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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:

  • Elarina Small Bag Pattern - Function and Style
  • Mens Messenger Bag Pattern - Free!
  • The Ultimate Diaper Clutch Pattern
  • Free PDF Printable Template - My Polka-Dot Zipper Pouch
  • Diy Wallet - Enya Wallet Pattern Versions
  • How To Apply Fusible Interfacing - Sewing Tips
  • NELTO the Unique Crossbody Purse Pattern
  • Purse Sewing Pattern - Glam Girl Purse Testers Versions
  • How To Make A Hanging Storage Basket
  • Sophia Crossbody Foldover Purse - Features!
  • Clutch Purse Pattern - Free Pattern
  • How To Diy a Drawstring Pull - Cover Drawstring Ends The Cute Way!
  • TEYA Crossbody Bag Sewing Pattern
  • Sewing Batting: Batting Scraps HACK You'll Love!
  • How To Sew A Dart - On Anything!
  • How To Sew A Pocket On Any Bag
  • How To Sew A Welt Zipper Pocket - On Any Bag
  • Zipper Pouch Tutorial - With A Free Template
  • How To Shorten A Zipper And Add Zipper Tabs
  • How To Add A Wristlet Strap To Any Bag, Pouch Or Wallet
  • Aiden Diy Phone Case Pattern Versions
  • Aiden Crossbody Cell Phone Purse Pattern
  • MetroLoop Sling Bag Pattern - It's Convertible!
  • A 10-Minute Diy Toiletry Bag Tutorial - The Easiest Zipper Bag You'll Ever Make.
  • Where To Buy Bag Hardware - My Favorite Purse Hardware Suppliers Online
  • Water Bottle Holder Bag Pattern
  • Large Messenger Bag Pattern - Sewing Tutorial
  • NEA Small Crossbody Bag Pattern
  • Best Project Bag Pattern - ALLina Tester Versions
  • The SIRINA Handbag Sewing Pattern - CLASSIC!
  • All About Interfacing In Sewing - Tips For Beginners and Pros
  • What Fabrics To Use For Bagmaking
  • 36 Best Free Bag Sewing Patterns for You
  • Free Multi-Pocket Dice Bag Pattern
  • Sila Duo Zipper Bag Pattern
  • How To Sew A Zipper - And All About Zipper Sewing!
  • 20 Best Tote Bag Patterns
  • Easy Diy Card Holder Wallet Pattern
  • How To Sew a Recessed Zipper In A Tote Bag
  • Easy-Sew Hobo Bag

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Blue handmade Elarina crossbody bag with marbled flap design, displayed hanging by its strap.
a finished modern quilt in white, aqua, green and teal on a garden bench in a backyard
  • Printable Tutorials Bundle by AppleGreen Cottage
A pile of quilted fabric pieces in bright colors with an overlay asking what to sew next.

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Damjana is the owner and pattern designer at the popular AppleGreen Cottage website, founded in 2014. She creates easy sewing patterns everyone can sew and enjoy. Her customers say they are super easy to follow and love the little hacks and tips sprinkled around. These will make your sewing a breeze, too. Enjoy!

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