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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Classes for complete beginners and above
Sewing is such a rewarding and relaxing skill to have. But be careful, it can be a totally absorbing hobby and you’ll soon be creating bags and accessories for yourself, everyone you know and maybe even to sell! Learn new skills and refresh old ones with an online video class you can take any time.
- 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… - Guernsey Zipper Pouch sewing pattern in 3 sizes, easy cosmetics bag
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Sometimes there is just a classic bag pattern that everyone should have in their collection. For me, it’s this zipper bag with the wide flat… - Easy quilted brush roll or tool wrap to sew in any size, with video
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Do you have sewing tools, pencils, pens, brushes, knitting needles, crochet hooks, craft knives or similar that you need to store and organise? You’ve probably… - How to easily sew your own quilted fabric to use in your sewing projects
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Quilted bags are so fashionable right now, including quilted clutch bags, backpacks and tote bags. They have been brought to our attention and right into… - Oxford Purse, an easy beginners purse sewing pattern with video
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Check out my new purse! The Oxford Purse is a great everyday shoulder bag that even a sewing beginner can easily sew. It’s lightweight, doesn’t…
The latest pattern release
The ideal purse to sew for beginners. Lightweight, easy to sew, using easy to find affordable materials. The flap has a magnetic snap closure, and a simple pocket on the lining keeps you organised. Beginners will love the step by step sewalong video option too.
