DIY bags and totes

I've made quite a few bags in my lifetime, which have all been given away, but summer's on it's way and I want something cute!  I have my own sewing machine now and needed some inspiration of what people have out there.  Well, I ran into all these free patterns for bags on the web. There are so many! The coolest part is that you can put your own messages with iron-ons or fabric markers to personalize it more.  I also looked into my top favorite stores for ideas, like Anthropologie, J.Crew and Forever 21 with prices ranging from $15-$400.  Still, even if you buy 1 yard at $5 (or use an old tee) and buy the bag's buttons($2) or clips($2), you spend less than $10 and will still have money left over for splurging on something extra or just saving it instead.  If you are obsessed with bags and need some inspiration or just don't want to come up with your own, check these out:

Totebag by Skip to My Lou
Handbag by Sew Take a Hike
Keisha Bag by Lola...again
Buttercup Bag by Made By Rae
Pleated Purse by My Spare Time
Shoulder Bag by Tiny Happy
Spring Tote by Homemade by Jill
Book Bag (literally) by Remodelaholic

Like I said, there are tons. These are just a few of the many I have found. Check them out, they're cute!