Whether for yourself or for a friend, a simple bag is a great gateway sewing project! A bag has (usually) simple seams, can be made from just one or two fabrics, and is achievable in a relatively short period of time – if you select the right bag pattern, of course. We’ve got easy bags to sew with these easy beginner bag sewing projects.
We have a few easy bag sewing patterns to get you started. Our fast and easy free bag patterns range from small to large, with zippers or without, lined or unlined – something for every comfort level!
From tote bags to simple zip bags, to grocery bags and learning how to make a flat bottom bag – we’ve got a variety of easy bag tutorials and ideas ready for you to sew! Best part – all of our projects are free patterns!
Easy Bags to Sew
Can you ever have enough bags? Little bags, big bags, bags for organizing projects, shopping bags, make up bags . . . well, we all need bags!
And, many bags use up small pieces of fabric, so bag making can be stash-busting! Sewing bags is a perfect project for sewers of all levels.
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Browse through our free bag patterns to sew.
Make this adorable tote bag to carry your knitting, crochet, embroidery or other hand projects. Nice and large, but not deep. This simple tote bag pattern is easy to find all of your supplies and keep them all together.
It's super easy to make a zipper pouch with a flat bottom. Make them any size, for all kinds of things.
Ideas include a cosmetic bag, pencil bag, small bag for handwork like embroidery or English paper piecing . How about making a bag to wrangle your cords and dongles when you are traveling.
Do you bring your own grocery bags to the market? Why not have fun with them!
This free tote bag pattern has a flat bottom for a more stable ride home. Use decorator fabric or denim to make a sturdy bag. Or, use two layers of quilting cotton.
Zipper pouches are a quick and easy project, perfect for beginners. Organize your stuff – whether it is in your purse, bag or backpack, your sewing, quilting and embroidery projects or even in your office!
Seriously, these are super quick – you can make a lined zipper pouch in 20 minutes.
Learn the basics of making a drawstring bag. A perfect project for beginners. Bags can be made any size - from small to large!
Organize your make up, wrangle the legos in a drawstring bag - so many uses for colorful and fun bags!
Who likes putting their dirty shoes next to clean clothes in their suitcase? This super quick and easy drawstring bag fits a pair of shoes perfectly. Have fun with the fabrics and smile when you unpack your suitcase!
Super quick and easy sewing project. All you need are two squares of fabric, cording or ribbon for the ties and about 20 minutes to make this bag. Perfect for organizing a project or use as a wrapping for a gift!
Take your lunch with you? Quick and easy to make your own lunch bag that is big enough to hold a salad in a container with lid. Make it with a laminated cotton fabric like this one that can be easily wiped off, or use quilting cottons that can be easily put in the washer and dryer.
Most of all have fun with bright and colorful fabrics to make a lunch box statement!
Here's a small project for those times when you don't need to carry a bulky wallet but just need ID and a couple of cards. Two options in the directions for a simple fold over wallet and one with three pockets and a snap closure.
Super quick and easy project, make a wine bag to dress up the gift of a bottle of wine! All you need is a little fabric and some ribbon!
How hard is it to make your own bag?
Bag making is a perfect sewing project for beginners! Some can be made in less than an hour with just a small bit of fabric. What is great about making bags is most of the time they are flat while you sew them. You might add a shaped or boxed bottom, but still you are working with easy-to-sew shapes. No worries about trying to fit body shapes!
Start with a simple project like the basic drawstring bag, or learn to put in a zipper with a zipper pouch! Probably the easiet bag is the Lotus-style Kinchaku bag – don’t let the name scare you! With two squares of fabric sewn together and a ribbon or cording laced through the corners, it’s a terrific bag for a hand stitching project or use to hold your jewelry when traveling.
Love these easy bags to sew? Check out all of the sewing projects and inspiration on Create Whimsy.
Learn the different ways to make a flat bottom pouch.
