Trendy purses don’t come a dime a dozen, but you don’t have to let that stop you from having a great looking bag. You can totally go DIY and save your bucks for something else. Here are 14 of my favorite trendy purses that you can make yourself. Check them out!

This minimalist tote bag by Renske Solkesz is self-closing and made with inexpensive materials, yet no one would guess you made it yourself. Click the link for a step-by-step tutorial.

Would you believe you can also make this cotton and leather clutch purse? Get your favorite cotton print and a great color leather, and then visit A Beautiful Mess for the instructions.

Here’s a cute beach bag that will let you visit the beach without bringing any of it back home with you. The body of the bag is window screen material with bias tape for the trim. See Between the Lines to learn how to make your own.

Weekend trips will be much more stylish when you stow your stuff in a DIY weekender bag made with upholstery weight fabric and faux leather. Love it!

Use an old feed sack to make a trendy messenger bag.

Isn’t this an adorably feminine bag? The Graceful Kelly bag is inspired by film starlets of yesteryear. The pattern is free!

Here’s the Buttercup bag, also a free pattern {!} and it’s available at Made by Rae. Thanks, Rae!

This bag has a fabric closure which helps it keep its adorable shape.

Here’s a roomy, pleated and lined bag that will hold anything you throw in there…except maybe the kitchen sink.

Do you love a purse with pockets as much as I do? This one is for you! The pick-a-pocket purse tutorial is over at All People Quilt.

This is a great bag for a new mom, because it will transition from a messenger bag to a stroller bag. Genius!

Love this gathered clutch! It’ll keep you organized with two interior side-by-side card holders.

Do you crochet? Try this ribbon-weaved crochet handbag. It’s adorable!

This friendship bag is made from coordinating fat quarters. See the tutorial at PS I Quilt.