May 13, 2010

12 free bag and purse tutorials

Get free patterns and instructions for all of these cute totes, purses, pouches and bags online right here (left to right):

Penelope tote by Melissa Esplin
Twenty minute totes at The Purl Bee
Roomy pleated handbag at Warehouse Fabrics
Simple purse at Little Girl Pearl
Reversible beach bag by Soozs
Diana hobo bag at Think Liz
Pleated shoulder bag at Machen Machen
Zippered wristlets by Javajem Knits
Change purse with zipper by Viteen
Recycled grocery totes made from plastic bags at Made
Box pouch with handle by Drago[knit]fly
Lined, zippered pouch at Flossie Teacakes

52 comments:

  1. Abigail LeighMay 13, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Super fabulous, thanks...

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  2. LauraMay 13, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Ooh, what a great roundup! Several there I would like to try. BTW, I have an easy tutorial for a no-pattern lined tote bag here, if anyone doesn't have enough bags to choose from yet. :)

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  3. ErinMay 13, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Oh I am super excited! There are at least three bags I want to make. Now if I could only figure out my sewing machine....

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  4. ElizabethMay 13, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Wow, thanks for featuring my bag!

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  5. MarisaMay 13, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    Ooh fun. Ever since I knocked out a Buttercup bag, I've been looking for some new patterns. Thanks!

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  6. MelissaMay 13, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    Jessica! Thanks for including me in this round up!

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  7. Alice May 13, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    so cool! thank you so much for all the links!! they really make me want to sew again!!

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  8. Michal (Skeletons Out of Closet)May 13, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Gee that's a great post! thank you.

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  9. Grandma GMay 13, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Sweet!

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  10. Liz @ LivingMySweetLifeMay 13, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Oh.My. I can't wait for my kids to go to bed so I can pull out my sewing machine. THANK YOU!

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  11. angelinaMay 13, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    thanks so much::: i LOVE making bags. i will make one of these! super!

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  12. Christy May 13, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    This is exciting and what a fabulous roundup. Thank you!!

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  13. donnaMay 13, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    These are wonderful. Thanks for always being so generous with your content and great finds. I'll be sure to pay it forward in one way or another.

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  14. MeganMay 13, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    great compilation! Can't wait to get started.

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  15. bink and booMay 13, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Thank you for taking the time to put this together. You are awesome!

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  16. BekMay 13, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    wow wow wow.

    I know where the hamper full of plastic bags are going!

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  17. Dream on the waveMay 14, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    Thanks a lot for these links! There are quite a few I want to give a try to make. As a beginner it is always a bit scary but the tutorials are great! ox I love internet tutorials!
    Many greetings, Frieda

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  18. Florence Knapp (Flossie Teacakes)May 14, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    Thank you so much for including me in your roundup - and for providing a list of so many other lovelies for me to go off and investigate.

    Florence x

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  19. UnknownMay 14, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    Thanks for all the links to purses. I am in the process of going through different purse tutorials so I can learn how to do a perfect zip...well actually just to learn how to do a zip as till now I have avoided zips completely...zip phobia i think it's called!

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  20. DidaMay 14, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    thank you sooo much...

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  21. PeggyMay 14, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks! I can't wait to try these if I could ever get my house decorated!! ha ha!

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  22. The EcclesMay 14, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    I love making purses from online tutorials...I've done about 5. Thanks for some more inspiration!

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  23. Miss Carlen ::LT::May 14, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    that's fantastic! thank you much for sharing!

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  24. jooleeMay 14, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    awesome! thank you, THANK YOU!!

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  25. melissaMay 14, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    oh, you missed mine! Maybe for the next roundup? Here it is.

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  26. LetterpressMay 14, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Just finished all the grading. . . and now this gives me a project or two to do this summer (actually, to add to all the other projects I have but then, isn't that normal?).

    thanks!

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  27. RachelMay 14, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Thanks for the great list! That roomy pleated one is just what I need.

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  28. JodyMay 14, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Thanks for linking to my tutorial. I can't wait to check out some of the others!

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  29. SharonMay 14, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Awesomeness!

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  30. brooklynsoulMay 14, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Thanks for these! I was just looking for some new bags to make.

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  31. DesiMay 14, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    How nice of you to take the time to share so many great tutorials.
    Thanks!

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  32. tiaMay 14, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    super cute! Just made a few handbags for my sisters and mom for mothers day...this one was super cute and easy execution!

    http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=176509.0

    wanted to try these ones next...
    http://hiccupps-stuff.blogspot.com/2008/09/you-know-feeling-you-get-when-you.html

    http://threebears.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/little-boxy-pouch-tutorial/

    but I think Ill have to try the reversible beach bag here first!!! summer is coming! :O)

    THANKS!

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  33. danaMay 14, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    thanks for including me. I'm totally flattered :)
    - dana

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  34. Rachael May 14, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing this- you've gathered up some of my mental 'to do's' and introduced me to a few others!

    I'm sharing this is my friday favorites this week. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  35. megan {homemade ginger}May 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    wow! thanks so much for this post. can't wait to start making more bags!

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  36. WHATUPDUCKMay 16, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Thanks for those links. Always love a freebie!!

    Pop on over to my website this week for a vintage block giveaway!!

    http://www.whatupduck.com

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  37. MamisoleMay 16, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    gracias por los tutoriales , estan genial ,gracias por compartir

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  38. JenniferMay 17, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    This makes me want to learn to sew! SO great. Thanks for sharing, I'm inspired!

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  39. KathrinMay 17, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Oh so much to sew and so little time... thank you for sharing :)

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  40. LiitaMay 19, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Love all these ideas. Consider an apron instead of a purse...another green idea!

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  41. UnknownMay 19, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    AWESOME!!!! =D

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  42. angelinaMay 29, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    i have borrowed your photo and linked to your site on my blog today: hoping to bring some to your lovely online world! thanks for the links...(i posted my penelope bag)

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  43. K-SueJune 1, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Thank you for a very nice round up. I hope to make a few bags this summer.

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  44. IlkeJune 10, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    I really love your blog ! Nice post ! Thanks :)

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  45. Aisyah HelgaJune 13, 2010 at 11:44 AM

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  46. Aisyah HelgaJune 13, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    A great round up! I've linked this to my blog to share with my readers. Thanks!

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  47. KathyJanuary 14, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Can't wait to make one, and get back to sewing again. I give up too easily, but this time I won't give up. Thank you! Its a great post!

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  48. DebbiFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I made the lined zippered purses by Flossie Teacakes.... the most cute and hilarious instructions and EASY TO FOLLOW! I'm going to her blog now to give some feedback.

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  49. ayishaAugust 18, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Your site is very good and helpful thank you.

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  50. Sharon OOctober 26, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    WOW!!! I'm speechless. These are amazing. Thank you for being soooo generous!

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  51. SandraDecember 15, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    such a pretty bags really loved

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  52. ellaSeptember 30, 2016 at 8:02 AM

    Super fabulous, thank you :)

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