15 Easy Sew Totes and Bags You'll Want to Make Immediately

15 Easy Sew Totes and Bags You’ll Want to Make Immediately

Friday, May 19, 2017

You can never have too many bags. Practical, stylish, and versatile, totes and bags can serve so many purposes.

This post is packed with bags and totes for all occasions including snack bags, beach bags, gift bags, book bags and more. These sewing tutorials are easy and beginner level – many can be made in only an hour or two. You may even learn some great new sewing techniques to use in other sewing projects.

Check out our round-up of 15 easy to sew totes and bags that you'll want to make immediately – you're sure to find something to make for yourself or give to your friends and family.

Cute Zipper Tote Bag

This adorable zipper tote bag is small enough to be handy to carry around but big enough to fit just what you need. And it’s quite easy to make!

Via Crazy Little Projects

30-Minute Drawstring Backpack

If you’re looking for a simple sewing project to do with your kids, here’s a drawstring backpack you can make in 30 minutes or less.

Via Hello Wonderful

Easy, Easier, and Easiest Totes

This Easy, Easier, and Easiest Totes are just that… easy! However, with French seams and some clever folds, instead of slapdash, these Totes are perfectly sharp. Use them all summer long for tooling around town or country, farmer’s market or beach!

Via Purl Soho

Reusable Snack Bag

Here’s a quick and easy way to sew these adorable snack bags.

Via Sister What

Fabric Gift Bag

Sometimes it’s just fun to do something different and outside of ‘the box’ like these super cute gift bags. Sometimes it’s just fun to sew a gift bag– and then reuse it another year!

Via Handmadiya

Honeymoon Beach Bag

This beach bag sewing pattern is fabulous, quick, and completely reversible This is the perfect travel bag – big and sturdy – which means it will make an awesome honeymoon bag!

Via Something Turquoise

Origami Market Bag

Whip up this market bag called “The Origami Market Bag”. The name is taken from its unique folding technique. It makes up in a flash and is nice and roomy for all of your market treasure.

Via Lola Nova

Canvas Book Bag

This book bag sewing pattern is perfect for your ‘grab and go' stash of reading material. Plus there are small pockets on the sides for any other necessary items.

Via She Can Sew

Reversible Bag

Here's a cute AND simple reversible bag. The bag takes about an hour and a half of leisurely sewing and you'll be ready to take your gear to the beach as soon as you're done.

Via Sew Fine Fabric

Plaid Crossbody Bag

Can you believe it was made from a simple kitchen towel? Oh yeah! Who knew a simple towel could look so good?!

Via The Kailo Chic Life

Easy Tote Bag

This easy tote bag tutorial is large and roomy and easy to make and with the two fabrics you can mix and match to make it really fun!

Via Crazy Little Projects

The Twenty Minute Tote

These totes really do come together in 20 minutes a piece which makes them a great, quick, way to add a little fun and excitement into the dull end of winter months.

Via Purl Soho