Denim bags - actual trend for many decades now. Looks stylish and creative. You can pick up bags of any style and size, making the accessory the main highlight of the image. A denim bag will be a nice addition to everyday wear or will be a little helper in the form of an evening clutch.
Denim fabric has a huge number of advantages, and the most important of them:
- High durability - with prolonged use, the thing will not lose its fresh appearance.
- Durability - Denim has the ability to withstand heavy loads and tension.
- Naturalness - the composition does not cause allergies.
Varieties of bags
There are many different types of denim bags. It all depends on your imagination and your taste. Let's take a closer look at some models.
- Clutches. All girls are faced with a situation where a handbag is needed to put a smartphone, lipstick, keys, wallet in it. Denim clutches will make the look interesting and tasty.
- Bag in casual style. Even everyday look can be made unusual with a denim bag. A bag made of leather and denim will look advantageous.
- Beach bag. Have you noticed how the color of the wave is similar to the color of denim? Choose bags with different prints, make your holiday fun and unforgettable!
- Backpacks. Denim backpacks are a timeless classic. Models are suitable both for study and for those who lead active image life.
Fashion trends
Denim has always attracted the attention of designers. Offering different variants, one day denim bags began to appear on the catwalks. They made a real sensation in society. Many years have passed since then, but bags continue to appear from season to season.
Monogram Denim Bijou Pochette bags from Louis Vuitton Fashion House received world fame. The main highlight of the model is that it is manually embroidered with crystals and glass beads. Bags are made of high quality denim, and accessories are made of durable metal. Handles of models combine ribbons, beads, beads. The bag looks elegant and flawless.
Chanel designers were more concise than Louis Vuitton. Their models are made restrained and strictly in dark blue shades. Of course, on the outside of the bag there is a company logo, which is often made of leather. Many bags include traditional metal straps.
Denim tote bag released by Prada is a hymn to simplicity. Bulk bags of calm shades of blue They look so stylish and will go with any outfit.
Denim bags from Miss Sixty became a striking discovery in the fashion world. They will appeal to all lovers of extravagance and creativity. Bags are presented in unusual colors with interesting finishes.
Finishing
Various decorations of bags make them unique and unusual. With a stylish finish on the bag, your look will look fresh and new. What finish do designers offer us when choosing bags?
- For those who want to stand out, bags with appliqués have been created. Products look very impressive. The application can be completely diverse: from small stars to whole pieces of world paintings. However, you should choose a handbag strictly for the occasion. It will be ridiculous if you come to a meeting with a bag with berries on it.
- Small embroidered denim bags are perfect for an evening out. They can be decorated with flowers made of beads and beads. Handbags with quotes or decorated with lace and ribbons will look interesting. Ethnic and oriental motifs will make a denim bag look like an object of desire for every girl.
- Bags with rhinestones will look advantageous in the light of spotlights. And every woman will feel like a queen with the luxurious shimmer of a handbag.
- Patchwork (patchwork from jeans) occupies a special place in the decoration of denim bags. There are days when you want to be creative. Arm yourself with old jeans and the necessary sewing supplies. You can make your own patchwork bag!
To do this, you only need crayons, scissors, a ruler, needles, thread, a sewing machine. Smooth the fabric and cut it into pieces, after completing the template. Sew the patches together and iron the resulting fabric. If necessary, duplicate the fabric with a lining and quilt, process the edges of the product. The bag is ready!
Bag sizes
The size of the handbag depends on the place and occasion. For each event, the girl should have different options for models. Bags should not only decorate our image, but also be practical. As a rule, bags should be both everyday and for an evening promenade. So what size should your denim bag be?
Big bags Designed for people leading an active lifestyle. A voluminous denim bag will be convenient for events that require many things. For example, you can take big bags to go to the gym. Also, large bags will be needed for going to the beach or a short trip.
Medium denim bags- an excellent choice for every day. With it, you can go to work or study, considering that it will be monophonic and excluding all kinds of embroidery and appliqués. Denim models of medium sizes will cheer you up in your daily routine. It will contain all the necessary things and documents.
