These chic DIY bags make it easy to get stylish without spending a lot of money.
From computer casings to clutches, a wide variety of styles have been given the DIY treatment, and there are more options than ever. From transparent pieces to dip-dyed cosmetic purses, the aesthetics of these holders is incredibly impressive, and will make it look like you paid a lot more than you did for these pieces. Purses have become one of the most expensive fashion items out there, so it's refreshing to see that some far more affordable and stylish options are available.
Sure to please frugal fashionistas everywhere, these DIY purse projects are a great way to spend an afternoon.
10 Chic DIY Bags
From Tape-Made Metallic Clutches to DIY Stitched Purses:
Courtney Scharf — Aug 21, 2012 — Art & Design
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Crystal Clear Purses
The 'A Pair & A Spare' DIY Transparent Clutch Bag is Gorgeously Glassy
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DIY Stitched Purses
Danielle Thompson Shares This Fabulous Vintage Needlepoint Bag Tutorial
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DIY Computer Casings
The Envelope Laptop Case is Simple and Sew-Free
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DIY Cosmetics Holders
The Beauty Department Dip Dye Tool Roll is an Ombre Masterpiece
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DIY Bolted Purses
The 'Runway DIY' Alexander Wang Clutch is an Affordable Alternative
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$1,300 DIY Bag
Fendi Artist Baguette Bag
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Tape-Made Metallic Clutches
The I Spy DIY Duct Tape Purse is Stunningly Chic
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Fashionable Literature Purses
The Runway DIY Book Clutch is Geek-Chic
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Luxury DIY Bags
Fendi Do-It-Yourself Baguette Mezzo Punto Makes You a Designer
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Funky Faux DIY Bags
RE Load Offers a 'Build Your Own' Feature for Messenger-Style Carriers
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Workwear-Inspired Bucket Bags
Longchamp's 'Le Pliage Xtra XS Bucket Bag' Boasts a Coverall Design
Collaborative Travel Beauty Bags
The Rare Beauty x Béis Beauty Collection Takes Cosmetics to Go
Versatile Nylon Tote Bags
Davis Active's First Ever Tote Bag is Perfect for Everyday Errands
Affordable Decorative Pieces
SHEIN Offers Practical and Aesthetic Home Interior Accents
Chic Game Day Accessories
ROCKNOT's New Game Day Collection is Showstopping and Personalized
Equestrian-Inspired Bag Designs
Gucci Introduces the Borsetto Handbag Collection
Whimsical Film-Inspired Bags
Cambridge Satchel Launches a Second Exclusive Collection with Wicked
Adaptable Carry-On Tote Bags
The Herschel Supply Kaslo Tote Supports Stress-Free Travel
Freezable Crossbody Bags
PackIt Debuts the Freezable Hydration Crossbody
Knitted Phone Pockets
The iPhone Pocket by Apple x Issey Miyake Highlights Textile Design
Luxury Handbag Subscription Tiers
Zero Collective Offers the Handbag Club Membership
Luxury Sparkling Tote Bags
Swarovski celebrates 130 years with tote bag and juice collaboration
Handle-Only Fashion Handbags
Zomer Presents the No Budget Bag During Paris Fashion Week
Textured Handbag Collections
Christian Dior Has Unveiled the Lady Dior Spring 2026 Collection
Pony Character Crochet Kits
The My Little Pony x The Woobles Craft Recreates Applejack & More
Adorably Decorated Slippers
French Knot Marks Mother's Day with Stunning Embroidered Slippers
Y2K-Inspired Sustainable Bag Designs
