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10 Cross Body Bags to Sew with Free Patterns

May 30, 2024 by Anne Weaver

Whether your summer adventures take you sightseeing on vacation, or just taking advantage of activities and events around town, a lightweight handsfree way to carry your essentials is a must.  Cross body bags are perfect for when you’re out and around town for any amount of time.  The long strap that you wear cross body distributes the weight of the bag and also allows you to carry your bag hands free.  No having to make sure a strap doesn’t like off your shoulder.   We’ve rounded up 10 awesome cross body bags that you can sew for yourself.

We’ve included tutorials for making small bags, just big enough for phone and wallet, as well as larger tote style bags for days when you need to carry more with you.  All of the bags in our roundup can be made with standard sewing notions that you may already have sitting in your stash. 

 

How to Sew a Cross Body Zipper Tote – Free Sewing Pattern by Sew Can She

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Cross Body Bag Sewing Free Sewing Pattern by Life Sew Savory

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Sew It – A Fall Plaid Cross Body Bag by A Kailo Chic Life

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DIY Cross Body Bag Sewing Tutorial by Orange Bettie for Bombshell Bling

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Learn to Sew a Mini Cross Body Bag by Sew Very Crafty

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Cross Body DIY Tote From a Placemat by Hello Glow

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The Easiest Pattern for a DIY Cross Body Bag by Sew Crafty Me

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The Perfect Cross Body Bag Pattern – Free! by Sew Can She

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ModeS Fabric Review – Reversible Tote/Cross Body Tutorial by Tea Rose Home

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How to Make a Cross Body Mini Bag by What The Craft

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