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10 Free Tote Bag Patterns and Tutorials

Posted by Cindy · November 9, 2010 · Last Updated: April 30, 2016

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Totes make great handmade gifts. Here is a Tuesday Ten that shows a round-up of lovely totes.

If you love to sew you might also like these free sewing tutorials right here on Skip to my Lou! Every tote needs a matching pouch.

Pleated Zippered Pouch

Lined Zippered Pouch

Tote Patterns and Tutorials

1. Dish Towel Tote Tutorial

2. Tank Top Totes Tutorials (two styles)

3. Ruffled Tote Pattern

4. The Twenty Minute Tote Tutorial

5. Beach Bag Tote Pattern

6. Simple Lined Tote Bag Tutorial

7. Hobo Tote Bag Pattern

8. Pleated Tote Pattern

9. Pillowcase Tote Pattern

10. Oil Cloth Tote Tutorial

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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017
I want to download instructions for your crafts but it say that it will change my setting on my computer!! I won't allow some unknown program to mess up my computer. Can you share them some other way~~
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Lee
Sunday, December 4th, 2016
links don't work for BEACH BAG TOTE PATTERN
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Karen Wall
Sunday, November 6th, 2016
I used #6 Simply lined Tote for my daughters wedding. One for each of the bridesmaids, maid of honor and the ladies that helped put it all together. I also had them monogrammed and they were a huge hit. Very easy to make but very impressive.
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Monday, July 7th, 2014
I'm so glad to stop by your blog! My sister-in-law is learning to sew and she's into tote bags. I'll send her the URL of this article. She'll love this! :)
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Hannah morse
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
These are awesome hand bags and purses but are these hand made?
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Suzanne
Monday, April 22nd, 2013
Susie, I have the pattern for what's called "Scrap Sack 2" by Oceanside Designs. Not sure if that's the one you need, but it does have the pin cushion and bag, etc. attached. It uses just 2 fat quarters of fabric for the lined bag and pincushion. Available here: http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/scrap+sack+2+pattern.do

I also found this PDF (free) pattern - pictures, instructions and all! - for one very similar: http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/media/blog/SMSPincushionOrganizer.pdf