Small denim bags perfect for an evening out. Clutches are needed in order to put in them the minimum number of necessary things, such as lipstick, keys, smartphone and wallet. Products decorated with rhinestones, embroidery or handbag appliqué will complete your look and emphasize your individuality.
Bag colors
“What is there to talk about? Blue!" - you say. And you will be right, but only partially. Denim fabric includes a palette of various shades. alone blue flowers a great many, but there is also gray, blue, black. Yes, denim is rich in color.
The shade of a denim bag depends again on the event and occasion. For example, dark blue, black fabrics are better to choose for official events or for work, study. It must be remembered that such institutions demand conservatism from themselves. Therefore, denim bags in black and navy blue will look concisely in your classic style.
blue and gray colors suitable for everyday activities. For example, if you want to meet friends or you have to go shopping, choose models of these colors. Items in blue and shades of gray will look harmoniously with any of your image.
Blue fabric is suitable exclusively for summer days. Light color will stand out from warm autumn or winter outerwear. But on a hot summer day, a blue denim bag will look fresh and neat.
What to wear
A denim bag is an accessory that requires caution. The product should not overload the image, but only complement it. In order for a denim bag to become your lifesaver, follow our tips.
Ideal denim bags fit the marine style. Vests, white trousers, red belts go well with denim bags. Go on a cruise or walk in a resort in this look.
A denim bag looks great in combination with babydoll and boho-chic dresses. In the first case, your image will be romantic and gentle. And with a boho style dress, you will look free and relaxed. For both cases, perfectly fit slightly wavy curls and nude makeup.
Minimalism is always a hot trend. Choose cotton shorts and plain t-shirts to complete with a denim bag. Sandals, slip-ons or sneakers will be a great addition to the image.
And no matter how versatile a denim bag looks, there are rules in which you should definitely not choose it to complete the look. First, we recommend that you do not wear denim bags with dense fabrics. Secondly, a categorical “no” to a bag set made of denim and classic suit. Thirdly, you should not wear such bags with clothes that have large geometric or animal prints. Fourth, to the combination of denim bag + denim clothing you need to approach carefully, because the image can be overloaded.
Denim bag - stylish and fashion accessory. An additional attraction is given to it by the fact that you can sew it with your own hands, choosing any model and shape. And for consumables, you don’t have to spend money on fabric, because every needlewoman will surely have a pair unwanted jeans.
To give originality to a denim handbag, you need to do its decor. Ordinary classic bags will not surprise anyone, so you can experiment and let your imagination run wild. Therefore, needlewomen often ask the question: how to decorate a denim bag that I sew on my own.
We have selected interesting decor options.
First of all, you can use the fabric, which will become a decoration for our new clothes.
- Use patchwork technology -. Very often in the closet we find a bunch of old jeans that are out of fashion or have become small. By combining several multi-colored jeans, you can sew fashion bag. The combination of shades and sewn pieces of different shapes and shades look very interesting and will also decorate the product.
- The application will also interesting option decor. The pattern can be made from a different fabric, or you can buy ready-made thermal stickers.
- Pockets can be used as a decorative element.
- For a more subtle look, you can add lace. Then the handbag will suit the summer dress.
Other decor options
Not only fabric can become a material for jewelry. Fittings will also come in handy, in addition to it, you can use other decor options.
- The bag can be decorated buttons of different colors, they are easy to make a pattern or a simple drawing.
- Sewn on the material will allow the bag to look original and advantageous.
- Small and large beads, sequins, beads can be embroidered cool pictures, names and whatever you want.
- For more classic look add to jeans skin, which can also be found in a fabric store.
- There are special fabric paints which can be washed and wetted. With such paints do interesting drawings and murals.
- Various patches recently came into fashion, they also decorate clothes. There are patches with rock bands, cartoons and various symbols, they look very stylish and are combined with jeans.
There are many options for decorating the bag, get started and let your imagination run wild! You will like the result, and others will definitely appreciate your creativity!
In every home you can find jeans that no one will wear anymore, but out-of-fashion or torn trousers should not be thrown away. An excellent accessory made of such material will be a do-it-yourself jeans bag, which differs from original factory products. appearance. Any home craftswoman can sew such a stylish thing.
