Most of us need a tote bag at some point to transport all the excessive items we carry around on a daily basis. Plus, I know many people, myself included that cannot get enough tote bags. I will see a tote bag that I think is cute and I have to buy it, many of my co-workers and friends are the same way.
It really is easy to make a tote bag and there are so many choices in fabrics and designs that making a tote bag can be customized to your particular need and likes. Many websites offer free tote bag patterns, here you will find websites that offer some of my favorite tote bag patterns.
Oversized Reversible Tote Bag
http://www.baumtextile.com/projects/pdf/oversized_reversible_tote.pdf
This free tote bag pattern is such a great size, it can hold so many items like textbooks, diapers or anything you can think of that can be toted around. The tote bag is so versatile because it is reversible; it is like having two bags in one.
Simple Six-Pocket Tote Bag
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/accessories/six-pocket-bag/
This cute tote bag is so sweet which you will see when looking at the photograph of the finished tote bag. This free tote bag pattern is a fairly simple one, depending on your level of sewing expertise. I love the pockets on the outside which are perfect for throwing items in quickly, the size and shape of the tote bag is also great.
Vinyl Tote Bag
http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen;=VINYL_TOTE
This free tote bag pattern makes a wonderful vinyl tote bag that is waterproof and is perfect for the beach. There are clear and easy to follow tote bag instructions along with very nice visuals of each step. The tote bag is a great size and very roomy, it definitely is a multi-purpose bag,
Double Take Tote Bags
http://rockymountainquiltworks.storesecured.com/images/FreePatterns/Sweet_Sixteen1.pdf
Here you will find lovely tote bags that are whimsical and really beautiful, the free tote bag pattern is more advanced and is not for the beginner sewer. The tote bag pattern reminds me of quilting so if you are an experienced quilter this may be one tote bag pattern that you will really love. I absolutely love this particular tote bag pattern but the down fall is it is not for a beginner sewer, in my opinion.
Pleated Tote Bag Pattern
http://artsycraftybabe.typepad.com/tutorials/pleated_tote_pattern.pdf
This is a fairly simple and easy free tote bag pattern, the tote bag instructions are clear and easy to follow. There are also nice visuals of the tote bag pattern so that you will know that you are making the tote bag correctly. This tote bag pattern could also be used to make a large size purse, the size of the tote bag is super.
Total Tote Bag
http://www.simplicityhomecare.com/projects/pdf/TotalTote.pdf
Here you will find a tote bag that is reversible, padded, and convertible with pockets. The tote bag pattern is very easy to follow and easy to understand, the tote bag is shown with gardening tools which is a perfect choice but this tote bag could be used for a multitude of purposes.
Tote bag patterns are easy to find and so much fun to make, there are varying levels of difficulty but there is a tote bag patterns for everyone. Be sure to look through the variety of tote bag patterns listed here and find the best fit for you and enjoy making your own tote bag.
Sources:
www.baumtextile.com
www.bhg.com
www.jcarolinecreative.com
http://rockymountainquiltworks.storesecured.com
http://artsycraftybabe.typepad.com
www.simplicityhomecare.com
