Free pattern day: purses, handbags and zipper bags

Just in time for back-to-school or holiday projects, we've assembled a collection of free sewing patterns for bags. Our previous post focused on free patterns for tote bags; in today's post we're sharing 30 free patterns for purses, handbags, and zippered pouches.  Plain or fancy; ruffled, pleated, or quilted; recycled or new.... we've even got purses made from placemats (and a round bag made from used CDs.)  Enjoy!

Coco Bag, free downloadable pattern by Christine at Chris W Designs (Northern NSW, Australia)

Kasuri Musubi Handbag by Susan Briscoe for Oakshott Fabrics (free pattern download here; a complete kit is also available for purchase)

Dotted Dream Purse, free pattern at Ottobre Design (Finland; website in English, Dutch or Finnish; metric measurements; here is the free pattern in English)

Simple and Sleek Fat Quarter Handbag tutorial by Jennifer Ladd for Sew Mama Sew  

Ric Rac Clutch tutorial by Jennifer Ladd for Sew Mama Sew

Giselle Bag, free pattern by Cyndi Hershey for Red Rooster Fabrics  (the pattern also includes a table runner/dresser scarf and pillow pattern)

Reversible Bag, free pattern by Novita at Very Purple Person

 
Blossom Handbag/Shoulder Bag, free pattern by Amy Butler as seen at Sew Mama Sew

Michael Miller Cotton Couture: Wave tucked preppy handbag at Sew 4 Home

Luscious Bow Tote, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics

 Pleated Lined Handbag, free pattern at Warehouse Fabrics Inc.

Shoulder Bag, free pattern, Jane’s Floral Fantasy by Jane Sassaman 

Ruffled Purse, free pattern and tutorial at Domestic Diva Online

 
Buttercup Bag, free tutorial by Rae at Made by Rae

Place Mat Purse tutorial from The Martha Stewart Show

Chevron Bag with adjustable strap, free pattern by Rosemary Archer for Oakshott Fabrics

Gathered Bag, free pattern with and without grommets, by Carissa at Bumble Bee Bliss 

Emerald handbag and scarf, free patterns by Anna Haraldsson & Kamilla Svensson for Husqvarna Viking UK (metric measurements); download the handbag pattern here and the scarf pattern here

Hip Pockets Purse tutorial by Elizabeth Bailey at Better Homes & Gardens

Placemat Clutch tutorial by Jessica Fediw at Happy Together Creates 

Simple Party Clutch by Elizabeth Hartman for Sew Mama Sew

 
Origami Pouch with drawstring, tutorial by Janet at Quiltsalott

Silk + Pearls Clutch, free pattern, by Stitch Magazine as seen at BurdaStyle

Ruffled Envelope Clutch, free pattern by Jessica Gerblick of Me Sew Crazy as seen at The Girl Creative

Sweet Treat Bag made with Honey Bun strips, free pattern at Moda Fabrics

Rosy Wedge Bag tutorial by Amy Friend for Basic Grey

Cylindrical Zipper Bags, free pattern at Black Forest Quilters (Germany) (a zippered bag, made from 2 old CDs/data discs ! both English and metric measurements)

Little Purse tutorial at Quiltsalott 

Scrappy Make-up Pouch tutorial at noodlehead 

Zippered Pouch with Boxed Corners at Seamingly Smitten

"2 in 1" Makeup Bag tutorial by Teje at Nero’s Post and Patch (Greece)

Gathered Clutch tutorial at noodlehead

Image credits and links: All images are copyrighted by their owners. Please respect their generosity in sharing their free patterns, and the restrictions they have placed on the use of these designs. Complete information can be found at the designers' websites provided in the links.  If any links are broken, we'd love to know; email us at Quilt Inspiration.

Free pattern day: Tote bags !

~ All of our free pattern days are archived on our FREE PATTERNS page ! ~   
Just in time for back-to-school or holiday projects, we've assembled a collection of 30 free sewing patterns for tote bags (and a backpack).  These are perfect for books, groceries, knitting, or anything else you need to haul around ! These are mostly tote bags; see our next post for free patterns for handbags and purses.  Enjoy!

Verna bag, free pattern by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics

Chenille bag with name tag and pocket at Better Homes and Gardens

Lunch Bag tutorial by Ayumi at Pink Penguin

Color Beat Tote, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Ruffle Tote and Coin Purse, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Square Bag tutorial by Anita at Bloomin Workshop

Mother and Daughter Tote Bag, free pattern at Oliver + S

Bias Tape Tote Bag tutorial at Martha Stewart 

Easy Pleazy Tote Tutorial at Pieceful Kwilter

Lazy Days Quilted Tote tutorial at Better Homes & Gardens

The Big Tote by Terri Stegmiller: here is the original post and the downloadable pattern

Classic Tote tutorial by Irene at Sew Mama Sew

Removable Tote organizer tutorial at Martha Stewart

Reversible Bag pattern and tutorial at Very Purple Person

Bag with Fabric Panel Insert, free pattern by Eldrid Røyset Førde at Kameleon Quilt

Fat Sack by Terri Atkinson at Atkinson Designs

 

Offset Chevron Tote tutorial by Mandy from Fabric Paper Glue

Hand Appliqued Petal Bag tutorial by Vanessa Christenson at V and Co

Quilted Chevron Tote Bag by Maureen for Riley Blake Designs

Market Bag tutorial by Deana at Country Momma Cooks

Diana Hobo, free pattern at Think Liz

It’s a Cinch Bag tutorial by Sweet Verbena

Scrappy Poppy Bag, free pattern by Virginia Robertson for McCall’s Quilting

Felt Shopping Tote tutorial at Martha Stewart

Gray and Orange Pocket Bag, free pattern at Better Homes and Gardens

Quilters’ Palette Tote Bag, free pattern by Jinny Beyer

Pillow Cover Tote tutorial at Living With Punks

Carry All Tote with Ruffle Fabric by Vanessa Christenson at V and Co

Tote Bag, free pattern at J Caroline Creative

Governors Island Backpack tutorial at The New New

Patchwork Conversation Bag tutorial at Sew Sweetness

Image credits and links: All images are copyrighted by their owners. Please respect their generosity in sharing their free patterns, and the restrictions they have placed on the use of these designs. Complete information can be found at the designers' websites provided in the links.  If any links are broken, we'd love to know; email us at Quilt Inspiration.