To get a unique denim bag, it’s enough to dream up a little, get acquainted with original ideas experienced craftsmen. To make an exclusive product will turn out pretty quickly. The most common model options are:
- bag;
- ethnic option;
- sports bag;
- sack;
- pocket;
- rectangular;
- children's.
Each denim bag is designed for a specific use case. Products differ in their dimensions, have different shapes, but they are all original and stylish accessories.
For many years, a denim bag has remained popular and in demand. She always looks fashionable, emphasizes the created image.
Children's
Sports
Pocket
Bag
Rectangular
ethnic
Sewing technique
It is not very difficult to sew denim bags on your own. The main part of the product can be built from a trouser leg. Need to cut off right size, rip and cut out fabric details.
Home craftswomen use original techniques for sewing denim bags. For example, you can apply the patchwork method (patchwork). It allows you to sew a product that will be distinguished by its originality. You can sew flaps in the form of a specific pattern or randomly. To get an unusual model, it is advisable to use denim in several colors. To work in this technique, you must have:
- denim patches;
- basis;
- paper pattern in the form of a square 40x40 cm;
- lining fabric.
To build a bag, you need to follow the instructions step by step. The technological process is as follows:
- From the lining we cut out two rectangular blanks, 40x40 cm in size.
- We make a sketch on a white sheet of drawing paper.
- Each flap, to create a unique pattern, is marked with a number.
- The resulting pieces are pinned to the base.
- We sew the details with small stitches.
- We sew, maintaining one direction.
Then we make the second half of the product. We fix the rectangular linings “face to face” to the main blanks. Sewing along the contour should be started from the top edge. So that later you can turn the product inside out, leave an unsewn segment in the lining. Then we turn the bag inside out, sew up the remaining part, tuck the corners, sewing them to the lining.
The bottom in a bag from old jeans with your own hands is easy to make from plastic. The sheet must be sheathed with a cloth, fixed from the inside. To make the thing more beautiful, the zipper can be designed as an insert. Suitable for making a pen:
- belt;
- belt;
- multi-colored cord;
- woven braid.
An original patchwork bag can be a great decoration in the warm season. Moreover, to create such an accessory, you do not need the help of a professional craftsman. Any craftswoman can sew it. The process won't take long.
If you do not want to sew a bag from patches, you can make it from a single piece of denim. To decorate the product, the ribbon sewing technique is suitable, which allows you to create original three-dimensional embroideries from satin ribbons. This method is not considered difficult, so even beginners will be able to do it.
To decorate the bag you will need:
- satin ribbons of different widths;
- needle with a wide eye.
From wide ribbons you can make voluminous flowers. Finished items are sewn to a denim bag. Complement the composition with embroidery from a thin ribbon. It is inserted into the eye of the needle like a thread. Lines and drawings from a thin ribbon are embroidered directly on the denim, so it is better to decorate the bag at the stage of blanks, until they are sewn together.
A novice craftswoman can make patterns from old bags. To do this, undo the unnecessary product, attach each part to the paper and copy it. Using these patterns, you can make an updated copy of your favorite old bag.
Ribbon sewing
Sewing steps based on the model
Denim is so popular that almost any bag model can be sewn from it. Backpacks, clutches, beach bags and children's bags can be made in a few hours and decorated to your liking. The only limitation of such accessories is that they are more relevant for the warm season.
Backpack
To sew a bag-backpack, it will not take very much time. To complete the work you will need:
- old jeans;
- strap;
- awl;
- threads;
- scissors;
- colored cord.
First, the trouser leg is cut with scissors. Preferably 55–60 cm. We fold the workpiece, apply a belt to the upper part. Near the bottom we cut off a part of the belt (more than 10 cm). The part is sewn directly to the bottom from the side of the front. Then you need to turn the cut leg inside out.
The bottom is sewn by hand to the edge of the workpiece. The corners are attached to it, given the length of the stitch. The longer it is, the narrower the bottom of the backpack will turn out.
If the line is not done, the bottom will turn out completely flat.
