Modern Curves Tote Bag with Free Pattern

Bags· Free Pattern· Purses

13 Jul

I have no idea why but I have been into bags lately. Here is another curvy one I did this weekend. This tutorial is the same as my Oval Messenger Bag. The pattern is similar with the side overlays curving outwards instead of inwards as with the oval bag. I also added a top zipper which is optional. I left the bag without a closure but I think a magnetic snap or Velcro will work.

The fabric used for the main part of the bag is Macrina Busato Handmade found at Fabricworm. I fell in love with this fabric and knew I had to buy some for a small project. Its accented with a polkadot deep blue fabric on the side. I hope you guys enjoy the free pattern.

I decided to use both fabrics on the straps. I love how it turned out.

This was my first time adding a top zipper so it looks kinda sloppy. I hope yours come out better than mine.

Aren’t you just loving this handmade fabric! Look how pretty it looks on the back.

There you have it!

Download the FREE PATTERN HERE

Thanks for visiting and happy sewing,

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Kylie · 572 weeks ago

Your patterns just get better and better! You're a true inspiration :)

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Julie · 572 weeks ago

This is a really neat bag! Love the handmade fabric, and the little front zipper! very nice! Thx for the tutorial!!!!
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stitchscientist 55p · 571 weeks ago

Thanks Julie!

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Linda · 572 weeks ago

Thank you so much for the tutorial! Love the fabric and design!

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Anne · 572 weeks ago

Cute bag!! The little zipper is a neat detail! I've got a post scheduled for this evening that links to your tutorial:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-modern...
--Anne

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Kerrie · 571 weeks ago

You keep popping out the cutest things!!!
Awesome! Love the material you used!

K

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stitchscientist 55p · 571 weeks ago

Kerrie Thanks so much!.

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Britstitcher · 571 weeks ago

A wonderful bag. I finished one today for a friend's daughter who will be going back to work in France this autumn. I used a wonderful handbag print by Cosmo Textile. My only modifications were the addition of a recessed zipper pane and a pleated pocket with a label attached. I've sent a post to All Free Sewing. Hope they use it. Thanks again for your inspiration!

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stitchscientist 55p · 571 weeks ago

I am glad you were able to use the pattern.

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Sheila Perl · 563 weeks ago

Thank you for the free pattern and tutorial for your beautiful bag!!
I love the fabrics you used and the front zipper is just the perfect touch :)

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Barbara W · 563 weeks ago

Love the design of your bag, thanks for sharing! I found a tute for making the zipper a little easier and cleanly finished if you're interested https://app.box.com/shared/869jey4eat Click on Zippered Pouch with Pocket Tutorial.
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Haberdashery Shop 11p · 549 weeks ago

Love this pattern as well as the design now all I have to do is to look for a fabric like this one since I really like the color combination and the print of the fabric

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Kendra · 518 weeks ago

u should make a video

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gabriela · 516 weeks ago

gracias por compartir ; )

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paper · 515 weeks ago

We always feel great irritation and confusion while studying the heavy and loaded books with long lessons. The story does not end with the learning of a book.

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megan · 493 weeks ago

wow...you should learn to teach people how to so stuff better....I could hardly understand it

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Judy · 480 weeks ago

another beautiful bag=) i hope i will be as good as you soon... I tried making a baby pant... it didnt come out exactly right... anyways just letting you know that you're so nice to take the time to show us all how it's done... thank you so much again beautiful lady=)

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monu · 445 weeks ago

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Heather · 373 weeks ago

Wow! Another pattern ripoff! Are any of your patterns your own? THis is the 241 Tote from Noodlehead. You need to take these down and give credit to the original designer.

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Ckay · 361 weeks ago

Thank you for the pattern I tweeked it a bit and added a deep pocket to the bach and one in the lining. Turned out cute, thanks again

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snapchat · 322 weeks ago

great work admin

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Sue · 128 weeks ago

I love the pattern, but being a new sewer I did not find directions as to how much fabric, and directions to put together.
Is there somewhere that I can obtain them? Thank you.

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