The Ultimate Bag Pattern Collection – 60 Free Patterns You Have to Sew!
I love to sew cross-body bags, clutch bags, shopping totes, book bags, beach bags, laundry bags, Japanese inspired bags – okay, all the bags! From the market to the beach, all shapes and sizes, these bags are great for all occasions. A great bag doesn’t have to be difficult to make. These sewing patterns and tutorials all have step-by-step photos and free templates if a template is needed. You’ll find just what you need here in this post.
The Easiest Tote Bag Pattern
This easy sewing project requires less than one yard of fabric. It’s the perfect beginner bag pattern. There are only straight seams and the handles are easy to sew.
Mod Log Cabin Tote Bag Pattern
Show off your skills with the mod log cabin tote! This bag is actually very easy to sew with step-by-step photo instructions. I used two coordinating fabrics to add the ‘wow’ factor.
Color Blocked Tote Bag Pattern
Download my popular Big Color Blocked Tote bag pattern for a sleek and stylish bag for all your needs.
Japanese Style Square Bag Pattern
Learn to sew an easy tote bag with a boxy shape. This Japanese-inspired design is perfect for a beginner – the shape is made with some easy darts sewn into the side of the bag. This free square bag sewing pattern includes instructions for making two sizes.
Tote Bag Pattern With Pockets
Pockets are the name of the game with my super practical free tote bag pattern. Tote with Many Pockets is one of those fabulous totes that just makes sense! Cutting and fusing interfacing take up most of your time with this project, but if you use a heavy weight fabric, you can skip the interfacing!
Craft Project Bag Pattern
Sew up a useful project bag to take with you to all your events! This bag is super functional because it has pockets on the inside and outside, plus a drawstring closure so nothing falls out.
Cross Body Sling Bag Pattern
Sew your own cross body sling bag (a.k.a. hip bag, fanny pack, cross body) using your favorite fabric and easy sewing techniques. This free sewing pattern will show you how!
Big Vinyl and Fabric Tote Bag Pattern
You can sew a big, professional-looking bag with just four fat quarters and some vinyl! This beautiful See-Through Tote bag pattern is easy to follow for a confident beginner. It’s perfect for taking to the airport!
Kids Bike Messenger Bag Pattern
This is an awesome messenger bag pattern that fits perfectly on the front of a bike – it’s perfect for kids or kids at heart!
Baguette Bag Pattern
Sew a small purse in the cutest shape – a Baguette Bag! I love the versatility of a small but mighty bag. And this is a great bag for that hardware you found at the thrift store.
DIY Clutch Bag Pattern
DIY Clutch Bag Pattern with a built-in zipper pouch is perfect for when you just want to take a few things. The handle is removeable with the hardware shown above, so you can swap it out for a wrist handle if the event calls for it.
Tiny Tote Bag Pattern
Use all your favorite scraps and sew a Tiny Tote Bag with this pattern; you will use it every day!
Boxy Zipper Bag Pattern
My Boxy Zipper Bag pattern can be made with or without any bag hardware. You can choose to add handles to make a purse, or opt for D-rings and a strap to make a cross-body bag.
Yarn Project Bag Pattern
Store and use your yarn with this Yarn Project Bag. It’s a roomy bag that’s perfect for carrying balls of yarn or string! This half-barrel shaped bag has an easy-to-install eyelet (or grommet) on top out of which you can draw the yarn.
Easy Shopping Bag Pattern
Sew up this shopping tote pattern for a roomy, beautiful bag! It is nice to keep in the car for carrying groceries inside.
Teacher Tote Bag Pattern
Free bag patterns that can be used for embroidery are my favorite! Sew Teacher Tote Bags for a personalized touch with optional machine embroidery.
Triple Zipper Bag Pattern
Practice makes perfect after all. Get confident about zippers (don’t worry – I’ll show you all the zipper hacks) with a beautiful clutch bag pattern. This sweet little bag has three zippers on the outside plus another coin pouch zipper inside.
