Beginner Patterns
Are you new to bag making? With colour photographs and step by step instructions, these easy sewing patterns by Mrs H are designed with beginner bag makers in mind. If you get stuck just send us an email, or pop a question in the Mrs H's Bagineers Facebook group and we'll do our best to help you.
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The Bucket Tote Pattern
The casual yet stylish Bucket Tote is a beginner-friendly pattern, with its minimal pieces making it a lovely quick sew! It has an easy to sew oval base, making it a great skillbuilder. With plenty of pockets and a key hook, you don't need to worry about losing things inside despite the Tote's generous size!
Dimensions
13" x 12" x 5" (33cm x 30.5cm x 12.5cm)
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The Adventurer Sling Bag
Dimensions
The Advenurer Sling has finished dimensions of 6" wide x 10" height x 1/2" depth (15.25cm x 25.5cm x 1.2cm)
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The Take Me Out Evening Bag Pattern
The Take Me Out Evening Bag is versatile enough to take you from day to night! Just remove the strap for a more glamourous look.
Dimensions:
Starlet Clutch: W 12.5" x H 7" x D 3" (32.5cm x 17cm x 7cm)
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The Big Big Bag Pattern
Tired of small bags that you can't fit anything in? Go big or go home - a beginner-level bag sewing pattern from Sewing Patterns by Mrs H!
Dimensions
17" Width x 11" Height x 8" Depth (43cm x 28cm x 20cm)
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The Awesome Oval Bag
Looking for a classic shape bag with a modern twist? Introducing The Awesome Oval Bag from Sewing Patterns by Mrs H - the perfect bucket bag for your next adventure!
Dimensions
10" wide x 9" height x 6 1/2" depth (25.5cm x 23cm x 16.5cm)
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The print fabric featured in our cover photo was kindly gifted by Lewis & Irene Fabrics
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The Happy Handbag Pattern
The Happy Handbag is a beginner level bag sewing pattern, and is great for those who want a stylish structured handbag, without lots of pieces and tricky techniques!
Choose between two tone or one colour handles and, with gorgeous barrel ends, you'll be sure to stand out in a crowd.
Super simple, quick to sew, and with minimal hardware, it's hard not to feel happy while sewing this beautiful bag.
Dimensions
12 1/2" Width x 8 1/2" Height x 7" Depth (32cm x 22cm x 18cm)
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The Sophisticated Sling Pattern
Tired of bulky boring bags? Elevate your bag game with The Sophisticated Sling - a beginner-level bag sewing pattern from Sewing Patterns by Mrs H!
Dimensions
10" Width x 8.5" Height x 2.5" Depth (25.5cm x 21.5cm x 6.5cm)
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The Classic Handbag
The Classic Handbag
Dimensions
The Classic Handbag measures 11.5" x 7" x 3 1/4" ( 29cm x 18cm x 8.25cm)
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The Studio Backpack
The Studio Backpack is a modern design with clean lines. It uses a lot of bag bling and can be carried in different ways - as a backpack or as a shoulder bag or even in the crook of your elbow. It features many pockets - so handy for carrying lots of smaller items.
Dimensions
12" wide x 11.5" high x 5" deep (30cm x 29cm x 12.5cm)
This pattern comes with a full video sew along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfaWLXYC6_g
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The Hope Handbag Pattern
The essence of The Hope Handbag is style through simplicity - with a budget-friendly materials list, the use of skill building techniques to create structure, and lots of potential for customisation. The petite purse has small grab handles that are perfect for holding in your hand, and is an ideal size to carry as an every day bag.
Dimensions
11 1/2" wide x 9" high x 5" deep (29cm x 23cm x 12.5cm)
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The Duffel Backpack Pattern
The casual yet stylish Duffel Backpack is a beginner-friendly pattern, with its minimal pieces making it a lovely quick sew! It comes in two sizes with two straps lengths making it a very versatile bag that will meet all your needs.
