Bags are an indispensable accessory in our daily life. We go with them to work, to the store, on dates, to various meetings, simple walks, important events, and so on. Today not only in women's wardrobe you can find a bag, but also in children's, and even in men's.
We invite you to familiarize yourself with several master classes that describe sewing bags in detail. Patterns are included with each of the proposed types of bags. And these are simple fabric, denim, household, travel, men's and clutches.
How to make fabric bag patterns with your own hands
The easiest way is to find a ready-made pattern on the Internet or in a magazine. Then, if necessary, you can simply increase or decrease its size and begin cutting and sewing the selected type of bag.
The second option is to draw patterns for a fabric bag with your own hands. To do this, you will need to sketch out a model of the future bag and imagine what elements it will consist of. For example, it may only have anterior and back wall, bottom, sides, handle can be sewn separately or be one piece with the main part and so on.
Small cloth bag
Such a small fabric handbag is very relevant at any time of the year. It is great for walking with friends and for everyday wear, because it will fit necessary cosmetics, phone and notepad.
Master class on sewing a small fabric handbag:
- Cut out the paper parts of the fabric bag pattern with your own hands.
- Transfer the pattern to the reverse side of the fabric, cut out required amount details.
- Sew the two sides together (front and back), the sides and the bottom together.
- Sew the sides together.
- Sew the bottom completely to the walls.
- Place the lining over the fabric frame.
- Sew the lining and frame together, leaving a small opening so you can turn the bag inside out.
- Sew the hole closed with a blind stitch.
- Sew the lid of the bag.
- Make a strap and sew it to the bag.
A small fabric bag is ready!
Clutch bag
This clutch is very convenient because its size is adjustable with buttons. When closed it is small in size, but when unzipped it becomes a roomy bag.
Master class on creating a clutch:
- Transfer the details of the fabric bag pattern with your own hands onto the prepared material.
- Cut out the required number of parts.
- Make a bag out of them.
- Make the lining in the same way.
- Place the lining and bag together.
- Turn the bag right side out.
- Glue two pairs of magnets or buttons.
- Sew on the snake.
The clutch bag is ready!
Denim bag
Master Class:
- First thing you need is a pattern denim bag, which is located above. Print it out and cut out the pieces.
- Now the denim bag pattern is transferred directly to the fabric.
- Cut out all the parts.
- Sew the pattern pieces together as shown in the picture above.
- Make and sew the lining.
- Turn the bag inside out, fasten the handles and decorate it with a bow.
All is ready!
Man's bags
It has long been no secret that men also need a bag. As many keys, a wallet, a handkerchief as possible, mobile phone and put other small things in your pockets? It's much more convenient to put it all in one small bag, especially since today there are many various styles especially for men. We suggest you sew one yourself.
Step-by-step instructions for sewing a men's bag:
- First of all, you will need a pattern for a man's bag. An example of this is above. Just take it and print it out, then cut out the individual elements.
- Take fabric for the bag. It is better to opt for a thick one (for example, waterproof, nylon, leather, and so on).
- Take fabric for the lining (it is better to choose cotton) and dublerin (this is a special fabric for connecting the lining and the main fabric).
- Transfer the pattern to the fabric and lining. Cut out all the parts.
- Glue the dublerin using an iron where it may be needed.
- Make a belt. Take its parts, fold the right side in half inward and sew the parts together. Unscrew the belt.
- Sew the lining to the main parts of the bag.
- Sew on the snake.
- Sew on the bag lid and pockets.
- Collect all the parts and stitch them together.
The man's bag is ready!
Summer bags
Summer bags are also called beach bags. As a rule, this is a fairly lightweight design with one large zip compartment. They can be sewn from different fabrics either knit or crochet. A pattern for the latter type of summer bag is not required. In this case, you simply take and knit a large piece, which is then sewn together.
Step-by-step master class on sewing a summer bag from fabric:
- First you will need a summer bag pattern. For example, you can use the one above. This bag consists of two front walls and sides, a bottom, handles and an inner pocket.
- Cut out the paper pattern pieces.
- Place the pattern on the back of the fabric and transfer the pattern.
- Cut out all the details from the fabric, stepping back from the edge a couple of centimeters.
