When you can't find the perfect purse, there's a simple answer - there's a multitude of DIY bags to choose from. Even the least skilful of crafters can find something achievable and produce a bag that fits your needs to a tee. From ultra complicated with pockets galore to simple totes, I've gathered together a dazzling array of DIY bags to tempt you to put the treadle to the metal. Oh! And I've included some non-purse bags too.
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1. Upcycled Zippered Book Clutch
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DIY bags come in all forms.
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2. No-Sew Tote Bag from a Pillowcase
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For anyone with a fear of the sewing machine.
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3. Simple Backpack
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Click on the link and print out the pattern.
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4. DIY T Shirt Bag
Via SewPetiteGal: Sweatshirt to Tote Bag ...
A purse from old clothes? How clever!
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5. Jean Pocket Purse
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It's such fun to customize old denims.
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6. Hobo Bag
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Slouchy and roomy.
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7. DIY Car Trash Bag
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Not all homemade bags are made for accessorizing your killer outfit.
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8. DIY Reversible Handbag
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This is meant for the princess in your life 0 but scale it up if you’re a clever stick.
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9. Beach Towel Tote
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Oh the genius of some people.
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10. Blanket Satchel
Via Authentic Swiss Army Blanket Travel ...
One of the more complicated DIY bag projects but if you’re up for a challenge ...
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11. Picnic Blanket Tote
Via Make a Tote Bag That ...
I just love bags that transform into useful things.
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12. Drawstring Bag
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So many uses for a drawstring bag.
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13. DIY Toy Cinch Bag
Via DIY Toy/Lego Bag and Playmat
A godsend for a busy mom.
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14. DIY Messenger Bag
Via Messenger Bag Tutorial and Pattern
What color would you make?
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15. Simplified DIY Clutch Bag
Via Extra Petite | Petite Fashion, ...
The foldover is optional.
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16. No Sew Sleeping Bag
Via Doll Play - Christmas Eve ...
Great for slumber parties, camping, etc. Would be such a cute gift idea for a kiddo!
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17. Six-Pocket Bag
Via A Simple Six-Pocket Bag
Need a bag that keeps your stuff organized?
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18. Simple Duffel Bag
Via Simple Duffel Bag
Maybe you'd like a cute round one?
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19. Button Lunch Bags
Via Button Lunch Bags
Show everyone else up with their boring brown bags.
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20. Reversible Bag
Via Reversible Bags!! Make one!
Super simple pattern & great instructions.
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21. Diaper Bag
Via g*rated: Chevron Messenger Diaper Bag
Can't find the perfect diaper bag? Make your own.
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22. Leather Tote and Change Purse
Via Make Your Own Leather Tote ...
Super leather bag at a fraction of the cost of a store bought one and all your own work.
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23. Easy Tote
Via DIY Monogram Tote Bag - ...
This makes a great beginner sewing project yet it's elegant enough for advanced sewers to appreciate it.
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24. Origami Bento Bag
Via VERY SHANNON: SEWING || ORIGAMI ...
A cute bag made using only 3 fat quarters
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25. T-Shirt Tote
Via How To Make A No ...
A bag from a t-shirt in ten minutes? Wowser!
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26. Multi-Pocket Urban Tote
Via patternpile.com
How proud would you be if you made this?
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27. DIY No Sew Tote Bag
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Non-sewers rejoice.
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28. Fold up Tote
Via Zaaberry: Tote + Tutorial = ...
Perfect to keep in the car or as a spare in your purse for shopping trips.
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29. Japanese Knot Bag
Via Japanese Knot Bag Sewing Tutorial ...
Interesting!
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30. The One Hour Bag
Via The One Hour Bag - ...
So good you'll want to make it twice.
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31. Bucket Bag
Via sewmamasew.com
Too cute to pass on.
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32. DIY Bag
Via Another 241 Tote and Two ...
Love the style of this one.
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33. No-sew Sequined Clutch
Via 32 DIY Prom Accessories That ...
This will make you the DIY Queen Bee at the ball.
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34. DIY Gift Bag
Via How To Make Professional-Looking Gift ...
Once you make one, you'll want every gift in a bag.
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35. The Awesome Bag
Via versus: The Awesome Bag Tutorial ...
I love that you can change the strap length- and it's reversible!
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36. DIY Transparent Satchel
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Too cool for school.
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37. Bag with Leather Straps
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Leather for a different touch.
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38. Kid's Drawstring Backpack
Via DIY creative kits - Textile ...
These are kits - every second month they will add a new kit with a stylish and unique design.
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39. Weekender
Via HOW TO - Weekend Bag ...
So roomy!
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40. DIY Clutch
Via Free Cosmetic Bag ePattern | ...
Use it as a cosmetic bag or enlarge it and use as a clutch.
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41. Backpack
Via 25 DIY Backpacks and Pencil ...
Now's your chance for your backpack to be as unique as you.
From cute to clever, there's sure to be a homemade bag on this list with your name on it. Tell us which one!
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