Category: Tote bags

SORRY everyone the designer seems to have removed this pattern from their website. Here’s a fascinating tutorial showing you how to sew this adorable gardening tote bag (or

Here’s a tote bag with a twist – or rather with a cinch. Free downloadable pattern for how to make this easy to piece tote bag with style.

Here’s another very versatile bag idea. This cinch top tote could be used for a variety of applications. How about for the kids to carry, store or organise

Any bag that has several different looks in a single pattern is a winner with us, so that’s why we love this convertible tote or shoulder bag from Studio

We love all the bags from Swoon Patterns. Interesting designs, lots of options, great instructions, a very active support group, and all at great prices. But if you haven’t

A tote bag is a great beginner sewing project. We think this free tote bag pattern would be ideal for your very first project to sew. If you

The tutorials on this site are always packed with such great information, clear photos and lots of tips to help you create better bags. This free pattern and

The next class in the Creative Bug Bag of the Month series is out.  Sew a ‘Feed Sack’ bag for July. Elke Bergeron shows you how to design

Do you ever go out with one bag, then ‘over-shop’ and you really need another?  Yup, all the time.  Then you’ll love this idea for the Go and

[UPDATE – the owner of the Sew Mama Sew website has retired and the entire website has been taken down. We don’t know of any other active link

Use your basic sewing skills and some humble rope to build a fabulous bag with this easy to follow rope bag sewing tutorial. Perfect for the beach, market

{UPDATE: When we listed this pattern on the site in 2016, it was a free pattern download. Subsequently, the designer has decided to charge a small amount for

We all love a sew-along.  Ideal for beginners or those looking to try out new skills or a new style of bag, a sew-along is typically a much-expanded