- Cut out the lining.
- Sew two pockets in the center of the two linings. Don't forget to fold the edges.
- Place the lining and front wall, lining and side wall together. Put it all together.
- Assemble the second wall and side in the same way.
- Sew together two pairs of walls and sides.
- Sew the bottom to all the walls.
- Make handles. To do this, fold each ribbon in half lengthwise with the right side inward and stitch the edges. After this, unscrew the handles.
- Sew the handles to the bag. Fold the edges of the lining and walls inward. Place the straps on the bag and tuck the ends under. Sew everything together in two rows for greater reliability.
Summer beach bag is ready! It is suitable for both going to the beach and walking around the city with friends.
Travel bag
Travel bags should be comfortable and roomy. And although there is a wide variety of them, it is difficult to find the most suitable one. If you want to sew such a bag yourself, then read the instructions below.
Instructions on how to sew travel bag:
- The pattern for a travel bag is not much different from the pattern for a summer bag. The main distinguishing feature is that it is necessary to increase the size of all walls and bottom by at least one and a half to two times.
- Transfer the pattern onto the fabric. For travel bags, it is better to choose the following types of fabric: polyester (900d, 1200d, 1800d or 2400d), nylon.
- Cut out all the pieces of the bag and lining.
- Repeat steps 6-11 from the previous master class. If desired, you can make several internal and side pockets.
- Sew a zipper to the top of the bag.
- Sew on the handles. Additionally, you can sew on another long handle.
The travel bag is ready!
Shopping Bag
A shopping bag is something between a summer bag and a travel bag. It usually consists of one large compartment and is made of durable material (for example, nylon or cotton).
Detailed instructions for sewing a shopping bag:
- The shopping bag pattern is the outlined outline of a simple bag with handles, often called a “T-shirt.” An example of such a pattern is above.
- Cut out the pattern from paper.
- Attach the paper pattern to back side fabric that has been previously folded in half. The fold should be at the bottom, where you plan to make the bottom of the bag.
- Cut out the details of the bag, stepping back from the edges of the pattern a couple of centimeters. Don't cut the bottom.
- Sew the fabric together, leaving holes in the places for folding and handles, that is, at the top of the bag.
- Sew the handles together.
- Fold the fabric where you don't want the bag to be sewn and finish the edge. Either carefully baste or glue using adhesive tape for hemming.
- Turn the bag inside out.
The shopping bag is ready!
It’s easy to sew a bag with your own hands. In just a few hours you can create a fashion accessory that is comfortable and beautiful.
How many bags should you have in your wardrobe? Men will answer this question unequivocally: one or two. Women will think about it and will not be able to say the exact number.
A roomy bag, a clutch, a summer bag made of cotton fabric, a travel bag, a backpack, a bag-wallet for walking, an expensive bag from a famous designer. The list goes on and on.
Tip: Buy these fashionable accessories Each new season is expensive, but the products can be sewn yourself. Spend a little time making a masterpiece, and your collection will be replenished with unique and stylish handbags.
A woman's bag should not only be beautiful, but also roomy and comfortable. After all, it should fit many different little things, from cosmetics to a comb, money, some documents, a notebook, handkerchiefs and napkins.
Original DIY bags - ideas:
1. Stylish cat bag in two models
2. Felt bag - easy to sew, comfortable to wear
Original do-it-yourself bags - no sewing 3. Bright bag made from scraps of zippers
4. A beautiful bag made of leather scraps of different colors
Original do-it-yourself bags - interesting ideas
5. Summer bags - new every day
Original do-it-yourself bags - convenient and stylish 6. Clutches “Cute animals” made of felt
Original DIY bags - cute clutch 7. Shopping bag made of gray felt with an interesting pattern
Original do-it-yourself bags - an interesting ornament 8.Bag or sculpture? Beautiful and original
9. Fashionable bag from burlap
10. Beautiful and unusual bag made of cotton fabric
All these bags can be sewn at home yourself. A little imagination, the ability to sew and embroider, and a stylish accessory is ready.
Important: Moreover, it is not necessary to buy fabric and various elements to decorate the product - all this can be found at home.
