Sure you can buy some trendy brand name shopping bags, but why not make your own for cheap, they can be as chic and cool as you like (and original too)! Here’s a bunch of free patterns and tutorials to get you started, I have them sorted in three sections: Sewing, Knit, Crochet. Some designs are pretty similar but there are subtle differences and features in each.

Sewing

I also have a big list of totes that are suitable for shopping, you’ll find those here.

Knit

Crocheted

You can save a bunch of money by recycling fabric from old sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths and even old pairs of jeans to make the totes (just sew strips of denim together and away you go).