All the BEST Free Sewing Patterns
Over the past years I’ve organized my best free sewing patterns and tutorials into categories for the ultimate sewing experience and to make them easier to find. There are projects here for all skill levels and most of them have a pdf download available. All of the blog posts include detailed instructions and printable templates if they are needed. Whether you love to quilt, sew for kids, or just sew for yourself, I hope you enjoy!
Free Sewing Patterns for Crafty Little Things to Sew
10+ Heartfelt Gifts to Sew for Mother’s Day: Gift Ideas
Bow Tie Dog Bandana Pattern: Free PDF Template
21+ Free Sewing Patterns for Beginners
Free Oven Mitt Pattern: Fat Quarter Friendly Too!
How To Make A Rope Bowl: A Step By Step Tutorial Using Scraps!
How To Sew Plush Cat Dolls: Easy Tutorial
50+ Sewing Projects Made With 1 Yard Or Less (stash Busters)
Easy Gnome Pattern: Perfect for the Holidays!
How To Make A Bowl Cozy (Step By Step Tutorial with 3 sizes)
DIY Car Visor Organizer: Free Sewing Pattern
DIY Hang up Organizer: Free Sewing Pattern
How to Sew a DIY Car Trash Can – Free Sewing Pattern
How to Make a DIY Sewing Machine Cover – Free Pattern!
The 10 BEST Free Apron Patterns on the Intenet!
Stop looking and start sewing a new apron with an amazing free sewing pattern! Don’t keep searching through lists of so-so free apron patterns. Here are the 10 best apron patterns you will find on the internet. Whether you want a patchwork apron, jelly roll apron, half apron, or full coverage apron – you’ll find your favorite one here.
How to Sew Mini Oven Mitts – Free Sewing Pattern!
Gnome Bottle Cover and Gift Bag Free Sewing Pattern
How to Sew a Fleece Scarf with a Cell Phone Pocket – Free Sewing Pattern
Sew the Cutest Coin Purse Pattern with a Zipper – Free!
Free Sulky Webcast for my Twice as Nice Organizer
14 Pretty Pencil Pouch Sewing Patterns – All Free
Easy Peasy Lunch Bag Sewing Pattern – Free
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
DIY Cork Fabric Card Wallet – fast and easy sewing tutorial
Sew an easy card wallet using natural cork fabric. This new textile is durable, beautiful, and easy to sew! This free pattern is a great starter project – or a great way to use up scraps.
Simple Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial
Need a gift bag, knitting or crochet bag, lunch bag… lingerie, shoe, make-up, scrap, button, or little bag for any other reason?
Sew up a delightful Drawstring Ditty Bag with my free tutorial!
How to Sew a Pet Collar – Easy Sewing Tutorial
Sew an easy collar for your dog, cat, llama, or iguana! This fun and easy sewing project uses simple supplies – just fabric, a d-ring, and some velcro.
Sew a Narrow Scrappy Dog Leash – and matching Cage Comforter! {easy sewing tutorial}
Here’s how I made a narrow (but still scrappy!) dog leash for our new puppy… It’s so much fun to make your own pet accessories!
DIY Easy to Sew Snappy Tote (or FQ friendly Diaper Clutch!)
Sew up a fast and easy bag that snaps shut and is perfect for holding just a few essentials. There is a handle on top and a pocket on the back for holding things you don’t want to lose track of.
How to Sew Fabric Covered Art Journals {or sketchbooks}
I love to have little sketchbooks or art journals handy for when inspiration strikes, so that’s what I decided to make. These little journals are so pretty that I’m sure they will inspire me all by themselves. Read on for a tutorial so you can make your own.
DIY Back-to-School 3-ring pencil pouches – free sewing tutorial
Sew up a cute pencil pouch that fits in a 3 ring binder. You can make one that’s BETTER than the pencil pouches that they sell in the store. All you need is a little fabric, a zipper, and some leftover vinyl.
Bit O’ Kindness Pouches {easy sewing tutorial}
I’m so tickled! After showing you my cute Bit O’ Kindness pouches on Saturday, I don’t think any other sewing tutorial has ever been more requested!
So here you go…
How to Sew Chair Pockets for a Classroom!
I must admit that I was a little wary of this project when Cadie’s teacher first asked me, but it turned out to be really fun and a lot easier than I expected. So if your kid’s kindergarten or first grade teacher ever asks you about making chair pockets for the class, say yes – I’ll show you how!
How to Make a Cute Tie Scrunchie: DIY Sewing Tutorial
Scrunchies are a fun and easy sewing project that is perfect for using up scraps of all kinds. It’s also a great way to introduce girls to sewing – within just a few minutes they’ll have something fun to wear and a few new skills, too!
Little Bow Headbands for girls & tweens (a sewing tutorial)
I have a 6 year old and a 10 year old (who I think qualifies as a ‘tween’ – she acts 17 sometimes) and they both love to wear headbands. A couple years ago I wrote a series of tutorials for making headbands with FOE (fold over elastic) and ribbon, but this time I wanted to use fabric.
The Peek-a-Boo Pouch {free sewing pattern}
Sew a darling snap pouch with vinyl pockets on the inside for first aid items, toiletries, cosmetics, or anything else! Don’t be fooled because this project is sewn with vinyl. It’s very easy! And I even have a video to show you how. I LOVE this handy pouch!
