Bags have always been an essential item when leaving the home along with your purse. These days it’s always handy having that extra DIY tote bag that will help you carry your goods.
Not only do bags help you stop you from polluting the planet with plastic bags, they can also be custom designed in many creative ways. You can never have too many purses and bags, if you’re in search on a new bag why not get creative with these DIY purses and bags!
DIY Purses and Bags
1. Watermelon Clutch
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When you’re not ready to give up on summer just yet…
2. Printable Farmer’s Market Tote
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A grocery tote so cute you might want to use it for more than just produce.
3. Autumn Running Stitch Tote
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Update your basic shoulder bag with simple, pretty stitches.
5. Portside Travel Set
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The holidays are coming. Get ready with a matching travel set.
6. Scissor Cozy
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You know you’re a pro crafter when even your scissors have their own tote.
7. Firewood Tote
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With a tote this cute, maybe you won’t mind chopping all that wood for the fire.
8. Hexy Bottom Project Bag
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Stashing your projects has never looked so good!
9. Indigo Dyed Totes
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Create a range of beautiful, intricate patterns with just a few folds and some indigo dye.
10. Wallaby Clutch
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Knit up a fun, chunky clutch in bright colors.
11. London Backpack
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Backpacks aren’t just for back-to-school anymore.
12. Printed Zipper Pouch
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Spell it out on an easy printed zipper pouch.
13. Beaded Tassel Bag
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You can never (ever) have too many tassels.
14. Cargo Pocket Tote
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A cargo pocket added to the front of a tote makes for the perfect quick-access spot for your phone and wallet.
15. Market “Paper†Bags
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A seriously cool way to carry your groceries and save the environment.
16. Book Clutch
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We wouldn’t recommend tearing up a book unless it was for a realllllly good reason…
17. Project Organizer Bags
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Keep your projects organized with peek-a-boo drawstring bags.
18. Bronte Backpack
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Chunky knits make for a fresh take on the backpack.
19. DIY Messenger Bag
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You’re just two table runners (or scarves) away from a great new messenger bag!
20. Simple Mesh Bag
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Simple mesh bags make great packing and laundry companions for your delicates.
21. Origami Bento Bag
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Patch together leftover fabric to make a pretty new Bento Bag.
22. Rustic Lunch Tote
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It’s way cuter to carry your snacks to work in a than a plastic bag.
23. Laser Cut Leather Clutch
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So cool (and easy) you’ll want to make one in every color!
24. Leather Wrap Clutch
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It’s much easier than you think to make a gorgeous leather wrap clutch.
25. Tote Full of Kisses
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Sometimes you want to wear your heart on your tote, not on your sleeve.
via buzzfeed