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Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make a tote that’s perfect for trips to the library! The bag is roomy to hold all the books you’re taking to and from the library. A zippered pocket on the inside… Read more ... 
Whether they get worn out or just outgrown, it seems all of us have at least one pair of old jeans hanging around the house. Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use an old pair of jeans… Read more ... 
Start with a square of fabric, and sew it into a tote! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial for making her One Square Tote, a basic tote you can make from a square of fabric. You can make it into… Read more ... 
Cold grey winter days don’t stand a chance when you’re carrying a rainbow with you! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this rainbow applique tote bag. You won’t even need… Read more ... 
If you need a roomy tote bag to carry all your belongings, this free round tote bag pattern makes a super cute, bright bag, perfect for the summer season!
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Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods happened up some cross stitch art in the thrift store. Instead of outdated country style decor, she saw possibilities. Instead of hanging it on the wall, she used the cross stitch art as decoration for a… Read more ... 
Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a simple little art tote for a child, so they can take their art projects with them wherever they go! The bag is big enough to hold 8.5″ x 11″… Read more ... 
This tote is made from a patchwork of upholstery fabric samples, and is finished off with a lace trimmed linen cuff. I’ve got a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how to make it. It’s my new favorite bag and… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Simply Shoeboxes shows how you can make a simple tote from just two fat quarters. She makes them for Operation Christmas Child boxes and has streamlined the construction so she can sew them up quickly, because the… Read more ... 
This rope handle tote is perfect for busy moms! It’s roomy to hold all the stuff you need to keep with you throughout the day. You can sew one for yourself using the free pattern from Caroline at Sew Can… Read more ... 
This trick or treat tote has a cute cuff around the top with pom pom trim, because pom pom trim makes everything more fun. I’ve got a tutorial for you over at Orange Bettie. The tote is made short and… Read more ... 
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can sew a rope tote. You can make it any size you like, though I’m loving the oversized tote that she made. As large as it is, she was still able to make… Read more ... 
I bet you wouldn’t look at this bag and think, “Oh, I could make that.” But you can, and it’s actually a quick and easy project. Delia from Delia Creates has a tutorial showing how. The secret is to start… Read more ... 
See how you can make a Trick or Treat tote bag in just 10 minutes! Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how. Reflective tape is a smart choice for the handles. And, you can easily personalize it… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this large zippered tote. There’s a recessed zipper across the top and a magnetic snap pocket on the front. On the inside, there’s a patch pocket and… Read more ...