Cage Comforters: Sewing for Furry Friends
Did you know that animal shelters often use small quilts or blankets (called cage comforters) in the animals’ cages to provide a soft bed and a sense of security? It’s a great way to use up leftover pieces of fabric and batting and make something to help our furry friends at the shelters. It’s kinda funny how I learned about this project…
Sew a DIY Wristlet Key Fob – fast and easy gift idea!
You can sew a cute wrist strap key fob with my fast and easy sewing tutorial.
Of all the DIY projects I’ve sewn and gifted to people, wristlet keychain fobs are the ones that people ask for again and again! This year the assistant principal at my daughter’s elementary school was not very subtle when she repeated several times that the wrist lanyard I gifted her a couple years ago was getting old.
How to Sew Easy Baskets with 10″ Squares – Layer Cake Leftover Project!
I love sewing projects that use pre-cut fabrics but I often have a handful of leftovers pieces that I’m not sure what to do with. That’s why I designed this easy basket that you can sew with 10’’ layer cake squares! It’s a fast and easy to sew fabric basket that’s reversible too.
Easy Fat Quarter Tea Towels – Sewing Tutorial
What’s a tea towel? Can you use it in your messy real life kitchen? I think you should be able to. So last year I made my own version using some of my favorite fat quarters (only because they come pre-cut to the perfect size) and I love them! The two layers of cotton are not too thick, which I really like, plus the more I wash them the softer and more absorbent they become. Not to mention that I get to brighten up my kitchen with beautiful fabric!
How to Sew Mini Baskets – that fold together!
Now you can organize everything in your sewing room or make the best gift baskets – no matter how big or small!
My newest addition to my fold up basket sewing patterns is here – Mini Baskets!
Full Apron – free sewing pattern to keep your clothes clean!
Cooking BBQ can be messy – sew a full coverage apron to keep clean and look great! This easy to sew apron pattern has a hanging loop to keep your tongs handy too. There are 2 layers of fabric to ensure that no sauce or splatters make it through.
How to Sew the Car Diddy Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial
Keep everything you need handy – and organized – in the car with this sweet little bag! Mine holds my phone (and the cords, lol), a couple pens, and anything else I want to toss in there quick while I’m driving. From the front you can see it has all the features that we noticed on this month’s Pinterest Un-Tutorial. But there’s more…
Cute Corners DIY Cosmetic Case {free sewing pattern}
Sew your own DIY Cosmetic Case with just a few sewing supplies including regular quilting cotton. My free sewing pattern is very easy and has step by step photos to make each part as clear as can be.
Adorable Free Fabric Doll Pattern – Meet Katy!
Just in time for your holiday sewing – use my fabric doll pattern to make your little one a sweet doll with braid-able hair!
24 Pretty Patchwork Projects to Sew – All Free Patterns
Patchwork is such an appealing and fun technique. You can make so many sewing projects from patchwork. It’s a great way to use up scraps (frugal!) and is visually interesting and seasonless. If you’re looking for free printable patterns for patchwork projects to sew I have compiled 18 below. Stitching up patchwork quilt blocks, bags, curtains, coasters, potholders, skirts, pillows and more is as easy as printing the pdf in my easy tutorials.
How to Sew a DIY Case for Crochet Hooks (or anything!) – free sewing tutorial
Organized crochet hooks are a beautiful thing – it’s so easy to find just the one you want. Sew up this handy little case for your crochet hooks and they’ll always be at your fingertips. But really, you can make this fold over case to fit so many different items that I didn’t want to limit you.
2 Sided Zips: a handy case tutorial from SewCanShe
Show off your favorite fabrics (and your sweet zipper skills) with these fun little zipper pouches. They are just the right size for your smart phone and there’s a handy little pocket for your id and a couple cards. I love how the 2 sided zipper opens up to show off the lining. It’s perfect for coordinating prints… will you put your favorite fabric on the outside so everyone sees it right away or on the inside for a shocking surprise?
Sew a Mesh Car Organizer – free sewing pattern!
Sew a useful organizer for your car so you’ll have a spot to hold your purse, phone, sunglasses – and everything else you need to keep handy. Have you noticed that most new cars these days don’t build-in a spot for a bag or purse? It can be so frustrating – until now. My readers asked me to write them a sewing pattern for a spot to put all your stuff in your car – and here it is! This project uses easy to find (and inexpensive) mesh fabric that you can buy online or in stores. Let me show you how to make it!
How to Sew a Cute DIY Long Zipper Pouch – free sewing tutorial
Learn how to sew a cute zipper pouch that is long enough to hold pencils, markers, sunglasses, cosmetics, ‘girl supplies’, and more! I really love the size and shape of this case. It’s perfect for throwing in another purse or bag so I can keep my things organized.
How to Sew Pool Chair Covers… that have lots of pockets and fold into a bag!
Sew a pool chair cover with a pillow and so many features! It will keep your pool chair clean and comfy – and have pockets for all your things. This fun sewing project uses a new beach towel and some fabric to make the perfect pool chaise cover.
25 Simple Sewing Projects – All Free
If you want to make sewing a hobby, these simple things to sew will help you get started. Sewing can be wonderful for relieving stress and making gifts for others. Learning how to sew is exciting, especially with all the beautiful fabrics we have to work with.
Sew a Clamshell Bag 2 Ways – plain or fancy! Free Sewing pattern
Sew a cute clamshell bag just the way you like it! Without anything fancy, this zipper bag is just right for holding supplies, cosmetics, or small things when you travel. But if you add exterior pockets and handles it makes a darling handbag.
