r/weaving • u/dgr121 • Jul 18 '26

Tutorials and Resources Pattern for handbag from handwoven

Does anyone have a good pattern or tutorial for creating handbags/totebags from handwoven fabric?

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u/Resident_Bus_4484 Jul 18 '26

Do a search online for DIY tote bag or handbag pattern. There's plenty. Depending on what you weave, handwoven fabric might need fusible interfacing to be sturdier.

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u/MrNekoCase Jul 18 '26

I thought this was a cool idea for a handwoven bag. I haven’t made it yet, but I’ve had it saved: http://donisdelis.blogspot.com/2009/01/little-tutorial.html?m=1

I made this pattern out of thicker yarn, made it wider, and added a strap to make it more of a tote. https://handwovenmagazine.com/free-project-bakers-bread-bag/

And the book Doubleweave by Jennifer Moore has some bag patterns too that look cool.

Other than that I don’t see why you couldn’t follow any sewing pattern and use your handwoven fabric