Pros: Comes in two colors; Customizable; Made from pebbled leather; Has a center zipped compartment; Has protective feet at the base. Once all the piecing was done, I squared off the sides and cut out a piece of quilt batting and lining in the same size. What do you think? 🙂 If you like this laptop bag tutorial, you may also be interested in my Toothbrush Travel Wrap DIY!

For far, fartoo long, I relied on an old canvas tote to carry all my belongings. Blame it on my obsession with emulating a farmer's market-frequenting It girl, but that ragged bag was my go-to—to the point where it became threadbare and no longer could keep my essentials safe. With no choice but to upgrade, I searched for a replacement, and that's when I found Calpak's Haven Laptop Bag. Made of durable faux leather, it's infinitely more sturdy than a measly canvas tote. It boasts multiple interior compartments and, best of all, features a removable laptop sleeve that can fit up to a 16-inch device. In short, this bag has changed my life, and I can't recommend it any more." — Emma Childs, Style Editor

DIY laptop bag pattern

I stitched the straps into place on the topper, right sides together, and using lots of stitches to give it strength. Also, I made sure to let the straps overhang a little to make extra sure they won’t shred and pull apart. sorry for the fuzzy picture, sometimes I don’t realize they’re fuzzy til I’ve got them uploaded on my computer, and now it’s too late to take another progress shot!) There are plenty of laptop bags available to choose from, and it’s my job as Marie Claire’s E-Commerce Editor to discern which ones are worth the splurge. A few key factors that all of the options on this list share: Another top priority is a laptop bag’s ability to take its wearer from day to night seamlessly. “I live in NYC, so when I leave in the morning I’m often not returning home until 9 or 10 p.m.! My bag needs to work overtime too,” echoes Lei. “That means being professional enough for work, roomy enough for my gym attire, and appropriate to bring to a nice dinner. I don’t want to feel the need to hide it or stuff it under my chair!” Overview Cuyana: It’s safe to say that team Marie Claire is obsessed with laptop bags from Cuyana. Not only are they featured twice on this list, but the entirety of their collection is great for women who love sleek, pared-down, and sustainable options.

Louis Vuitton: If you’re looking to invest in a new designer laptop bag, consider one from Louis Vuitton. From the iconic Neverfull to more subdued styles, Louis Vuitton is a classic favorite. The one on this list is adored by our Beauty Editor Samantha Holender, who calls it "the best investment I've ever made." But I’m happy with the result and I use the bag often, it’s super practical. So I figured I’d share my laptop bag tutorial whether it’s perfect or not!

Laptop Bag Tutorial

To make the straps I folded the grey strips lengthwise and stitched them all the way down. I flipped them right sides out using a large safety pin.