Any bag usually consists of a front and a back piece, a bottom, two side pieces and handles.
Important: To sew original accessory with your own hands, you just need to transfer the pattern onto the fabric and sew all the details on sewing machine.
How to sew a travel bag with your own hands? Patterns:
You can make a bag so that the bottom and sides consist of one piece. Less manipulation with sewing machine, faster accessory he'll be ready.
Three patterns different bags: ladies' travel bag made of cotton fabric, roomy for travel and with drawstrings for safe storage of contents.
How to sew a travel bag with your own hands - three models Tip: You can take measurements from your old or favorite bag, transfer them to fabric, and sew a new accessory.
How to sew a travel bag with your own hands - pattern from an old bag Pattern of another roomy bag.
Tip: Choose the pattern of your favorite travel bag, sew an accessory and go on a trip. This will help you save money and spend it on the trip itself, and not on purchasing items from the travel list.
Do you want to be the owner of a unique and inimitable bag in which you can put everything you need for a trip to the beach? Sew it yourself and you will get a stylish and effective accessory.
How to sew beach bag? Detailed master classes in videos, step by step instructions on sewing and just patterns, can be found in the article about creating from different materials. Fantasize, sew with your own hands and always be fashionable!
What to do if a woman wants to please herself with a new thing? Run to the store for new bag? No, sew a small crossbody bag with your own hands.
The design of this accessory is simple: two parts - front and back, a handle and fastening for it, a decorative belt.
- Cut out the details of the bag from any suitable fabric (leather, faux leather and any other dense fabric) without seam allowances
- Sew the handle, and after sewing the front and back pieces, insert the handle
- Decorate your bag with a decorative strap or other trim
- You can use a hidden magnetic button as a clasp. It would be appropriate for such a bag
You can sew a cross-body bag with an original cut according to the following pattern. This bag looks feminine and original.
The video shows how to quickly and easily sew a crossbody bag, spending only 1 hour of time.
Video: shoulder bag.flv
Leather is a durable material. Wardrobe items made from it turn out to be spectacular and beautiful.
If there is an old one in the house Leather Jacket, then you can sew a bag. If there are two jackets and they are of different colors, then you can combine the material for sewing or make the trim from brightly colored leather.
Sewing a leather bag with your own hands begins with a pattern. It can be done first on paper and then transferred to fabric, or immediately cut out all the details from leather.
Sewing a leather bag with your own hands - pattern - Cut out all the parts according to the dimensions indicated in the diagram, leaving no seam allowances.
- Set up your sewing machine to sew leather and get to work
- First sew the bottom to the two main pieces
- Then sew them together and finish the top of the bag with a stitch and a large zigzag
- Sew on the handles and the bag is ready
Here is another soft pattern leather bag, which can be sewn in 2-3 hours. It will be comfortable to carry in your hands and on your shoulder.
Sewing a leather bag with your own hands - gray leather bag The trend of the season is a bag made of fur. The designer shows how you can sew such a bag with leather inserts.
Video: Predatory bag
Recently, burlap bags from famous designers have appeared on world catwalks. At first, the ladies reacted to this idea with misunderstanding, but the burlap bag quickly gained popularity.
In order not to spend a lot of money on purchasing the original, you can sew such an accessory yourself.
- Wash and iron the old bag from which the main parts will be cut
- Find an old unnecessary diary or book and peel off the cover. It will keep the shape of the future bag
- Attach the cover to the burlap and cut 2 pieces plus 7mm for seams on all sides
- Cut such details, only without seam allowances, from any lining fabric
- Sew the lining, leaving only one side unstitched
- Place the resulting lining fabric bag over the cover. Sew up the one side that is left unstitched.
- Sew burlap fasteners to the leather handles
- Using a glue gun, glue the handles using sewn fasteners to the outside of the cover, sewn into the bag. Sew them with a needle and thread so that the handles hold tightly
- Now sew the main vertical seams of the burlap parts
- Decorate your bag in the form of cut out letters, words and numbers or original prints
- Baste all bag cuts
- Place the burlap on the cover in the lining and glue all the joints of these parts. The result is a beautiful and stylish bag
In the video, the designer shows what other bags can be made from burlap. With such an accessory it will be pleasant to walk around the city or go on vacation.
