Free pattern day: Tote bags !

Here are 50  free sewing patterns for tote bags, shopping bags, backpacks, duffel bags and beach bags.  To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.
You might also be interested in free patterns for purses and tablet and laptop cases.

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Charm Tote bag, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Road Trip Duffle bag, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Patchy Tote bag, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sami Duffle bag, free pattern by Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)
 

Roofing Tiles Bucket bag, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dahlia Tote Bag, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Scalloped Tote Bag, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Triangle Tote Bag, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Triangle Tote by Sarah Thomas, free pattern at Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Tote bag, free pattern by Sew Can She for Fabric Editions (CLICK for PDF download)

Quilting Mat Bag, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

One Size Fits All Tote Bag, free pattern by Linda Turner Griepentrog for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Patchwork Carryall Bag, free pattern by Melissa Peda for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Tote Bag at Paint Brush Studios, free pattern by Ginabean Handmade (CLICK for PDF download)

Indigo Tote Bag, free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for PDF download)

Cactus Stone Tote Bag, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Helen Tote Bag, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Asana Yoga Mat Bag, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Row House Tote Bag, free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Day Zip tote, free Kaffe Fassett bag pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Scandia Overnight bag, free Jane Sassaman bag pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Flower Power tote bag, free Kaffe Fassett bag pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Happy Improv Tote, free pattern by Denyse Schmidt for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Star Struck tote bag, free pattern at Make It Coats (CLICK for PDF download) 

Wide Tote Bag, free pattern at Lecien Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Big City bag, free pattern at Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

A Sampling of Geese tote bag, free pattern at McCall's Quilting (CLICK for PDF download) 

Backyard Garden bag, free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Wayfarer Tote, free Kaffe Fassett bag pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Market Tote Bag, free pattern by Amanda Niederhauser for Blend Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Garden Tote Bag, free Carolyn Friedlander pattern at Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download) 

Slouchy Summer Hobo Bag, free pattern and tutorial at Flamingo Toes (CLICK for PDF download) 

Greenmarket Tote bag, made with coated fabric, free pattern by KD Spain (CLICK for PDF download)

Easy Market Tote, free pattern by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Carnival Pinwheels Tote, free pattern by Amy Butler for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Big Splash beach bag, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

 Boxy Tote Bag with vinyl straps, free video tutorial at Made Everyday (CLICK for tutorial)

  
Drawstring Fish Bag, free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF templates)

Hampton Tote bag, free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Take a Hike Backpack, free pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Drawstring Backpack, free pattern at Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Quilt-As-You-Go Drawstring Backpack, free pattern by Benartex, see: Sew In Love With Fabric (CLICK for tutorial)

Overnight Bag tutorial by Rebecca from Our Busy Little Bunch, see: Inspired by Fabric
(CLICK for tutorial) 

Backpack, free pattern by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

All in a Row tote bag, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Rainy Day vinyl tote bag tutorial at Havel’s Sewing (CLICK for tutorial) 

Ellie Travel Case tutorial at Fabric Mutt (CLICK for tutorial)

Pastiche Tote Bag, free pattern by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 
Big Bucket Tote Bag, free pattern by Jennifer Mathis at Pellon Projects (CLICK for PDF download)

 
Retro Overnight Bag tutorial by The Crafty Kitty for Birch Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 
Pocket Tote, free pattern for Free Spirit Fabrics as seen at Cotton Patch (CLICK for PDF download)

Market Tote trio bag tutorial at Sew4Home (CLICK for tutorial)

Quilted Bucket Bag tutorial at Camelot Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Governors Island Backpack tutorial at The New New (CLICK for tutorial)

Cargo Duffle Bag, free pattern by Noodle Head for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)  

Herringbone Haul it All Tote tutorial by Marion McClellan for Moda Bakeshop (CLICK for PDF download)

Drunkard’s Path Quilted Tote tutorial at Ricochet and Away  (CLICK for tutorial)

Clermont Farms Quilted Tote Bag tutorial by Glenn Dragone for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Simple Six-Pocket Bag, 8 x 10 x 4", tutorial at Better Homes and Gardens (CLICK for tutorial) 

Sewing Mat Carrier Bag, fits an 18"sewing mat, free pattern by Melissa Peda for Free Spirit Fabric (CLICK for PDF download)

Fancy Free multipurpose sling bag, free pattern by Melissa Peda (CLICK for PDF download)

Large Quilted Tote, free pattern at Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Lindsay Tote Bag tutorial by Sara Lawson at Sew Sweetness (CLICK for PDF download) 

DIY Tote with leather straps tutorial by Bee Inspired as seen at Sew Sweetness (CLICK for tutorial)

Ipanema Beach Bag tutorial by Heidi Staples as seen at Birch Fabrics (CLICK for tutorial) 

Reusable Washable Shopping Bag tutorial at Sue Daurio's Blog (CLICK for tutorial) 

Trail tote bag, cross-body style in two sizes, free pattern by Noodle Head (CLICK for PDF download)  

Dubstepper messenger bag, 10 x 12 x 3”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download) 

Quilted tote bag tutorial at All People Quilt (CLICK for tutorial) 

Time Warp Tote, 14 x 4 x 12", free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Fashion Market Tote, free pattern by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Right Turn Bag, free pattern by Anna Maria Horner for Janome (CLICK for PDF download)

Color Beat Tote, free pattern at Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Mother and Daughter Tote Bag, free pattern at Oliver + S (CLICK for PDF download)

Fat Sack by Terri Atkinson at Atkinson Designs (CLICK for tutorial)

Hand Appliqued Petal Bag tutorial by Vanessa Christenson at V and Co (CLICK for tutorial)

It’s a Cinch Bag tutorial by Sweet Verbena (CLICK for tutorial)

Just Beachy tote bag, free pattern at Robert Kaufman (PDF download)

Diaper Bag, made with charms, free pattern at Fabric Editions (CLICK for PDF download)

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