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Bagmaking tutorials and bag patterns

See all about bag sewing patterns and bag-making tutorials. The plan? I want to help YOU make a perfect bag - or ten!

Top 4 bagmaking tutorials

  • diy drawstring backpack in teal and blue fabric
    The Best Drawstring Backpack Pattern
  • bag handles and tabs sewn with fabric on a semi-finished bag
    Sewing Bags - THE Bag Sewing Tips You Should Know
  • tote bag pattern
    Tote Bag Pattern - Free Tote Pattern In 2 Sizes
  • Brightly colored floral and solid tote bags, perfect for shopping or everyday use, made with a free tote bag sewing pattern from AppleGreen Cottage.
    Market Bag Pattern - How To Make A Tote Bag

Featured Pattern in our Shop

'A petite but mighty crossbody!'

tester bag by Karen @kaybeecreationsnz, ELARINA pattern

Colorful floral crossbody purse with faux leather bottom and striped strap, perfect for spring outfits.
a finished handmade classic shoulder bag with a front pocket in light blue Katarina Rocella cotton print and grey Essex Linen base

'I really loved making this bag, soooo many clever techniques brought it all together! Damjana you have thought of every little detail which enabled me to sew this on my domestic machine.'

Louise at @sewsofia, about the SIRINA pattern

Also, make sure to check out these bag making tips you should KNOW if you sew. Or join our mailing list and get a free pattern:

Popular free pouch patterns

  • featured boxed free zipper pouch
    BOXED! Zipper Pouch Pattern - Free Pattern in 2 Sizes
  • a beautiful handmade eyeglasses case with a flap and a magnetic closure, placed next to red eyeglasses and flowers
    How To Sew An Eyeglasses Case Pattern - Free Glasses Case Pattern!
  • finished fabric jewelry organizer in blue and teal fabric sewn with a free sewing pattern
    Free Diy Jewelry Organizer Sewing Pattern
  • free zipper bag patterns with three bags shown in front
    7 Absolutely Free Zipper Bag Patterns You'll Love

All bag sewing tutorials and patterns:

  • diy purse handles
    Diy Purse Handles - Better And Prettier!
  • a closeup of a finished handmade purse with bag hardware installed
    Where To Buy Bag Hardware - My Favorite Purse Hardware Suppliers Online
  • finished water bottle holder in bright cotton print with top closure and a crossbody strap, hanging next to a water bottle
    Water Bottle Holder Bag Pattern
  • A hand attaching magnetic snaps to fabric, and a second magnetic snap on a bag flap.
    How To Attach Magnetic Snaps To a Bag
  • Sewing faux leather strap connector with D-ring under the presser foot for a low-bulk bagmaking technique.
    How to Reduce Bulk in Bagmaking – 3 Easy Strap Connector Methods for Domestic Machines
  • Free PDF Printable Template - My Polka-Dot Zipper Pouch
  • an open green polka dot zipper pouch with embroidery scissors peeking out and a tiny square quilting ruler
    Zipper Pouch Tutorial - With A Free Template
  • two fabric zipper pouches sewn with applegreencottage tutorial.
    Zipper Pouch For Sewing Notions - Tutorial
  • how to sew a zipper
    How To Sew A Zipper - And All About Zipper Sewing!
  • a zipper with fabric zipper tabs attached with wonder clips, about to be sewn onto a zipper.
    How To Sew A Zipper Tab To Reduce Bulk
  • Three zippers shortened and with fabric tabs added.
    How To Shorten A Zipper And Add Zipper Tabs
  • Two beautiful handmade bags on a white table, one is black faux leather bag and the other is a regular size teal faux suede bag with a shoulder strap.
    Lumera - Easy Shoulder Bag Pattern
  • A finished fabric drawstring bag with ruffles and corner accents, sewn with applegreencottage pattern.
    How To Make A Drawstring Bag
  • clutch purse pattern
    Clutch Purse Pattern - Free Pattern
  • finished fabric hanging basket in white and pink fabric
    How To Make A Hanging Storage Basket
  • a finished sewn dice pouch in a dark denim print next to several colorful dices
    Free Multi-Pocket Dice Bag Pattern
  • mens messenger bag pattern
    Mens Messenger Bag Pattern - Free!
  • Handmade bag with detachable faux leather shoulder strap tutorial
    DIY Purse Strap - No Bulky Ends!
  • a finished handmade crossbody tote in camel yellow suede and a beautiful, deer-printed quilting cotton with an edge of a samsung phone visible on the table
    TEYA Crossbody Bag Sewing Pattern
  • Adjustable bag strap with blue leather strap connectors and webbing strap.
    How To Make Bag Strap Connectors- 7 Free PDF Templates
  • Blue handmade Elarina crossbody bag with marbled flap design, displayed hanging by its strap.
    Elarina Small Bag Pattern - Function and Style
  • A hand holding a handmade wristlet strap sewn with cotton fabric.
    How To Add A Wristlet Strap To Any Bag, Pouch Or Wallet
  • a small handmade cell phone bag with adjustable straps made with blue fabric
    How To Make An Adjustable Strap - For Any Bag!
  • side-release buckle and webbing pieces to thread and install
    How To Attach a Side-Release Buckle to a Bag
  • a finished small handmade purse with a flap in light faux suede placed on a janome hd9 sewing machine
    Janome HD9 Review
  • blue, textured upholstery weight fabric on a roll
    What Fabrics To Use For Bagmaking
  • beautiful flat snap pouches with a flap, sewn with blue floral fabric.
    Easy Pouch Pattern - Mia Snap Pouch!
  • key pouch
    How To Make A Diy Key Pouch From a Coin Purse
  • A finished wallet bag with an inserted detachable keyholder in beautiful red floral print with keys attached.
    How To Make a Keyholder For A Bag
  • sila dup zipper pouch sewn with applegreencottage pattern
    Sila Duo Zipper Bag Pattern
  • crossbody cell phone purse pattern
    Aiden Crossbody Cell Phone Purse Pattern
  • The Ultimate Diaper Clutch Pattern
  • three fabric tote bags sewn with florals and solid cotton
    20 Best Tote Bag Patterns
  • four finished bags in teal, red, blue, and one in a bright cotton print, using free bag patterns
    36 Best Free Bag Sewing Patterns for You
  • Diy Wallet - Enya Wallet Pattern Versions
  • How To Apply Fusible Interfacing - Sewing Tips
  • NELTO the Unique Crossbody Purse Pattern
  • four versions of an elegant flapped clutch purse pattern
    Purse Sewing Pattern - Glam Girl Purse Testers Versions
  • crossbody foldover purse pattern
    Sophia Crossbody Foldover Purse - Features!
  • diy hexie drawstring pull instructions
    How To Diy a Drawstring Pull - Cover Drawstring Ends The Cute Way!

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