FREITAG Has Brought Back Its F171 LAURA Bag
Grocery Bag Runway Accessory
The Marché Packable Tote Bag Boasts as a Grocery Chic Runway Bag
Limited-Edition City-Inspired Capsules
Marc Jacobs Reimagines 'The City Capsule Collection'
Extra-Roomy Shopper Bags
FREITAG Debuts the 'F260 MIAMI WIDE' Bag
Reinvented Plastic Bags
The Telfar Plastic Bag Launches with a Durable Twist on a New York Classic
Ramen Embroidery Bags
The Cup Noodles UNIQLO Embroidery Adds DIY Patches to Clothing
Portable Fragrance Samplers
The Balenciaga Discovery Box is Made to Be Experienced on the Go
Lip Balm Phone Accessories
Daise's Lip Balm Phone Pod Helps Tweens Keep Lip Care Close
Elegant Everyday Bag Designs
The Fendi Way Handbag Collection is Luxurious and Ultra-Chic
Functional Statement Bags
Grey/Ven Introduced its 'Summer Handbag Collection'
Party-Ready Collectible Bags
BuzzBagz is the First-Ever Limited Accessory Drop from BuzzBallz
Heritage Bucket Bags
Coach Introduced the Suede Bucket Bag with a Kisslock Pocket for Spring
Dust-Based Soft Slippers
Done & Dusted Transforms Vacuum Dust into Wearable Textile Slippers
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Reimagined Doctor's Bags
The Louisiana Bag from Vagabond Shoemakers is Available in Three Colors
Upcycled Bag Collabs
FREITAG x Études Studio Reimagine Iconic Messenger in a Bold Collaboration
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Collaborative Branded Tote Bags
NEIGHBORHOOD and L.L. Bean Join on a Tote Bag Design
Luxurious Tv Show-Inspired Bags
The Fendi x Emily in Paris Collection is Eye-Catching and Chic
Graphic Tech Accessories
Diesel x CASETiFY Spring 2026 Collab Has Cases with Bold Branding
Outfit-Matching OLED Handbags
The Peuty Infinity Bag Fuses Fashion and Tech at CES 2026
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Soda-Inspired Bag Collaborations
TikTok Shop Unveils the MUG Root Beer Float Tote Bundle
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Breakfast-Inspired Novelty Bags
Longchamp Introduced the 'Épure XS Toast Bag' in Brown Leather
Beaded Drink Carriers
McDonald’s Susan Alexandra Carriers Turn Refreshers into Accessories
Pastry-Inspired Clutches
Greggs Sausage Roll Clutch Brings Playful Twist to Fashion Accessories
Bespoke Handbag Services
Kurt Geiger One-of-A-Kind Lets Customers Make a Mini Kensington Their Own
Street-Informed Grocery Bags
Porter Launches Busan-Exclusive Grocery Bag with Coastal Accents
Handbag Anniversary-Celebrating Campaigns
Chanel Marks the Anniversary of the Chanel 25 Handbag
Stylish Poppy-Inspired Cooler Bags
Out of the Woods Debuts the Poppy Collection
Crocheted Condiment Covers
Heinz's Grandma’s Darling Campaign Dresses Up Mayo Jars
Couture Soda Accessories
Diet Coke Canny Pack Turns a Single Can into a Campaign Object
Unexpected Artful Headphone Wraps
Johannes Vermeer-Inspired Wrap Turns Headphones into Art
Cigarette Waste Hats
Olivia Gino Turned an Abundant Source of Litter into a Shearling-Style Hat
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Convenient Garment Bags
Halfday Travel's Roller Bag is the Brand’s First Garment Bag on Wheels
Juice Pouch Purses
The Capri Sun Pouch Purse by Christian Siriano Reimagines Juice Pouch Nostalgia
Purse-Shaped Beauty Balms
The Crème Shop Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm is Portable & Customizable
Reimagined Sleek Paper Bags
MUJI Labo Reimagines a Paper Bag for Spring/Summer 2025
Heritage Leather Bags
The 931 Bag by TSATSAS Introduces a New Colorway
Dumping-Like Fashion Bags
Esenes Worldwide Bag Mimics Edible Textures Through Sculptural Design
Affordable Luxury Statement Bags