Dimensions
Small: 9" x 10" x 5" (23cm x 25.5cm x 12.5cm)
Large: 11" x12" x 7" (28cm x 30.5cm x 18cm)
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The Cwtsh Bag PDF Pattern - Charity Pattern for Black Minds Matter
Please note: This pattern has been designed as a charity pattern, £8.25 from each Cwtsh Bag pattern sold will be donated to the charity 'Black Minds Matter'.
Cwtsh/Cwtch.
Welsh; a safe space, or a loving hug.
Pronounced KuhtchDimensions
W 11" x H 10" x D 6" (28cm x 25.5cm x 15cm)
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The Sling Bag PDF Pattern
This super simple slouchy sling bag sewing pattern is perfect for beginners to bag making!
Dimensions
W 13” x H 8” x D 4.5”
W 33cm x H 21cm x D 12cm
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The Loopy Lou Bag Pattern
The Loopy Lou is a great structured handbag. Get the eye-candy look without the usual hard work! Ideal for beginners, this pattern is a quick sew with a satisfying end result!
Dimensions:
12" Width x 13" Height x 4" Depth (30.5cm x 33cm x 10cm)
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The Ring Sling Pattern
The Ring Sling is a fab quick sew for beginner bag makers! You can wear this versatile bag as a shoulder handbag or as a crossbody sling bag, and it's packed with pockets to carry all your essential items. This is rated a beginner's bag and has been tested by a wide variety of new bagmakers to ensure it's clear and easy to follow.
Dimensions:
12" W x 10" H x 5" D (30.5cm x 25.5cm x 12.5cm)
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The Sassy Saddlebag Pattern
The Sassy Saddlebag is a classic, redesigned! With fab funky styling and an optional flap border, this bag is perfect for all ages and styles.
Dimensions:
Small: 9" W x 6" H x 3 D" (23cm x 15cm x 7.5cm)
Medium: 12" W x 8" H x 4" D (30cm x 20cm x 10cm)
Large: 14" W x 8.5" H x 5" D(35.5cm x 20cm x 12.5cm)
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The Squiffy Sling Bag Pattern
The Squiffy Sling is a quirky quickie sewing pattern. The clever construction of this cross-body shoulder bag makes it an easy but interesting sew, creating a fun finished bag that you can make as unique as you are!
Dimensions
Small: 8" W x 9" H x 3" D (20cm x 23cm x 8cm)
Large: 10" W x 11" H x 4" D (25cm x 28cm x 10cm)
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The Reversible Hobo Bag Pattern
This slouchy hobo bag is excellent for showing off large prints, and works really well in a faux leather!
Dimensions:
15" W x 15" H x 4" D (38cm x 38cm x 10cm)
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The Convertible Bag Pattern
The Convertible Bag is an excellent everyday bag that quickly converts from a cross body bag to a backpack. A Mrs H team favourite!
Dimensions
9" W x 11"; H x 2"; D (23cm x 28cm x 5cm)
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The Companion Carpet Bag Pattern
Make your own carpet bag with the Companion Carpet Bag sewing pattern. The trickiest part of sewing this practically perfect bag will be choosing your fabrics!
Dimensions
Small – W 12" x H 8" x D 6" (30.5cm x 20cm x 15cm)
Large – W 16" x H 10" x D 6" (41cm x 25cm x 15cm)
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The Fiesta Tote Pattern
The Fiesta Tote bag sewing pattern is a quick, simple sew, perfect for day trips or everyday use.
Dimensions
14" W x 11.5" H x 5" D (35.5cm x 29cm x 12.5cm)
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The Swim & Gym Bag PDF Pattern
This bag is a quick, simple sew, perfect for summer holidays when you don't have a lot of time, and don't want to be cutting and fusing and sewing all week!
Dimensions
12" W x 18" H x 7" D (30cm x 45cm x 18cm)
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The Pampering Pouch PDF Pattern
This versatile Pampering Pouch is perfect for beginners to bag making!
Dimensions
W 14.5” x H 9” x D 4.5”
W 35.5cm x H 23cm x D 11.5cm
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