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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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 store! … Read more ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
Sew a convertible tote that turns into a backpack or a cross body bag! Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern for you. It’s big enough to hold a 13″ MacBook Pro, so it’s a great way… Read more ... 
Sew a tote to carry with you to the beach this summer! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how to make this beach tote with mesh pocket to hold those sandy beach toys. And on the other… Read more ...