A cord is sewn on the back of the bag, it replaces the straps. The backpack will look much prettier if you attach a long strap cut from an old leather bag to it. To decorate it, you can use appliqué or spectacular embroidery. There are no restrictions here. A sports bag is created using a similar technology.
materials
Manufacturing steps
Finished bag
In order for a do-it-yourself beach bag made from old jeans to be comfortable, it must be spacious. To create it, you must have:
- old jeans;
- lining fabric;
- ruler;
- scissors;
- threads;
- needles.
In the place where the width of the leg begins to change, a mark is made. A straight line is drawn across the workpiece. A cut is made on it. The workpiece is turned inside out, cut off along the seam with an allowance. The sewing seam remains unchanged. The result is the main details. After stitching, you can get beach bags with sizes:
- height - 43 cm;
- width - 48 cm.
Given the dimensions obtained, the sidewalls are cut out (14x43 cm). Accordingly, the length of the bottom will be 48 cm, and its width - 14 cm. An additional pocket is sewn on to carry bottled water. Its dimensions are selected individually.
The details of the bag are cut out of the lining. Allowances (1 cm) are taken into account. The lining is sewn to the sides and bottom. A pocket is cut out of unnecessary jeans. It is attached from the inside to the lining. Handles are made from the remaining fabric, about 63 cm long. Their width should be at least 5 cm.
clutch
A clutch bag is easy to sew at home. To do this, you need to make several blanks in advance:
- front back - 26x31cm;
- valve - 25x26 cm;
- two sidewalls - 31x6 cm;
- strap;
- lining - 16x26 cm;
- back seal - 14x25 cm;
- interlining to create rigidity;
- magnetic button.
Prepared denim parts are glued with interlining. The location of the magnetic button is marked on the valve. It is sewn with the front side to the back. The fixed magnetic button should be at the top. Lining blanks are sewn taking into account the allowance for eversion.
The lining must be connected to the inside of the jeans, combining with the corners of the parts. It should be a complete match, without landing. The product is turned inside out, ironed with a hot iron. Then the place of fastening of the second element of the magnetic button is established. We apply a valve to determine the height. Attach a magnet. The front side of the clutch is folded inward, the sidewalls are sewn on.
After that, the processing of the edges is performed. A tight zigzag looks beautiful. Between back wall and a sealant is inserted with a lining fabric. The operation must be performed, observing the location of the corners so that there is no skew. The lining is sewn up and turned inside out. It turns out an original denim clutch that can be decorated with beads, rhinestones or a beautiful appliqué.
Cut out the front, back and sides
For sealing we use dublerin and interlining
We glue the parts with doubler or interlining
Sealed parts
Marking the location of the magnetic button
Attaching the magnetic button
We sew the sidewalls, inserting the straps for attaching the handle
We sew the valve face to face to the back, the magnetic button should be at the top
We sew the details of the lining, sew the finished lining to the bag, do not forget to align the corners
Turn out and iron
Fasten the second part of the magnetic button
Fold with the right side inward, connect the side parts
We place the seal between the lining and the back wall
We sew a hole in the lining, turn it inside out, and the clutch is ready.
Children's
To sew a fashionable handbag for a girl on your own, you will need old children's jeans, as well as:
- cord;
- lining;
- needle;
- ruler;
- pin.
To make a children's handbag, you do not need to create a pattern. It is enough to rip off the belt, cut off approximately 23-24 cm from the bottom of each leg. Take a ruler, measure the desired height. Add one centimeter to it for the bottom seam.
The children's handbag consists of two parts. The first is its top, the second is the lining fabric. First, the main part is turned inside out. Then it is stitched with an indent of 1 cm. The lining material is also turned inside out, then stitched, but the indent is slightly larger - 1.5 cm. As a result, the lining is shorter than the first element.
The main part is folded across. 3 cm is measured from each corner. Straight lines are drawn along which the firmware is made. The lining is stitched in the same way. Then the belt is torn off, loops are removed, only buttons remain.
The handle is fastened with colored threads. The cut of the upper part is done independently. All parts are sewn with the front side inward, departing from the cut made by 3.2 cm. The width of the seam should not exceed 1 cm. The seams are tucked inward by half a centimeter. They are allowed not to be stitched, ironed well enough.
The wrong side is stitched around the folded edge. To make it easier to pull off the top, the seams are slightly undercut. Then the length of the rope is adjusted. It is equal to the width of the bag plus 18 cm. The rope is cut into two equal parts, inserted into the backstage. The ends are tied tightly.