Video: DIY elegant bag!
A woman cannot go out without a bag, since she needs to take many different little things with her. But it often happens that you need to leave your hands free, so a backpack bag will come in handy.
You can sew such an accessory yourself from pieces of fabric that you have in the house or from old outerwear. How to sew a backpack bag?
Follow these steps:
- Cut out the parts of the backpack: outer part (2 pieces), 3 harness handles, handle design, bottom and bottom of the side, lining - 1 piece
- First sew the handles of the harness. If you sew a long zipper to the handles, you can wear the product both as a backpack and as a bag
- Now sew the bottom of the backpack - join all the parts. You need to sew “frames” to the bottom, into which handles will then be inserted.
- Sew the pockets outside and inside onto the lining fabric
- Assemble the outside of the bag by sewing in the harness handles
- Sew in the bottom of the lining fabric and connect the top to the bottom
- Insert a zipper and decorate the top of the handles
The result is a beautiful and comfortable transforming backpack. It will fit everything a woman needs.
Denim bags, photo
It's not that difficult to make a bag from old jeans or a jacket. Every woman can do this. The result is a stylish accessory that you can wear to the store, for a walk or to the beach. Clutch bags from denim, photo 
Men also love new things, especially if their favorite things begin to show scuff marks. How to sew a men's bag? This question is often asked by needlewomen if they want to please their other halves with a new stylish accessory.
Sewing such a men's tablet bag is not difficult. First make a pattern on paper.
How to sew a men's bag? Pattern Now follow these steps:
- Transfer the pattern from paper to fabric
- Cut the lining according to the largest piece
- Sew the lining fabric pieces
- Sew the main piece of fabric on three sides and sew on the lining
- Sew the handle if it is made of the same fabric as the bag. If the handle is made of special tape, then simply sew it to the main part of the almost finished bag
- Sew in the zipper - the bag is ready
You can decorate the product in different ways. For example, make a folding part from two parts, as in the photo, or insert a zipper with interesting sliders. It all depends on your imagination and desire.
Video: “Handmade” DIY bag (03/20/2013)
For summer, a bright fabric bag is a real find. For a walk, to the beach, to the store, to meet friends - you will have many reasons to wear your new accessory. In addition, the “highlight” of this DIY fabric bag is that it easily folds into a compact cosmetic bag and just as easily transforms into a large, roomy bag!
The cosmetic bag, when opened, is the bottom of the bag itself.
It can be round, oval or rectangular with rounded edges.
Assembled bags
Assembling a cosmetic bag
So, first let's start making the cosmetic bag itself. You will need materials such as:
- Zipper (at least 10 cm, longer if possible). You can cut the zipper off old trousers, jeans, or skirts.
- A large zipper, 40 cm long (again, can be cut from something used, for example a bag).
- Cosmetic bag pattern. One of its parts will be from the outer fabric, the other from the lining material, and the third from dublerin.
On double fabric, no seam allowances are needed, only a hole for the zipper is needed
The process of assembling a cosmetic bag takes place in several steps.
- First, you need to cut out blanks for a cosmetic bag from fabric and dublerin. Then, using an iron, you need to glue the dublerin to the wrong side of the outer part, while centering it so that you get the same fabric edging on each side.
- The outer fabric with glued dublerin and the lining must be folded together with right sides together. Next, you need to machine stitch along the long edges of the zipper opening. Fasten all seams at the beginning and end of the line. Make sure that these two lines are of equal length.
- Next, carefully cut the fabric through two layers along the intended line.
- The lining must be pulled to the front side through the hole. The edges of the hole need to be smoothed thoroughly to make it even.
- The zipper needs to be placed under the hole (under two layers of fabric), stitched along the edges of the hole. This way we will sew the zipper. It is better to use a special zipper foot.
- Now determine where the makeup bag will fold in half, and then along this line, sew a seam through two layers of fabric.
- Turn the wallet inside out. Our lining layer is divided into two halves. The half without a zipper needs to be folded over the half with a zipper, this is how you can form the lining of the pocket. To secure the fabric, you need to stitch close to the edge. The pocket is already ready!
