Are you a bag lady like me? (don’t laugh but I have bags for almost everything under the sun!) If you answered YES, this tote bag post is for you! I have rounded up a list of over 100 free tote bag patterns from around the web. Just click on the link, grab your materials and start sewing!
100+ Free Tote Bag Patterns
1. Mini Quilted Tote
2. Betsy Bag
3. Buttercup Bag (fat quarter friendly)
4. Carry Tote (micro mini)
5. Ellie Travel Case (pictured, I MUST make this!)
6. Fat Quarter Tote (fat quarter friendly)
7. Half Tote (fat quarter friendly)
8. Hexi Mini
9. Lunch Tote (pictured)
10. Pleated Purse
13. 1 Hour Bag
14. 2 Hour Tote
15. Canvas Tote
16. Cargo Duffle
17. Carpet Bagger (looks fantastic!)
18. Cross Body Tote
19. Detour Diaper Bag (not your standard bag. I would totally use this for an everyday.)
20. Fold & Go Market Tote (great for making and keeping in car)
21. Giant Beach Bag
22. Hobo Bag
23. It’s a Cinch
24. Jumbo Bag
25. Jumbo Tote
26. Minimalist Tote (pictured)
27. Napkin Tote Bag (refashion)
29. Origami Bento Bag (fat quarter friendly)
30. Out of Town Tote
31. Perfect Tote
32. Pool Tote
33. Rope Bag (so easy!)
34. Shopping Bag
35. Sling Bag
36. Summer Tote
37. Tank Top Tote (refashion)
38. Tied Handle Tote
40. Waterfront Park (pictured)
41. The Weekender (Oversized and WOW! Advanced skills)
42. Yoga Bag
43. Bucket Bag
44. Boxy Bag (pictured)
45. Conversation Bag
46. Crazy Quilt Bag
47. Easy Breezy Tote
48. Fold Over Messenger (pictured)
49. Flying Geese Tote (pictured)
50. Flyerion Bag
51. Hailey Bag
52. Hexagon Tetris (pictured)
53. Hexi Haven
54. Indie Bag (pictured)
57. Patchwork Bag
58. Patchwork Tote
59. Promenade Market Tote (fat quarter friendly)
60. Retro Messenger Bag (sturdy)
61. Ruffle Tote
62. Timber Mosaic (2 sizes)
63. Urban Jungle Bag
64. Weekender Travel Tote (pictured)
65. Canvas Tote Bag
66. Ado Diaper Bag
67. Bia Bag (perfect any day bag)
68. Bias Tape Tote (pictured)
69. Garden Tote
70. One Strap Bag
71. Park Bag (love!)
72. Pocket Bag
73. Pocket Beach Bag
74. Pocket Tote
75. Ruby Lou Bag (super cute! especially for the little girl in your life)
77. Triple Tote
81. Personalized Bag (pictured)
82. 20 Minute Tote
83. Beach Bound
84. Bow Tote (1 hour)
85. Camp Chair Tote
87. Carries Flowers (so pretty)
88. Casserole Tote
89. Gym Bag
90. Guitar Tote
91. Mesh Beach Bag
92. Moose Bag
93. Notebook Bag
94. Pleated Tote (pictured)
95. Sand Toy Tote
96. Sling Tote
97. Spring Tote (pictured)
98. Summer Satchel
99. Sweetheart Bag
100. Tee Shirt Tote (refashion)
101. Towel Tote (so easy)
102. Tutu Bag (love this for any little girl!)
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Now, how’s that for some creative inspiration? I just knew there were amazing tote bag patterns out there and I was determined to find them! Every tote bag project listed is a free pattern and will help you with step by step instructions. Did I miss one of your favorite tote bags? If so, leave me a link in the comments and I will be sure to include them on the list. Don’t forget to Pin This tote bag patterns round up post for easy reference.
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ps- Still want more creative ideas to stitch through your stash? Check up these other round up posts. Remember, all the projects and patterns are FREE!
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Comments & Reviews
What bag is the third one on the top row?
Amazing! Thanks for compiling a list!
Great post!
Thanks for sharing!
But to hold all your belongings,you’ll have to choose a good beach bag first.I bought two.
You may want to have a look.
Thanks, Heather, for referencing my post about upcycling purse hardware and for the great list of free bag patterns!
Happy to do it! It was a great post and should be pinned for reference.
Thanks for letting me share it!
~Heather
Love this post! I already have my eyes on the minimalist tote and the origami bento bag. Great blog!
THANK YOU
another question. where is the pin for keeping this wonderful collection of lists ????
So glad you like it Brenda! Here is a quick link to the pin. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/135882113732374392/ I would love to see what you create!
~Heather
Thanks for including my Diaper Bag on the list Heather! Really appreciate it 🙂
Thank you! I’ve already made the buttercup pattern and I absolutely love the purse. Can you tell me which pattern is for the tote that is on the left side, 1/2 way down in the collage. It’s light blue with yellow and orange accents and an orange flower pattern? Thank you again!!
It’s very nice design of tote bag, How can customized it?
I can’t find the pattern for third one in top row . It would be helpful if the name was on the picture .
Hello Anna,
That bag is number 44. Here is a direct link: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/09/baby-on-the-go-diaper-bag.html
Thank you for this list! I needed to make a quick tote for a friend who is having surgery next week and I found what I was looking for here,
hi. I’m andi. how i can get the book about tote bag patterns.thanks
Hello Andi,
There is no printable format for this post. You will need to click on each link to print off the patterns.
~Heather
yes. I am lady bag like you
#7 Half Tote link won’t let me in. 🙁
This blog is open to invited readers only
http://cicadadaydream.blogspot.com/
I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble. Perhaps the blogger changed her settings after this post was created.
~Heather
Where is the download link? I must be going blind!! lol
It’s all the needle threading Meri!!
Click the name of the project you would like to make and it will take you directly to the pattern.
~Heather
Hi I love these bags but it would be helpful to have small pictures of each bag next to the links because it takes a lot of time clicking on each link to see what the bag actually looks like. Thanks.
great blog and list of patterns. between this and fabrics that i will start purchasing at canvasetc.com, i should be able to make some nifty stuff. I just bought some ballistic nylon and cotton duck from them.
Wow its awesome tips for sling bags and earring… Saw almost all your work… Its good. Even I m a hand embroider and I love detailing embroideries…
These bags looks so good variety of bags in such a different colour. With amazing combination.
The House of Tara
Awesome collection and great list. You share the interesting post. Thanks!
Nice bags I would like to try making some of them