Newest Releases

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Newest Bag Releases

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Free Tutorials

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  • Traditional Thumbhole Cuffs!

    Traditional Thumbhole Cuffs!

    Thumbhole cuffs are a fun and practical way to keep your hands a bit warmer during those chilly months. You can add a thumbhole cuff to pretty much any sleeve...

    Traditional Thumbhole Cuffs!

    Thumbhole cuffs are a fun and practical way to keep your hands a bit warmer during those chilly months. You can add a thumbhole cuff to pretty much any sleeve...

  • DIY Phone Sleeve or Shoulder Pocket

    DIY Phone Sleeve or Shoulder Pocket

    If you have a backpack that you love but would also like to access or phone more easily, this is the post for you!  This is a perfect add-on to...

    DIY Phone Sleeve or Shoulder Pocket

    If you have a backpack that you love but would also like to access or phone more easily, this is the post for you!  This is a perfect add-on to...

  • Beginner Sewing Project: How to Sew a Pillowcase

    Beginner Sewing Project: How to Sew a Pillowcase

    Are you new to sewing? Or Do you need new pillowcases?   If you answered yes to either of those questions today is for you! Let's make a pillowcase together.

    Beginner Sewing Project: How to Sew a Pillowcase

    Are you new to sewing? Or Do you need new pillowcases?   If you answered yes to either of those questions today is for you! Let's make a pillowcase together.

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Bag Making Hacks and Help

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  • How to Install a Side Release Buckle to the Harmony Belt Bag & Purse

    How to Install a Side Release Buckle to the Har...

    Hey there! Thanks for being here. Today, I'm going to show you how to install a side release buckle on the Rivet Patterns Harmony Belt Bag and Purse!   Don't...

    How to Install a Side Release Buckle to the Har...

    Hey there! Thanks for being here. Today, I'm going to show you how to install a side release buckle on the Rivet Patterns Harmony Belt Bag and Purse!   Don't...

  • Three Ways to Add Binding to a Bag

    Three Ways to Add Binding to a Bag

    Have you ever struggled with using double fold bias tape to bind the raw edges of a  bag? (raises hand) Well, guess what? You aren't alone.  Binding a bag takes...

    Three Ways to Add Binding to a Bag

    Have you ever struggled with using double fold bias tape to bind the raw edges of a  bag? (raises hand) Well, guess what? You aren't alone.  Binding a bag takes...

  • How to Adjust the Length of a Bag Strap

    How to Adjust the Length of a Bag Strap

    Are you making the Rivet Patterns Harmony Belt Bag & Purse for a person that measures outside the range listed in the pattern? If so, I'm here for you!  Let's learn...

    How to Adjust the Length of a Bag Strap

    Are you making the Rivet Patterns Harmony Belt Bag & Purse for a person that measures outside the range listed in the pattern? If so, I'm here for you!  Let's learn...

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Fitting and Pattern Adjustments

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  • Full Tummy Adjustment on a Top/Dress

    Full Tummy Adjustment on a Top/Dress

    In this Rivet Patterns post, we will be walking through a Full Tummy Adjustment on a dartless Top or Dress.

    Full Tummy Adjustment on a Top/Dress

    In this Rivet Patterns post, we will be walking through a Full Tummy Adjustment on a dartless Top or Dress.

  • Broad or Narrow Back Adjustment

    Let's talk about back adjustments! No, I'm not talking chiropractic, I'm talking pattern adjustments. In this Rivet Patterns post, we will be walking through a Broad or Narrow Back adjustment.

    Broad or Narrow Back Adjustment

    Let's talk about back adjustments! No, I'm not talking chiropractic, I'm talking pattern adjustments. In this Rivet Patterns post, we will be walking through a Broad or Narrow Back adjustment.

  • High Round Back Adjustment

    High Round Back Adjustment

    Let's talk about back adjustments! No, I'm not talking chiropractic, I'm talking pattern adjustments. In this Rivet Patterns post, we will be walking through a High Round Back adjustment.

    High Round Back Adjustment

    Let's talk about back adjustments! No, I'm not talking chiropractic, I'm talking pattern adjustments. In this Rivet Patterns post, we will be walking through a High Round Back adjustment.

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  • Bag Making

    We'll make bags together from beginning to end with help along the way. Whether you're new to bags or not we can do this. Together.

  • Togetherness

    Rivet Patterns is focused on meeting each sewist where they are and helping them along the way. We truly believe we can do this. Together.

  • Garment Making

    Living your best life while wearing your favorite outfit can change the entire day! New or seasoned sewist? It's time to sew. Together.

Garment and Bag Patterns for Every Occasion

Rivet Patterns was born from a love of garment and bag making.  We're just two friends with a passion for sewing and helping others succeed in sewing themselves. So, welcome, we're thrilled you're here!