In Issue 14 of Love Sewing we are delighted to have a fabulous Picnic Bag project from the super talented Katy Orme of Apartment Apothecary and a lovely reversible slouch shoulder bag project from Julia Claridge of 'bobbins and buttons'.

slouch shoulder bag pattern

Free Pattern with Issue 14 of Love Sewing Magazine, designed by Julia Claridge

If you have already made one of these useful picnic bags, be sure to post a picture of your finished project on our Facebook wall or tag us in a tweet.  We've found some of our favourite simple to sew bag patterns and tutorials from more brilliant craft websites and sewing bloggers to share with you this week. Sewing up a bag or tote is real