- Now it's time to attach the long zipper. Again, install the zipper foot on the sewing machine. Turn the cosmetic bag over with the front side up and the zipper so that the reverse side is visible. Sew on the zipper, starting from the middle of the cosmetic bag.
- Make sure that the zipper is sewn slightly under tension. This will ensure ease of opening and closing. The pink line is the seam line, it should not go very close to the zipper teeth.
- We carefully sew the zipper along the edge of the wallet, and make small cuts on the zipper tape so that it fits well on the rounded edges.
- Having reached the other end of the midline, you need to bend the zipper so that its teeth reach almost to the very top of the midline, and the remaining part of the unattached zipper is perpendicular to the cosmetic bag.
- Now you need to sew a zipper around the second edge of the cosmetic bag. The zipper must be bent symmetrically along the second side, starting from the midline.
- We sew until we get to the place where the zipper begins. Next, you need to similarly bend the head of the zipper so that it is symmetrical with respect to the center line of the cosmetic bag and secure its end well. Make sure the zipper is sewn symmetrically around the middle!
This line in the photo is at the top, above the sewn zipper
In the photo the middle is marked with a tailor's pin with a red head
The photo shows that at the very beginning the tail of the zipper is slightly curved - sew the same way.
The cosmetic bag is ready! We put it aside and proceed directly to sewing the fabric bag itself with our own hands.
Assembling the bag
Before you start sewing the bag itself, you need to prepare everything you need:
- Fabric - 30*67.5 cm
- Two pieces of fabric for handles, each 7*33 cm.
All seam allowances are already included in the measurements. First we will make the straps of our bag.
To do this, both long edges of the fabric need to be folded 6 mm to the wrong side and ironed.
Machine stitching should be done along the long edges and the straps are ready.
Now they need to be placed above the top edge of the bag.
Above this very top edge, the ends of the straps should extend 2.5 cm. Sew the straps in place.
We continue to sew a bag with our own hands, the master class is already at the very equator, the hardest part is behind us.
We pull the straps up, bend the top edge of the bag 1 cm to the wrong side. We smooth this place with an iron.
Now we have to sew the cosmetic bag (which will serve as the base) to the bag itself. We make 4 marks along the base of the bag, and the same along the circumference of the cosmetic bag. Place the wallet and bag right sides together. We align all the corresponding marks, making sure that the straps are located opposite the long edge of the wallet. Pin in place if necessary. To secure, sew along the edge.
Very important points that will help you do this job neatly:
- You need to use a special zipper foot - you won't see the zipper between the layers of fabric, but the foot will help you feel the zipper teeth.
- The product must be placed under the zipper foot so that the material of the bag is on top and the fabric of the wallet is below. Not the other way around.
- You will need to make small cuts along the seam allowance (along the base of the bag). This is necessary so that our fabric bends more easily.
Now we sew along the edge of the base of the bag, excluding only one point (where the tail of the zipper “meets” that same center line). Secure the seam, leaving an opening of approximately 1-1.5 cm.
The hole is necessary so that the zipper can pass through it later.
After this you will see that the base of the bag is almost ready.
And the bag itself will look like this:
The bag must be turned right side out and the slider very carefully pushed through the hole left.
Now turn the bag inside out again, cut off the seam allowances and the excess zipper tape (to reduce it). This cannot be done before, otherwise the slider will simply fall out.
Well, we can say that the bag itself is ready. You can, however, sew a finishing seam along the edges of the cosmetic bag. This will make it look neater. And don't forget to secure the edges of the hole that was left to push the slider through. To do this, you need to bend the seam allowances and the zipper tape under the cosmetic bag and sew a finishing seam through all layers except the fabric of the bag itself (move it to the side).
Having reached the hole, sew it very carefully, as close as possible to the edge around the runner.
And now the bag is definitely ready, for now we put it aside.
Of course, you already understand how to sew such a bag with your own hands, but this is not the end of the work)
Sew the lining
To make the lining we will need:
- Lining fabric for the bag - 30*67.5 cm (including seam allowances). We recommend choosing nylon as a fabric; it is waterproof and does not unravel.
- A piece of lining fabric cut along the contour of a cosmetic bag. We take seam allowances into account.
