Joplin Carpet Bag Printed Sewing Pattern

Joplin Carpet Bag Printed Sewing Pattern

Bring a vintage-inspired classic to life with the Joplin Carpet Bag! This printed PDF pattern includes tiled pattern pieces ready to tile and tape together, plus a link to a full video tutorial so you can sew along with confidence.

Beginner-friendly and endlessly customizable — use quilting cotton, Shannon Fabrics Quilting Cuddle, or any fabric you love. The most challenging step is inserting the pins into the tubular frame (a mallet makes it easy!).

Finished Dimensions

• 18" W × 15" H × 7" D (approximate)

Materials & Hardware Required

• 16" Tubular Frame (1)
• Exterior fabric — 1 yard (Shannon Quilting Cuddle shown in video)
• Quilting cotton lining — 1 yard + 8" × 36" for pockets
• Natalie Interfacing, SF101 or Callie Del equivalent interfacing — 2 yards
• 2" wide jacquard webbing — 90" total length
• Stretch Needle 90/14 (required if using Quilting Cuddle)

Helpful Tools

• Rotary cutter & cutting mat
• Sewing stiletto, pins or clips
• Teflon pressing sheet
• Walking foot (recommended for Cuddle fabric)
• Fray Check for raw webbing edges

Sewing Level

⭐ Beginner Friendly

This pattern is a Hippie Bag Makers Club selection. Each month features a new pattern with a video tutorial so you can sew with confidence!