How to Sew an Easy Vaccination Card Holder Wallet (free snap pouch sewing pattern)
Sew a small wallet to keep your vaccination card safe and easy to read. This easy sewing pattern for a snap pouch is the perfect size to hold the standard 3’’ x 4’’ COVID vaccination card. There is a vinyl window on the back so you can easily see the information on your vaccine record, plus a snap closure to keep the card from falling out. And it’s a great project to sew with your fabric scraps!
Sew a Mug Caddy Organizer – free fat quarter friendly sewing pattern
Sew a darling mug caddy to store sewing notions, office tools, or art supplies with just one or 2 fat quarters of fabric! There are 5 pockets around the outside of the fabric mug cover, plus an inside layer to show off more pretty fabric. I know there are other mug caddy sewing patterns out there, but I think you’ll love mine the best. It’s patterned after my #10 Caddy Pattern, and as a special bonus to SewCanShe readers – I’m sharing this mug organizer pattern with you for free in the blog post below
How to Sew a Cute Llama Stuffie – free sewing pattern
Sew the cutest llama around with my free sewing pattern!
This easy stuffed animal is fun to embellish with leftover trims such as pom poms, ric rac, fringe, or ribbon. The saddle and llama face are appliques which are fused in place and then stitched down.
How to Sew a Fat Little Card Wallet from my free video course and using my serger!
I decided to sew myself a new little card wallet using all the same steps that I share in my free Designer Zipper Bags Video Course.
I also decided to use my serger machine for quilting and embellishing the sides of the pouch and for finishing the seams. A serger isn’t necessary for this project, but I had fun using it.
How to Make a DIY Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck – Free Tutorial
Sew a warm hug around the neck! You can make your own Therapeutic Neck-wrap Heating Pad with a few scraps and a handful of household items. This makes such a thoughtful gift, but make sure you treat yourself to one too!
How to Use Pattern Weights – Plus a Tutorial for Sewing Your Own with Scraps
If you don’t use pattern weights, let me tell you why you should! To be honest, the first time I used pattern weights was was one of those Aha! moments for me. Then I thought ‘yup, people are right about these, they fix so many cutting problems!’ You can use any small, smooth object that has a little bit of weight to it for a pattern weight, but if you want to sew your own, I’m sharing a tutorial for that too.
25 Useful & Beautiful Things to Sew – Easy Sewing Patterns
Check out these free sewing tutorials for baskets, organizing caddies, pretty covers for your machines, and more! Use your sewing machine to make something that will help and inspire others. Sewing is not only a passion and love of mine…but it is so useful in a million different ways.
How to Sew a Wallet: free sewing Pattern
Learn how to sew an easy wallet that’s great for kids or adults. This free sewing pattern for a Fold and Stitch Wallet has two card slots and a money pocket on the inside. It’s a great sewing project for small pieces of fabric, even scraps! This is a great beginner sewing project and you’ll learn how to use plastic snaps.
Zola Pen Case {free sewing pattern}
I can’t stop making these!!! My version of this Japanese pen case is so much fun. I gave myself the chance to use a bunch of different fabrics by adding a bound zipper that makes a cute snappy handle – it’s the cutest little case in the house. Well, they all are – and they are great for lots more than pens!
Patchwork Potholder Sewing Pattern with Pockets – free!
Patchwork potholders are the best. Who else but a quilter would cut up good fabric just to sew it together again?
The Pillbox Pouch {free sewing pattern for a cute zipper pouch}
Is there anything cuter than a little handmade pouch? I have a hard time saying there is… I just love little pouches so much! Besides using them to organize my sewing supplies, makeup, pencils and pens, my purse, office, and even my kitchen (lol), I love giving them away as gifts with a little surprise tucked inside.
Ribbon and Vinyl Zipper Pouch Pattern – free pattern in 3 sizes
What is it about zipper pouches? I can never make enough! They are such a fun gift to give and receive. And they are so quick and easy to make. This year I made zipper pouches with pretty ribbon and clear vinyl for back-to-school teacher gifts.
If you are worried about sewing on the vinyl… don’t be! Seriously I worked it all out and by the time I was ready to write this tutorial I knew all the tricks. Now I’m going to share them with you. 🙂
DIY Journaling Bookmarks (and pencil pocket) free sewing tutorial
Let’s sew some DIY Bookmarks! Last weekend I wanted to make a super-quick gift to make for some young women in our church and this is what I came up with. This easy sewing project is jelly roll friendly because it uses 2 1/2’’ strips. You can also personalize the pieces with machine embroidery before sewing them together.
DIY Phone Case and Wallet with Card Pockets – free sewing pattern!
Sew an easy DIY phone case that is also a wallet! Sometimes you want to carry a purse – when you think you might need all that stuff you’ve got saved in there – and sometimes all you need is your phone and a couple cards.
The Card Kitty (playing card holder for card games) – free sewing tutorial
Sew a DIY card holder that makes it easy to see your cards, and easy to play! This easy sewing project makes card games possible for little people and big people who have trouble with a handful of cards. We especially love it for games like Phase 10 where you need to look at a lot of cards at once.
50 Amazing Things to Sew with Scraps!
How do I keep my scraps from growing out of control? I sew with them!
Bust through your scrap bin and sew some clever and useful projects at the same time!
The ‘Call Me’ pouch – it’s a Free Pattern!
I just finished a fast and easy sewing project that will be so useful!
It’s a beautiful pouch that can be used at work, home, and even better – sewing expos and conventions.
