Melissa Magruder / Swoon Comfort and performance go hand in hand with this expandable and fully adjustable rucksack from Swoon Patterns. Perfect for a walk to the farmers market or a hike through the park, this unisex design can be stitched in any style you like. The Atlas rucksack bag features front closure straps and adjustable backpack straps, as well as a large exterior front zippered pocket as well as a handy top handle. Go to the PDF Sewing Pattern More like this: Treko

A brilliant, versatile, and fun-to-sew bag designed by The Crafting Shell. Katie Larson created this pattern after realizing she needed a better way to store her shoes when she traveled. Katie didn’t want her shoes stored with clean clothes. The gusseted sides of these wonderful zippered shoe bags are made with clear vinyl for quick access. These travel bags make fabulous gifts. Sew coordinating sets for friends and family using durable canvas, oilcloth, laminated fabrics, vi

The Brooklyn quilted tote is part of A Quilter’s Dream 6-Pack Bag Collection. This beautiful expandable bag is fully lined and offers four interior pockets. The handles are the ideal length to carry over the shoulder. The Brooklyn bag measures 15″ x 12″ x 4″ which makes a nice day-tripper. Choose six fat quarters from your collection to sew up the entire bag. A quick and easy bag that everyone can be successful making! The Brooklyn Quilted Tote Pattern Download Advertisement

This bag un-buttons, un-snaps and un-zips, then expands to a jumbo size for those “but there was a sale!” shopping days!  This bag would also be a great traveler because we always seem to bring home more than we left with.  Bag measures 18″wide x 12″ high x 13″ deep.   Zipper is optional, but easy to install.  You will need to know how to apply binding.  This large capacity bag offers a flap closure that goes over the zippered opening.  A nice big casual bag. Get the Big Easy

A Free PDF from Teresa Down Under Made with charm squares this tote bag tutorial by TeresaDownUnder is very well photographed and written.  Very straight forward instructions and sweet details.  The classy tote bag is very roomy as a large capacity tote. The size of this bag is adjustable by loosening or tightening the belt through the loops sewn  to the outside.  I love the way the handles meet the body of the bag.  Nice details! Get the Expandable Tote Bag – Free Tutorial A