The moment I designed the "cheater cloth" PATCHWORK as a part of my DENIM & DAISIES collection, I envisioned bags, purses, tote bags and all the things! The PATCHWORK comes in blue as well as cream and is designed to look and feel like a vintage scrappy nine patch patchwork. It is the perfect fabric to use for this bag as it looks like you have pieced the whole bag when in fact...you have not! You can of course use any fabric or create actual pieced sections for your own bag...the world is your oyster! BAG SIZE: app. 15" x 16" w/o handles

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• Finished Size: 15in x 16in
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Sometimes all you want to do is whip up something quick & simple with just a little bit of personality just because ..... well just because you need a good excuse to carry the newest fabric collection around with you wherever you go... I do believe this is your bag! Simple construction and easy piecing will make this soft little handbag one of your all time favorites. SIZE: 9" x 7"

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• Finished Size: 9in x 7in
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Approx Sizes: Large with out handles 17in x 16in, Medium with out handles 13-1/2in x 14in, Small with out Handles 9in x 8-1/2in.

The Queen Bee is the largest bee in the colony. Only one Queen Bee lives in any given hive. The Queen Bee Bowler Bag is the only overnight bag you will ever need. Her stand out features will keep you organised for weekends away with the girls, business trips and date weekends. Large in size and sleek in style, the Queen Bee Bowler Bag will stand out in the crowd. This design is your one stop bag for weekends away. The Queen Bee Bowler bag is super stylish, roomy and opens up wide giving you easy access to all you need for a few nights away. The Queen Bee Bowler Bag features a double zipper closure, internal zipper pocket, comfortable shoulder straps and large slip pockets. Make one for yourself and one for your bestie. The construction of this bag is magic with a non drop-in lining, you will be whipping these up before you can say “QUEEN BEE.”

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• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Paper Templates Included
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Advanced

Start your bag making journey with a super simple, beginner-friendly, patchwork tote bag. You’ll learn how to assemble patchwork panels and add hand quilted details, boxed corners and a full lining. Showcase your favorite fabric collection and add pretty trims to give your tote personality and flair. A great beginner’s class project, it’s ideal for workshops!

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• Finished Size: 15in including handle
• Final Product: Bag / Purse / Tote
• Paper Templates Included
• Technique Used: English Paper Piecing / Hand Embroidery / Stitchery
• Skill Level: Beginner

This fun small make project of a zipper pouch and pincushion incorporates a little English Paper Piecing and hand embroidery. The embroidery features a range of pretty flowers that utilizes a simple combination of beginner friendly stitches, making this project achievable for all skill levels. The pattern is presented in a full color A5 booklet and contains all the instructions, including beginner friendly English Paper Piecing tips, a stitch guide for both projects, an explanation of all the embroidery stitches used and full sized template sheets. Pattern includes digitally printed designs on white linen

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• Finished Size: Multiple
• Final Product: Bag / Purse / Tote
• Paper Templates Included
• Technique Used: English Paper Piecing / Hand Embroidery / Stitchery
• Skill Level: Beginner

Small World Suitcase Take your toys away with you in this super cute kids suitcase. Why not use it to store the spare outfits for Ginger & Tilly? Finished Size:10" high x 14" wide. Designed by Jodie Carleton of Ric Rac using the Sewing School fabric line from Ella Blue

This Crossover Bag is the perfect size for everything. Big enough to hold essentials, small enough for any occasion. Great for all ages also. It has a big pocket on the outside and two more on the inside. Shows off focus fabrics and fun coordinates. There are also lots of upsells including zipper, purse hardware, webbing and straps.

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• Finished Size: 9in x 3in
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Paper Templates Included
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Pascal Carrying Case Finished Size Options Small: 12"w x 8"h Medium: 15"w x 10"h Large: 17"w x 12 1/2"h Meet the Pascal Carrying Case — a modern quilted sleeve designed to keep your everyday essentials protected and organized in style. Whether you’re carrying an iPad, tablet, laptop, favorite notebook, coloring book, or even a good book for on-the-go reading, the Pascal Case is the perfect combination of practical and pretty. The Pascal pattern includes three versatile size options plus a convenient interior zipper pocket keeps smaller items like pens, charging cords, headphones, and earbuds neatly tucked away and easy to find.

