What’s your ideal size of bag?

What size bag (or purse!) do you prefer as your everyday go-to bag?

A smaller essentials-only bag, or a larger carry all for all the bits and bobs that you maybe might one day need?

If you’re a fan of smaller bags, purses, clutches, and wallets, have a little look through our curated list of recommended sewing patterns from Sewing Patterns by Junyuan and Swoon Patterns!

Brooklyn Handbag from Swoon Sewing Patterns

Photo credit: Alicia Miller

“Classic and professional with downtown edge, this bag combines high-end detail with practical functionality. The extra long zipper opens wide for easy access while the side clips provide its stylish figure. This bag features an optional removable shoulder strap and interior zippered pocket. Two sizes included.”

The Crossbody Bag from Sewing Patterns by Junyuan

This incredibly petite Crossbody Bag is an intermediate level bag sewing pattern, with its dainty size adding to the fun of sewing! Featuring a French Braid quilt as you go flap, a hidden back pocket, and a shaped slip pocket, you’ll have room for just the essentials.

Denver Backpack – mini size from Swoon Sewing Patterns

Photo credit: Connie Tkach

“This stylish backpack purse features two exterior side pockets with visible zippers for an added edgy vibe. The zippered main compartment will keep all your belongings secure while the side pockets offer plenty of storage. Perfect for work, travel or your everyday adventures.”

The Hope Handbag from Sewing Patterns by Junyuan

Photo credit: Tracey from Purple Katz Quilting

The essence of The Hope Handbag is style through simplicity – with a budget-friendly materials list, the use of skill building techniques to create structure, and lots of potential for customisation. The petite purse has small grab handles that are perfect for holding in your hand, and is an ideal size to carry as an every day bag.

Lola Domed Handbag from Swoon Sewing Patterns

Photo credit: Alicia Miller

“The perfect look for your everyday style, this small bag includes a trimmed zippered pocket, a zippered main compartment and an interior slip pocket. Vinyl, cork or any other heavy non-fraying fabric is necessary for the contrasting fabric.”

The Captivating Clutch – Starlet Size from Sewing Patterns by Junyuan

Although small, this petite purse is packed with pockets – enough to hold everything you’ll need for a day out and about or for a night out on the town. Use glitzy fabrics to glam up this compact clutch for an elegant evening bag, or go wild with bright solids, contrasting colours, and fun patterns. The helpful section diagram within the pattern will help you figure out where to use your fabrics.

Della Wallet Clutch from Swoon Sewing Patterns

Photo credit: Alicia Miller

“The Della Wallet Clutch is an ideal accessory, she’s easy to sew and practical enough to use daily. This wallet features 8 credit card slots, 2 bill or check slots, and 2 zippered pockets large enough to zip your phone into one and your change in the other.”

The Gentleman’s Wallet from Sewing Patterns by Junyuan

Photo credit: Lynn from She Wears Red Feathers

This fabulous Gentleman’s Wallet is perfect as a gift. Personalise it with different fabrics to create a truly individual gift for your friends and family!

Pearl Wallet Clutch from Swoon Sewing Patterns

Photo credit: Alicia Miller

“This easy-to-sew wallet features 8 card slots, 2 bill slots, a large zippered compartment, and a detachable bifold compartment. A removable wristlet strap comes in handy when you just need to carry the essentials. Just slip your phone into the zippered compartment and go!”

Do you prefer a bigger bag? Take a look at our recommended large bag sewing patterns, medium sized bag sewing patterns, and patterns that come in multiple sizes!

Have you already sewn your ideal bag? Enter a photo of it into our giveaway gallery before noon UK time on 28th September 2021 for the chance to win a gift subscription to the Bag of the Month Club – www.mrs-h.com/your-perfect-handmade-bag

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