DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN — No physical item will be shipped.
PATCHWORK STAR BAG SEWING PATTERN PDF for a beautifully finished drawstring bag in two useful versions: an adjustable crossbody bag or a strap-free pouch for makeup, projects, or everyday organisation.
Turn favourite fabrics into a distinctive handmade bag with a pieced patchwork star, soft drawstring closure, fully lined interior, and a clean professional finish with no exposed raw edges.
One Pattern, Two Beautiful Versions
- Crossbody bag: Add the optional adjustable shoulder strap for a practical everyday bag.
- Drawstring pouch: Make it without the strap as a makeup bag, small handbag, project pouch, or organiser.
Both versions feature the same charming patchwork star panel and can be made in endless fabric combinations. Use coordinated prints, treasured fabric pieces, quiet natural linens, or bold colours to make each bag completely your own.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- One bag pattern with two useful finishing options
- Beautiful patchwork star made from four coordinating fabrics
- Optional adjustable crossbody strap
- Fully lined construction with no exposed raw edges
- Beginner-friendly, step-by-step instructions
- 60 clear photographs throughout the sewing process
- Full-size printable pattern with seam allowances included
- No enlarging, scaling, or pattern drafting required
- A lovely way to use favourite fabrics and smaller fabric pieces
The detailed tutorial also teaches a helpful method for creating clean, accurately aligned patchwork seams.
Finished Size
- Approximately 12 in wide × 10 in high
- Approximately 30 × 25 cm
Skill Level
Beginner friendly. Basic familiarity with a sewing machine is helpful, and the 30-page tutorial guides you through the construction with 60 clear, step-by-step photographs.
Your Download Includes
- One 30-page sewing tutorial in English with 60 step-by-step photographs
- One full-size printable pattern file for both US Letter and A4 paper
- 3/8 in (1 cm) seam allowance included
- Metric conversions throughout
Print the pattern at 100% or Actual Size. Do not select “Fit to Page” or “Scale to Fit.” For best results, open the PDF using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Tools Needed
- Sewing machine with straight and zigzag stitches
- Ruler and tape measure
- Fabric scissors
- Pins or sewing clips
- Fabric marking pen with disappearing ink
- Iron and ironing surface
Fabric and Supplies
For the patchwork star panel:
- Fabric A: 5 × 5 in (12.5 × 12.5 cm)
- Fabric B: 5 × 10 in (12.5 × 25 cm)
- Fabric C: 5 × 10 in (12.5 × 25 cm)
- Fabric D: 5 × 15 in (12.5 × 37.5 cm)
For the remainder of the bag:
- Exterior fabric: 12 × 22 in (30 × 56 cm)
- Lining fabric: 40 × 12 in (100 × 30 cm)
- Drawstring-channel fabric: 10 × 12 in (25 × 30 cm)
- Fusible interfacing: 40 × 13 in (100 × 33 cm)
- Two drawstring cords, each 32 in (80 cm) long
Suitable exterior fabrics include quilting cotton, cotton canvas, linen, cotton-linen blends, lightweight denim, corduroy, and other stable woven fabrics. You may also use pre-quilted fabric or add suitable batting or stabiliser for extra structure.
For the optional adjustable shoulder strap:
- One fabric strip: 55 × 4 in (140 × 10 cm)
- One additional fabric piece: 3 × 8 in (8 × 20 cm)
- Two 1 in (2.5 cm) metal rings or D-rings
- One 1 in (2.5 cm) adjustable strap slider
Digital Pattern Information
- Instant digital download
- No finished bag or physical pattern will be shipped
- Tutorial written in English
- Files are available after purchase
If you need help downloading, printing, or sewing your Patchwork Star Bag, please contact us at support@cheridemeter.com.
Small-Business Use
You may sell up to 100 finished items made from this pattern. Please credit Cheri Demeter as the pattern designer. Mass production, copying, sharing, reselling, translating, publishing, or redistributing this pattern, tutorial, photographs, or any portion of the files is prohibited.
In-person workshops are permitted when each participant purchases their own copy of the pattern. Online workshops using or distributing this pattern are not permitted.
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