Category: Tote bags

If you love big stylish bags then this is definitely the bag for you! The Angelina Tote bag is a classy bag that is both unique and sophisticated. The main feature of Angelina is her two zippered pockets in the front. The nine zippers on each pocket provide easy access as you can choose any of them to unzip to retrieve the things inside. A thumb drive will fall deep to the bottom of the pocket, so simply unzip the lower zipper to get it. At the back of Angelina is a concealed large pocket to keep your valuables secure.

Angelina Tote Bag pattern

Sew Modern Bags | December 3, 2018

If you love big stylish bags then this is definitely the bag for you! Shall we say unique? Oh yes, we’ve never seen a bag with such interesting

Having a day at the beach is always a great idea. Well, now you can make yourself this wonderful Beach Tote Bag with this FREE pattern and tutorial. The bag is a simple tote bag, with one full-width pocket that is divided into 3 sections. If you want more pockets, just repeat the pocket directions for the other side of the bag. The fun rope handles are simply threaded through grommets and knotted. Detailed directions for attaching the grommets have been included but if you want a simple alternative you can use buttonholes instead.

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Beach tote bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | November 30, 2018

Having a day at the beach is always a great idea. Well, now you can make yourself this wonderful Beach Tote Bag with this FREE pattern and tutorial.

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Foldable shopping bag – FREE Pattern & Video Tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | November 25, 2018

When we all go shopping we should do our utmost to resist using plastic bags handed out by the shop. Plastic was an incredible invention but it is

Here's a unique FREE pattern and tutorial for an Insulated Grocery Tote Bag. Why is it unique? Because the pattern designer has used a "reflective car shade" as the insulation part.

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Insulated grocery tote bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | November 23, 2018

Here’s a unique FREE pattern and tutorial for an Insulated Grocery Tote Bag. Why is it unique? Because the pattern designer has used a “reflective car shade” as

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It’s a cinch bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | November 18, 2018

If it’s a FREE pattern that you are looking for then we have a really great one for you here called The Cinch Bag, which also includes an

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Easy market tote bag – FREE Pattern, Tutorial & Video

Sew Modern Bags | November 11, 2018

Here’s a FREE Pattern, Tutorial and Video for the Easy Market Tote Bag. Are you one of those amazing people who is trying to help the environment by

A lady can never have too many Tote Bags. Here's a Two-Tone Tote Bag with a FREE pattern and tutorial, where you can make the bag in 2 different styles. The inside is fully lined and the bottom is squared off to help it stand up, which also gives the bag more room.

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Two Tone Tote – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | November 9, 2018

A lady can never have too many Tote Bags. Endlessly practical, for shopping, day trips, taking the kids to school, for work, school or college, carrying sewing or

This Mesh Beach Tote Bag is such a simple and practical idea and as a bonus the pattern and tutorial are FREE. This cool mesh material of soft plastic comes in a variety of bright colors. If you don't want to use mesh, then this bag would look equally cute substituting a canvas material.

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Mesh beach tote bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | November 2, 2018

This Mesh Beach Tote Bag is such a simple and practical idea and as a bonus the pattern and tutorial are FREE. This cool mesh material of soft

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Sling tote purse – FREE pattern

Sew Modern Bags | October 26, 2018

Here’s a FREE pattern and a tutorial for this Sling Tote Purse. It is fun to make and received some great feedback from the sewers who made it:

Strong grocery tote bag sewing pattern for free, with free video tutorial.

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Grocery Tote Bag – FREE pattern & video

Sew Modern Bags | October 17, 2018

Here is a FREE pattern that comes with a FREE video showing you how to make this Grocery Tote bag. It’s a simple project for a beginner sewer. With the

If you want to make a simple Tote Bag in just twenty minutes, then here is the FREE pattern and tutorial for the Twenty Minute Tote Bag. You can brighten up your Tote Bag by using sophisticated colorful fabrics with a bold and stylish print. Some sturdy cotton webbing has been used for the handles in contrasting colors.

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The Twenty Minute Tote Bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | October 10, 2018

If you want to make a simple Tote Bag in just twenty minutes, then here is the FREE pattern and tutorial for the Twenty Minute Tote Bag. You

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The Shapely Tote Bag pattern

Sew Modern Bags | October 8, 2018

From one of our favourite designers here at Sew Modern Bags, we bring you The Shapely Tote Bag pattern. This sewing pattern will allow you to create a

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“Totes” Canvas tote bag – FREE pattern & tutorial

Sew Modern Bags | October 5, 2018

Tote bags are so useful, you can never have too many totes, can you? You can have a different tote bag for many different occasions and of course