The top part is put on the lining. Sewn with the top cut. You need to step back from him one centimeter. The main part is inserted into the made lining, to which the handle is attached. We connect all the details. Pull the top tight. The result is an unusual handbag for a girl, which can be decorated with beads or sequins.
We make a pattern
Details are ready
We connect the elements of the lining
Before connecting the rest, we sew the synthetic winterizer to the jeans, attaching it with pins
We decorate the product
decor ideas
To make a DIY jeans bag look original, it needs to be decorated. Stylish finishing will give it freshness and novelty. For a gala evening, a small accessory embroidered with flowers is suitable. Bags decorated with rhinestones look beautiful.
Denim models look great with different buttons. It is enough to create an arbitrary pattern on the surface from them, so that the model turns out to be original and unique. To decorate a denim handbag, some fashionistas apply hand-drawn paintings to the surface.
Drawings must be done with high quality paints (acrylic). This will allow you to wash the product without damaging the applied image.
The most attractive option is the application. For this, it is better to use the skin. From it are cut beautiful flowers that stick to the surface. Looks great miniature satin flowers, with a bead in the center.
Among the brightest jewelry in the first place is beading. To create a picture, several types of fittings are used:
- Japanese;
- Czech;
- glass crystals;
- coral;
- jade;
- rose quartz;
- crystal.
First, a future pattern is drawn on a piece of paper. The sketch is copied onto the surface of the denim. Beads are sewn over the drawings. To make the pattern even, first the thread is pulled through the hole in the bead, and then sewn using the “back needle” technology.
A bag with beads will look great on an evening weekend, an embroidered pattern will suit a beach bag, original flowers can decorate a child's handbag. For shopping, shoppers of large sizes are suitable.
Judging by the boundless popularity in all corners of the globe, denim can be safely ranked among the greatest inventions of mankind. Invented specifically for the production of pants, denim (namely, this is how denim is correctly called) eventually became a material for jackets. His best qualities sooner or later the designers had to come up with the idea that it is also great as a material for bags, and a few decades ago the first models appeared. Today, denim bags are a very common and sought-after accessory.
Features and Benefits
Denim is probably the most recognizable fabric modern world, and literally everyone knows about its properties.
However, it is worth mentioning once again the qualities that make a bag out of it great. Here they are:
- Strength. First of all, a denim bag is very practical - the material is completely "indestructible", so one accessory will be enough for the owner for several years of wearing, and even the most severe conditions will be nothing to him;
- Durability. With its strength and practicality, the material does not lose its original appearance for a long time, so things from it even after years look like new;
- Environmental friendliness. The fabric invented in the century before last does not contain newfangled harmful synthetics, does not cause allergies and does not harm the environment;
- Typical denim aesthetic. After all, jeans are good not only for their practicality and reliability, but also for their appearance - the same can be said about denim bags.
Stylish models
Although denim is not universal, there are a few cases in which it looks perfect. World fashion trends say that a denim bag will be a win-win in such options.
Beach
When choosing in favor light shade looks very summery, and the high strength of the material allows you to load it with everything you might need in places of rest.
Daily
In the hands of the world's best couturiers, denim turns into exquisite women's reticules for every taste, and decorating them with rhinestones and other elements allows you to give the familiar material a completely new, fresh look.
Tablet bag
A great idea for office workers who want to freshen up a stagnant business style clothes. In this case, preference should be given to models made of black or dark blue denim.
Bucket bag
The optimal solution for those who love an active lifestyle. It has a high capacity, sufficient even for a short trip or a long outing. Looks stylish and bright.
clutch
Denim also looks interesting as the basis for a small women's handbag for an evening out, designed for the most basic - mobile phone, keys, wallet and small handy cosmetics.
Decor
There are also purely denim models bags without any decorations, but in most cases they look too simple. Denim requires jewelry and goes well with them, and the following ideas are great for decorating a handbag:
- Patchwork. This word means a patchwork patch from the same denim, but the shades, of course, can be different from the base shade. This solution allows you to experiment with the design of the thing, but at the same time leave it purely denim, without racking your brains over the combination of materials.