Big Pocket Baby Pouch Shower Gift {free pattern + tutorial}
Handmade gifts are the best, aren’t they? Here’s something you can whip up quickly when a friend is having a baby. Just toss in a few diapers and wipes and you’ve got the most thoughtful gift at the shower!
DIY Stand Up Pencil Pouch Pattern: As Seen In Stores!
My free sewing tutorial for a Stand Up (and slide down) Pencil and Tool Pouch is finally here!
Here’s my Heart potholder from a free sewing tutorial!
How to Sew a Scrappy Pet Leash – free sewing tutorial
Sew up a new leash for your favorite pet – it’s sew easy! All you need is some fabric scraps, a bit of interfacing, and a lobster claw clasp. I pieced lots of squares together for my leash, but you an also use a single long strip of fabric
Tiny Zipper Bags – free tutorial using 5” Charm Squares!
I’m so excited to share with you my latest tiny obsession… tiny zipper bags! These little zipper pouches are so fast and easy to make, and so much fun! And as you can guess from the title of this post… they are made with 5 “ charm squares.
15 Free Sewing Projects With Drawstrings
Free Pattern: Travel Jewelry Case
Travel handmade with this beautiful jewelry organizer that you can sew with just 3 fat quarters!
Fast and Easy Petit Four Baskets – and how to ditch the baggy lining!
Are you looking for a cute way to organize a messy drawer – or an instant handmade gift basket that’s just the right size for little goodies?
Sew up a cute Petit Four basket! This free sewing pattern from ByAnnie is great because it uses just a little bit of fabric and stabilizer (perfect for leftover 10” squares), it’s really fast, and it’s super easy.
DIY Drawstring Hot Cocoa Bags – easy sewing gift idea!
Sew some little drawstring bags – add a few packets of hot cocoa (maybe even a mug) – and you have a thoughtful gift!
DIY Fur Baby Coat – how to sew a dog coat
Sew a cute coat to keep your fur baby warm no matter the season!
Tetris themed iPad and Tablet Case {free pattern}
This fun case looks old-school like a Tetris game on the front, but it is made to hold the latest model iPad or Tablet.
The finished size is 11” tall by 9” wide.
DIY Puppy Pillow {free sewing pattern – for a standard bed pillow}
Ever wanted to sew one of those cute pillow animals? Well here’s my version and a free sewing pattern!
Free Pattern and Tutorial: The Pochi Dumpling Zipper Pouch {part 1}
Sew this cute dumpling shaped pouch using the One Yard Quilts panel from Lecien or your own fabrics!
The Perfect DIY Wallet Sewing Pattern: Free!
Use your favorite fabrics to make a beautiful wallet with a quilted exterior – just like Vera Bradley, Coach, or Chanel!
Sew Some Cute Retro Drawstring Bags
Sew a Vinyl Zipper Pouch with a dumpling shape! (Free Pattern)
You can use these small clear bags to organize sewing supplies, keep your makeup, or carry small bottles through the airport.
They are so fast and easy to sew, you won’t be able to stop!
Free Pattern… Sew Cute Mittens from a Sweater!
You can sew warm and fuzzy mittens using an old sweater! Use this free mitten pattern with a step by step sewing tutorial to create lots of mittens out of nothing – well out of last year’s too small sweaters. 🙂
Milk Carton Coin Purse {free sewing pattern}
I finally got it done for you… all the testing and tweaking of a pattern to make the darling little coin pouch that we saw on Pinterest – but the photo instructions left so much to chance!
DIY Tiny Quilt Magnets!
How’s this for a tiny mini quilt? We’ve been having so much fun making mini quilts lately (see all the patterns in the menu bar above)… that I decided to see how tiny I could make a mini. These tiny quilts turned out so cute, less than 2” tall and perfect for DIY magnets.
Adorable Owls – Free Sewing Pattern & Tutorial
These owls are one of my favorite projects ever! Have you ever sewn something that makes you so excited that you just want to sew another and another? Well that happened to me with these owls!
DIY Video – How to Make Embroidery Thread Tassels!
There is a DIY trend that I simply love… and I might be obsessed with – tassels!
Stay Put Kitchen Towels – they don’t slip off! {free sewing tutorial}
Sew up some pretty kitchen towels that won’t slip off the bar! They have a pretty tie that holds them on, plus a cute ruffle on one end.
These DIY embellished towels were sewn from inexpensive bar towels, plus 1/4 yard of fabric each.
Sew a Face Mask Wallet – free pattern
Sew up a double sided wallet to hold your face masks, hand sanitizer, and all the essentials – this one pocketbook is all you need! There’s also a narrow wrist strap that connects with a d-ring tab. The face mask in the photos is one that I sewed using my Pleated Face Mask with a Filter Pocket Tutorial.
Sew Cute Quilted Desk Cups!
This week I received a darling bundle from Penny Rose Fabrics…
Pretty Box Pouch {free sewing pattern with a tutorial}
This pretty little box shaped pouch is perfect for holding and organizing cosmetics, sewing supplies, jewelry, small toys, crayons, chocolate candies, and more! My little case with a free pattern and tutorial below measures about 5’’ x 7’’ on the top and 2 1/2’’ deep.
Clippie Zippies… customizable zipper pouch sewing pattern
I’m so excited to share the Zippie Clippie pattern with you… this pouch has so many purposes that I’ll never be able to count them all. Clip one on a backpack with pencils and school supplies. Clip another to your bag to hold your phone. Then sew another to hold your hand sewing kit while on road trips!
