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Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased my patterns. I get such a buzz when you tell me that you've enjoyed using them and (even better) you're delighted with the results! Your opinions are very important to me and if you have suggestions for pattern tweaks I'm here to listen :)

For folks who haven't tried my patterns before **Hello!**. I have been writing & designing bag making tutorials and patterns for UK craft magazines since 2006 and I have also written The Bag Making Bible book. Each sewing pattern is carefully written with clear instructions and plenty of helpful colourful photos. I really hope you like them!

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The Highbrow Bag is practical as it is good looking, it's a roomy size, but it's not unwieldy. It will comfortably hold an unfolded mag/book, a bottle of water, an umbrella, cardigan, camera, snacks and the like, or it would make a fab nappy/diaper bag or craft tote.

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE HIGHBROW HOBO BAG PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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Isn't she sooo pretty! She's both graceful and ever so slightly kooky at the same time. I love the feminine (but not too girly) frilled top edge.

Try making this pouch in cottons, linens, or wools for a pretty day bag. Or try satins, silks or velvets (and adding a flower corsage) for a gorgeous wedding, party or special occasion bag. Yum!

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE KYOKO FRILLED POUCH PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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This fabulous tote is just as pretty as it is practical and versatile. Undo the pretty side ties and pack it the brim with beach/holiday/craft/baby/daily necessity/shopping gear. Or you can cinch in the sides to make the tote nippier and more slim-line for trips into town.

This is pattern is amazing value for money. You'll get 11 pages of clearly written instructions with tons of colour photos. Here are a few of the things you'll learn:

How to sew a softly gathered curved bag bottom.
How to insert a zippered bag pocket.
How to make piped bag handles.
How to insert eyelets (via this tutorial only).

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE (EXPANDABLE) PACK IT IN TOTE PLEASE LOOK HERE

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I could well imagine rocking up to a summer picnic with this bag or taking it on holidays. That said, this pattern would look fab in wools or corduroys for the cooler months.

Front. It's a roomy size of 15" x 10" (38cm x 26cm), great for longer trips into town, but is still feminine. It will comfortably hold a book, a bottle of water, cardi, wallet and camera. Closure is a flap and mag snap.

Inside is a natty trimmed inner pocket and a key/wallet loop.

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE GET AROUND BAG PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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This roomy bag may look sweet with it's curved top edge, preppy-looking piping, big self cover buttons and natty box pleat, but this bag means business too! Thanks to it's easy to insert zip closure and handy inner pocket the bag is as secure and practical as it is cute to boot!

Try using light and fresh colours for Spring Summer or plump for slate greys or rich browns pepped up with a shot of teal, gold, or plum coloured piping in the cooler months.

Techniques you'll learn:

Making and inserting piping
Inserting a concealed zipper
Inserting a box pleat
Making folded and doubled bag handles.

Finished size: 16in (W) x 12 1/2in” (H). (41cm x 32cm)

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE PRETTY PINAFORE PURSE PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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The leather handle adds a 1950's touch of 'Grace Kelly' chic to the bag.
The purse is easily large enough to store your essentials plus sunglasses & compact camera.
Whilst the pleats and gathers add loads of volume, the purse is still neat & compact.
Loads of helpful colourful photos and full sized pattern pieces to help make the making fun!

Finished size: 12in (W) x 8in (H) x 1 6/8in (D). (30 1/2cm x 20cm x 4cm).

You will need:

1 fat quarter fabric and matching thread for Lining & Contrast Band 18in x22in (46cm x 56cm).
12in of 22in wide ( 30 1/2cm x 56cm) fabric and matching thread for exterior.
1 x 8 1/2in x 3 1/2in (20 1/2cm 9cm) Curved purse frame.
1/2 yard (50cm) Woven Iron-on fusible interfacing.
1/2 yard (50cm) Thermolam Compressed Fleece.
1 x Hook & Poppa Leather Bag Strap.
27in (68 1/2cm) trim for the contrast band. See Notes.
Strong fabric glue – we LOVE Gutermann CGHT2 glue.