- Rhinestones. For anyone who loves sparkle, rhinestones are a source of eternal inspiration. They go well with denim and will be relevant for all models of bags, the use of which is planned in the dark or under artificial lighting.
- Application. Figured patches from other fabrics also look good - with their help, you can slightly revive the coldness of denim and create one or another memorable pattern.
- Embroidery. The advantages of embroidery are the same as those of patchwork with appliqué, but in this case decoration is carried out using separate threads. With the help of embroidery it is very easy to create inscriptions or complex visual images.
Combined models
In the fashion world, a combination of several materials in one thing has long been a trend. Denim bags are no exception, the basis of which is made of denim, but the inserts may have some other origin.
The most common combination is leather bags and jeans.. Both materials have increased strength and wear resistance, they both have an element of light roughness, that is, their connection is very predictable. Leather in such cases is often used to make tags or manufacturer's labels, which in themselves also perform another function - design.
A knitted-denim bag is somewhat less common, and pursues the opposite goal - a knitted insert, on the contrary, should slightly reduce the brutality of denim without canceling its best qualities. The original creators of this fabric a century and a half ago hardly guessed that their invention could become a material for fashionable women's accessories, so they did not even try to give it femininity or tenderness - it is the combination with knitted fragments that is designed to correct this omission.
A separate role is played by the metal parts of the denim item.. They are present in any case, but sometimes the fashion designer purposefully increases, highlights them - thanks to this, you can give the product solidity, audacity, but also style.
Dimensions
The size of a denim bag is highly dependent on the purpose for which it is intended. For example, large models are usually beach bags, or, alternatively, shopping bags. Their main task is to contain a lot, this is the reason for their size.
The most common option is a medium-sized denim bag. It can be a backpack, a bag-bag, and a bag-tablet - in a word, a typical everyday accessory designed for work, study, or any other kind of activity, because a woman in any case will not go anywhere without her handbag.
Small denim handbags are designed for evening outings.. With a properly selected image, such an accessory adds tenderness and femininity to the owner, and this is just what you need for a short romantic walk or a trip to a cafe.
Colors
While denim doesn't come in every known color, it does have a certain palette available that leaves room for choice in one way or another. General recommendations The choice of shade looks like this:
- If you need something official, the choice is definitely in favor of classic dark tones - black or navy blue. This is especially true in offices, but it is also appropriate for study, work, and some types of official events.
- For daily use, it is better to choose a "denim classic", that is, either a neutral blue or one of the shades of gray. The advantage of such tones is that they are the most versatile in terms of combination with any other things, and this is the main criterion for a thing for regular use.
- The bright blue color of a denim bag will most likely only be appropriate on the beach - there it will harmonize well with the color of the water. In all other cases, such a solution will most likely seem like an inappropriately bright spot, and if the image itself is bright, it will turn out to be faded.
Fashion trends
Since its inception, denim bags have firmly established themselves in the fashion world. They also found their place in the sphere of the so-called haute couture- if real masters take up their creation, then masterpieces are obtained.
For example, Louis Vuitton brand used a whole lot of jewelry, presenting its vision of a denim bag - it is decorated with glass beads, beads, beads and even ribbons, with the largest elements sewn on by hand.
But Chanel designers did the exact opposite, deciding that sophistication lies in maximum simplicity - their bags can be not decorated with anything at all, and it still looks beautiful.
Prada adheres to a similar tactic, and even world-class stars such as Rihanna appreciated the conciseness of the latter.
The fashion house Valentino has done everything possible so that there is no trace of the firm roughness of denim. A peculiar difference of denim bags of this brand are very delicate applications in the form of butterflies.
Miss Sixty also offers originality and femininity, but in a slightly more “adult” version.
What to wear?
Denim seems universal thing only at first glance - in fact, you need to be very careful not to overload the image with them.
This fabric looks heavy, so the ideal way out is to wear it in combination with something light, while completely denim look- this is something that the girl will definitely not be to face.
Creative ideas for hand-made can be found quite unexpectedly in everyday things. Old jeans do not have to be thrown away or it is useless to store in the closet - you can sew an interesting bag out of them, showing a little patience and imagination. Craft original product it will turn out pretty fast. Detailed Instructions and detailed descriptions will tell you how easy it is to sew a bag from old jeans with your own hands.