Aldo's SOFFIETTALUXE Hobo Bag is Crafted with Premium Materials
Comforting Vegan Handbag Capsules
Canadian Brand Espe Launches a New Line of Blue Vegan Handbags
Expanded Style-Forward Handbags
The Acne Studios Expands Its Camero Handbag Collection
Heritage Print Travel Ranges
The Patricia Nash Designs Travel Collection is Thoughtfully Designed
Functional Bookworm-Inspired Bags
Indigo's 'Book Club Tote' Features Embroidery
Travel Accessory Sets
The BÉIS Passport & Luggage Tag Set is Stylish and Functional
Anniversary Reedition Bags
Loewe Celebrates The Puzzle Bag’s 10th Anniversary With Artful Editions
Creative Store Retail Expansions
Michaels Debuts the Knit & Sew Shop and the Party Shop
Durable Leather Travel Accessories
Whiskey Leatherworks Boasts Various Travel Accessories
Spacious Crossbody Handbags
Caraa Introduces its Compact and Functional 'CLEO' Bag
Travel-Ready Toiletry Bags
Cacheri's Travel Toiletry Bag is Highly Organized and Convenient
Handbag Popcorn Buckets
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Purse Turns Snacks into Fashion Merch
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Minimalist Leather Accessories
PLIK Creates Silver Leather Cuff Bracelets With Contemporary Appeal
Celebrity-Fronted Luxury Bag Campaigns
Gucci Debuts 'Beauty and the Bag' with Kate Moss
Practical Modern Luxury Handbags
The Christian Dior D-Journey Handbag is Chic & Design-Forward
Heritage-Inspired Functional Handbags
Marc Jacobs Introduces 'The Cristina Bag'
Bra-Preserving 3D-Printed Hangers
Joyce Lai Creates the Bras Up Hanger with Recycled Materials
Powdered Leather Waste Accessories
These OBRO Accessories Come in Three Styles
Vegan Leather Purses
Fashion Meets Function With Urban Expressions
Whimsical Patterned Diverse Fashion
Kate Spade and Target Work Together on a New Collection
Multi-Use Lip Product Holders
ColourPop Cosmetics & PopSockets Teamed Up to Make ColourPopSockets
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Custom Painted Handbag Events
Bark Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Kicked Off with an Exclusive Soiree
Chic Hanging Toiletry Bags
WaterField Designs Debuts the Convenience-Focused Hanging Toiletry Bag
Sophisticated Vegan Luxury Bags
Espe Presents Its Chic Fall/Winter 2025 Handbag Collection
Recycled PU Beauty Accessories
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty's New Pouch and Mirror Were Launched
Chic Bag Charm Collections
Charm is Deceptive Debuts the Charm is Deceptive
Female-Focused Smart Wallet Solutions
iWallet Corporation Announces the iClutch Smart Wallet
Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets
Jelly Bands Simplify Jewelry-Making with Snappable Beads
Leather Toy-Block Briefcases
Hans Atelier Introduced the 'Leather LEGO Briefcase' with Studs
Convertible Leather Crossbodies
Coach Debuts the Twin Turnlock Waverly Bag Just in Time for Spring
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
Cra-Z-Art's DIY Crystal Floral Kits Double as Decor for All Ages
Sleek Audio Bag Designs
Nik Bentel Debuts the Speaker Bag and Mixer Bag as a Playful Experiment
Food Travel Accessories
The To Go Collection Converts Takeout Packaging into Functional Gear
Convertible Utility Totes
The SUBU x H.POTR Moccasin 2way Tote Bag Fuse a Slipper with Daily Carry
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Updated Travel Toiletry Bags
NOMATIC Expands Its Toiletry Bag 2.0 with Navy and Olive Colorways
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Miniature Book Charms
The Book Charm by Coach is Finely Crafted with Real Words Inside
Affordable Quiet Luxury Handbags
