DIY baguette shoulder bag tutorial (free pattern)

Welcome back to Pattern Poole TV!
In this tutorial, we give you a brief introduction to home handbag sewing on a domestic sewing machine.
Monica Poole has been designing handbags for over 20s and has designed numerous handbag sewing patterns. To celebrate them all being converted to PDF format, we have created this tutorial to kick off our handbag series with a bang.

In this tutorial, you will see how to make a baguette bag on a domestic sewing machine. A Baguette is a small compact handbag that is carried on a short strap; it was originally designed by the Italian fashion company Fendi in 1997. These small, sleek bags were a huge trend in the late 1990s and early 2000s and could be found in an array of colours and textures.

In recent years, the Baguette has made a comeback! This is our version. It’s a stylish shape with a top curved zipper, rounded at the bottom, a side gusset and a gathered strap. It’s a basic shape for you to personalise in your own way; add some pockets or change up the strap; it’s up to you!

This little PDF pattern and YouTube tutorial is a gift from us to you; we hope you like it!

Size:
Height: 15 cm (6”) high. Width: 23.5 cm (9 ¼”).

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[sandramaramendes-]

Thanks for The tutorial! The best bag tutorial I had seen! ❤

[Joy-eqqg]

I need a bag that comfortably holds my wallet, keys, tissue & my glasses case. The glasses case is the deal breaker with most just not big enough! Think this bag might work. I will have to make one to see. Thanks for free pattern & the tutorial. Get tired of carrying a "tote bag"!😊

[gorgo]

I think this is handbag is really gorgeous. Thank you for this tutorial - I will be making this bag for sure!! Beautifully filmed too, so clear and precise, just what we need. xx

[BEdmonson]

Thank you for making this tutorial and for the free plans. I'm a newbie to this hobby, but i was able to easily follow along. I made this bag for my mother for Christmas this year and she loves it! 😊

[Torontogal]

I’m making this bag now; nervously putting in the zipper.
I copied the pattern at 120%, and added 3 inches to the height. I also made the base 3 1/4 inches wide, and tapered the sides is the gusset to be like the 120% version at the top of the gusset. I’m using black upholstery fabric and will attach D-rings so I can attach an adjustable shoulder strap. 😃

[p.kathleenshigemi]

I have been making bags for awhile, but am always trying to learn more. Slipping the foam based into a sleeve at the end, then stitching in place was a great method. I also love the method of sliding the webbing inside the strapping to create a decorative feature. Thanks. K

[maralynturner]

I thought this is the best pattern ad set of instructions I have ever seen! Thank you

[cfleyfel]

That is a very professionally finished bag, thank you for teaching your know-how in such a fantastic way and also for the free pattern. I would love you to have more bag patterns for sale on your website, please.

[lucianebechelli]

Parabéns ficou linda a bolsa 👛
Vou tentar fazer😊
Obrigada pela aula.

[mariacraciun]

This is one of the coolest sewing tutorials I've ever seen! I'm definitely giving it a try with my sewing friends! Thank you for the tutorial and the free pattern!

[suziecheree]

How gorgeous! Also lovely to have coordinating fabrics with shades of apparel. Great tutorial, thank you 💝

[kristinahuddle]

Thank you Thank you! I have watched several baguette bag tutorials trying to get all the tips I can to keep the zipper from getting wavy around the curve., and also to learn ways to ease the gusset in place without puckers. Your pattern and tutorial showed the clearest methods and brought flawless results. I am thrilled!

[karlabiasiolli]

Love it Monica.. I have a few bag patterns and this one is one of the easier ones I have found. Thank you ! You make everything look easy. You must a true professional. I have watched all your videos.. LOVE THEM> THANK YOU Hi to Allura and the fam.

[jusuiselisabeth]

Enjoyable watching your sewing technique. Liked how you didn't rush the process.
Thanks

[cchatolate]

Thank you for showing how to sew with foam interfacing. I've been doing it all wrong. Hope I can make this bag.

[ameliabuns]

this is the first tutorial that I see that actually shows how to cut the fabric nearly too :) I actually made a super similar bag a while ago (with a hidden zipper tho) and cutting the fabric was the hardest part. I didn't do this for some reason.

[annlind]

What a FUN project! I could never have done it without your tutorial. Thank you. I think I'll make some more!

[lindaphillips]

The ribbon trick is so cool! Mental note for future projects! Great little bag!

[bethwagar]

Ive made 3 of these so far. I love this pattern. thank you for sharing

[DebbieDykesembroidery]

Thank you so much for the free pattern. I made myself this adorable purse but now I would like to add a zip pocket to the outside. Love watching you!