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Puffer Bag Sewing Pattern
The Puffer Bag is a beginner sewing pattern in 2 sizes, Mini and Tote. It takes about 3 hours in 6 written steps. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 3 h
- Sizes
- 2
- Steps
- 6
The Puffer Bag pattern comes in 2 sizes, Mini and Tote. It is a beginner project that takes about 3 h, in 6 steps. Best fabrics: nylon, ripstop, waxed cotton, velvet, corduroy or quilting cotton.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details |
|---|---|
| Mini | 9 x 7½ in, 4 in base, 2¼ in apart |
| Tote | 13 x 11 in, 5 in base, 3 in apart |
The Mini fits a phone, wallet and keys; the Tote takes a 13 in laptop.
Outer: nylon, ripstop, waxed cotton, velvet, corduroy or quilting cotton. Mini ¾ yd, Tote 1¼ yd (60 in wide). Lining: cotton, Mini ½ yd, Tote ¾ yd. Batting: high-loft polyester (½ in, 45 in wide), Mini 1¼ yd, Tote 2 yd (two layers on every panel).
You also need
- ¾ in magnetic snap
- Walking foot, 90/14 needle, thread
- Optional: 1 in D-rings + swivel clips for a detachable strap
Pattern pieces
Body
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 6 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Quilt the channels
- Trim
- Straps
- Body and base
- Join and finish
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Questions about the Puffer Bag
How much fabric does the Puffer Bag need?
Best fabrics: nylon, ripstop, waxed cotton, velvet, corduroy or quilting cotton. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Puffer Bag come in?
It comes in 2 sizes, Mini and Tote. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Puffer Bag take to sew?
About 3 hours. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 6 steps.
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