Hi everyone, I am trying to come up with an idea for a larger style handbag. I prefer hobo bags. I want to make a spring looking one but I am not sure what pattern to use. I have made the bow tucks but don't really want to make that one. I am hoping someone knows of a free handbag link to share. I am not so good at zippers but I also don't like my purse hanging open. I am willing to try the zipper thing again but can't seem to figure out what to make...please help :)

Anything here work for you:

http://armcandyforyou.blogspot.com/2...-tutorial.html

http://www.sewingsupport.com/sewing-...ts-purses.html (see the Margaret sling bag)

http://www.sewmamasew.com/blog2/janu...agPDFFinal.pdf

http://justsew.com/2009/05/21/so-sew...chlep-bag.html

http://c0064412.cdn.cloudfiles.racks...ad_pattern.pdf

Just search online for totes, bags or purse patterns, free, and there are lots of sites that come up.Allcrafts.net is one.

thanks for the links and ideas. I found this one and love it...just not sure if I can make it :(

http://www.robertkaufman.com/quiltin...ious_bow_tote/

that is a nice pattern. good luck.

There are hundreds of handbag patterns that are free esp the hobo type. Just do a search useing diffrent wording like ,hobo bag pattern, purse pattern , etc, I have spent literally hours looking at free purse patterns lol. henrettia's hand bags, sew mama sew, all people quilt are just a few sites I can think of.

sure you can!!!! Give it a try. This is really a cute one. Go for it!

Hi there. I just found this free pattern from Fabric.com and downloaded it. Hope it is what you are looking for!

http://www.pages01.net/fabriccom/Nom...-_-Nomad%20Bag

lots of free patterns here, some with tutorials.

http://pursepatterns.com/free_bag_patterns.html

http://www.allcrafts.net/sewing/pursesew.htm

ok, so here is the finished project....
oops, I mean here is the link (sorry)
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-112330-1.htm#2914272