Fish Shaped Beach Bag Pattern
This Fish Shaped Beach Bag pattern has optional mesh at the bottom to let the sand (or water) fall out.
Cross Body Zipper Tote Bag Pattern
Get your stash ready; here’s another Cross Body bag pattern. The Practical Zipper Tote is so fast and easy to make… you’ll sew them for all the girls you know (but make sure to make one for yourself too)!
Flip Flop Beach Tote with Machine Embroidery
Sew up a perfect beach tote with adorable flip-flop machine embroidered applique! If you don’t have an embroidery machine, you can use other applique designs and still have three cute exterior pockets.
The Arial Tote Bag Pattern
The Arial Tote Bag pattern has a cute bucket bag style with a phone pocket inside.
Snappy Clutch Bag Pattern
Sew up a DIY Easy-to-Sew Snappy Tote with this bag pattern. It’s perfect for just a few essentials, and snaps shut at the top.
The Basket Tote Bag Pattern
The Basket Tote free sewing pattern is a classic purse. To make it more quickly, skip the quilting and use fusible fleece instead. You could also skip the piping, but I don’t recommend that – it’s such a pretty touch.
Speedy Patchwork Tote Bag Patterns
My Speedy Patchwork Tote bag patterns use gridded interfacing for quick piecing. Make them as large or small as you need!
Picnic Tote Bag Pattern
The Picnic Tote Bag pattern is more simple than it looks. There are pockets inside for added organization.
Chubby Lunch Tote Bag Pattern
The Chubby Lunch Tote isn’t just for lunch; it’s big enough to use for other things, too. and super fast to sew!
Cross Body Convertible Tote Pattern
The Cross Body Convertible Tote is a perfectly sized purse. I really think you’ll love it!
One Yard Magic: Two Bags
Sew both these cute totes from just one yard of fabric with the One Yard Magic Bag Pattern because they really are magic! There are several options for the handles too.
Pom Pom Tote Bag Pattern
Is this fun or what? The Pom Pom Tote Bag Pattern uses quilting to give character and originality. Quilt as much or as little as you like. This would be a great place to practice some free-form quilting.
Japanese Style Drawstring Bag Pattern
I love the simple lines on the Japanese Style Tote bag. To sew this pattern more quickly, skip the patchwork on the lining. It’s surprisingly cool.
Rope Handled Tote Bag Pattern
A simple design and premade rope handles make my Rope Handled Tote a breeze! This is a free pattern that you’ll sew over and over again because it’s quick, easy, and functional.
Flying Geese Tote Bag Pattern
The Flying Geese Tote is really big so you can carry a lot! This is also a quick project.
Sweet Quilted Tote Bag Pattern
I love the process of quilting my bags. This Sweet Quilted Tote bag pattern will come together in no time at all.
Small Canvas Book Bag Pattern
This Little Book Bag doesn’t need lining, and I designed it with a pocket in the front for extra functionality.
One Yard Magic Hobo Bag Pattern
Here is my 1 Yard Magic Hobo Bag Pattern. Seriously, 1 yard, 1 hour, and you’ll be done. I promise!
One Yard: Two Messenger Bags
Make two messenger bags from just one yard in under an hour with the 1 Yard Magic Messenger Bag free pattern.
The Sew Easy Big Bag Pattern
I made this Sew Easy Big Tote Bag in just a couple hours, and you can too! This free bag pattern is even more beautiful in person.
Sew Easy Big Bag Pattern with a Zipper
If you love my free Sew Easy Big Tote Bag Tutorial – you can add an easy zipper at the top!
Strappy Bag Pattern
I sewed this Strappy Bag with Pockets in two different fabric styles to show you how different it can look just by changing the fabric. You won’t know how easy it is until you try it!
Clamshell Bag Pattern
Sew my Clamshell Bag pattern in two ways – plain or fancy!
