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Wherever we go, we always have something to carry. So why not carry your stuff in style? From weekend duffels to stylish evening purses, we have a bag for just about every occasion. Check out the fun fashionable projects in Patterns for Purses: Totes, Bags and More, our Totes and Bags Collection from We Like Sewing!
Chic Patterns for Every Occasion
When you get deep into sewing projects, remember to set some project time aside for yourself. Make a wardrobe staple that will last all year long: the Lennon Velvet Saddle Bag. Stitch this bag in luxurious upholstery velvet, and add a bright, bold contrasting lining for a cheerful pop of color.
Be on trend at your next fancy event with our Chic Leopard Print Clutch Bag. This timeless clutch will surely catch you some compliments! Get your favorite animal print and sew up this party-worthy accessory!
Feeling adventurous? Steal the spotlight with the stunning Ruby Paillette Evening Bag. Spangly ruby red paillettes make a bold, festive statement that will have people asking you whose designer bag you’re carrying (Mary Beth Temple’s). Put your sewing skills to the test and make this fabulous bag for yourself!
If you love vintage like we love vintage, you’re going to love our Penny Retro-Inspired Handbag. This retro-inspired bag looks great in luxe and vibrant fabrics like brocade or jacquard. The vintage-inspired metal handle with a clasp closure completes the captivating retro look.
Traditional details meet modern style with our Nordic Skies Quilted Bag. This fat quarter-friendly purse pattern is a great project for intermediate sewists and quilters — use your existing skills and layer on some new ones. You can embellish this bag with hand or machine embroidery if you like.
Crossbody bags are convenient and stylish. Make one to suit your style with the Blushing Pink Crossbody Sling Bag. This unisex bag looks small but it can carry more than you might imagine. Customize it in your favorite color combinations. Don’t leave the house without it!
Cute and casual is what we like on the weekend. And we like bags that look good from one season to another. Our Daisy Zippered Crossbody Bag will tote your necessities in comfort and style. Its compact design makes it the perfect accessory for school or travel!
A day at the beach inevitably means you’ll have some wet clothes and towels to bring home. Tote them in style and convenience with our Cute Coastal Bucket-Style Wet Bag. This beginner-friendly pattern is a great alternative to single-use plastic bags.
Laid-back days call for a fuss-free carry-all. Make our Denim Drawstring Bucket Bag to take with you on your adventures. This adorable denim drawstring bag is roomy enough to hold all your daily essentials.
Let’s keep in mind that simple storage can still be stylish. From grandads to grandkids, our Colorful Everyday Dad Bag is the perfect little bag to hold whatever they need. Organize tools, toys, travel items & more in this retro-style folding bag with a sturdy strap and clip. Customize the colors for a great personalized gift!
Upcycle & Refashion
Add a beautiful retro-inspired leather bag to your wardrobe without breaking the bank. The tutorial for our New Beginnings Refashioned Leather Bag walks you through each step of the process, from choosing the ideal thrifted coat to use as the fabric for your purse to the little details on making this a well-constructed purse that will likely last longer than a store-bought bag. Just wait until your friends find out you made this yourself!
Of course, we can all use a little black bag. The Truly Timeless Leather Tote Bag is the perfect project for sewists looking to up their stitching game with leather or vegan leather. You’ll also get practice inserting rivets to add both strength and visual interest to this classically-styled black bag. Of course, no one says this bag has to be black; you choose the colors, we’ll show you the style. Stop settling for cheap and trendy bags at the store and stitch up a timeless bag all your own!
Don’t throw out that broken umbrella — until you’ve reclaimed the fabric and transformed it into our Right as Rain Upcycled Umbrella Tote. This is upcycling at its best. New sewists looking to up their sewing game will love this project. Going green has never been cuter! You can even add a Velcro strap to make the bag foldable. Tuck it into a tote bag so you always have an extra bag on hand!
Here’s a great way to use up your fabric scraps and make adorable, unique gifts at the same time. Our Shooting Stars Rainbow Zipper Pouch is totally customizable. Choose your color scheme and shoot for the stars! This is a quick pattern to make, so you might as well make a few while you have your sewing machine out. The hardest thing about making this pouch will be picking the fabric to showcase the star.
Big Bags
When you’re ready to hit the road for a weekend getaway, reach for our Weekend Wanderings Duffle Bag. This duffle is sleek, sturdy, and stylish — and you’ll know it’s well-made because you made it yourself! Leather corner guards give the water-repellent canvas a little extra protection. And with detachable straps and plenty of inside and outside pockets, packing will be a breeze.
Make packing a pleasure with our Gemma Velvet Doctor’s Bag. This chic oversized bag looks fabulous in patterned velvet. It’s lightweight and lovely, and just the right size for a glamorous overnight bag. When a plain bag just won’t do, velvet’s a great choice!
Terrific Totes
Topping our “looks more difficult than it really was” list is our Stack and Slice Quilted Tote. This project is perfect for beginning quilters who are feeling a little adventurous and for more experienced quilters who’d like to make a project freestyle. Through creative layering and cutting, you’ll stitch together a one-of-a-kind tote bag that comes together almost seamlessly (OK; not exactly, but you take my point). Pick a bold color combination and be prepared to collect plenty of compliments when you take this bag out.
Our Best Dressed Duo Tote Bag does double duty with its clever reversible bow. Keep it low-key during the day, then go for a dressier look in the evening. This project is for intermediate sewists interested in working with faux leather and suede. This sleek, chic tote is waiting for you to make it!
Or maybe you’d like a groovy tote with some fabulous fringe. Our totally on-trend Vibrant Vinyl Tote Bag will add pizzazz to whatever you’re wearing, from comfy jeans to a slinky dress. And under all that fringe is plenty of space to carry your essentials and more.
Make sure you have a new bag on hand to carry your essentials. Our Marley Quilted Tote Bag has a roomy interior, a front pocket with a stud closure (for that stuff you need to reach right now), and slim faux leather handles to give the bag a sleek and stylish look. Pick your palette and pattern style and make a bold seasonal statement with this bag!
How about a bag that can go with anything in your closet and carry whatever you need? Our Portia Braided Tote Bag is designed in trendy neutrals to go with whatever you’re wearing today. Carry your basics, groceries, library books — whatever needs toting! This stylish bag is also sturdy, with a contemporary design that looks stylish wherever you take it and however you use it!
Make a bold statement at your next book club meeting, or make a customized gift for a bookworm friend. Our Pride and Pincushions Applique Book Bag features a shelf full of fabric books with witty sewing and literature puns you can customize to suit your sense of humor. And even better, this project is beginner-friendly!
The projects in Patterns for Purses: Totes, Bags and More from We Like Sewing range from Easy to Experienced. That means skill and confidence building for beginning sewists, and interesting challenges for the more experienced among us. All these projects are designed to add a burst of seasonal fun and whimsy to your sewing projects!
You don’t need any expert sewing skills to make any of the projects in our Totes and Bags Collection. Each pattern in this carefully curated collection includes a detailed template, pattern notes, and a complete list of the tools and materials you need to succeed. It’s time to start planning your next project!
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