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• Finished Size: Multiple
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Difficulty level: Confident Beginner - Intermediate

The Holland Duffle Pattern Finished Size: 15" wide x 9" deep x 9" tall The best-selling Holland Pouch has now been upsized into a quilted duffle pattern! The Holland Duffle has the same ease of construction as the Holland Pouch (no bias binding or curved seams!), but includes two outer pockets (one slip pocket and one zippered pocket) and sturdy handles for toting around. The Holland Duffle is a smaller duffle--perfect for overnight stays, soccer practice, or swim meets. The Holland Duffle pattern includes clear, easy to understand instructions with full color graphics to help every step of the way. The pattern is in English and all measurements are given in inches. The pattern is cut using a rotary cutter and ruler with the dimensions given, there are no printed templates or pattern pieces involved. Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced. The Holland Duffle involves many sewing skills including: basting, quilting, cutting with a rotary cutter and ruler, making handles, installing zippers, binding raw edges, and creating boxy corners.

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• Finished Size: 15in x 9in x 9in
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Sewing Machine
• Skill Level: Intermediate

The Fleetwood Tote Pattern Completed Size: 12" wide at the bottom, 16" wide at the top, 13" tall, and 5" deep. The Fleetwood Tote is a quilted bag pattern that has all the features you'd want in tote bag pattern: a zippered top closure, pockets inside and out (one zippered pocket on the outside and slip pockets on the inside and outside), no bias binding (cut on the diagonal), and completely finished (bound) edges. The pattern includes full color, step-by-step graphics walking you through every step of creating your tote. Although none of the steps are particularly difficult, the pattern is quite involved and is geared toward the intermediate or advanced sewer. The pattern is in English and all measurements are given in inches. The pattern is cut using a rotary cutter and ruler with the dimensions given, there are no printed templates involved. Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced. The Fleetwood Tote pattern is a very involved project and includes many different sewing skills including: basting, quilting, cutting with a rotary cutter and ruler, making handles, installing zippers using two different methods, making and installing binding, and creating boxy corners.

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• Finished Size: 12in x 16in 5in
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Sewing Machine
• Skill Level: Intermediate

The Nightingale Zipper Case Finished size: 8"w x 4"d x 6"h when closed, 8"w x 22"d x 4"h when open Thoughtfully constructed, this versatile quilted case features four clear vinyl zipper pockets, allowing you to easily see and access your items. Two slip pockets provide additional storage for quick-grab essentials, while a spacious interior zipper pouch keeps bulky supplies secure and neatly tucked away. Whether you're carrying sewing notions, jewelry, makeup, first-aid items, travel essentials, or anything that needs stylish organization, the Nightingale Zipper Case keeps everything in its place. Compact with plenty of storage spaces, this case is ideal for home, travel, or on-the-go creativity—beautifully combining practicality with a beautiful design. The pattern is in English and uses inches and yards as units of measurement. There aren't any pattern pieces or templates to print or copy, everything is cut using a ruler and rotary cutter from the measurements given. Difficulty level: Intermediate

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• Finished Size: 8in x 4in x 6in
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Intermediate

The Foxboro Pouch Pattern is a quilted zipper pouch pattern that includes three size options. These tiny boxy pouches are perfect for storing your tiniest belongings: binding clips, safety pins, spools of thread, small sewing notions, earbuds, a deck of cards, band-aids, makeup, jewelry, etc. 5"" W x 3"" D x 3"" H (Large)."

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• Finished Size Options include: 2 1/2"" Width x 2 1/2"" Depth x 2 1/2"" Height (Small), 3 1/2"" W x 2 1/2"" D x 2 1/2"" H (Medium),
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Beginner

The Atlas Zipper Case is the perfect quilted organizer to keep your items contained and orderly. The inside includes two large slip pockets, one large zipper pocket, and two small zipper pockets that are great for storing sewing supplies, electronics, jewelry, makeup, or everyday essentials. The outside of the Atlas Zipper Case is secured with a zipper closure, keeping everything safe inside.