Handy Dandy Pouch – Skinny Drawstring Bag Tutorial
Sew an easy drawstring bag that’s long and skinny! It is the perfect size for spectacles, a tooth brush and toothpaste, pencils, or even make up brushes. These pouches are so handy and pretty –which is the essence of ‘Zakka’, a Japanese design aesthetic that combines usefulness with beauty.
The Snappy Coin Pouch – free tutorial from SewCanShe
Can you believe that you can make a cute coin purse that snaps shut using pieces of a metal tape measure?
Pretty DIY Lanyard Tutorial – How to Sew a Lanyard!
How to Sew a Wash Bag for Lingerie and more – free sewing tutorial
This mesh laundry bag will help you keep fabric face masks (and other items) separate and wash them safely in your washing machine. Just toss them in the bag and then toss the bag in your washer.
This project is easy to sew and I have lots of tips to ensure that anyone can do it!
How to Sew Sherri’s Sew Handy Fridge Towels
This sewing tutorial for kitchen towels that won’t fall off the handle was just so tempting to me, that I dropped everything and made a couple to match the heart shaped potholder that I made last month. These are by far the most beautiful dish towels I have ever owned. And I won’t have to pick them up off the floor 100 times a day. I am in love.
Easy Peasy Sewing Machine Cover and Mat {free sewing pattern}
Sew up a sewing machine cover that doubles as a handy mat with pockets! Free tutorial and pattern here in this post.
Free Sewing Patterns for Bags and Totes
The Perfect Cross Body Bag Pattern: Free!
Sew A Big Bag from a Quilt: Quilted Bag Tutorial
Crossbody Purse Sewing Pattern – Free!
Craft Project Bag – Part 2
Craft Project Bag – Free Sewing Pattern
Quilt As You Go (QAYG) Tote with Pom Poms – easy sewing tutorial
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
Double Compartment Cross Body Bag – Free Sewing Pattern!
Sew a cross body bag with 2 main compartments, and a slim third compartment, plus a zipper pocket on the back!
This free sewing pattern is a lot easier than it looks – thanks to some fabric folding we’ll be doing to sew the parts together – I call it sewing origami!
18 Little Bags and Purses – Free Sewing Patterns
Here it is, my complete collection little bags and purses to sew and love with free patterns! Each one of these free tutorials features quick and easy to follow instructions that will help you start and finish your new purse in no time. My tutorials are designed to be very easy to follow and understand so you are sure to have fun while you’re sewing and success with your sewing project. Come see…
DIY Felt Purse Organizer – free sewing pattern
Sew up a cute little bag to fit inside your purse – voila! Organized purse! This easy sewing projects has lots of pockets and uses easy to find and inexpensive felt so you can make one in every color.
2 Zip Fanny Pack – Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a beautiful 2 Zipper Hip Bag (a.k.a. fanny pack, sling bag, waist wallet) using your favorite fabric and the same easy sewing techniques that I used on our free Triple Zip Bag sewing pattern and Designer Zipper Bags Video course.
Adorable Canvas Tote Bag with Pockets – Free Sewing Pattern!
Sew an adorable canvas tote bag with two exterior pockets using economical cotton canvas and pretty quilting cotton for the straps. This bag is so easy to sew, and since the canvas is durable enough to carry anything on its own, you don’t need to add a lining.
How to Sew a Baguette Bag – free sewing pattern for a small purse!
Sew a small purse in the cutest shape everyone wants right now – a Baguette Bag! This purse may be small but you can still pack it with everything you need. It will hold your phone, wallet, sunglasses, pens, lipstick, and still have room for all those receipts we are handed. My readers asked me to write them a free sewing pattern for a baguette shaped purse – and here it is! With step by step photo instructions and downloadable templates, you will be able to sew this purse in an afternoon.
Strappy Bag with Pockets – Easy DIY Sewing Tutorial!
I’m so excited to share this new bag pattern with you! It’s been a while since my last tote bag sewing tutorial and I really need a new bag, lol.
Triple Zipper Bag – Free Sewing Pattern with a Tutorial!
Sew a beautiful clutch bag with 3 zippered compartments!
This sweet little bag has 3 zippers on the exterior, plus another zipper on a coin pocket inside.
The Flying Geese Tote… a modern bag tutorial
You can sew a Big Flying Geese Tote Bag from my free pattern! This is a big sturdy tote bag that’s perfect for taking to the beach, yoga class, or just to the grocery store. There are pockets on the inside and lots of room too.
How to Sew 1 Yard Magic Bags (2 tote bags from one yard of fabric!)
Lucky me and lucky you! Lecien Fabrics is letting me share another one of their fabulous 1 Yard Magic patterns! Last year I shared a few others, you can see them here.
The Scrapyard Tote – free sewing pattern
Sew a beautiful bag that’s just the right size to be a purse or handbag. This is a great project for using up scraps that you have left over from quilts or other bags, or you can use a charm pack (which is precut bundle of 40 5’’ squares).
Bike Messenger Bag – Free Sewing Pattern!
Sew a cute messenger bag that fits on the front of a bike – it’s perfect for kids or kids-at-heart!
This free sewing pattern is fast and easy – and fat quarter friendly too.
How to Sew a Convertible Cross Body Tote – Fat Quarter Friendly
I’m so excited about this amazing cross body bag… it’s my new favorite purse! My original sewing project idea was for a cross body tote only, but I usually carry my bags over one shoulder, so I made the strap convertible. I love the double- strap look! You don’t have to use clips like this or make the strap convertible… I’ll explain how to sew it both ways.
