Day 6- Bow Shoulder Bag

On the 6th Day of Christmas, We’re Bringing You… the Adorable Bow Shoulder Bag Freebie! 🎁🎄

Bows are everywhere this year, and I am so here for it! Today’s freebie is a super stylish bow shoulder bag that’s right on trend and perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself—we won’t judge!).

This bag is a beginner-friendly project that’s great for anyone dipping their toes into bag-making. It’s simple yet versatile, with no closures required, and it uses only a small amount of fabric—perfect for your scrap stash!

The straps can be tied into a bow for an adorable short-shoulder bag or knotted for a longer-shoulder bag vibe. It would be very simple to lengthen the straps to create dramatic tails if you wanted too! Whether you’re making this for a trendy teen on your gift list or adding it to your own accessories, it’s a quick, fun sew that’s sure to stand out. Here are a few suggested freebies to go with the bag- key fob, envelope clutch, ruffle scrunchie, keychain wallet, sanitizer keychain holder, super scrunchie, lip balm keychain holder, bow scrunchie, zip pouch, and coffee cozy.

Ready to dive in? Let’s make this bow bag magic happen! 🪡✨

SUPPLIES:

Fabric – woven fabric like quilting cotton, satin, denim, etc. A variety of fabrics can be used.
3/4 yard main fabric
3/8 lining
Fusible fleece for the main fabric
Light to medium weight fusible interfacing for the lining fabric
Depending on how structured you want your bag/shoulder ties, you can add interfacing and/or the fusible fleece. If you don’t add anything, it will be floppy.

LET’S GET STARTED!

3/8″ seam allowances included

Step 1: PREPPING

Go grab the pattern here! The pattern is 100% free, but you do need to add it to your cart and checkout. Then, it will always be available to download from your account. The pattern is a no trim pattern; if you need help putting the pattern together, pop over to the faqs and troubleshooting page , check out the blog post here, or ask in our Facebook group .

Print and assemble the pattern. Alternatively, you can use the projector file if you’re using a projector. Pattern layout below:

Step 2: CUTTING

Main fabric:
- Cut 2 main bag pieces in main with fusible fleece
- Cut 1 bottom bag piece in main with fusible fleece
- Cut 2 center small ties in main (2.25″ x 18.25″)
- 2 bow strap pieces in main with fusible interfacing (Note- if you want more room to tie your bow, simply lengthen these straps!)
Lining fabric:
- Cut 2 main bag pieces in lining with fusible interfacing
- Cut 1 bottom bag piece in lining with fusible interfacing
Note- I add the fusible fleece or interfacing before cutting those pieces out.

Step 3: SEWING

Fold bow strap pieces in half, with right sides together. Stitch together with a 3/8″ seam allowance. Clip corners and optional trim seams, then press right sides out. Set aside.

Press center small ties as if making bias. Press one short end 1/4″ to the wrong side. Press in half to create a center crease. Press ends toward the center. Press in half to enclose raw edges. Repeat with the other strap. Edge stitch around ties. Set aside.

Pin the bottom bag to one main bag piece. I like to find the center of the bottom and main piece, then pin each side to the bag.

Clip 1/8″ into the bottom bag to ease curved sides into place. Stitch together and then clip curves to smooth, being careful not to clip into the seam.

Repeat the steps with the other main bag piece and then set it aside.

Repeat with lining main and bottom bag piece. Leave a 3″-4″ opening at the bottom of one side to flip later.

Press the unsewn portion 3/8″ toward the wrong side. Set aside.

Center the small ties on the main bag (one on each side) and baste in place.

Pin the strap pieces to main bag, matching edges of strap the seam on the bag, and create a small pleat so the strap fits in place. Baste.

Arrange the straps and center ties flat to the main bag. Flip lining bag wrong side out. Place the main bag inside so they are right sides together and pin along top opening.