Going to the market or to the store, it is convenient to take a durable roomy shopping bag with you. Habitual plastic bags are quickly torn, and a reliable shopping bag will be quite appropriate.
These models of denim bags can be sewn independently from old trousers.
Consider how to sew a large shopping bag:
- They take a couple of old ones to work. denim pants.
- From tools you need scissors, an awl, pins.
- The bag is sewn on a sewing machine.
- The necessary accessories are rivets and a strap.
- Both legs are cut off from jeans and cut in half.
- Both pieces of matter are given a trapezoidal shape.
- From the rest of the pants you need to sew the bottom and sides.
- All elements of the pattern are sewn together, the workpiece is turned inside out.
- Belts or belts are fastened with rivets in the form of long handles.
As a result, you will be able to sew a beautiful shopping bag made of durable denim, decorated with straps. Moreover, the work takes a little time, and a bag made of jeans, for all its simplicity, looks like an exclusive fashion accessory.
Another version of the bag (step by step photo instruction):
1. For old trousers, you need to cut off the legs and their bottom, which is usually worn out due to contact with the floor. 2. Next - rip the legs along the usual seam (the stitching will remain as a decoration for the future handbag).
3. Ideally, you should get a rectangle, but if a trapezoid is also good, because the bag will be trapezoidal. 4. Now we connect the parts by sewing them with the front sides. 5. We turn out the stitched blank.
6. Important point- fold correctly in the bottom area. Be sure to iron. 7. Cut off and sew the corners so that they do not bloom.
8. After working with the bottom, turn out the future bag. Outside, the bottom will look like this. 9. We tuck the upper cut, 1 time is enough, since it will still be necessary to sew in the handles and lining.
10. The collar must be stitched at a level of 5 mm from the top and smoothed down. 11. A handle can be made from a trouser belt without cutting it out, but simply cutting it off. The length of the workpiece is 36 cm, including allowances. 12. Pin with pins and check that the length of both handles is the same. Approximate distance - 4 cm from the central seam.
13. Now the future bag needs to be turned inside out. 14. The handle is sewn into the top collar, as seen in the photo.
15. We install the lining pre-sewn according to the same pattern in its place. You can sew on an inside pocket. The photo on the left shows which section of the side seam does not need to be sewn on a typewriter - it will come in handy for eversion. 16. We pay special attention to the upper part - it should be even, and the edges of the handles should go slightly beyond the fabric.
19. Sew on the lining, having previously made a basting by hand. Nuance: it is desirable to have a lined pocket on the opposite side of the outer pocket. 20. At the junction of the handles with the upper edge, you need to stitch or sweep again.
The result is a stylish shopping bag
Compact backpack model
Neat handbags in the shape of a backpack are a stylish accessory for every girl. They are perfect for beach party, walking with friends, relaxing outside the city. You can sew such a bag from jeans in a few hours, using one leg of old pants and cute straps in a contrasting (for example, brown) color.
Consider step by step how to sew a bag from old worn jeans:
- A piece of trouser leg 50-60 cm long is cut off from the trousers.
- They take the strap, fold it in half, apply it to the front.
- Leave about 10 cm of the belt with a buckle, stepping back from the bottom of the product, cut off.
- The strap is sewn from the front side of the workpiece to the bottom, the leg is turned inside out.
- Sew the bottom with hand stitches along the cut edge, sew the corners.
- The backpack model should turn out to be voluminous with a fastening belt.
- Using an awl, holes are made in the belt. Sew on a belt.
A photo step by step manufacturing backpack
To give the product the final look of a backpack, lacing straps are added. For jewelry fit beads, beads, appliqué and other unusual decoration. By the same principle, you can sew a creative denim clutch bag, just do not need to sew shoulder straps to it.
Roomy for travel
You can create your own creative travel accessory, sew on a durable zipper, decorate and fold things when you go on the road. The more old material used, the more spacious the denim bag will turn out. For work, you will need two pairs of unnecessary trousers, a large patch of lining fabric, and threads of the appropriate color. You can sew the pattern on a sewing machine, and to make the thing more durable, form strips from the lining fabric and sew them to the base in the form of large cells.