How to Sew an Easy Sling Bag – Free Sewing Pattern
Sew the pretty sling bag that you’ve been dreaming of! This easy tote bag pattern has an exterior zipper pocket plus another zipper pocket and two sling pockets on the inside.
How to Sew an Easy Rope Handled Tote Bag – Free Sewing Pattern
Sewing a cute and easy tote bag is twice as fast when you don’t have to make the handles! I think these rope handled totes are my favorite bags I’ve ever made. They are the perfect size – about 10” tall and 16” wide but they hold a LOT of stuff. Tonight I took one to a youth activity and I filled it with about 8 yards of fabric, scissors, a pincushion, pattern weights, 4 patterns, and an extra package of needles in the inside pocket. I didn’t want to bring my purse, so I also stuffed keys, sunglasses, and my phone in. No problem.
How to Sew a Cross Body Zipper Tote – Free Pattern
How cute are these zipper totes? The size is perfect for carrying your phone and wallet. But I must admit that as soon as I had sewn the first one for myself, my 8 year old daughter Cadie took it for herself! I had to make a couple more so that every girl in the house could have one.
Free Bunny Applique and Tote Bag Pattern
Sew an easy tote bag with a cute bunny applique design on it! If course you can grab the free bunny applique pattern and put it on somthing else, but I’m going to show you a trick for easily having a big applique on a bag -you sew on the applique before sewing the bag!
How to Sew a Fabric Basket Tote {free sewing pattern}
Use this easy step by step free tutorial to make a beautiful Basket Tote that makes a great purse too. It has two interior pockets, just right handles that aren’t super long like shoulder straps and lots of style!
Japanese Style Knock Off Patchwork Tote Bag – free sewing tutorial
I LOVE my new Japanese Knock-Off Tote Bag! This free sewing tutorial will show you how to make a beautiful patchwork tote with pockets on the inside. Or an adorable tote with pockets on the outside and patchwork on the inside. Choosing how to sew it is up to you!
How to Sew a See-Through Tote: Free Fabric and Vinyl Bag Pattern
You can sew a see though bag with this easy and free sewing pattern. It’s a great way to use beautiful cotton fabric plus easy to find clear vinyl and make a one of a kind (and super useful) tote!
If this is your first time sewing with vinyl, be sure to check out my post Tips for Sewing with Vinyl.
Easy Peasy Drawstring Backpack {free sewing tutorial}
When I first sketched these drawstring backpacks in my little notebook, I wanted to design them entirely out of fabric. Because sometimes I really want to make something without going to the store for special notions. The casings, loops, and drawstrings are all made of fabric. Of course you can substitute ribbon, twill tape, or grommets for the loops. And you could always use bias trim stitched together, ribbon, or rope for the drawstrings. But if you have plenty of fabric in your stash (like me), you will probably appreciate an all-fabric project too.
DIY Clutch Bag Pattern {free sewing pattern}
I’m so excited to share with you this new little clutch bag pattern! I’ve been loving a whole lot of little bags that I see on Pinterest – especially those that have a zipper compartment on the inside – so I decided to incorporate a little zipper pouch inside this little bag.
How to Sew a Big Color Blocked Tote Bag – free Sewing Pattern!
Sew yourself a beautiful new bag – just in time for spring!
I know you’ve been waiting for it… the Color Blocked Tote Tutorial is finally here.
Tiny Bag Sewing Pattern – Sew a super adorable tote – free pattern!
All your favorite fabric scraps are screaming to be sewn into a super cute tiny tote! This free tiny bag pattern is so fun to make. And because it’s so small, it’s really fast to sew too.
35 Fast and Easy Free Bag Patterns
A while back I put together a round up of tote bag and purse patterns that were fast and easy to sew… but I just keep adding more and more bag patterns and tutorials to my blog so that old round up is already out of date! What can I say… a girl can never have too many bags!
Sew Lay Flat Shoe Storage Bags – great for travel, organization, and more!
With less than a half-yard of fabric, you can make an easy to sew storage bag. These are perfect for keeping shoes protected from everything else in your bag – or maybe keeping everything else protected from your shoes, lol!
Handy Purse Organizer Sewing Pattern – Free!
Wow! This is a great little organizer. Every month I wonder how our Un-Tutorials project is going to turn out (I sometimes doubt a tiny bit), and then every month you make me sew something awesome, lol!
The Sew Easy Big Tote Bag – with a Zipper!
Let me show you how to sew a big beautiful bag from my free Sew Easy Big Tote Bag Tutorial – and add an easy zipper at the top!
Chubby Lunch Tote – Free Sewing Pattern!
I have been wanting to sew something like this for so long! I guess I’m just really lucky that you voted for it for our March Un-Tutorials project. I’m not sure where this style of boxy tote came from, but it sure is cute, isn’t it?
How to Sew Designer Zipper Bags – video course Lesson 1
I’m so excited to finally show you how I make designer zipper bags with beautiful quilted sides and zippers that aren’t pinched!
This is a free video course that I have been working on to share the entire process in a way that you can’t go wrong.
The Picnic Tote… free sewing pattern!
After 2 ‘tester bags’, this one turned out so perfectly that I wouldn’t change a thing. And I named it the ‘Picnic Tote’ because that checked fabric on the sides makes me feel like every outing is a picnic!
Are you ready to sew a Picnic Tote for yourself? Let’s go!
Sew Easy Big Tote Bag – free sewing tutorial
I’m so excited to share with you a super easy, super gorgeous bag that is soooo fast to sew.
