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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!

New to bagmaking?

Start with the Lumera - a beautiful, beginner-friendly bag:

A beautiful handmade black faux leather bag hanging on a sleek faux leather shoulder strap.

Sew this EASY Bag!

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Top 4 bagmaking tutorials

  • Adjustable bag strap with blue leather strap connectors and webbing strap.
    How To Make Bag Strap Connectors- 7 Free PDF Templates
  • 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

"My second Lumera. I love this bag pattern as it's such a great versatile design with so many creative options.'  Adrienne G.

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A beautiful handmade lumera shoulder bag sewn with classic red faux leather and with embroidered leaf shape.
Full Bagmakers Interfacing and Stabilizers Guide PDF by applegreencottage.com

All bag sewing tutorials and patterns:

  • diy hexie drawstring pull instructions
    How To Diy a Drawstring Pull - Cover Drawstring Ends The Cute Way!
  • three handmade gift bags sewm with christmas prints, hanging from the mantel and filled with holiday presents
    Diy Fabric Gift Bags - In Minutes!
  • sew-in foam for bagmaking shown from a side and placed over a navy piece of fabric.
    How To Sew Bags With Foam Stabilizers
  • four versions of an elegant flapped clutch purse pattern
    Purse Sewing Pattern - Glam Girl Purse Testers Versions
  • 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
  • several versions of a beautiful project tote pattern sewn with vinyl and fabric
    Best Project Bag Pattern - ALLina Tester Versions
  • Sewing Batting: Batting Scraps HACK You'll Love!
  • diy phone case
    Aiden Diy Phone Case Pattern Versions
  • Purse Pattern - Glam Girl Purse
  • crossbody foldover purse pattern
    Sophia Crossbody Foldover Purse - Features!
  • A hand holding a handmade wristlet strap sewn with cotton fabric.
    How To Add A Wristlet Strap To Any Bag, Pouch Or Wallet
  • easy pencil case
    Diy Pencil Case - Easy And Quick!
  • diy purse handles
    Diy Purse Handles - Better And Prettier!
  • how to sew a zipper
    How To Sew A Zipper - And All About Zipper Sewing!
  • Diy Wallet - Enya Wallet Pattern Versions
  • Three zippers shortened and with fabric tabs added.
    How To Shorten A Zipper And Add Zipper Tabs
  • A finished fabric drawstring bag with ruffles and corner accents, sewn with applegreencottage pattern.
    How To Make A Drawstring Bag
  • A hand attaching magnetic snaps to fabric, and a second magnetic snap on a bag flap.
    How To Attach Magnetic Snaps To a Bag
  • diy drawstring backpack in teal and blue fabric
    The Best Drawstring Backpack Pattern
  • 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
  • clutch purse pattern
    Clutch Purse Pattern - Free Pattern
  • Easy Diy Card Holder Wallet Pattern
  • two fabric zipper pouches sewn with applegreencottage tutorial.
    Zipper Pouch For Sewing Notions - Tutorial
  • 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
  • a finished quilted zipper pouch with a rounded bottom and a pieced exterior, in aqua blue and tropical prints
    The Quilted Pouch Pattern That Beginners Adore!
  • a finished sewn dice pouch in a dark denim print next to several colorful dices
    Free Multi-Pocket Dice Bag Pattern
  • a finished handmade blue toiletry pouch with a transparent window, with toothpaste and a toothbrush, placed on pebbles
    A 10-Minute Diy Toiletry Bag Tutorial - The Easiest Zipper Bag You'll Ever Make.
  • a closeup of a finished handmade purse with bag hardware installed
    Where To Buy Bag Hardware - My Favorite Purse Hardware Suppliers Online
  • blue, textured upholstery weight fabric on a roll
    What Fabrics To Use For Bagmaking
  • two darts sewn on green faux suede and on a cotton fabric piece
    How To Sew A Dart - On Anything!
  • a finished small handmade purse with a flap in light faux suede placed on a janome hd9 sewing machine
    Janome HD9 Review
  • pieces of interfacing on a red background
    Interfacing In Sewing - Tips For Beginners and Pros
  • Sewing faux leather strap connector with D-ring under the presser foot for a low-bulk bagmaking technique.
    How to Reduce Bulk in Bagmaking โ€“ 3 Easy Strap Connector Methods for Domestic Machines
  • Iridescent vinyl sheets layered with colorful fabric for a sewing vinyl tutorial.
    7 Top Tips for Faux Leather and Vinyl Sewing
  • Decovil layers fused to bag bottom panel piece in layers for a structured bag.
    Decovil Light vs Decovil Heavy - Which One To Use?
  • an iron pressing fusible interfacing on a piece of quiltign cotton using a pressing cloth,
    How To Apply Fusible Interfacing
  • pattern for tote bag
    ALLina - Your Modern Pattern For Tote Bag
  • Large Messenger Bag Pattern - Sewing Tutorial
  • How To Sew A Welt Zipper Pocket - On Any Bag
  • part of a bag ewith an inset zipper viewed from teh top
    How To Sew a Recessed Zipper In A Tote Bag

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Handmade boxy crossbody bag with floral front pocket, double zipper top, and adjustable strap.
  • 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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