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As I plan to make a smart little jute bag for myself that can hold my world, I came across these wonderful resources on the web for handmade bags.
Lot of great ideas, oodles of creativity, yet simply simple to make – these Top10 ideas are the best tutorials that I have come across. These creative individuals (and great bloggers) have, in their own special ways made professional quality bags out of simplest of materials. And along with the great products, they have shared their the best, simplest and most helpful step-by-step tutorials for making these bags at home.
Here is my list of favorite handmade bags DIY tutorials.
1) Sew Mama Sew has made a striking red handbad with wooden handles in no time. Love that color – for color’s sake. Another excellent visual tutorial-treat. You can experiment with toned down colors and still come up with a chic bag in no time. My must try.
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2) Purl Bee’s Music Bag is one of the simplest organizer that can be made very easily. I would like to use plain colors or some other desing to make this one. This basic tutorial rocks with easy steps and so many photo guides. Great resource for those who are attempting to make bags the first time.
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3) M M M Crafts gives us basic messenger bag ideas with those lovely simple motifs add to the charm. Instead of photos, find line drawings and patterns to get a good idea of how to go about making this high-on-utility messenger bag. You could go creative with the motifs and make custom patterns for girls and boys.
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4) Purl Bee’s bag making tutorials are the benchmark for most DIY enthusiasts. This is the best bag making tutorial on the web that I have come across. Simple, illustrative and seems easy-to-make – her bag tutorials rock. Check out her other DIY tutorials as well.
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5) Eva For Eva has made a green bag made from recycled materials but what I am focusing on is the simple DIY tutorial that helps me make simple stylish eco-chic bags in no time. Love that rustic and down-to-earth feel of the bag.
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6) A Mingled Yarn may call it a diaper bag but I find an excellent messenger bag turorial here. Lovely colors and design inspiration here. From diapers to laptop, all can go in here, in style.
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7) Chubby Hobby has made this perfect market bag which doubles as an excellent laptop bag for me. I fancy elongated-padded- rectangluar bags for they can hold lot more things without looking cramped. Check this tutorial out for the fine detail work she has done.
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8 ) Craft Apple makes perfect finish bags and sells them. Here she shares her step-by-step bag making approach. Look for the fine stitch details and imagine this one in toned colors 
Very chic and easy to make this lovely bag. Do experiment with colors and designs.
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9) J Caroline Creative has some stunning and easy-to-make tote bags which can take in anything, yet look elegant. Easy tutorial for great chic cloth tote bags. You can also find great tips on stitching on the zipper and basic finishing techniques.
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10) Image Fabric has this kitchy kitch tote bag that can be made with many interesting colors and combinations. The net effect is very casual, jazzy and stylish. I could do a similar one in toned down colors. What say?
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I am supposed to be listing my top 10 tutorials for bag making ideas. But here is the irresistible one I have to share with you. Curbly has the most strikingly stylish hand purse with wooden handles made with an old book. Yes, an old book and a great recycling idea
So here was my list. If you have come across any great handbag making tutorials or have made a great handbag yourself, do let me know. You gotta be known here.
And watch this space for my Jute Bag Tutorial – soon.
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You know what? I simply love bags. I have a nice collection of handmade beaded bags from India, love them!
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This is exactly what I was looking for. I did try making my own bag sometime back… but I messed up with the inner lining material. These links you have posted will help me a lot! Thanks for sharing. And wish you good luck with your DIY bag.
Iniyaal: Im glad that this was helpful for you. Indeed these creative people can make great stuff out of simple things. Let me know how your bag turned out. Cheers!
i am self taught handmade bag designer, and once I complete project I sometimes
require a little boost of inspiration to get my creative juices flowing again, and you
have got me ready to go again. thanks hope to send you a picture soon.
Sena: Im glad you are inspired once again. Do send me your project pix. Would love to see your bags.
Handbags are design pieces that are on a more personal level. Since not too many pieces are made from a particular design, you can almost have that sense of feeling that what you own is unique.
Hi, another great website I found recently is u-handbags,as they have great tutorials and sell everything you need such as bag handles and metal hardware at very reasonable prices!
http://www.u-handbag.com
I love handmade! It is my passion and designing something creative that I can use makes me feel unique from others. Tutorial like this is a good way to inspired others to make their own bags. Thanks for sharing;)
Thanks very much I now have Idea of sewing my own hand bags.
hi.i am irainian.i like your handmade cards.you are the best!
Yes I am interested but I do not know how to make it . any one can teach me ? azhakesanpillai@yahoo.com
I have a weakness to collect bags and this is one fabulous collection you displayed.. the book converted one is amazing..going to check that out now!