I searched for this bag pattern everywhere. I really did.

I had a vision: a drawstring bag with an almond-shaped base — not round, not square, but that elegant pointed oval shape that gives a bag a completely different silhouette. I dug through Etsy, Pinterest, pattern shops big and small. Nothing. So I did what any slightly obsessed quilter does: I sat down and designed it myself.

The result is the Almondine Bag, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you.

What Makes This Bag Different

Most drawstring bags have a rectangular or rounded bottom. The Almondine has an almond-shaped base — that gives it this beautiful, curvy silhouette. It stands on its own. It looks intentional. It’s the kind of bag that makes people ask “where did you get that?” and you get to say “I made it.”

But the real magic is in the construction.

The almond base attaches in two stages while the bag is still completely flat. You’re not wrestling a tube of fabric into position or trying to ease a circle into a cylinder. Everything happens while it’s easy to handle. Then one continuous U-shaped seam closes the sides and secures the base points — and suddenly you have a bag.

Once you understand how it works, you’ll want to make one in every fabric you own.

Watch the 4-minute Time-Lapse Here

Watch Me Make It - Full Length Video

In the full tutorial, I walk you through every single step: cutting and marking the almond base, attaching the casing, the flat construction technique, getting those pointed tips perfectly crisp, and threading the drawstring. It’s one of the most satisfying sews I’ve done in a long time.

Two Sizes, Endless Uses

The Almondine Bag comes in two sizes:

Small — approx. 6″ tall × 7″ wide. Perfect for a phone, keys, sunglasses, or a little everyday carry bag.
Large — approx. 11″ tall × 12″ wide. Roomy enough for a water bottle, snacks, a small project bag, or a gorgeous market tote.

Both sizes are included in one pattern download, along with the printed templates for each.

What’s Included in the Pattern

Complete step-by-step instructions with seam allowances and pressing directions
Print-at-home templates for both Small and Large sizes
Fabric and supply requirements
Tips for getting those almond points crisp every time

The PDF is an instant download — you’ll have it in your inbox within minutes of purchase.

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The Almondine Bag pattern is just $6.99 with a full-video walkthrough.

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A Few Fabric Ideas to Get You Thinking

This bag is a dream for showing off a beautiful quilting fabric. Some ideas:

A bold floral print for the outer with a coordinating solid lining & base
Low-volume scraps from your stash pieced into the panels
A Halloween print for a trick-or-treat bag (Halloween variation tutorial coming soon!)
Linen or canvas for a more neutral, everyday look

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