I made this bag in just a couple hours, and I was taking pictures along the way!
One Yard Totes… with Gnomes!
I think my gnome obsession has officially gotten out of control.
Sew the Miracle Caddy – free sewing pattern for a multi-purpose organizer
Sew a multi-purpose organizer that’s perfect for taking your favorite craft supplies, classroom items, or baby gear on the go. Use my free sewing pattern to make it using your favorite fabrics and it will be the most beautiful caddy you’ve ever had.
14+ Cross Body Bag Sewing Patterns – all free!
A great Cross Body Bag is a must. You will find free and easy DIY Cross-Body purses below with simple tutorials to follow and printable sewing instructions. Sometimes called a wallet on a string, these stylish accessories can hold it all, and keep you organized.
How to Sew Speedy Patchwork Tote Bags (easy sewing tutorial)
Learn how to sew patchwork tote bags that are so much fun to sew… I just can’t stop. Plus – sewing these easy tote bags with my free pattern is the perfect scrap buster. The smallest tote bag is perfect for taking snacks to school, crayons and paper to church, etc. I already gave the largest tote bag away to a friend. And I am keeping the medium sized patchwork bag for myself. Those are almost the last of my Cotton + Steel basics scraps and I am excited to show them off.
How to Sew a Yarn Project Bag – Free DIY Sewing Pattern
Sew up a roomy bag that’s perfect for carrying balls of yarn and your knitting or crochet projects too!
This half-barrel shaped bag has an easy to install eyelet (or grommet) on top through which you can draw out the yarn.
With your yarn ‘in the bag’ it will stay clean even when the bag is on the floor – perfect for using at home and in the car, at appointments, or at a friend’s house!
How to Sew a Fish Shaped Laundry Bags {free sewing pattern}
Sew up adorable and useful drawstring laundry bags that are shaped like fish! This easy sewing tutorial includes free pattern templates. Get started now with just a yard of fabric. I have used this pattern to make a backpack too!
Roomy Shopping Bag Pattern – with cute rope handles!
I’m packing my bags, getting ready to fly to Houston for Quilt Market and look at the new shopping bag I get to take with me (sample spree here I come)! I just finished sewing this final version and taking step by step pictures so I can share the pattern with you.
Sewing A Fabulous Flannel Tote for Fall!
Sew A Convertible Backpack Tote – free sewing pattern!
Here’s a bag you can sew that doubles as both a tote and a backpack! It’s perfect for kids and adults and teens too. Take it to the library, the beach, and the grocery store. This easy sewing pattern includes templates and easy to follow instructions with photos.
Sewing The Gatherer Crossbody Bag Pattern by Anna Graham
With school in session now and fall in swing I’m ready to start thinking about making a nice new fall bag. This is the bold and beautiful bag is the Gatherer Bag from Anna Graham. A small crossbody bag that’s fun and easy to make. Holds the basics without weighing you down!
Free Sewing Pattern Alert: The Oslo Craft Bag Pattern!
The Pretty Hobo Bag Sewing Pattern – free
Sew up a beautiful hobo bag – it’s easier than you think! As I designed the pattern for this bag, I wanted to keep it simple enough that it wouldn’t take more than a day to sew, and yet still have all the features that I want in an every day purse.
How to Sew a Tote with Many Pockets! {free sewing pattern – Part 1}
This tote has to be your new bag! It is just the right size for a purse, plus you can carry items that you want to keep organized and grab quickly in the 6 (yes six!) exterior pockets. Sew up this easy free bag pattern today.
Sew a Gorgeous Garment Bag – free sewing pattern
Be ready to travel handmade with a beautiful garment bag made by you! This sewing pattern for a fabric garment bag is easy to sew using techniques that I’ve shared in lots of my free bag patterns. There are lots of clever features that will make this your favorite piece of made-by-me luggage ever.
Sew the Arial Tote! {free sewing pattern}
Sew yourself (or a friend) a cute tote bag that has a unique braided strap and a cell phone pocket on the inside! This free tote bag sewing pattern includes the pattern pieces and a step-by-step photo tutorial so anyone can make it.
How to Sew an Easy Leather Hobo Bag from a Free Sewing Pattern!
Learn how to sew an easy hobo bag using a free sewing pattern. This generously sized purse has easy access plus pockets inside. Leather or faux (vegan) leather fabric is a great choice for this bag, as well as cork fabric. Sewing it will be easier than you think, so let your creativity help you to make your favorite purse ever.
Pretty Quilted iPad Case Sewing Pattern
Remember this? My Pretty Quilted iPad case that I promised you a sewing pattern for so so long ago? Well I finally have it ready!
The 25 Best Free Bag Patterns to Sew with Quilting Cotton Fabric!
Sew the cutest bags with your favorite fabric – quilting cotton! Here are 25 free bag patterns that use cotton fabric. Most of the bags in this list use a yard or less of fabric and a lot of the smaller bags can be sewn with fat quarters.
Mod Log Cabin Tote – a Quilt As You Go Bag Project! {free pattern}
Use quilt as you go techniques (or QAYG) while making a beautiful bag! This medium sized tote is perfect for using as a purse or for carrying books, projects, or class materials.
Easy Peasy Drawstring Backpack… with a Zipper Pocket {free tutorial}
My Easy Peasy Drawstring Backpack tutorial gets even better because now I’m adding a zippered pocket!
