Bags
Carry it all in one-of-a-kind homemade bags and purses! Learn how to sew your own DIY handbags, totes, lunch bags, shopping and grocery bags, backpacks, drawstring bags and more! With fun ideas and patterns to make bags from jeans, old clothes or your favorite fabric, you’ll be on your way to making custom crossbody or shoulder bags, coin purses, zipper pouches, lavender sachets and more.
Browse through our bag projects and inspiration, find your style and start creating.
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A 6-Pack of Wine Bags to Make
Taking a bottle of wine to a party? Or giving wine as a gift? Here are some fun wine gift bags that you can make yourself!
Easy to Make Little Bags
This is my first sewing project on a sewing machine! My sister helped me make these little bags for birthday gifts to my other sisters.
How To Make a Custom Bag
I bought this lovely leather while in Paris and made a lined bag that had all of the pockets I wanted on the inside, and just the right size for…
Fun Trick or Treat Bags to Make
Why not make a special Trick or Treat bag that makes it clear whose treats are whose? Some of these cute bags can be made without sewing a stitch!
10 Easy Sewing Projects: In the Bag!
A bag has simple seams, can be made from just one or two fabrics, and is achievable in a relatively short period of time - if you select the right…
Make Your Own Reusable Lunch Bag
I wanted a bigger and cute lunch bag, so I drafted a pattern and made my own! Here is the pattern for you to use, and the how-to steps for…
Spotlight: Paige Davidson of Cahoots Handbags
Unique handbags from vintage fabrics made with my mom and sister. Paige is also a painter with a BFA in Studio Art..