Sew up the side and attach the base of the bag. This is done by analogy with the previous work (sewing the bag itself). But it will be easier to do all this now, because you don’t need to insert a zipper, nor do you need to leave a hole. Just stitch around the very base to secure it. Make sure that the oval of the base of the lining clearly coincides with the shape of the base of the bag itself. After all, this is not a circle that can be sewn on any way you want, you have to try.
Make sure that the side seam is done correctly and that the lining completely matches the shape of the bag.
Final assembly of the bag
Let's move on to the final part of our work. Turn the bag right side out. The lining remains turned inside out. Next, proceed according to the scheme:
Insert the insides inside the bag, remembering to line up their oval bases.
Align the folded upper edges of the two layers and sew close to the edge with a finishing seam. This will hold the two layers together.
Now we make another seam around the entire perimeter, 2.5 cm lower than the previous one. The second seam will secure the ends of the straps of our bag.
Hooray! Finally, our transforming bag is ready!
Now fold it and zip it up.
We have a cosmetic bag, a wallet or a small clutch that you can take with you anywhere.
What is the beauty of such a product? First of all, its compactness, elegant appearance and matching your clothes. A cute, aesthetic product that is in no way inferior to its store-bought counterparts. By putting it in your regular bag or in the glove compartment of a car, for example, you will take it out at the right time, and then hide it again. This transforming bag is practical and very fashionable. The product may have a completely different shape, and there are simply countless color options.
Color compatibility
Let's say we've already figured out how to make a bag with our own hands, but how to choose the right color and texture of the fabric?
Today, the choice of fabrics allows our imagination to run wild as much as we like. Some people love pastel colors that never go out of fashion - this will be an interesting, classic solution.
Of particular note are the bright bags with floral prints. They attract attention to their owner, and now you stand out from women with ordinary bags or standard shopping bags! This bag also looks great in the middle of summer on the beach.
The following unions are in fashion today:
- Pink + gray
- Lilac + pink
- Pink + purple
- Blue + yellow
- Light green + orange
- Red + orange
- White + emerald
You can get creative and choose a fabric with a child's pattern or a print that imitates the design of Louis Vuitton bags.
If you decide to change the design of your bag a little, remember:
- the circumference of the bag should always correspond to the perimeter of the cosmetic bag
- the main zipper should be at least 7 or 8 cm longer than the perimeter
- It's better to use a long zipper: you'll cut off the excess at the end, and working with a long zipper is much easier.
Try, experiment, despite the long description, this work will not take very much time. In the process, you yourself will figure out how and what to do next. Having sewn one such bag, you will probably decide to make your friends happy with such a useful and stylish product. By the way, a wonderful homemade gift!
Women's bags are an indispensable accessory, without which the image of the fair sex looks unfinished. In it, representatives of the fair half of humanity carry with them everything they need: keys, a mirror, a telephone, napkins, lipstick and so on.
A woman needs a lot of bags, but family budget, as you know, does not allow such luxury. That's why the best way out will make this item yourself. Even material for this needlework can be found if you thoroughly shake up your wardrobe.
So by choosing this activity, you will not only get an original, unusual new thing, but also free up your closet.
Before you start creating, you should decide on a model. Then pick up necessary materials, tools and decor. And only then start making the little thing. Below we have tried to collect the necessary useful information and interesting ideas, diagrams and photos for your creativity.
What fabric to choose for sewing bags 
Sewing a fabric bag can be made from any material, the main thing is that it has sufficient strength.
Common materials
But there are certain options that are used most often by craftswomen.
- Jeans (denim). This versatile material suitable for creating products of different styles. Durable and wear-resistant, it does not electrify and looks very attractive. The only negative quality of denim is its ability to lose color (fading) over time.
- Gabardine. This wonderful material has a number of advantages. It does not wrinkle, is resistant to moisture and abrasion, does not stretch or shrink. The characteristic is complemented by the fact that the material is quite light and soft.
- Polyester. This synthetic fabric has universal appearance. Its surface can be imitation cotton or silk. But at the same time, it costs significantly less, and at the same time it is practical and wear-resistant. The only negative is that the material does not allow air to pass through.
