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This patchwork tote is a beautiful way to use charm squares or fabric scraps. Jera from Quilting in the Rain shows how to make one in a video tutorial. I’m drawn to the patchwork but you could also skip all… Read more ... 
Sew this patchwork tote for your favorite teacher! Of for yourself, if you’re wanting a new bag for yourself. Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web. It’s extra nice made with cork fabric for the… Read more ... 
Courtney from A Little Craft In Your Day shows how you can make this awesome sling bag with a Boho style. It’s made entirely from rectangles of fabric and is a good project for a beginner. Because of how… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse created this travel bag for her Featherweight sewing machine. The patchwork carry case is her answer to the worn handles on the Featherweight case, which she was afraid would fail while she was carrying the machine. … Read more ... 
This sturdy tote is ready for any summer adventure! Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial at Hatch. She’s also got a free machine embroidery file for the flip flops if you sign up for a 1 month subscription… Read more ... 
See how to sew this awesome bucket bag! Sew4Home has the tutorial. The bag has a grommet 
and drawcord closure and an adjustable cross body strap. The strap is adjustable, with snaps at the shoulder and where it attaches to… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make a tote bag from a tea towel. She’s got two ways of making them, depending on how much time you have and how nicely you want to finish it. For… Read more ... 
Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making this market tote. Out of jelly rolls!! She alternated two solids for her bag, but you could use a mix of prints for a scrappier look. Great… Read more ... 
This laminated diaper tote has plenty of pockets to hold all the diapers and wipes and snacks and toys that need to go with you when you leave the house with a toddler. And of course the laminated fabric is… Read more ... 
These 4th of July bags are perfect to take with you to parades, to hold the candy that gets tossed from the floats. Emma from Crafting{E} shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It. She starts with a plain… Read more ... 
I finally broken into a set of charm squares and sewed them up into a tote! It has a top flap and a cool swivel hook closure that give it more of a satchel style. I’ve got a tutorial for… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew this oversized beach bag with rope handles. The summery lemon print she used is from the new Just Add Sugar fabric line by Simple Simon & Co Fill it with… Read more ... 
This fabric shopping bag is perfect for trips to a farmer’s market! There’s plenty of room to hold your produce, and you can carry it hands-free on your shoulder. Sew4Home has a tutorial and free pattern for making it. Fold… Read more ... 
Don’t underestimate the power of a basic tote bag! They’re easy to sling over your shoulder and easy to toss your stuff in. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew a simple tote. It has an outside… Read more ... 
Got beach plans for this summer? Or how about trips to the neighborhood pool? Kirstin from kojodesigns shows how you can sew a beach tote to carry all of your beach and poolside essentials. Pockets on the outside and in… Read more ...