Good luck and happy sewing!
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susie
Friday, March 15th, 2013
does anyone have the sewing instructions for the abbey bag - pincushion with the thread catcher hanging down from the table. I saw it in a pattern catalogue but it is no longer in the pattern books. Thank you.
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Tace
Sunday, February 17th, 2013
I found a bag like the black and white one many people are looking for!! I searched for days, because I LOVE the look of it! It's at http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/bags-pillows/reversible-purse_1.html. I haven't sewn it yet, but I think if you make the straps wider it will be just like the other one! Good luck! I'll share again after I make it!
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dawn w.
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
Yes i'm also looking for the cute black and white tote that led me to this website.........????????
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Diane
Monday, February 11th, 2013
I have also searched for the cute black and white tote.....anyone have the link yet?
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AJ
Saturday, January 12th, 2013
I am also looking for the black and white tote tutorial. Thanks so much!
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Gail N
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Thank you. This is just what I needed.
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Melissa
Monday, January 7th, 2013
Ashley Johnson of www.makeit-loveit.com has a pretty fantastic blog with lots of tutorials. She also has a tutorial for a ruffled tote bag that she made for her daughter. HTH :-)
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Cathie
Monday, December 3rd, 2012
Hi. Love the site with all of the great ideas and projects. I, too, was hoping to find the tutorial/pattern for the black and white tote. Is there a link for that pattern? Thanks so much. You're so inspiring!!
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Julie
Tuesday, November 6th, 2012
I am looking for the black and white tote pattern as well. Wanted to make the little one to match
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Cathy
Sunday, September 9th, 2012
I too was looking for the black and white tote. Is there a pattern for this?
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Sheila
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
Lots of great patterns, but the link that brought me here was a black and white tote with a red lining. Do you know where I could find that one?
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Annanas
Monday, August 20th, 2012
Great collection of of Bag patterns I must say
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Kelsey
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012
Parasolco.com seems not to be working any more. Is there somewhere else that I can get the ruffled tote pattern?
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Teesha Morgan
Saturday, June 30th, 2012
I love the pillowcase bag tutorial! I made mine in 1/2 hour and it look great. I added some ricrac and pompom trims on the front crossover as it was for a child and I am so happy with it!
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Jan
Monday, June 18th, 2012
Erica, I went digging and found the link for you. The www was throwing it off.
http://sayyestohoboken.com/2010/05/diy-making-a-beach-tote-bag.html
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Erica
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
I love these patterns but did anyone else find the beach bag link not to work? I really really want to make that one too! please help :)
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Julie Espudo
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Love all you totes ideas. I'm going to make some for my friends as gifts. Where do you find your darling fabrics. Thank you so much for your ideas and amazing instructions.
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012
So cute and so many of bags to try. I want to sew the ruffled one first.
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Sharon Batten
Monday, March 5th, 2012
Love it!! sew cute!!
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Jamie.S
Sunday, February 12th, 2012
I do have quite an addiction to handbags.lol. I can't seem to stop making them. So i will be trying nearly all of your tutorials. Thank you.
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christie birkenbach cook
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
love your site thank you for sharing!
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Val Wilson
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
My sister and I found your Web site while we were looking for tote bag patterns. We followed your directions. We made our bags out of home furnishings fabrics. We added pockets before we sewed the outer and inner pieces together. And we put fringe on the outside. We made our bags a bit smaller--just the right size for a Bible and a study book or a Kindle and personal items. We are both eager to explore other ideas on your site! (I have a picture of our finished bags--but I can't seem to find a way to attach it.)
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Dorria @ embroidery designs to download
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Lovely Patterns, I so excited to do these ideas.
Thank you Cindy :)
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Dorria @ embroidery designs to download
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Lovely Patterns, I so excited for doing these ideas.
Thank you for sharing Cindy :)
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Bernadette
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
I've been looking for an apron design for my daughter's baking party. I'm so glad I found your site because now I have so many options to choose from! Thanks so much! More power to you!
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chantel
Saturday, June 25th, 2011
i was just wondering is there the pattern for the black purse with white squares on it with inside is red??? thats the only one i cant find.
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Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Lovely vivid colorful designs - brightened up my day, thank you.
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Robbie-Jayne
Friday, May 20th, 2011
I love the pillow case tote!...I have just started sewing and this is an easy enough project to give myself a little confidence in my abilities...Thanks!
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ElizabethMD
Saturday, March 19th, 2011
I love these bags. It's been so long since I have had time to sew!
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dana h
Saturday, March 5th, 2011
Great tutorials and instructions. So clear I can picture the steps and can't wait to get started. I've sewn for years but needed some inspiration to get going again so thanks very much:)
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Patty
Sunday, January 16th, 2011
love these
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Patty
Sunday, January 16th, 2011
I love these, I am going to share them with a friend, who I know does sew A lot and loves it , I am how ever learning thank you
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Lou
Friday, November 19th, 2010
This is fantastic, thanks. Found you through a google search. (And yea, my name is lou) ;)
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onepinkfish
Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Thanks for the free tutorial. I am new to sewing and this is such a variety I should be able to find one at the right skill level.
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Heather
Friday, November 12th, 2010
I love it! Now I have a million and TEN projects to start for the holidays! I hope I get them all finished!
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Elizabeth
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Thanks for sharing my pattern with your readers!
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Mary Beth
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
I'm addicted to easy bag tutorials! I'm currently looking to make a tote bag for my laptop. It needs to be pretty sturdy though. Could I just add same extra interfacing or stabilizer to the simple lined tote or oil cloth tote?
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Paige Hill
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Thanks for sharing these Cindy:) Hope you are doing well!
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Laurence
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Thanks for sharing. I love all of these bags!
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eva vercauteren
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Oh, this is fun! I'm sure I'll try a few out. Thanks for sharing. :)
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megan
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
what a great round up of patterns, thanks you! going to share this on my blog's facebook page :)
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herronali
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
I LOVE this - how cute! I will bookmark this for gifts. Thanks!
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Mandy
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Love your blog!! I love all of these, and can't wait to try one!! Thanks for being such a great blogger!!
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Lisa
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Love the hobo tote. Can't wait to make one. Thanks for sharing!
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Irene
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Just found your site, what great inspiration to use!
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teela
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
This is great! I always look forward to reading your blog and see what groovy things you've posted.
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Sue
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Thanks for gathering these. Your blog is my absolute favorite!
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