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• Finished Size: 8" x 10" when closed, 16" x 10" when open.
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Intermediate

The Alpen Bag is a quilted zipper pouch that’s easy to wear around the waist or cross-body for both daily use and exciting adventures. The main zipper compartment is perfect for a wallet plus phone, while the two interior slip pockets help keep smaller items contained. The inside of the Alpen Belt Bag has completely finished edges with no bias binding or curved seams.

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• Finished size is 7" W x 4" H x 2 1/2" D
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Confident Beginner

The Holland Pouch pattern is a quilted boxy pouch pattern with three size options, each of which only uses three fat quarters of fabric! The inside of the Holland Pouch is completely finished with all raw edges covered by binding (cut on grain, not bias binding) and no curved seams to sew. The pattern includes full color, step-by-step graphics walking the reader through every step of creating the pouch, plus extra instructions for using directional fabric.

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• Finished size options include: 6" W x 4" H x 4 1/2" D (Small), 7" W x 5" H x 4 1/2" D (Medium), and 8" W x 6" H x 4 1/2" D (Large).
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Beginner

The Hemingway Pouch is a quilted pouch with a unique, diagonal zipper. The four size options included can store and protect your favorite items: eyeglasses, writing utensils, e-reader/Kindle, books, Tablet/iPad, iPad Pro, small laptop, and paper notebook. The pattern includes full color, step-by-step graphics walking the reader through every step.

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• Finished size options include: 4" x 8" (small), 7" x 8 1/2" (medium), 9" x 12" (large), 11" x 13" (extra large).
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Beginner

Part cross-stitch project, part zippered bag, the Garden Dalliance Project Bag bridges two beloved needle arts. Using the “Linen” aida-look-alike print from Shelley's Garden Threads collection, you'll cross-stitch directly onto quilt fabric to recreate the Summerlea star block—or substitute a favorite 8" quilt block of your own—then sew it into a roomy 10" x 13" zip bag. It's an easy introduction to both cross-stitch and bag making: simple to kit and just right for a weekend class. Sized to tote your Garden Dalliance book or any of Shelley's block-of-the-month projects, it's a perfect way to carry fabric or a favorite stitchy WIP wherever you go. This project is best suited for confident beginners and features the linen print from designer Shelley Cavanna's Garden Threads fabric collection with Benartex Fabrics.

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• Finished Size: 10in x 13in
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing / Cross Stitch
• Skill Level: Beginner

Perfect for school, travel, or everyday use, the Phoenix Backpack is the perfect pattern for confident beginners and for quilters looking to make their first bag. The Phoenix Backpack includes a spacious main compartment, a front zippered pocket, interior slip pockets, an interior zippered pocket, and the option to add a laptop sleeve and luggage strap for extra versatility. Choose between a one-fabric look or a patchwork version to create your own everyday go-to bag! HARDWARE REQUIRED: ZBY5C1 STS127ST STS102ST

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• Finished Size: Varies
• Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
• Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
• Skill Level: Confident Beginner

The Bircham Bag is an elegant, serviceable bag reminiscent of the styles of the 1940s but with Charlie’s Aunt’s signature asymmetrical twist. It features panels on the bag body and flap with curved seams and is made in two contrasting fabrics. It is trimmed with a flourish of buttons on the flap. The Bircham Bag is named after the Norfolk village where there is a windmill, built in 1846, still producing flour today. The Bircham Bag is a neat size and is suitable for everyday use. It is suited to anything from tweeds paired with corduroy, moleskin or velvet to heavy linens or printed fabrics. It has an interior patch pocket. The Bircham Bag’s approximate finished dimensions are: Height 10” (25cm), width at widest point 13.5” (34cm), darted base width 2”/5cm approximately and strap length approx. 38” (97cm). Eight pages of instructions plus full-size pattern pieces.

