Tutorial: Simple canvas tote
Lisa Lam from U-Handblog shares a tutorial for making a simple tote. It’s the kind of bag you can fold up and stash in a large purse or glove compartment so you’ve always got a bag when you need it. … Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Convertible leather tote
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making a convertible leather (or faux leather) tote. This is such a cool design! The straps are attached in a such a way that the bag can either… Read more ...
Free pattern: Kenna Tote
Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a free pattern for her Kenna Tote. It’s a medium sized bag perfect for everyday running around, whether it’s errands or school pickup or work. It’s made from a sturdy canvas, and lined with a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Bohemian Tassel Laptop Tote
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make her Bohemian Tassel Laptop Tote. It’s pretty enough to just carry as a purse, but big enough to hold a laptop. You can color block or dip dye the outside… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sweatshirt Market Tote
Portia from Makery shows how you can make a sturdy market tote out of a sweatshirt. It takes just a few cuts and a few seams to make one. The sweatshirt material is a heavier weight fabric, and the way… Read more ...
Free Sewing pattern: 4 step leather tote
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for her Four Step Leather Tote. You can a make one in just four easy steps. The upholstery weight leather (or faux leather) has enough body that there’s no need to line. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Canvas bag upgrade with sturdier and prettier straps
Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can upgrade a simple canvas bag by giving it wider, sturdier, and prettier straps. She also makes it reversible – BONUS! The cotton prints on the straps are a pretty contrast with… Read more ...
Tutorial: Upcycled jeans waistband tote
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make this tote bag, using a jeans waistband as the top of the bag. Other pieces of the jeans find their way into the bag as well, with back… Read more ... Tutorial: Woven patchwork tote bag
What looks a simple patchwork design on the outside of this bag is actually made from woven strips of fabric. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make it. Even with the… Read more ...
Tutorial: No-sew fringed t-shirt tote
Jessi from Practically Functional shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how you can make a fringed t-shirt tote, with no sewing required. All you need is a t-shirt and a pair of scissors. This would be a great project… Read more ...
Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag
This Retro Overnight Bag is a free pattern by The Crafty Kitty, shared in a guest post at Birch Fabrics. The shape is inspired by vintage bowling bags. It’s a good sized bag that would be good for sleepovers. The… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Tall leather tote
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this tall leather (or faux leather tote. Theirs is made from a metallic faux leather that they’ve embellished with rows of decorative ribbons. It’s fully lined, with pockets on the inside to hold phone… Read more ...
Tutorial: Two ways to line a tote bag
Linings are not required for a tote bag, but they sure give it a nicer finish and make it sturdier. Plus, you can use the lining to add a surprise bit of color or pattern to your bag. Sara from… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sew an easy beginner tote bag, plus a snap-on bag organizer
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a simple tote bag tutorial. It’s a good beginning sewing project because it’s all straight seams, and you end up with something you can use and feel proud of. She also… Read more ...
Free pattern: Reversible hobo tote
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this reversible hobo tote. It’s a simple bag – easy to sew, and easy to grab and go. It’s a good sized bag, measuring 15″ across when complete. She… Read more ...