Free Easy Handbag Patterns

We have found a great Free Sewing tutorial for this lovely handbag made from Pat Bravo fabrics.

This is a really easy bag which would make a simple and quick Christmas gift. We think it would also look great made smaller to accompany a party dress. The example doesn't have any interfacing but you could add light or mid weight interfacing as long as you stop it just short of the pleats so your pleats don't get too bulky.

What is great is there is a You Tube video showing each step plus a Free pdf to download. The tutorial is by The DIY Dish which has a lot of great content.


Also don't forget Pat Bravo herself has a great collection of Free Hand bag patterns along with a brand new Free apron pattern.

Seamstar offer the full collections of both Paradise and Dreaming in French (click below to view):

We are offering 15% Off Pat Bravo Fabrics this weekend. Perfect to go with your Free Patterns. Just enter PB15 on checkout to claim yours. Offer ends this Monday 13th.

Season No 1. Free Sewing Pattern - Travel Wallet

Lovely wallet for boarding passes and notes. It has been measured especially to fit a boarding pass but can also be re sized as credit card holder or CD wallet. Easy to make and a great gift for anyone travelling.


Fabric used in this pattern:
We used Momo Freebird for the outside and inside fabric (mid weight cotton).

Free pdf pattern available to download by clicking here or under the Free Travel Wallet link to the right. The pattern pieces are actual size so you need to print them normal size on your printer. They fit on four A4 sheets so you only need to tape them together and cut out.

You will also need:
Sew in interfacing 25cmx40cm
Iron on interfacing 25cmx40cm
Bag clasp clip 14mm

Instructions:
1.Cut pattern pieces making sure you use the right side of the template against the right side of your fabric and interfacing (as shown in photo below).


2.Attach iron on interfacing to fabric you are using on the inside of your wallet.
Tip: Place fabric onto large interfacing piece and iron on before using your template to cut around.

3.Pin sew-in interfacing to outside fabric and attach by sewing as close to the edge as possible.

4.If you want to embellish the front of your wallet do so now.

5.Add bag clasps – you don't need any special tools. Just create two small holes with your seam ripper. Push one part of the clasp through, add the washer and fold the metal bars over. It is important to add the washer as otherwise your fabric will rip over time.

6.With right sides of your two pieces together pin together.

7.If adding a ribbon loop - add the ribbon now.

8.Sew with the sew-in interfacing side up so you can avoid stitches. Sew as close to the side as possible making sure you leave the turning point marked open. Back stitch at the start and end.

9.Turn your wallet the right way out by pushing the fabric through the turning point. Then press flat.

10.Stitch the edge below the female clasp which closes the open turning point.
Tip: Stitch neatly on front patterned side as this is the side you will see.


11.Press the folds (shown as dotted lines on your template).
Tip: Match up your clips and press those folds – it covers up earlier mistakes if your clips are a little bit out.

12.Fold the bottom section up as shown in photo below. Sew around 3 sides of the wallet whilst the top section is open (don't sew along the bottom section).

13.Press again for a crisp finish.

14.Finished – Give as a gift, sell at a craft fair or go travel!

Free Sewing Pattern Season No1. Gifts, Decorations and Craft Fairs.

To kick off our Free Sewing Pattern section we thought we would post as many patterns as we can on the run up to December that either:

Are great Christmas presents or decorations to make (a handmade Christmas this year - yeah!); or

For those of you who are going to sell at Christmas Craft fairs, lovely items that will be quick and easy make up to sell.

Feel free to drop us an email (info at seamstar dot co dot uk) if you would like to see anything here or if you have a pattern yourself that you'd like to share.

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