Totes – Sewing

DIY sewing tutorial: Tea towel book bag with dividers

April 29, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tea towels are pretty for the kitchen, but they also make great shortcuts for sewing! Julie of Sum of Their Stories has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can use three tea towels to make this book bag. Using… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: 6 pocket tote bag

March 27, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a pretty and functional tote for you to sew today. It’s a sturdy and roomy tote with 6 pockets around the outside to keep your stuff organized and within easy reach. Use it as a book bag, a knitting… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Quick quilted tote

February 7, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A beautiful quilted tote doesn’t have to take a long time to make – if you use a shortcut! The Inspired Wren has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. Her tutorial shows several shortcuts you can… Read more ...

Free pattern: Small fringed tote bag

January 13, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Though small, this tote is still big enough to hold everything you need to carry with you. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern and tutorial you can use to sew one. The bag is big enough to… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Clear vinyl stadium bag

October 1, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Clear vinyl stadium bag

If you’ve got plans to go to a football game this fall, you may find yourself looking about for a clear bag. More and more stadiums are adopting a clear bag policy. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Roomy crossbody purse with pockets

September 6, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Roomy crossbody purse with pockets

This crossbody purse is both cute and practical! Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew it. It’s roomy enough for all the stuff you need to carry around, and it’ has an adjustable crossbody… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Wallet that turns into a shopping bag

August 1, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew a fabric wallet that can turn into a shopping tote! It’s perfect for those times when you’re out and realize you forgot your reusable fabric totes, but don’t want to bring home another single-use plastic sack from the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Tote with a pocket for your tablet

July 25, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Tote with a pocket for your tablet

See how to sew a tote bag with a padded pocket to hold a tablet! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful bag. Whether you need to bring a tablet with you for… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Add a lining to a tote bag

July 20, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Add a lining to a tote bag

Not only is a lining a nice finish for a tote bag, it also adds strength and durability. If your tote bag doesn’t have a lining, it’s easy enough to add one. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Wax canvas tote bag

July 1, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a tote from wax canvas. The durability of wax canvas makes it a great choice to use for tote bags and other utility bags. Her bag features two colors of… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Pin tuck tote bag

June 25, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This tote bag has a nice surface texture and structure created by pin tucks! Minna from The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how to make it. Sewing the pin tucks requires precision, but the effect is worth it! … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Mommy and me tote bags

June 17, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These mommy & me bags are so fun! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how to make a simple tote in child and adult sizes. The bags are easy to sew, and fun to customize! Finished bag dimensions… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Perfect tote with lots of pockets

June 13, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Perfect tote with lots of pockets

Finding the perfect tote bag can be a difficult process. This bag by Chelsea from Sew Simple Home is the perfect size for carrying around planners, laptops and all those baby diapers. She has a tutorial showing how you can… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Reusable shopping bag with pocket pouch

June 9, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

As more stores are doing away with one-time-use plastic bags, it’s going to be more important to bring your reusable bags with you. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can sew a reusable shopping bag. These bags are easy… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Denim tote from upcycled jeans

May 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Denim tote from upcycled jeans

Turn those old jeans into a cute new tote! Trash to Couture has a great tutorial at Brother Sews showing how to do it. There’s a big pocket on one side and the corners are boxed. The denim is sturdy,… Read more ...

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