The Barcelona Satchel by Susie D Designs
Here we present our list of independent bag pattern designers, listed alphabetically, and a short description of what they offer. We provide information on how to buy the patterns in the UK (including Etsy where applicable). Many are PDF downloads that can be purchased from anywhere. We will be adding to the list as new companies appear. If you can add to our list, please use this contact form.
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Alice Caroline
Lovers of Liberty, look no further! Alice Caroline, based in the UK, have some lovely bag patterns for Liberty prints – shop here.
Amy Butler
One of the most prolific bag designers out there, Amy Butler has a bag style for everyone! Browse the designs here.
Andrie Designs
Bag patterns as digital downloads – nice selection of tote bags and cases too. Shop here.
Anna Maria Horner
A popular designer offering a few roomy tote-style bags including the Art Student and Multi-Tasker Totes. View Anna Maria’s website here.
Aneela Hoey
Pouches, cases, bags…you name it! Get Aneela’s super-cool patterns from Lovely Jubbly Fabrics.
Art Gallery Fabrics
Range of free patterns designed to showcase the wonderful Art Gallery Fabric ranges, including some bags. Take a peek here.
Atelier Brunette
Selection of weekending bags and a banana bag on their website. Some patterns available from Fabric Godmother here.
Atkinson Designs
Selection of simple bag patterns to sew from this US designer. Shop the patterns.
Aunties Two
Traditional styled bag patterns from this US designer that you can view here.
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Bag of the Month Club
Join in and receive 3 patterns, one a month for 3 months for one single membership fee. It’s a surprise what the pattern is before you receive it! Find out more.
Bagstock Designs
US based designs for a wide range of bags – order as PDFs.
Bara Studio
Pattern for the Emma Tote bag – buy here.
Bare Roots
This US designer offers a couple of pretty embroidered totes and bags – you can buy the patterns in the UK from Minerva Crafts.
Beth Studley
Beth is a UK designer offering gorgeous modern designs, many showcased in her own fabric line. You can buy her patterns direct as either PDF or paper patterns. Other suppliers include Secret Garden Quilting.
Betz White
Betz White offers a really wide selection of different types of bags for all occasions. See the full range here that you can buy in US Dollars for instant download.
Blue Calla
A nice range of designs from this Canadian designer. Take a look and purchase the PDF patterns here.
By Annie
Selection of great bag and other patterns from this US designer – you can browse the patterns here and check stockists in the UK here. Try Lovely Jubbly Fabrics for a big range and Pelenna Patchworks stock a good range here.
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Charlie’s Aunt
Vintage inspired bag patterns, many as quite large style satchel/messenger bags using tweeds and wool fabrics for a soft look. Julie has made one of these patterns and it was a delight to sew. Buy them direct from this site as PDF downloads. You can also buy them in the UK as paper patterns from Sew Hot.
Chris W Designs
Lots of useful bag designs available from this Australian designer. You can order these as PDFs in US Dollars on the website. If you prefer, you can buy in Sterling at her Etsy shop too.
Clover & Violet
Clover & Violet make bag patterns for quilters with lots of patchwork in their designs. Their bag patterns are for several different styles and sizes. Buy their pdf patterns here to download.
Country Cow Designs
Stylish PDF patterns for a variety of bags from this UK designer. Visit the website here.
Cozy Nest
Nice selection of modern bag patterns including the mother of all bags – The Motherload Tote! Patterns availalble to order as PDFs from here.
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Daisy Chain Designs
Nice UK designs, many by Mandy Shaw and using patchwork and applique techniques. You can browse and buy direct from the website.
Dhurata Davies
Digital sewing patterns for a range of bags available here.
Dog Under My Desk
Erin Erickson’s stylish patterns for a multitude of bags, totes and pouches – view them here. You can purchase her patterns as PDF downloads.
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Ellen Medlock
Large range of attractive bag patterns and bag kits to buy from her Etsy shop.
Ellie and Mac
PDF bag patterns including lunch bags and a water bottle carrier! See them here.
Emi B Designs
Patterns and hardware for bagmaking from this Etsy shop UK designer.
Emmaline Bags
Loads of interesting bag patterns to buy as PDF patterns.
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Fable and Guild
UK designers offering a fabulous range of stylish handbag patterns as PDF or paper versions. Many designs constructed from wool felt and are gorgeous! See them here.
Fibre Mood
Fibre Mood have several simple bag patterns available as digital downloads here.