Call It Spring's Josiie Bag is Made from 100% Vegan Leather
Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Airpack Backpack Mimics Airpods Case but Stores Much More
Compact Bamboo Tote Collections
Porter Luggage Label Launches the FILAMENT Bag Collection
Camo-Print Belt Bags
Topo Designs Reintroduces its 'Belt Bag' in a 'Duck Camo' Edition
Compact Utility Bags
fragment design RAMIDUS SHIJIMI Bags Release in Black and Khaki
Wedding Wardrobe Emergency Kits
The Bride Kit by The Rescue Kit Company Solves Day-Of Mishaps
Utility Bag Collections
DAIWA x POTR Unveils a Three-Piece Daypack, Tote and Shoulder Bag Series
Embroidered Phone Cases
OtterBox Unveiled its 'Cactus Leather Embroidery Collection'
Artist Printed Luggages
Aurel Schmidt x PORTER Applies Original Illustrations on Four Bag Styles
Chic Headphone Cover Designs
Casetify Debuted a New Stylish Airpod Headphone Cover
Anime Character-Inspired Water-Resistant Bags
ALOHA Collection Tapped Hello Kitty for Inspiration
Pleated Paper Designs
Moleskine and Issey Miyake Create Note-A-Note Inspired by Textile Artistry
Luxurious Bucket-Shaped Handbags
Givenchy Expands the Voyou Bucket Handbag Collection
Modular Handbag Systems
LVCY PEARL Combines Single Clutches into a Bigger Bag with One Compartment
Sewing Productivity Tools
Bobbin Helps Sewists Organize Projects, Fabrics, And Creative Ideas
Archival-Inspired Vintage Bags
Coach Reintroduces the 'Trail Bag' Celebrating New York Heritage
Sleek Modern Bag Collections
Diesel and Eastpak Launch Trompe L’oeil Bags with Denim Illusions
Heritage-Inspired Tweed Luggage Capsules
The Hartmann Tweed Collection is Chic and Practical
Tough Tactile Tool Packs
The Tufformation Tool Pouch Can Be Carried or Attached onto Packs
Compact On-The-Go Freezable Bags
PackIt Launches the Freezable Market Tote and a Lunch Container
Color-In Press-On Nails
Tipzy's Color-By Number Sets Bring More Creativity to Nail Art
Note Clip Organizers
The Note Clip by Studio17 Design Turns Everyday Kitchen Clips into Tools
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Waste-Derived Fashion Materials
Detox Bio-Embellishments Sequins Turn Dye Sludge into Design
Polycotton Travel Pouches
Holidermie Launches Its ACT Beauty Discovery Pouch
24/7 Crafting Channels
CraftsyTV is Now Streaming as a Free, Ad-Supported Samsung TV Plus Channel
Halloween Mini Tote Bags
The Trader Joe’s Halloween Mini Tote Bag Returns Just in Time
Accessory Adorned Caps
Simone Giertz's Patch Cap Turns One's Head into a Mobile Organizer
Bohemian Accessory Collections
These Call it Spring Raffia and Cork Styles are Effortlessly Chic
Naturally Crafted Furniture Lines
PINCH Debuted a 10-Piece Collection Called 'A Return to Home'
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Utilitarian Design Series
D/Partment Introduces Functional Pieces for the Modern Home
Modern Denim-Inspired Bag Designs
ModChic Leather Channels the Canadian Tuxedo with the Nene Bag
Structural Transparent Bag Designs
Maria Olhovnikova Designs a Clear Bag with Orange Straps
Drainable Summer Beach Bags
Steele Canvas Basket's Steeletex Beach Tote Features on a Hit TV Show
Tote-to-Crossbody Clamps
CQW&T Introduced the Tote Snatch Clamp at $72 MSRP
Smock Fabric Inflated Designs
The Smock Collection Uses Sand and Wool to Shape Pleated Furniture
Food-Inspired Fashionable Purses
STAN Brought Back its 'Onigiri Purse' by Popular Demand
Paper-Made Piggy Banks
The Metallic Piggy Bank Uses Folded Paper Construction Instead of Metal
Clutter-Concealing Pouf Seats
The Stuffable Upcycling Pouf Hides Items in Plain Sight
Leather Gadget Bags
DOMINNICO's Leather Bag Designed with Samsung Stores Galaxy Devices