Tutorial: Simple canvas tote
This simple canvas tote is a great project for beginner sewists! It takes just a few easy seams to make it. And when you’re done, you’ll have a cute new tote to carry! Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make a girl’s sundress from a tote bag
Make a little girl’s sundress from a tote bag? I wouldn’t have thought to do that, but Kirstin from Kojodesigns did and it turned out so cute. And if you think about it, it makes sense. The sides are already… Read more ...
Tutorial: Kids reversible book bag
Working at the library, I see the joy on kids’ faces when they bring a big ol’ stack of books up to be checked out. A book tote makes all those books easier to carry and keep up with. Marissa… Read more ... Sewing Tutorial: Hearts Aflutter tote bag
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make her Hearts Aflutter tote bag. The roomy tote is made from faux leather and is covered with hearts. Inside there’s a pocket to hold a cell phone or wallet. A… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew produce bag from a t-shirt
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a produce bag from a t-shirt, with no sewing required. Her tutorial is a video so you can watch to see just how easy it is. She uses fabric glue to… Read more ... Tutorial: French Market Tote
Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial for her French Market Tote. This bag has such beautiful and simple lines that will show off a pretty fabric. The lining fabric peeks out in a strip of fabric around the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Rocky Mountain Satchel
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their Rocky Mountain Satchel. It has a long shoulder strap and also a pair of shorter straps for you to carry it in your hand. A small pocket on the side will keep your phone… Read more ...
Tutorial: Simple convertible backpack tote bag
Make a tote that easily converts to a backpack! Diane from Ooh! Pretty Colors shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to do it. The bag uses the same set of straps for both the backpack and tote… Read more ...
Tutorial: Winter Wonderland tote bag
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created a winter wonderland scene on a thrifted tote. The dark blue canvas is the perfect backdrop for the snowy scene! Crochet doilies make beautiful snowflakes, and some vintage trim the snowy ground. She shares a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Felted wool tote bag
An old wool sweater can make a pretty new bag! Amy from Diary of a Quilter shows how you can create a tote bag from a felted wool sweater. Thrift stores are a great source of wool sweaters. It takes… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Leather tote bag
Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew up a beautiful leather tote. She shares the tutorial and a free pattern over at Fleece Fun. It’s made from a faux leather and heavy weight cotton and has rivets and… Read more ...
Free pattern: Ladybug tote bag
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for the cutest ladybug tote bag! It has a rounded body and two “wings” layered on the front. And just because it’s a ladybug doesn’t mean you HAVE to make it… Read more ...
Tutorial: Expandable travel tote bag
You’re headed out the door for a day trip. Do you grab the small tote bag that’s easy to carry or the large tote bag that has room for anything you might need to carry with you. It’s a hard… Read more ...
Free pattern: Reversible shopper tote in adult and kid sizes
Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a free pattern for making a reversible shopping tote in 2 sizes – a full sized bag for adults and a smaller size one for kids to carry! Use them for grocery trips and let… Read more ...
Free pattern: Oilcloth grocery tote
Are you still using throw-away plastic bags for your groceries? Don’t! Dylan from By Dylan M. shares a free pattern for making a reusable grocery tote from oilcloth. Tall and boxy (inspired by Trader Joe’s reusable shopping totes), this bag… Read more ...