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This carryall is as stylish as it is sturdy, thanks to a simple pattern in threads of varying colors and textures.
Make the Patterned Tote
Next: Felt Shopping Tote
This soft felt bag is simple enough to make in multiples for shopping trips and stylish enough to use as a tote.
Make the Felt Tote Bag
Next: Button Bag
A tote covered with mismatched buttons adds a quirky and unconventional touch.
Make the Button Bag
Next: Mesh Bag
Bring this sand-proof tote with you on your next trip to the beach.
Make the Mesh Bag
Next: Reversible Purse
This easy-to-make purse can be turned inside out to reveal another pattern or color.
Make the Reversible Purse
Next: Beach-Towel Bag
With very little alteration, you can turn one of your beach towels into a tote.
Make the Beach-Towel Bag
Next: Pretty Plastic Bag Tote
Store extra plastic bags in a sack sleeve that matches your kitchen decor.
Make the Bag Organizer
Next: Felt Tote Bag
These unique tote bags are made with a traditional Hungarian reverse-applique technique and are perfect for holding anything and everything.
Next: Bias-Tape Tote Bag
Made from strips of folded fabric, bias tape adds a dash of detail to an ordinary tote bag.
Make the Bias-Tape Tote Bag
Next: Gadget Travel Tote
Convert a dish towel into a multi-pouched case to keep chargers and cords neat when you're on the go.
Make the Gadget Travel Tote
Next: Place-Mat Purse
A simple cloth place mat can be transformed into a brand-new purse in just a few stitches.
Make the Place-Mat Purse
Next: Handmade Beach Bag
Make a summery tote to carry towels, sunscreen, and other beach or pool essentials.
Make the Beach Bag
Next: Easy Denim Tote with Floral Brooches
There's more than one way to wear a pair of jeans. With a length of denim, the perfect tote bag is a few stitches away.
Make the Denim Flower Tote
Next: Hand-Towel Beach Bag
With ribbon, Velcro, and a few basic supplies, you can transform an ordinary towel into a stylish beach accessory.
Make the Hand-Towel Bag
Next: Heart-Felt Bag
A heart-covered handbag makes a cherished gift for a loved one any time of the year.
Make the Heart-Felt Bag
Next: Removable Tote Organizer
This handy three-pocket pouch can easily be fashioned from a carpenter's canvas nail apron.
Make the Tote Organizer
Next: Pillowcase Tote
Give a pretty orphaned pillowcase a new home -- over your shoulder.
Make the Pillowcase Tote
Next: Beach-Towel Tote
Turn bathroom towels into an all-in-one beach mat and tote bag.
Make the Beach-Towel Tote
Next: Yoga Bag
Keep your yoga mat in good condition by tucking it into a handmade mat tote.
Make the Yoga Bag
Next: Kid Towel Tote
This homemade satchel isn't just a tote bag; it's also a beach towel. Plus, it has pockets inside for holding goodies and supplies.
Make the Kid Towel Tote
Next: Canvas Tote with Pockets
Learn how to sew handy pockets to your favorite canvas tote bag.
Get the How-To
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