31 DIY Tote Bags and Free Patterns

Learn how to make a DIY tote bag with a fold up pocket. With the reusable bag folded up in a pocket it’s easy to store in a purse or car until needed.

Learn how to upcycle jeans into a tote bag. This beginner sewing project is a quick and easy bag to sew, and it already has pockets!

Learn how to make a tote bag with leather handles. It’s a quick and easy sewing project that is perfect for carrying your essentials!

Use this free mermaid tote bag pattern to make a fun and whimsical bag! It’s the perfect addition to a ocean-inspired costume or pretend play!

Learn how to make a DIY trick or treat bag with Halloween cotton! It can be done on a sewing machine, and it’s a great beginner sewing project!

Stop dropping your towel when you have so much to carry and make a DIY convertible towel bag instead! The towel converts to a backpack and then back to a towel!

This bag is easy to sew but it has a nice finish on the inside. It's so fun for daughters to match their moms!

Sewing with faux leather is easier than you think. Faux leather or vinyl can be so much cheaper than real leather and look almost like leather. This easy sewing tutorial will show you how to Sew a Faux leather bag.  Making an over sized leather bag is easy to do with this tutorial. 

Learn how to make a lined tote bag perfect for carrying books around! Kids love having a special book bag to take to the library!

This bag is great with a stury size and all the pockets! I love the look of the trim too!

I love this Harry Potter inspired bag! My kids love magical stories, so using their favorites will always get them excited about a bag and a story!

With one square of fabric you can make your own tote bag! The instructions teach you to do either a wide and short or tall and thin bag.

This bag is lined with vinyl so that it's easy to clean, and it even has a special pocket!

This simple tote bag is cute and easy, and you can put any picture or quote on it!

Add some simple embroidery on bright polka dot fabric turned into a sweet little tote bag. Get the tutorial to make your own!

Make your own tote bags that can be used for Halloween or any other time of the year! Just choose a fabric print for each holiday!

Sew up this free mesh beach bag for fun all summer long. Large mesh tote bag are perfect for all your swim things at the beach or pool all summer long.

Make a fun tote bag inspired by the Tetris game! I love the pieces on the side that look like they are falling down just like in the game!

Wax canvas is a great fabric and makes a lovely bag.  Learn how to make a tote bag with wax canvas to make a gorgeous bag you can use for any occasion!

This tote bag upgrade is my favorite so far! I love the look of fold over totes. With this tote bag upgrade tutorial, you can make a simple fold over tote with a shoulder strap.

Make a lovely oversized tote to carry everything! It’s a rather cool bag with a clean silhouette simplistic in design but chic with the minimal inspired detail.

Kids love bags and totes to carry all their special possessions and when you get to sew your own tote, well, that’s even better. Make a simple tote bag for kids to sew for themselves.

Learn how to make a lined beach tote bag that's big enough to carry all your stuff!

The heart tote really makes the whole look seem so chic, check out the original tote.The pattern I have to share with you is a fairly simple pattern, two hearts, two straps, and the wall/base section of the bag. The heart tote is fun as a carryall for what ever your summer agenda requires!

I love this simple leaf bag. It would be fun to fill up with lots of nature treasures, and it would work well for some DIY costumes!

See how to sew a handy tote with a big zipper pocket across the front!  The Big Zip Pocket Tote Bag is easy to sew and perfect for errand running, trips to the library, or days at the pool!  Read on for the tutorial.

Let me show you just how to make a tote bag with lining. This DIY tote bag is designed for anyone who carries a tablet with her. The tote bag is fully lined and features two slip pockets plus a padded pocket designed for a tablet.

Make a professionally looking lined tote bag using this easy tote bag tutorial and the free tote bag pattern – in two sizes! There are tons of handy sewing tips, so even beginners can sew it.

This cat tote bag has it all – a cute kitty face on the front, a kitty tail on the bag, and four kitty paws hanging from the bottom!  Get the free sewing pattern.

How to make a tote bag. This easy tote bag pattern is fast to make and uses upcycled or scrap fabric.

Tote bags are super handy for carrying things, and carrying them gently. Quilted tote bags are much better at withstanding constant use because of the extra layers!