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE PUFFY PLEATY PURSE PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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Full sized PDF pattern & instruction booklet from the Purse Making Kit.

Perfectly proportioned with an attractive softly gathered top edge, curved frame with a pretty chain. Isn't she so pretty! This purse making pattern is ideal for getting to grips with curved frames and for anyone who wants to make quick and cute pressie. You'll find that this purse is the perfect size for your essentials: money, phone, keys and lip balm.

Finished size: 7.5” x 6”. (19cm x 15cm).

To make this purse you will need:

A curved purse frame.
A purse chain (short or long)
2 different fabrics for lining & exterior = a quarter yrd of fabric in total.
A fat quarter of fusible interfacing
A fat quarter of compressed fleece
Strong fabric glue

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE CHIC CHAIN PURSE PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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Full sized PDF pattern & instruction booklet from the Purse Making Kit.

We think the baguette shape of this purse is just fab! Not only is the groovy tube shape eye-catchingly different; it stores loads! There's plenty enough room for your essentials plus; a compact camera, mp3 player, sunglasses etc. Or you can use the clutch as a cosmetics purse, or a tool/gadget case. This purse has a double layer of fleece to help protect your essentials and the 3D shape of clutch. The frame has loops on the top to which you can add a chain if desired.

Finished size: 8” (W) x 3.5” (H) x 4.5’ (D). (20cm x 9cm x 11.5cm)

To make this purse you will need:

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE BAGUETTE CLUTCH PURSE PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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Full sized PDF pattern & instruction booklet from the Purse Making Kit.

This purse pattern is ideal for anyone who hasn't tried using purse frames before or anyone who wants to make quick and cute pressie. The purse is a pretty shape and is satisfying to make, but the pattern and instructions are suitable for 'newbies' to follow. You'll find that this purse is the perfect size for your essentials: money, phone, keys and lip balm.

Finished size: 7 2/8in x 5in (18.5cm x 13cm)

To make this purse you will need:

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE EASY PEASY PURSE PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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UH HUH! How gorgeous am I?! I am new for 2013 and I use a 12in bag frame and I'm wearing yummy 12in leather piped bag handles.

**WOO HOO! UPDATED FOR 2013 TO INCLUDE 2 SIZES - AT NO EXTRA COST. BARGAIN!!**

This cute and clever bag makes use of an internal tubular bag frame. When it comes to security and convenience these frames are excellent. They are spring-loaded so they ONLY open (and shut) when you want then open (or shut). This pattern will show you how to easily use these clever bag frames so you can make a unique and fabulously arty-looking carpet bag that is guaranteed to get envious glances from the girls. The bag is neat when shut, but pop it open and you won't believe how much you can fit inside. Mary Poppins eat your heart out!

Finished size: 28cm x 18cm x 11cm (11" x 7"x 4 1/2")

To make this bag you will need:

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE CAVERNOUS CARPETBAG PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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Full sized PDF pattern & instruction booklet from the Purse Making Kit.

Finished size: 6.5" (W) x 4" (H) x 2" (D). (16.5cm x 10cm x 5cm).

Thanks to the unique 'fortune cookie' shape of this purse you won't believe how much you can fit into this cute little clutch. It can hold an iPhone (for example). The pretty frame has secure snap shut lever clasp and there is even a little loop on the frame to which you can add a chain or fabric handle if desired. This clutch would make simply adorable bridesmaid purses. Try using satins or silk for the purse and why not embellish with some pretty pearl beads, glass buttons or fabric flowers - gorgeous and unique, yet cleverly thrifty!

To make this clutch you will need:

5” x 6 6/8” (13cm x 7cm) Cookie purse frame
A fat quarter of fusible interfacing
A fat quarter of compressed fleece
Strong fabric glue
A fat quarter - 18" x 22" (46cm x 56cm) of lining fabric and matching thread
A fat quarter - 18" x 22" (46cm x 56cm) of exterior and matching thread
Optional - Purse frame paper cord

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE FORTUNE COOKIE CLUTCH PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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Full sized PDF pattern & instruction booklet from the Bag Making Kit.

