Tote bags are used every where and have gained in popularity as everyone started to realize just how much impact our shopping bag habits is having on our landfills and environment. Sewing your own tote bags is a great way to assure strong, durable bags that are much more durable than any plastic shopping bag! A simple tote bag pattern can also be a great first time sewing project.
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comThe directions for this simple tote bag include a variety of sizes. Using lightweight nylon keeps the bags compact to have extras packed away in your luggage for the inevitable extras you come home with. This pattern is easily changed to match your own needs. If you've never sewn before this is a great first time project!.
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comThis simple to sew bag is one of my favorites! For the beach, the sand sifts out of the bag by the time we get to the car and things can dry inside the breathabele screen so there is less "sour" laundry after a fun day. I haven't tried it at an airport but I would imagine the see through bag would be less cumbersome for security.
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comThis bag is strong enough to carry an armload of books and just big enough for an overnight get away. Follow these step by step directions to create the bag in the colors and prints you love.
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comThe free step by step pattern directions for this tote bag, made from two different fabrics, will guide you through adding pockets to the outside and show you the possibility of inside pockets in the simple to sew lining. A great tote bag for on the go or a day out, which elliminates you juggling a bunch of bag.
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comThis tote bag is a great double-duty bag! The design is dressy and it has a zipper closure so it can easily double as a pocketbook, when what you really need is a good sized tote bag. Use your Upholstery scraps and fabric scraps to create a bag for every need!
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comThese simple to sew drawstring tote bags, can be made in any size. They are the perfect way to have re-usable gift wrap on hand, stopping the need to waste the inks and glossy paper harming the environment. Watch after holiday fabric clearance sales to stock up for the next year. You'll have a stash of gift wrap in no time... and your wrapping will be a gift in itself!
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comChoose from a very simple log carrier or make a bag style log carrier. Which ever you choose, it will be strong and hold up to many seasons of carrying the firewood to keep you warm. These log carriers make a great gift for any one that uses firewood to stay warm.
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comThis bag solves the problem of forgetting to bring in your re-usable bags. This simple, expandable bag, folds compactly so you can carry it in your purse until you need it.
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comWhen I started this bag, I wanted a stylish lunch bag... it came out so adorable, it got grabbed up to use as a handbag. Your fabric choices will set the tone for making this bag anything you want it to be!
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comOne of the easiest ways to tote anything is a back pack that leaves your hands free. This free pattern sews up a back pack with two exterior pockets, one that is a pouch style pocket with an elastic top and one that is a flat pocket. It also has tow side pockets which are a great way to carry water bottles. The straps combine a padded fabric with webbing straps for adjusting. The combination makes a way to comfortably carry a load without cutting into your shoulders and they are adjustable.
