copycat

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t278596.html

Have a look at my post that shows the tote bag our guild makes for the Women's Shelter.

wbfrog

Check out patternpile.com they have a lot of free handbags this is a really good site.

wbfrog

I like the easy way your guild does the tote bags, I will try this also, and the tote looks good.

recycler

I thought of this one right away! I have it bookmarked and am anxious to give it a try!

JENNR8R

Craftsy has a free bag making class. I've made a bunch of these:

http://www.craftsy.com/lecture/welco...lass/1594.html

Kristin Link's Bag-Making Basics

Lyncat

Facebook has a page called Patterns & Tutorials for Handbags & Totes (only) that you can join.

DottyD

Debbie Shore has done some amazing You tube videos : -

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...YRx10bUbvVTQCA

KathyM

I've used this site http://www.henriettashandbags.com

mckwilter

Craftsy has lots of free patterns for everything from pincushions to clothing. I have downloaded lots of them, which go into my pattern library and are there whenever I want to make something.

klswift

In addition to those listed by paperprincess you can go to favequilts.com and bhg.com (a better homes and gardens site). I also have a lot (way too many!!!) of patterns saved from craftsy.com. I like to use my orphan blocks for the front of my totes. A friend gave me a wine tote (insulated) made from one large block made of wine country fabrics. She made it round with a round inserted piece in the bottom. I have been thinking about making some and stashing them away to use as quick-to-grab hostess gifts.