Purse is large enough to store the iPhone (not included)
Purse has 2 compartments for easy organising of your essentials.
Perfect size for your essentials, fits neatly in your hand.
Loads of helpful colourful photos and full sized pattern pieces to help make the making fun!

Finished size: 6 2/8in(W) x 4in (H) x 6/8in(D). (16cm x 10cm x 2cm).

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE YUMMY MUMMY (& DAUGHTER) PURSE PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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Cute, boxy (and practical) shape.
Easy to insert zip.
You only need 2 fat quarters to make BOTH sizes.
Perfect to make as pretty and useful presents.
Clip them to your stroller, your keys, your handbag etc.

This pattern is not only pretty and pratical, it's great value too as you get 2 pouch sizes! I hope you love 'em as much as I do. Sugar Loaf Pouches in 2 sizes available as an instant PDF download.

Small Pouch size = 5in (W) x 3 1/4in (D) x 2 6/8in (H). Perfect for compact cameras & gadgets.

Medium Pouch size = 6 1/2in (W) x 4 1/2in (D) x 3 1/3 (H). Perfect for cosmetics, notions & stationery etc.

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE SUGAR LOAF POUCHES PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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Sweet curvy shape.
Large room front pocket.
Nify tab closure which shuts both bag and the front pocket
Learn how to sew darts for a 3D profile.
Looks very professional, yet is easy to put together (prefect for pressies!)
Just the perfect size for your essentials.

This pattern is taken from one of our purse making kits. This bag is perfect for anyone who hasn't tried their hand at bag making before, but they still want a bag that looks really smart and professional and yummy enough to show off (and to proclaim "I made it myself"). All because it might be your first bag that's no reason for it to look anything less than gorgeous. It's a simple shape that's quick to put together, but the darts, the nifty magnetic snap tab and that scrummy leather bag handle makes this simple bag look rather professional - thanks very much! If you don't have a leather bag strap handy, try making a strap from a pretty contrasting fabric (that'll add a bit of 'pop' to the bag.

Finished size: 14in (W) x 8 1/2in (H) (36cm x 22cm)

To make the bag you will need:

• 31in Shoulder leather bag strap

• Embroidery thread (and needle) to match the leather handle

• Magnetic snap (included in kit)

• 30in (W) x 17in (H) 76cm x 43cm piece exterior fabric & matching thread

• 1/2 yd (0.5m) lining fabric & matching thread

• 1/2 yd (0.5m) Fusible interfacing

• 1/2 yd (0.5m) Compressed fleece

• Disappearing fabric marker or chalk

• Sewing clips or pins

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE SIMPLY STYLISH HANDBAG PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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2 sizes included: one for you and one for the little ones.
Pretty and totally practical (with wipe-clean interior).
Boxy, but still pliable so it's easy to pack.
Perfect to make as pretty and useful presents.
Very cute to look at - everyone in the office/class will want one!

This lunch tote pattern is not only very sweet, with it's wipe-clean interior it's totally pratical (for a fresh tote everyday!). The pattern is great value too as you get 2 tote sizes! I hope you love 'em as much as I do.

Small Tote finished size = 11in (W) x 3 1/2in (D) x 5 1/2 (H). (28cm x 9cm x 14cm).

Large Tote finished size = 12 2/8 (W) x 4 3/8in (D) x 6 in (H). (31cm x 11cm x15cm).

FOR MORE INFO AND VIEWS OF THE YUM-YUM LUNCH TOTE PLEASE LOOK HERE.

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©2010 U-Handbag Patterns. Copyright Notes: You are welcome to hand make items from our patterns for commercial and non-commercial use. We are happy for you to sell items made from our designs on Etsy or Ebay etc; your own web site, or market stall etc. However, permissions for commercial use do not under any circumstances include factory manufacture for mass production and mass selling. We respectfully ask you to not pass off our pattern designs as your own creation. No part of this pattern may be shown elsewhere or re-produced without prior permission. Thanks for your understanding :)