20+ Beautiful Tote and Bag Patterns to Sew
I have a confession. I am a bag hoarder. I LOVE a good bag. I mean, I LOVE them! I love to make them, I love to buy them, and I love to switch bags often. As a result I have about a zillion bags and totes lying around. I am an enabler so I want to help you get your bag fix! Here are some beautiful tote and bag patterns to sew and add to your collection.
20+ Beautiful Tote and Bag Patterns to Sew
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15 Minute Tote
This is a great place to start for beginners! This is a quick and easy tote, plus it is reversible which is awesome!
Zip Side Tote
This tote is so fun! The zippers mean you can use it several different ways. Open it up or keep it closed, your choice!
Vacation Tote
This tote has the prettiest lines. I love the cute strap and the dip in the center of the bag. The pockets on the side are so perfect for storage. This is a super fun bag and I agree with the name that it would be perfect for taking on a trip, especially to the beach!
Boxy Cosmetic Bag
I just love a boxy bag don’t you? I have to admit I have actually never made one though. This looks like a great little pattern to try out! Maybe this will be my first boxy bag!
Super Simple Tote
This is a great simple tote. I love patterns that let you show off fun fabric which is exactly what this bag does. Plus who doesn’t love a fun leather accent?
Laptop Bag
Laptop bags are one of my favorite types of bag. I know that is weird but I just love them! This is a pretty bag plus the pattern comes with a video tutorial which is awesome for beginners and bag newbies.
Poolside Tote
Don’t you just love the quilting on this bag? The zipper on the front makes it perfect for taking to the pool. Does the fabric look like the fabric I used in this Flavor of Summer Quilt Top?
Retro Rucksack
You had me at retro! This is such a pretty bag. This one is nice because you can do it in a neutral fabric and it would work for a young man too! What about making it with Star Wars fabric for your little elementary school kiddo?
Christina Tote
This bag is perfect for beginners. This is a simple tote that would be nice for learning the basics of creating a bag. 
Diaper Bag Set
I always love a diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag! This is a cute tote that happens to be a diaper bag, which is awesome! Plus the pattern comes with a cute little changing pad which is also awesome.
Tablet Case
Ok this isn’t technically a bag or a tote but I had to add this cute little tablet case to the list of patterns because I just love it so much!
Bowler Bag
I WANT THIS BAG! Sorry for yelling but seriously I am obsessed with the idea of a bowler bag! Don’t you just need this one in your collection?
Laura Purse
This purse looks like a fun one to make. The grommets are fun and make for an interesting closure!
Toiletry Bag
How freaking fun is this bag? I love the shape and I am totally obsessed with the sewable cork right now so this one speaks to me!
Crossbody Bag
Ooh don’t you love a good cross body bag? This pattern has so many fun and interesting pockets and zippers! This looks like an intermediate bag or a great challenge for a beginner.
Brooklyn Handbag
Stop it, isn’t this bag just fantastic? I love the shape don’t you?
Overnighter
How pretty is this bag? The little bows on the front are everything!
Messenger Bag
This is another great simple bag that is perfect for beginners. It is simple but it has some great accents. Plus a slouchy messenger bag is a must have for your bag collection.
Zip Around Duffle
LOVE the details on this bag! How fun are all the zippers and the elastic pocket on the front?
Zippered Bag
You have to go see the transformation this bag goes through. I love a bag that changes!
Backpack
With back to school around the corner a good backpack pattern is a must have in your pattern collection. This one is simple and cute.
Camera Bag
Your camera needs a nice bag too! I love this beautiful camera bag pattern.
Sling Bag
Ok this one got me with the sewable cork. I know it has nothing to do with the pattern but I just adore it. The pattern is super cute too! the zipper pocket on the front is unique and fun!
Which of these bags are you going to make? Do you have any other bag patterns to sew in your collection? Share with me in the comments below!
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Nuria says
Wow! thanks for sharing this useful information; will be trying one of these for sure.
Jennifer says
I am so impressed by the quality of these bags and patterns! I must say, not one of these bags look “homemade”, which is a massive feat for a post of this type. I’m a sucker for my high end designer bags but I would actually rock a majority of these! Thanks!