Pretty Hobo Bag Pattern
You will love your new purse when you sew the Pretty Hobo Bag pattern. Give it a try!
Cross Body Bag Pattern
Make yourself a Double Compartment Cross Body Bag with two main pockets, a slim third pocket, plus a zipper pocket on the back! You’ll love it.
Boxy Duffle Bag Pattern
The zipper on this boxy duffle bag is one of the easiest you’ll sew using the same insertion technique I teach in my free Designer Zipper Bag video course. You will love how the zipper extends around the top of the bag, making the opening extra wide.
Japanese Knot Style Bag Pattern
Learn to sew a simple version of the traditional Japanese knot-style bag. This lovely bag shown has patchwork, but the pattern can be made with a single fabric as well.
Bento Bag Pattern with Handles
This adjustable size bento bag pattern is simple to make and practical for all kinds of things. Because you can tie the fabric around the shape of your container you don’t have to limit yourself to small lunches, or commit to a huge and cumbersome lunch tote.
Convertible Diaper Bag Pattern
This diaper bag pattern has a convertible strap that lets you attach it to a stroller. It’s a great size, and can be useful for carrying craft fair items to market!
Ellie Travel Bag Pattern
Here is a beautiful, and well sized, travel bag pattern from Heidi Staples. You can coordinate with your luggage, or even use this as a cute purse for everyday use.
Big Tote from a Quilt
If you found a wonderful quilt at the thrift store, repurpose it into a functional bag! Here’s my tutorial for a big bag made from a quilt.
Origami Purse Pattern
I love this bag idea from Indygo Junction. There is an option for including the pocket on the inside or the outside.
Frou Frou Diaper Bag Pattern
This cute ruffled diaper bag pattern has functional and unique appeal. Make one for a new mom and load it with goodies for a thoughtful baby shower gift.
Easy Sling Bag Pattern
Make a cute sling bag for comfort and everyday use. It’s an easy pattern, and perfect for beginner sewists. Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe so I can see what you made!
Laptop Bag Pattern
I love the fabrics on this bag, and the bag is great too! Check out this free laptop bag pattern today.
Lunch Box Bag Pattern
Here is a cute lunch box bag pattern with a drawstring closure for extra security. Keep yourself healthy and be creative at the same time!
Food Package Bag Pattern
This bag pattern and tutorial is really cool. Do you know how to turn your favorite brand packaging into durable bags?
{Rock} Carry-On or Weekender Bag Pattern
Isn’t this vinyl and suede carry-on bag perfectly beautiful? This free bag pattern comes in two sizes, and includes a trolley sleeve pattern for fitting over rolling luggage handle.
Beach Towel Backpack Bag Pattern
This free beach towel bag pattern is a great bag for kids, and you can upcycle by using scraps and used towels!
Easy Tablet Bag Pattern
Here’s a fabulous bag pattern that helps you keep your device with you at all times. It would make a great birthday present and can be made in leather, vinyl, canvas, and quilted fabric!
Perfect First Tote Bag Pattern
This free bag pattern looks more complicated than it is. It’s designed for beginners, and has nice finishing touches that elevate it to a really nice bag.
For Pleat’s Sake Bag Pattern
This cute For Pleat’s Sake bag pattern is for a pleated bag. You can make it with scraps or one fabric print instead.
The Chubby Lunch Bag Pattern
Sew this Chubby Lunch Bag pattern and use it for more than just lunch! It’s a great size for all you necessities.
Fabulous Flannel Tote Bag Pattern
This flannel plaid tote bag pattern makes a perfect bag for fall and winter. Don’t you just want to get all snuggly?
Mod Satchel Bag Pattern
The Perfect Wallet Bag Pattern
You can use vinyl or a different fabric for the back pocket of this ideal wallet size purse. It has a professional look with the perfect size for necessities. Check out my free DIY Wallet bag pattern.
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