Sweet Quilted Tote {free sewing tutorial}
I’m so excited that now I get to share with you the other sweet project from the One Step Quilts project panel from Lecien!
Summer Flip Flop Tote – Free Pattern & Embroidery Design!
I know, I know… you probably think that I am oblivious to the fact that it is summer because I have been posting so much about Christmas! It is much more likely that I am trying to wish away our 90 degree Florida summer weather, he he.
How to Make an Adjustable Bag Strap – easy and free sewing tutorial
Making your own adjustable bag strap is easier than you think. And doesn’t cost very much either! Let me show you how to sew your own (or convert an already made) adjustable bag strap using one simple piece of hardware: a tri-glide slide.
Sew a Handy Travel Case – Free Sewing Pattern
Are you getting ready to travel again? Use this free sewing pattern to make a beautiful little case to carry your passport and essential documents without lots of fuss. It can be worn cross body style and is big enough to carry a small wallet if you need to.
Sew a Quilted Tiny Bag from My Free Sewing Pattern
Sew up a beautiful little bag that’s just the right size for your phone, sunnies, and wallet! This easy to sew little tote has quilted sides – just like your favorite designer bags and wallets.
Watch my Free Video Course for Designer Zipper Bags!
I’m so excited to share with you something that I have been working on all year… a video course!
I get ‘sew’ annoyed at most zipper bag tutorials because I end up with pinched corners at the top that never look right.
I have to admit that it bothered me so much I couldn’t sleep one night. I layed in bed trying to picture how to make a zipper pouch the had beautifully sewn top corners.
How to Sew DIY Bag or Purse Straps
Let’s talk about bag straps!!!
Teacher Tote Bags to Sew in a Flash! {free sewing pattern}
Your kids’ teachers are the best! Show them that by sewing fast and easy teacher tote bags using canvas and cotton fabrics.
Sew a Tote Bag (and Hostess Apron) from 1 yard of fabric! {One Yard Magic Pattern from Lecien}
A cute tote bag is the perfect go-to gift. Birthday? Baby shower? Housewarming? Valentines? Easter? Christmas? Come to think of it, can you think of an occasion when you wouldn’t like to receive a new tote bag? I can’t!
How to Sew Japanese-style Fabric Bag Handles
Are you ready for an easy to make handle that looks great on lots of different bags? Here’s the tutorial for the handles that I sewed on my 1 Yard Magic Lecre Totes.
DIY Clip On Tote Bag Handles {free tutorial}
These purse handles are so easy to sew that after you read my tutorial you are going to do a palm-forehead slap and say of course!
1 Yard Magic Hobo Bag Free Sewing Pattern
Sew up a fast and easy hobo bag with only 1 yard of fabric! This free sewing pattern is brought to you by our friends at Lecien Fabrics.
1 Yard Magic Messenger Bag from Lecien Fabrics! {free pattern}
This easy, easy, easy messenger bag just folds over to close. Did I mention it’s easy? Like perfect for your first sewing project ever. Or when you are tired of your purse and you want a new one in 20 minutes.
Add a Laptop Pocket to any Tote Bag Pattern {free tutorial}
Your kids’ backpacks all come with laptop pockets built right in… why not your next tote bag? Last week when I sewed up the Garden on the Go Bag. I decided to add a laptop pocket to the interior so I could bring my laptop along to the soccer field.
Teacher Tote Bags! {free tutorial}
Yes, I’ve been busy. It’s that time of year when teacher gifts are ‘due,’ lol.
Did you notice that my Bunny Applique blog post included a tote tutorial? Yes, it does, and that’s how I made these bags.
Of course, I left off the bunny applique for the teachers. And I added some interior pockets. The finished tote bag measures about 15” tall and 16” wide. It’s perfect for books and school supplies.
Free Holiday Sewing Projects
Easy Winter Tree Quilt Pattern: Free!
Autumn Leaves Fall Table Runner: Free Sewing Pattern
10+ Last Minute Christmas Gifts to Sew
Free and Festive Christmas Quilt Patterns
Oh Holy Night Christmas Quilt – Free Star Quilt Pattern
Christmas Gnome Ornament – Free Sewing Pattern
16 Fabulous Sewing Ideas for Fall – free sewing patterns and tutorials
25+ Beautiful Table Runner Patterns – All Free
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
20+ Christmas Sewing Projects To Start Sewing Now
Cute Christmas decorations and things to sew can be fun and easy projects to do this time of year. Quilts, wall decor, ornaments, advent calendars, stockings and garlands make the holidays festive, and make sweet handmade gifts. Find free printable patterns with each tutorial to inspire your gift giving, sewing and decorating below.
Easy Panel Quilt with Irish Chain Blocks – Free Pattern!
Have you ever bought panel fabrics at the quilt store because they are so cute or beautiful and then you need ideas for sewing them into a quilt? Look no further! I fell for these darling Halloween fabrics that included a panel with rectangular images, and then I designed an Irish chain quilt that perfectly complimented the panel. Each panel image is framed to set it apart. This also gives you some flexibility in case your panel pieces are not the same size as these.
AND this free quilt pattern uses strip piecing for the small parts to help it go together super fast!
Christmas Gnome – free sewing pattern
The cutest holiday sewing pattern on the web is free… Sew adorable Christmas gnomes to cheer up every room in your house!
35+ Favorite Christmas Sewing Projects
It’s never too early or too late to sew for Christmas – that’s my motto all year long! Here are 35+ favorite Christmas sewing projects… and at the bottom there’s a link to 25 of my favorite gifts to sew!