As far as tote bags go, this beautiful bag has to be one of the classiest ones I have seen. The details of the neat bow over the bag’s top band, and that those crisp folds on the bag’s side panels make this a tote bag to take to town. To ‘go shopping’ rather than to...
Beach Tote Bag – Free Crochet Pattern
This adorable string bag is just a perfect project for crochet beginners: it looks really fun and is ultra easy to put together. There are 5 components to this bag: the base, the body, the top rim, the cord, and the flower embellishments. The bag has a diameter of 7“...
Inspiring Bags from Amsterdam
Now that I'm touring around Amsterdam, I just have to show you my latest love: PIP. Update: I recently learned they are actually not the most ethical company, so maybe don't buy but look at all these lovely, lovely bags for inspiration at pipstudio.com. Why this bag...
Patchwork Tote Bag Free Pattern
Ever since I saw this Coach patchwork bag with matching wallet in person, I have actually started liking patchwork hand bags. It opened my eyes, as they were quite beautiful. Coach Patchwork Bags Before I associated patchwork bags with ‘grandma-craft’...
Re-Usable Shopping Bags
Using reusable shopping bags should be ‘normal’ now, and yes, I know a good tutorial for a basic shopping bag is truly overdue on FineCraftGuild.com. We all need a whole bundle of them. Good and sturdy reusable shopping bags were always normal in the...
Ruffle Tote Bag – Coin Purse Tutorial
It’s #ToteBagMonday, and we’re featuring a beauty of a Ruffle Tote Bag - Coin Purse Tutorial today. I love that ruffle on the front, don’t you?! If you’re a quilter with loads of matching leftover fabrics, than this is the bag for you this year. These days...
Tote Bag Monday: Inspired by Anthropologie New Arrivals
I’m in love with Anthropologie’s current New Arrivals. Check out Anthropologie’s Javanica Tote Bag for Spring…! It is another clear example, that a tote bag does not have to be boring and boxy. Check out these pictures of it. 1. Swinging2. Embroidered3. Faux leather...
TOTE BAG Free Sewing Pattern
This article offers a free tutorial of a super modern tote bag design. Free Bag Making Tutorial TOTE BAG Free Sewing Pattern We all love tote bags to carry our amazing range of "non-purse suitable" items. My recent "list" of such items has included items like books,...

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