Any free pattern sites for handbags?

Mare Owner · Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:24 pm

The strap on my purse is about to break. I can fix it, but I thought it would also be a good idea to consider making a new one myself. It will take me some time to sew (I am a novice sewer!). And with a new one coming along, I will be less tempted to buy one at the store!

Anyone know any good free pattern sites that have handbag patterns?

Thanks!

Clara · Post: # 81568Post **Clara** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:01 pm

I downloaded a simple programme called wild things from wild ginger (youÂ´d have to google it) - it lets you put in your own dimensions for different types of bags (and other stuff) and gives you a custom pattern.
The instructions seem easy enough to understand - I havenÂ´t yet made the yoga bag I intended to.

Milims · Post: # 81569Post **Milims** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:14 pm

Try here - there's bound to be something!
http://www.craftster.org/forum/
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=175550.0

the.fee.fairy · Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:22 pm

I was going to suggest craftster!!

Its got some ace patterns.

That Wild Things programme looks interesting. Might have to have a play wit it.

Welsh Girls Allotment · Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:37 pm

I was going to send you to craftster as well

word of warning it is a very addictive site and you will waster hours looking at everything

mrsflibble · Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:09 am

oh my god that site is sooooo going on my bookmarks. it's just given me a great idea for party bags for soph's birthday. i want to do something different, so I'm thinking eithe small shoppin bags or mini duffel bags. very small ones.
for 13 toddlers.

i am mental.

Mare Owner · Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:13 am

Thanks! Checking out Craftster now, they have a LOT there! Cool! :)

the.fee.fairy · Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:30 am

I'm exactly the same username on there.

For knitters and crocheters, there's Ravelry (www.ravelry.com) as well now.

That just as addictive!

If you're good with a hook or pair of needles, there are lots of knitted bags out there too!

Shirley · Post: # 82550Post **Shirley** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:56 am

Great links... I've put my name down on the ravelry waiting list.... ! Not that I've really got time for any more internetty type stuff though.

mrsflibble · Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:04 pm

ok I'm totally craftster hooked.
yet again I'm mrsflibble. not posted yet though. got to upload the pics of my latest slug to do that. Made him for my little brother out of some bits of hawaiian shirt, some BS safety standard eyes and a squeaker from the hobbycraft sale.