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This school supply tote is packed with pockets for pens and paper and other supplies.  You can make one with a free pattern and tutorial from Nap Time Creations.  There are individual pen or pencil pockets, a wide pocket for … Read More...

An oversized leather tote has been on my wish list for quite a while.  They can be pretty expensive to buy, but Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make your own.  Her DIY version cost a fraction … Read More...

There’s a very good reason this tote bag doesn’t have handles.  It’s made to attach to the handles of a stroller so you’ll have a place to put all the stuff you carry with you when you’re out with baby.  … Read More...

These clear vinyl quote tote allow you to change your message whenever the mood strikes you.  Just print a new quote and replace it in the inside pocket.  Dana from MADE created them for her daughter’s space-themed birthday party, and … Read More...

Sara from Radiant Home Studio has another canvas tote bag upgrade to share with us.  This time she’s giving a plain canvas tote a denim pocket with grommets and an adjustable denim strap.  I think this is my favorite of … Read More...

Lia Griffith shows how you can make a simple tote bag.  It’s super easy to make from a sturdy home dec weight fabric and wide ribbon for the handles.  The ribbon handles are sewn all the way down the sides … Read More...

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how to make a basic tote bag, in a guest appearance on Happi House.  Simple totes like this are great projects for new sewists, or for more confident sewists who want to make a … Read More...

Check out these laundry bins that carry like tote bags!  The long rectangular bin is perfect for small spaces.  The handles make it easy to pick them up and carry them to the laundry room or laundromat.  Sew4Home shares a … Read More...

If your New Year’s resolutions include getting fit, this tote might be what you need. This long shallow tote is exactly what you need to carry a yoga mat, towel, and a water bottle to and from yoga class.   Finished … Read More...

Taylor from Taylor Tailor shares a free patter at The Sewing Party for making this heavy-duty wine tote.  It has room for two bottles of wine, plus a pocket where you can put a corkscrew.  It’s made from a sturdy … Read More...

Mary from Craft Buds shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her Little Reader library tote bag.  The squared bottom and sides give room to carry lots of books home from the library.  There’s a small pocket where … Read More...

Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial for making a lovely color blocked tote bag.  The color blocking allows for some creative mixing of color, pattern, and texture.  The handles are nice and wide to help keep them from cutting … Read More...

Hey there, fellow sewing enthusiasts! Today, let’s dive into a chic and functional project: crafting your own boxy faux leather tote. This stylish accessory is not only a fashion statement but also a practical addition to your handmade collection.

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Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a book tote.  The sturdy canvas bag has a small pocket on the front and contrast handles. If you’re making it for a child, you can use a fun novelty … Read More...

It’s the details that make a handmade bag something special.  Like these two toned handles in this tote.  The orange on the inside is an unexpected pop of color – and it coordinates with the lining and the piping at … Read More...

Kids who are serious about collecting trick or treat candy need a sturdy bag for their haul.  I speak from experience on this… My daughter’s record is 7 pounds of candy in one night!  No cheap plastic bag will stand … Read More...

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this color blocked hobo tote. It’s an easy bag to make and fun to customize. Finished bag measures 15″ wide by 12″ tall (from bottom of bag to bottom of … Read More...

Jane fromMaiden Jane  shows how you can transform an old sweatshirt into an awesome tote. I’m loving it made from a sports team sweatshirt! The thick sweatshirt fabric is perfect for a bag, and the logo gets framed perfectly … Read More...

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make this easy shopping tote.  You can embellish it up any way you like, but I’m loving the bunting she design she stitched to the front of hers.  Her … Read More...

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make her Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 sizes. Her patchwork method makes quick work of sewing all those squares together.  And check out the perfectly matched corners!  The small tote measures … Read More...