- Nylon. The most unpretentious and low-maintenance fabric. But at the same time it has pleasant tactile characteristics and allows you to make attractive products.
- Thick cotton. Products made from it are best suited for the warm season. Easy to care for, lightweight and comes in a wonderful range of bright colors.
Additional selection 
There are several more options that are not as common as the previous ones, but suitable for creating a women's accessory.
These include such paintings.
- Cordura- American high strength fabric.
- Canvas- modern a type of canvas.
- Lake- imitation patent leather.
- Oxford- came to us from Scotland something like a matting.
REFERENCE. In addition to the listed fabrics that are used for the outer part of the bag, there are a couple more options for the inner part. Most often, nylon or twill is used for this. You can also use plain calico or satin.
Types of bags that you can sew yourself
The existing models of this thing can be listed endlessly. But let's focus on the most famous variations that are easy to sew with your own hands.
- beach bag-mat;
To create these items you you will need some fabric (you can use things that you no longer wear), scissors, a sewing machine, as well as a little imagination and free time.
Shopping Bag
Our mothers also sewed shopping bags themselves. It's perfect for grocery shopping. And her sewing is quite simple.
The material for its manufacture will be old, but still quite strong clothes.
Manufacturing process
- Unravel the clothes at the seams and cut out the details according to the basic drawing.
Pattern
- Finish the edges of the parts using an overlocker or a zigzag stitch.
- Make connecting side seams.
- Sew on the bottom piece.
- Sew on the handles.
- If desired, decorate the finished product with decor.
ADVICE! To make the product stronger, use a double seam.
We sew a beach bag-mat
The benefits of such a product are undeniable. Firstly, you don’t have to drag an uncomfortable rug with you, because the thing is equipped with a pair of convenient handles. Secondly, you can put the necessary small things in it (by sewing on a special pocket).
To implement it, you will need thick fabric (you can use terry), twill, large (35 cm) and small (14 cm) zippers, Velcro, padding polyester for the middle layer and 1.5 cm wide braid.
Basic pattern
Pocket pattern
Completing of the work
- Using the given pattern, cut the fabric.
- Sew zippers into the pocket details.
- Sew pockets onto the outer piece.
- Sew the handle straps of the product.
- Sew the front and inner parts, placing spacer material between them.
- Sew on Velcro.
Shoulder bag - backpack 
Kids love this one universal item. They are happy to carry their things and books in it. And it’s even more pleasant for a child to receive an original item made by his mother.
For work you will need the following materials: fabric (main and lining), material for stiffening, zipper, fixing elements and decor.
Pattern
Work order
- Transfer the pattern details to the material and cut them out.
- Sew the side seams of the outer part.
- Connect the top piece to the bottom.
- Sew straps and flap.
- Sew in the lining.
- Sew in a zipper.
- Install the fixing elements.
- Decorate the product.
Clutch handbag
And finally, the invariable attribute of the festive women's outfit- small clutch bag. Made with your own hands, it can give your appearance a unique charm and personality.
To create it you will need fabric (main and lining), fabric or leather to create a flower, leather bias binding, dublin, magnetic button and a metal ring for attaching the handle.
Pattern
Description of manufacture
- By basic pattern make external and internal parts from the main and lining fabric.
- Glue the dublin to the outer part from the inside.
- Strengthen the place where the magnetic button is attached on the inside with a dublin.
- Install a magnetic button.
- Cut out two blanks for the inner pocket.
- Fold the pieces with the wrong side down and stitch, leaving an opening for turning inside out.
- Turn the piece onto the face and stitch along the outline.
- Sew a pocket to the lining.
- Sew the outer and inner parts on three sides facing inward. At the same time, place the ring for fastening the handle in place.
- Turn out the workpiece and steam.
- Edge the bottom, which remains unstitched, with trim.
- Use a single stitch to process the valve and stitch the sides of the product.
- Install the second part of the magnetic button.
- Decorate ready product using an artificial flower.
Attention! This clutch, instead of a flower, can be decorated with a finished applique or beaded embroidery.