The Colne Valley Bag is inspired by travel bags of yesteryear, a substantial 1940s-influenced style. Large enough to house all of your essentials but neat enough for everyday use, Colne Valley features a contrasting lower section, double straps (handmade or purchased), interior patch pocket and interior zipper pocket. This style makes up well in everything from woolen tweeds, flannel or coating weight fabric to decorator weight fabrics. The Colne Valley Bag’s approximate finished dimensions are: Height 13” (33cm), width at widest point 19” (48cm), base width 5” (12.5cm), length of straps approx. 39” (100cm). Ten pages of instructions plus full-sized pattern pieces

The Marsham Messenger Bag Pattern by Charlie's Aunt includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating a bag inspired by the 1940s 'make-do-and-mend' era. This messenger bag is pieced together with three contrasting fabrics to give a homespun look with infinite possibilities. Also included are instructions for adding an interior patch pocket using the flap template. Finished size: 13" W x 11" H x 2.5" D. Strap length 39".

Sewing pattern for The Sedgeford Bag. The simple clean lines of this design are reminiscent of the styles of the 1940's but with a modern asymmetrical twist, in Charlie’s Aunt signature style. The Sedgeford Bag is my current favourite bag from the collection so far. Is the perfect size to house all of the essentials for a day at the office, or out and about in the town or country. It is made with two contrasting fabrics and is suited to anything from tweeds paired with corduroy or velvet for autumn/winter to heavy cotton canvas or patterned linen for spring/summer. The flap template doubles as an interior patch pocket, of which you can add one, or two. The Sedgeford Bag’s approximate finished dimensions are: Height 9in (23cm), Width at widest point 14in (36cm), Base width 2in (5cm) Strap length is approximately 40in (102cm).

Sewing pattern for a neat messenger bag in 1940's utilitarian style with asymmetrical detailing, softened with pretty pleating. Reepham is trimmed with buttons and features a practical back pocket, which also doubles as a template for an interior pocket template. It is perfectly sized for everyday use and makes up beautifully in most fabrics from Charlie’s Aunt signature British tweeds, corduroy and velvet to cotton canvas. Make with a self fabric strap all in one color or add a purchased strap. The Reepham Messenger Bag’s approximate finished dimensions are: Height 11in (28cm), Width 12in (31cm), Base depth 2in (5cm), strap length is approx. 39in (100cm).

The Aylsham Bag Pattern by Charlie's Aunt includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating a sleek and stylish bag with an asymmetrical flap and front pocket, inspired by the simple utilitarian feel of the 1940's. The front pocket template also doubles for an interior patch pocket. Finished size is 11in H x 14in W x 2in D.

The Breckland Bag Pattern by Charlie's Aunt is a 1940's vintage inspired design that is versatile but practical and unique! This bag pattern makes up well in a variety of fabrics and has an asymmetrical flap and front pocket that has instructions to use either a single fabric or contrasting fabrics for a more colorful look! Finished size is 14in wide (36cm) at it's widest point x 9.5in H (24cm) x 1.75in D (4.5cm).

The Brancaster Messenger Bag Pattern by Charlie's Aunt is a 1940's inspired design with a stylish asymmetrical flap and front pocket. The shape is practical and you can either dress this handbag up or down depending on the fabric and contrasting pocket or strap. Finished size is approximately as follows: Height 9.5in (24cm) Width 13in (33cm) Base width 2in (5cm).

The Morston Quay Messenger Bag Pattern by Charlie’s Aunt is a vintage inspired 1940’s style messenger bag with a decorative angular shaped flap and pocket with an optional decorative trimmed tab. Finished size is 14”H by 12”W by 2”D and pattern pieces are included.

Saxted Green Satchel Bag pattern by Charlie's Aunt is a military style satchel, inspired by designs popular in the 1940's. This bag is very roomy, practical and chic with a unique asymmetrical front pocket and flap. This unique purse pattern can be made with a purchased strap or made with matching fabric strap and there are instructions for an additional interior pocket. Finished size is 13"H x 16"W x 2 1/2"D. (33cm x 41cm x 6cm).

The Poacher's Bag Pattern by Charlie's Aunt is a vintage inspired bag pattern with a front flap and single shoulder strap. This pattern is based on British country life in the 1940's and has a gathered front pocket and a pieced bag front. This retro handbag has instructions for either a self-fabric strap or a purchased leather strap and has 2 distinct styles - you choose how you want your bag to look! Finished size is 12 1/2"H x 15 1/2"W.