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General Pattern Info

Each pattern comes with a supply list that provides information about what you’ll need to complete your project. You can also find the supply list on ByAnnie.com by selecting the Supply List tab on any of our pattern pages.  

Compare our patterns by clicking on ‘Frequently Asked Questions & More Information’, then ‘Comparison Chart’ on the pattern’s product page.

We’ve also included the links below:

Not all our patterns are available as PDFs. The main reason is that selling primarily in printed format helps us support local quilt shops by providing them with a wide selection of great patterns to resell, benefiting both the shops and their customers.

You can find the available PDF patterns here. 

​If you have an older pattern, you can still use it to produce a great bag. Our 2.0 and 2.1 versions were released to include updated graphics, an easier-to-follow layout, and improved instructions. Some new 2.0 patterns also include new features like different straps, trolley sleeves, and more.

​As we release new 2.0 and 2.1 patterns, we also record an Add-on Video for each of them. There are some older 2.0 patterns that we now print as II (Roman Numeral 2) patterns; however, these older patterns do not have Add-on Videos. To find all patterns that have accompanying Add-on Videos, look here.

​We understand this can be confusing, but as we have grown as a company so has our desire to improve our work and give you the best sewing experience we possibly can. Never hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] for further clarification or with other questions.

​On each pattern's web page, we do our best to list what has been changed or updated.

​Because the original pattern is still great and usable, we do not offer trade-ins. The newer 2.0 and 2.1 versions are an update, not a recall. The changes to the pattern are also not available by themselves since the entire pattern has been updated, not just select measurements or images or corrections.

Do you have advice for sewing through thick layers?  ​ ​ ​

​While some machine struggle to sew through thick layers, most household sewing machines should be able to sew any of our projects. Here are a few things to keep in mind before sewing:

    • Use a sharp 90/14 topstitch needle and change your needle frequently.
    • Check to make sure you’re using the correct tension settings for your machine.
    • Let your machine move the fabric. Do not tug at it.
    • Try our ByAnnie’s Stiletto and Pressing Tool to help press down the layers and feed it through the foot.
    • Use a small hammer to help flatten the layers (see the technique in our Out and About Add-on video).
    • Be mindful of the type of fabric you are using. We suggest using quilting cottons for our patterns, so be aware that there will be added thickness when using cork, denim, home decor fabrics, etc.

​We've found that binding gives a strong "skeleton" to a bag providing additional support and stability. We also like the decorative element that a coordinating/contrasting binding provides.

​We've opted to use cutting instructions over paper cut-outs because we find they provide much more accurate measurements. We also like that the pattern can be used over and over again, whereas cut-outs tend to wear out or get damaged after repeated use.

​With the majority of our bags, the cuts are rectangular shapes that can be easily measured with a straight ruler, and any rounded edges can be shaped with a circle ruler, compass, or even a larger thread cone.

​On patterns where there are larger circles, or specific shapes, we do provide a template for cutting out (For example, Nesting Baskets, Jet Set 2.0, Potluck Pals, Serenity Shoulder Bag, etc.)