15 Trendy Free Handbag Patterns To Sew

You’re going to love these beautiful and free handbag patterns, how to sew a purse tutorials, and even tutorials on how to make a tote.  Perfect for homemade gifts for yourself, friends, and teacher appreciation week.

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you love fashion and enjoy creating your own accessories, making trendy handbags can be a fun and rewarding project. With a few basic materials and some creativity, you can design and make a variety of stylish and practical bags that will help you stand out from the crowd!

1. Coco Handbag Pattern

Coco Handbag Pattern {printable pattern} ~ Coco closes with a magnetic snap and has an inside slip pocket as well. Featuring grommets, piped handles with hooks and rivets too, nobody will believe you made it yourself!

2. Buttercup Bag Free Purse Patterns

Buttercup Bag Free Purse Patterns ~ This pattern uses a mere fat quarter of fabric for the outer + a little less of another fabric for the lining.

3. Phoebe Bag Purse Pattern

Phoebe Bag Purse Pattern ~ I adore this flirty A-line free purse pattern with a fabric closure to keep its shape.

4. Pleated Lined Handbag Pattern

Pleated Lined handbag pattern ~ This bag is pleated and nice and roomy as a purse. Have fun mixing and matching coordinating prints.

5. Pleated Tote Pattern

Pleated Tote Pattern {printable file}  ~ A colorful pleated tote that has an adorable button enclosure.

6. Pick-A-Pocket Purse Pattern

Pick-A-Pocket Purse Pattern {printable file} ~ A simple bag cleverly incorporates six outer pockets for everyday necessities. The sew-simple trick is that the pockets are formed when the straps are sewn on the bag pieces.

7. Large Tote with Rounded Opening

Large Tote with Rounded Opening ~ The outer fabric is called Duck Cloth.  Its super thick and sturdy canvas-y material gives totes a great shape.  The inner fabric is just woven cotton.

8. Pottery Barn Knock-Off Bag Pattern

Pottery Barn Knock-Off Bag Pattern ~ This version is a little larger than Pottery Barns and added a little Tasha Ruffle for a feminine touch.

9. 2-in-1 Bag: Stroller Bag into Messenger Bag Pattern

2-in-1 Bag: Stroller Bag into a Messenger Bag Pattern ~ This bag begins as a stroller bag with 2 snap on straps on each side, holding the bag up high and out of the way.  It also keeps the bag from slipping off the stroller handle(s).

10. How to Make a Reversible Bag

How to Make a Reversible Bag ~ This bag is is similar to Charlie bag in terms of shape and sewing technique, it is slightly smaller and has rounded bottom.

11. Poochie Bags Tutorial

Poochie Bags Tutorial ~ An adorable tote made from 3 fat quarters with a printable pattern that’s easy to make for party favor bags, gift bags, or as a functional tote.

12. Placemat Clutch Tutorial

Placemat Clutch Tutorial ~ How to turn a dollar store placemat into an adorable clutch.  Embellish with any type of button, flower, or clasp.

13. Gathered Clutch Tutorial

Gathered Clutch Tutorial ~ the most time-consuming part for me is always picking out my fabrics and cutting them, the rest goes together pretty easily, so let’s go!

14. Dresden Petal Handbag Tutorial

Dresden petal handbag tutorial ~  The only pattern piece is a modified Dresden petal sew it together in any color combination that you’d like.

15. Lotus Flower Bag Pattern

Free Crochet Clutch Bag Pattern – Lotus Flower Bag ~ This clutch is beautiful and so practical at the same time! Plus this bag is easy to make!

More Free Purse Patterns

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• 24 Beautiful Purse Patterns
• How to Make a Tote {8 beautiful free tote patterns}