Flying Bobbins
Flying Bobbins have a few of their own bagmaking patterns for you to enjoy as PDF or paper versions here.
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Grainline Studio
Best known for dressmaking patterns, Grainline have a couple of lovely bag patterns too. the UK, a number of stockists have the patterns for you to buy – try Fabric Godmother and Backstitch.
Greyfriars and Grace
Stylish patterns for a few bags from this Edinburgh company. All patterns come with a free tutorial too – download here.
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Heather Bailey
Well known fabric designer, Heather Bailey has a small selection of bag patterns that look stunning in her bright fabrics. View her site here and to buy them as paper patterns from the US.
Helen’s Closet
Pattern for the gorgeous Orbit Bag available to download here.
Hold it Right There
Modern bags and backpacks styled with funky fabrics – patterns can be easily downloaded here.
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iThinkSew
Lovely modern and useful bag designs including casual bags, clutches and baby bags. You can buy direct from the website as PDFs in US Dollars. Find a freebie too!
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Jeni Baker
Make a lined drawstring bag in eight sizes with Jeni’s great pattern plus other nice bags – find the patterns here.
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Karry’s
Small selection of patterns for a bucket bag and a carpet bag from this UK shop – visit the website here to buy.
Kati Cupcake
Nice, modern and practical bag designs from this US designer – view her patterns here, some of which can be ordered as PDFs. Alternatively, buy paper patterns from Sew Hot in the UK here.
Kaya Papaya
US designers offering some great looking digital bag patterns – all sorts of styles here.
KiteCoCreates
Patterns for a backpack, a cute little carry handbag, a wallet style crossbody and a large double pouch from this NZ Etsy shop here.
Klum House
US designer offering a collection of really stylish bags and backpacks. Order direct.
Knot and Thread Design
Nice selection of colourful bag and backpack patterns to download – find them here. Stitch X Stitch stock a selection.
Kylie and the Machine
The Mule Tote bag pattern is available direct from them here, or from Fabric Godmother in the UK.
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Lazenby
Bag patterns from UK designers – duffle and drawstring bags. Order the patterns.
Lazy Girl Designs
Lazy Girl Designs do a great selection of large tote style bag patterns as well as a few smaller bags/purses. Take a look here to buy online.
LBG Studio
A few stylish bags to take you to the office and beyond with these designs including the London backpack that you can buy direct as PDF files. You may prefer to buy via their Etsy shop here.
Lilly Blossom
Lilly Blossom sell pdf craft patterns, several of them are bags including a couple different styles of tote bags, a knitting/craft bag and a bag made from a tea towel.
Little Moo Designs
Patterns for bags with a boho vibe – order as PDFs here.
Lou Orth
UK designer offering a couple of bag patterns and a Festival Tote – get them here.
Made by Rae
Made by Rae is a super modern designer and she offers a free buttercup bag pattern here!
Maggy55
Sew really professional looking bags with the patterns that are all available as PDFs. Shop here.
Marlous Designs
A great selection of practical bags from totes to cross-body bags and messengers. You can buy the printed patterns from the US here. Sew Hot stock a few designs too in the UK.
Matchy Matchy Sewing Club
Pattern for the Stash Pocket Tote available here or from Fabric Godmother.
Melilot
Two patterns for bags from this Norwegian designer. You can buy as PDFs here.
Melly and Me
Beautiful cheerful designs from this Australian pattern house – you can instantly download the bag patterns and pay in AUS Dollars here.
Merchant and Mills
Nice selection of patterns available for bags from this leading UK designer. Buy direct from the website.
Merge Bags
Etsy seller from the US with a range of simple but very stylish day-to-day bag patterns. Check them out here.
Modkid
Patterns for kids including some delightful bag patterns – view the full range here but patterns are only available as paper patterns in US Dollars. You can buy from Sewbox in the UK who stock a few designs.
Mrs H
Gorgeous contemporary bag patterns to purchase from UK designer Samantha – aka Mrs H. Take a look and buy them here.
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Noodlehead
Popular and stunning designs by Anna Graham aka Noodlehead. See the website shop where you can order many designs as PDFs in US Dollars. In the UK, there are an abundance of stockists but try Crafty Mastermind and Eclectic Maker.
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Pink Pony
Modern Scandinavian PDF Sewing Patterns in English and Swedish! Order here.
