Sew up something wonderful with these free tote bag patterns and tutorials. Totes make great useful gifts.
Be sure to sew up a matching zippered pouch. Learn step by step how to put in a zipper with this easy tutorial.
Tote Patterns and Tutorials
Here is a round-up of free totes to make.
Dish Towel Tote Tutorial
What a clever way to use a dishtowel. Dishtowels are typically heavier and can make a really durable tote bag. Kids could sew this up for an easy beginner project. They would be so proud to use it and show off their handiwork.
Tank Top Totes Tutorials (two styles)
Tank tops to totes! What a great way to recycle clothes.
Ruffled Tote Pattern
A feminine and ruffly tote that makes a great accessory.
The Twenty Minute Tote Tutorial
Can you believe you can make a tote bag in twenty minutes?
Beach Bag Tote Pattern
Make your own bright and colorful tote for the beach.
Simple Lined Tote Bag Tutorial
Let me show you how to make a lined tote bag step by step. It is easier than you think.
Hobo Tote Bag Pattern
Pleated Tote Pattern
Pillowcase Tote Pattern
Upcycle a pillowcase into a market bag.
Oil Cloth Tote Tutorial
If you need something super durable oilcloth will do the job. Not only will it make a heavy-duty bag it is easy to wipe off.
Yes i’m also looking for the cute black and white tote that led me to this website………????????
I have also searched for the cute black and white tote…..anyone have the link yet?
I am also looking for the black and white tote tutorial. Thanks so much!
Thank you. This is just what I needed.
Ashley Johnson of http://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 🙂
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!!
I am looking for the black and white tote pattern as well. Wanted to make the little one to match
I too was looking for the black and white tote. Is there a pattern for this?
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?
Great collection of of Bag patterns I must say
Parasolco.com seems not to be working any more. Is there somewhere else that I can get the ruffled tote pattern?
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!
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
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 🙂
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.