Hello and welcome to Sew Simple Bags, where my range of easy sewing patterns for bags of all types can give you great results even if you are a complete beginner. You’ll find sewing patterns for totes, purses, organizers and storage, wallets and more, all written with the beginner in mind. Many of the patterns come with a full step by step sewing video tutorial. Don’t forget to drop by the blog pages packed full of tips and tricks to make your sewing easier and more fun.
Sewing tips, tricks and tutorials
Our regular blog posts contain a wealth of sewing tips and tutorials to take your sewing projects from a little bit drab to totally fab! All written with the beginner sewer in mind, our tutorials and quick tips come with photos and free video lessons.
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- Elmore triple pocket Zipper Pouch sewing pattern
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The Elmore Zipper Pouch is a simple to sew fully lined zipper pouch with one zipper but three pockets. There is an easy-sew zipper install,… - Ferndown Jewelry Pouch sewing pattern
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This easy to sew small jewelry pouch is the ideal gift to sew for your friends, or just perfect for sew-to-sell projects. It only requires… - Dorset easy drawstring bags sewing pattern in 3 sizes
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I’ve had some requests for very simple bags to sew, ideal for those who are completely new to sewing. The Dorset sewing pattern is a… - Kent Clutch Bag sewing pattern, custom pockets and video
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This smart wristlet clutch bag has a jaunty diagonal seam front and back, created with a slightly different construction method that does away with the… - Why things go wrong when sewing diagonal seams, and how to fix it
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There’s this funny thing when you sew diagonal seams that it took me a while to get my head around. You seem to do everything… - How to sew a custom tote bag in ANY size (2 styles)
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Designing your own tote bag sewing pattern has never been easier. This revolutionary pattern generator is unlike any other tote bag pattern you’ve used. The…
The latest pattern release
A smart zipper bag with jaunty diagonal seam and slim flat bottom. Ideal to use as a wristlet clutch bag with the removable strap. Learn how to sew custom slip pockets, and pick up other tips in the optional video sewalong.
