Minute Tote Bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | October 10, 2018

If you want to make a simple Tote Bag in just twenty minutes, then here is the FREE pattern and tutorial for the Twenty Minute Tote Bag. You

This is another FREE pattern brought to you by Sew Modern Bags. The Roll-up Brush Organizer with Zippered Pocket is a pretty roll-up pouch that will keep your makeup brushes (or any other tall thin tools) organized, tidy and clean.

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Roll up brush organizer with zippered pocket – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | October 7, 2018

This is another FREE pattern brought to you by Sew Modern Bags. The Roll-up Brush Organizer with Zippered Pocket is a pretty roll-up pouch that will keep your

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“Totes” Canvas tote bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | October 5, 2018

Tote bags are so useful, you can never have too many totes, can you? You can have a different tote bag for many different occasions and of course

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Shabby chic ruffled tote bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | September 30, 2018

Here’s a great FREE pattern and tutorial where you take a ready made basic canvas tote bag and you add ruffles and whatever embellishments you wish to add.

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Cross body tote bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | September 26, 2018

You can never go wrong with a Tote Bag, it meets so many of your needs. And this one is a Cross Body Tote Bag with a FREE

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Compact Messenger Bag with Inset Zipper – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | September 23, 2018

Here’s your chance to use this awesome FREE pattern from this fantastic designer to make a great Messenger Bag in a slightly smaller size: 15″ wide by 10″ high with a 2″

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.

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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 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.

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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

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.

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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

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 Go Market Bag. Using reusable bags for grocery shopping is such a good idea. These bags can hold a great deal of weight without breaking like plastic bags can.

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Fold and go market bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | August 22, 2018

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

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Hanging phone charger – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | August 19, 2018

So how would you like to make a practical hanging phone charger (phone tidy) with this great FREE pattern and tutorial. This great looking project is made completely from scraps,