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Tote Bag and Backpack Patterns

Here is a collection of free patterns and instructions to help you make your own tote bags and backpacks.
  1. Halloween Treat Bags

Easy Tote Bag Pattern

Check out this free tote bag pattern. Follow these directions and learn how to sew your own easy tote bags. It is so easy everyone can help.

Felt Trick-or-Treat Bag How-To

Follow these directions and learn how to sew your own easy trick-or-treat bags. It is so easy everyone can help.

Bandana Backpack

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Bottle Holder Tote Bag Craft

TC recycled an over-sized pair of blue jeans into a tote bag to hold a bottle. She then painted the tote bags with lovely designs.

Fast, Fun, & Easy Fabric Critter Bags

This book is packed full of fun projects that are so easy you can complete most of them in one afternoon. They are simple enough for beginners and kids, yet unique enough seasoned sewing enthusiasts will enjoy making them.

Grocery Bag Tote Bag

Learn how to use grocery bags to crochet a tote bag.

Kits for Making Backpacks and Totes

Go back to school, to the beach, or even to a sleepover in style. Check out these fun kits which will help you to use many creative techniques and supplies to decorate or make your own backpacks and tote bags. Great for gifts!

Monogrammed Tote Bag Craft

Follow these directions and find out how you can make your own monogrammed tote bag using simple applique techniques.

Pajama Bag

From your About.com guide, instructions to make a handy pajama bag out of a pillow case.

Personal Canvas Bags

From your About.com guide, a useful craft that will make a nice gift.

Plastic Jug Catch-All Carrier Craft

Alan explains how you can make a handy catch-all using a plastic jug. This carrier is great for storing and transporting craft supplies, hair accessories, small toys, etc.

Recycled Blue Jean Tote Bag Pattern

Learn how you can transform old blue jeans into a fashionable tote bag.

Recycled T-Shirt Tote Bag Pattern

Kim teaches us how she transformed an ordinary t-shirt into a Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bag by sewing one seam. YOu can use these same techniques...

Mini-Duffel Bag

Make this little duffel bag to use or give.

Granny Square Motif Bag

Crocheted using recycled plastic bags, this Granny Square Bag is a quick and fun project!

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