In travel options, you can combine fabrics of different colors.
A travel bag can be sewn according to the following scheme:
- From two pairs of worn jeans, cut off the legs.
- We rip each denim blank in half or cut it.
- From the resulting pieces we assemble a large rectangle.
- We give the edges of the product a slightly rounded shape.
- Using the lining fabric, we sew wide strips.
- We spread them on denim, forming cells.
- We attach strong strips on the front side of the model.
- From denim material we form the handles of the product.
- We make a lining according to the shape of the main blank.
- We sew it inside the product, insert the zipper.
- According to the workpiece, we sew square elements for volume.
The result is a durable bag that will fit a lot of things. For greater reliability, it is possible to lay and sew a horizontal fabric strip of lining fabric along the central part of the pattern at the level of the seams that fasten the handles of the product. A roomy road model will always come in handy on the go.
Casual accessories patchwork
AT home needlework patchwork became widespread. The technique can be applied to sew beautiful accessory in fashion style patchwork. For creating unusual model it is better to use denim in different colors, cut from several old pants.
To make patchwork with your own hands from jeans, you need:
- Prepare irregularly shaped variegated denim patches.
- Cut out the base from a dense fabric - two rectangular flaps.
- The dimensions of the workpiece are approximately 40x40 cm.
- The sealing material (non-woven fabric) can be omitted from the bag.
- Leather or denim belts are suitable for everyday model handles.
- From the lining fabric, also cut out two rectangles 40x40 cm.
- On paper, make a sketch of the front side using the patchwork technique.
- Mark each patch with a number to correctly lay out the drawing.
- Pin the flaps with pins to the base sewn from rectangles.
- Sew all the elements with the workpiece with small stitches in one direction.
After that, it remains to perform the second part of the front side of the patchwork bag in the same way. Next, the lining rectangles are sewn to the main blanks “face to face”, starting to sew from the top edge. Then the bag is sewn along the contour, leaving a small unsewn segment to turn the product inside out. After turning, the left segment is sewn up, the corners are turned up, sewing them with the lining.
The bottom can be sewn from a plastic material trimmed with denim by sewing it inside. Sew the zipper directly to the edges or make a separate insert for its design. Handles are made of belts, belts, cords, strong braided ribbons. A chic patchwork bag will become an indispensable accessory for every fashionable woman.
Children and youth models
The attractiveness of denim bags is that they are suitable for girls, young ladies, adult women. Therefore, from old denim trousers, you can come up with and sew an interesting youth model, a copy for a schoolgirl and a little princess. The principle and algorithm of operation are almost the same, the shape and decoration are different.
Original ideas on how to make accessories, the base of which is made of unnecessary jeans:
- A party clutch shaped like a roomy purse with a denim frill, ruffles and a slim strap.
- Beach bag with trapezoidal pockets and wide handles. All beach accessories will fit in it without any problems.
- A shopper model made of squares of denim and any dense, colorful material with a magnetic closure is an indispensable thing for shopping.
- Sports bag with side, front and back pockets and wide handles. You can sew a round, oval, rectangular or square item.
- School model of jeans with a zipper and one long handle in leather or lace. No need for a lot of decorations, simple and concise design.
- Children's bags with round handles, drawstring small backpacks, clutches for young ladies, decorated flower arrangements, bright bows.
- A compact product with many pockets, zippers, locks for young people. Stones, buttons, beads, flowers, lace are used for decoration.
- The male backpack model is suitable for a schoolboy or student. The product should have more strict lines. Jewelry - buckles, leather inserts, locks.
- A laptop bag is a convenient product in which you can carry a laptop every day. Be sure to sew strong straps to the product.
There are many options on how to sew a bag from old jeans. Can be used for work pants, cut off the back of the trousers with pockets and a belt. The more unusual the design, the more interesting the work will turn out. There are no extra accessories, and old jeans only take up space in the closet. Bags are durable, dense, do not need additional seals, are ideally combined with zippers, locks, buckles and a variety of decor. A little creativity - and a fashion accessory will complement the wardrobe.