Pink Sand Beach Designs
Nancy Green is the designer of contemporary bag patterns, a few of which can be purchased in the UK from Sew Hot.
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Quilt Essential
Quilt Essential have an exclusive range of patchwork bag patterns in paper format, the patterns are for stitchers of an intermediate skill level.
Quilting Antics
Home grown designs with a homespun/country look from this Yorkshire based shop. View and order online.
Quilts Illustrated
A wide choice of nice designs from this US design house. View the entire range online but patterns are only available as paper patterns. Fortunately, you can purchase much of the range at Minerva Crafts in the UK.
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Radiant Home Studio
Great useful and practical bag patterns from this US designer. View the designs and order PDF patterns in US Dollars here. There are no UK stockists of the designs at present.
RLR Creations
Variety of bags to sew for every skill level – all bag patterns are available to download. See the collection here.
Robertswood
Very unusual designer handbag patterns for you here.
Rosalie Quinlan
Simple bag designs, many with stitchery included. You can view and order a few selected patterns from Fobbles.
Rosie Caldwell
Quilted bags and pouches – buy direct or from Fabric Godmother.
RosieKatz Designs
One design for a Ladies Do Lunch bag pattern available from Sewbox.
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Sallie Tomato
Huge range of bag patterns to download including several free patterns too!
Scrap-Bags
Designed by Jamie Kalvestran, these are truly scrappy patchwork bag patterns with some stunning designs. You can order and download PDFs here in US Dollars.
Serendipity Studio
Lovely modern and very stylish bags from this popular studio. View the full range here and you can order some as PDFs direct from the US. The main UK stockist is Sewbox. Pelenna Patchworks also stock one design.
Sew Chic
Stunning bag patterns available as PDF patterns – examples are sewn with faux leather and look amazing! Buy patterns here.
Sew Over It
Well known UK company with a few simple bag patterns for you to purchase here.
Sew Simple Bags
Bag, purse and pouch patterns available as downloads. Good variety of designs – shop online.
Sew Sweetness
We love these bag patterns – so beautiful and useful at the same time! View the entire range to order as PDFs from the US, or buy in the UK from Sew Hot.
Shamballa Designs
Downloadable patterns available in English and to buy in US Dollars. See the collection.
Simply Stitch
Bag patterns by Nicola Hulme – available to order here.
Sirena
Great patterns for different bags including a gym bag – see the pattern selection here to buy.
SoZo
Zoe is a UK-based designer and she has a lovely bag pattern called the Anya shoulder bag that you can buy direct as a PDF download.
Spencer Ogg
Enjoy some fun bag sewing patterns, complete with video tutorials too. Shop the collection.
Straight Stitch Society
Bags and wallets in cheerful designs – view the range here. In order to buy direct as a digital pattern you will be re-directed to the Oliver & S website and pay in US Dollars. Backstitch in the UK have a good range. Also try Elephant in My Handbag.
Studio Kat Designs
A big range of designs to view online.
Studio 7t7
Bagmaking and soft toy sewing patterns. Take a look here.
Susa Glenn
Karrydot in the UK carry a range of bag kits by Susa Glenn – view and buy here.
Susie D Designs
Susan sells both pdf and paper bag making patterns for a range of different style bags, she has also written a bag making book called Style & Swing.
Swoon
From weekenders to messenger style bags, Swoon have a great range of bag patterns. There’s even a free clutch bag pattern! View the range online and order as PDFs in US Dollars. Sew Hot stock a good range in the UK too.
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The Bramble Patch
The Bramble Patch have designed several of their own bag patterns which are available in pdf format from their website. They are mainly simple to make bags, some larger shoppers and some smaller mini tote/cross body bag. Several are patchwork bags.
The Folk Art Factory
Debbie von Grabler-Crozier’s Etsy shop displays loads of her excellent patterns for bags and purses – select from the patterns here to download and get sewing! Read Debbie’s blog here.
Tikki London
Tikki London have several of their own design pdf patterns for small bags and pouches available on their Etsy shop.
Tobistylx
Nigerian designer of some lovely bags that you can order as PDF patterns here.
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Very Shannon
Two lovely bag patterns available as freebie downloads from Very Shannon’s website – get yours now!
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Walden by Colette
The perfect man-bag combo comes in the form of the Cooper Bag that you can buy as a download direct from here in US Dollars.
Bag Making Supplies
Now you’ve chosen the patterns, buy all your supplies and hardware from these great suppliers:
