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Purse and Tote Patterns

Lots of purse and tote patterns, for beginning to advanced skill levels. There's a purse or tote here to suit just about every taste.

Make a Tote Bag from a Denim Skirt

Use this simple technique to turn an old denim skirt into a handy tote bag.

Make a T-Shirt Purse

Lorain, our Guide to DIY Fashion, shows you how to make a cute purse out of two T-shirts.

Lots of Purse Patterns from About.com Sewing

Debbie has lots of purse patterns to choose from over at About.com Sewing.

Make a Shoulder/Sling Purse

Sherri's instructions make this nice sling bag a breeze to assemble.

Make a Purse from Jeans

I've meant to write these instructions forever, but now I can put it off awhile longer, because our DIY Fashion Guide shows you how to make a purse from a pair of blue jeans.

Beaded Amulet Bags

The only problem with the beaded amulets on our Beadwork site is choosing which one to make first.

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