Useful tips for sewing fabric bags 
- Many models of fabric bags require a rigid frame. It can be created by laying solid material on the sides and bottom, between the main fabric and the lining. Cardboard is used as the main material for these purposes. You can also (especially to strengthen the bottom) use household linoleum. One more traditional method will be the use of flexible plastic stationery folders.
- The seams of the product can be strengthened by laying a cord and treating the resulting structure with bias tape or fabric.
- To decorate a shopping bag, you can use bright braid or iron-on stickers..
- Instead of a clutch handle, you can use a thick chain. It is sold by the meter at a craft store.
- When transferring the pattern details to the fabric, do not forget to add seams. Usually they are one and a half centimeters.
- To prevent the zipper slider from jumping out during use, sew fixing pieces of fabric on both edges when sewing. They seem to be supposed to wrap around the ends of the zipper.
- If you use as a material old clothes, when cutting, watch the direction of the main thread of the fabric.
- Decor plays an important role in the visual appeal of the product. The main thing is that there is not too much of it and that the overall style of the item is preserved.
We hope you are convinced that even a novice craftsman can sew a bag with his own hands. The main thing is to choose the right model and show a little patience and diligence. And everything else will follow. I wish you smooth lines and creative flights of fancy!
Such necessary thing like a fabric bag, suitable for daily shopping, in the summer you can take it to the beach under towels and blankets. It is not so voluminous, but nevertheless quite roomy. If you still don’t have a canvas bag at home, be sure to sew one for yourself; it will always find use in the household. In addition, it is sewn easily and quickly, even a novice seamstress can handle it, if you have a desire to create and a sewing machine, let's sew together.
In order to sew a fabric bag with my own hands I needed:
- raincoat fabric 1 m. You can take any dense fabric - teak pillowcase, gabardine, cotton, calico.
- threads in color
- glue web 10 cm.
- detachable zipper 45 cm.
- haberdashery cardboard 36*12 cm.
- single-horn foot for sewing on a zipper
- tailor's tools: scissors, pins, measuring tape, chalk, ruler, sewing needle
MK sew a fabric bag with your own hands without a pattern step by step
1. I draw the details of the bag on the fabric. I cut out two rectangles with sides 49*42 cm. In the corners I cut out squares with dimensions as shown in the photo. Don't pay attention to the seams on my patterns, I just didn't have enough fabric, I had to add it)
2. I overcast the upper edges of the parts using an overlocker, using a zigzag stitch.
3. I unfasten it all the way and secure it with pins with the right sides facing inward, as in the photo.
4. I install a single-horn foot on the sewing machine for sewing on a zipper lock. I'm laying a line.
5. On the front side I make a finishing stitch along the zipper lock.
6. I fasten the lock all the way.
7. I cut off the excess and make notches in the corners.
8. I bend the edges of the fabric inward and secure with pins
9. I sew a line on a sewing machine. Then I do steps 6, 7, 8 from the other end of the zipper.
10. I cut out two fasteners for the lock from a piece of fabric - rectangles with sides 8*5 cm. They are needed in order to prevent the zipper from coming apart.
11. I bend the edges of the rectangles inward by 1 cm on both sides.
12. I hand-baste the zipper onto the lock at both ends.
13. I sew fasteners onto the lock on both sides. Now the zipper is securely fastened and will not come apart!
14. I fasten two layers of fabric together at the top of the bag, at a distance of 3.5 cm from the edge. I fix it with pins. I sew a line on a sewing machine.
15. I apply it to the front part of the bag in the middle and secure it with pins.
16. I start processing the bottom of the bag. I secure the bottom cut with pins. I sew a line on a sewing machine, retreating from the edge by the width of the foot. I sew it on an overlocker, using a zigzag stitch.
17. I turn the bag right side out. I place a finishing stitch along the top of the bottom seam, sewing the allowance onto the fabric. I smooth it with an iron and steam.
18. The next stage is processing the side sections of the bag. I fasten the parts together with pins and sew a stitch on the machine, retreating from the edge by the width of the presser foot. I overcast the edges with an overlocker, using a zigzag stitch.
19. Now I’m sewing the bottom of the bag.
20. In order for the bag to be stable at the bottom, have a shape and not fall through, I will sew a solid bottom. I cut out a rectangle with sides 36*12 from haberdashery cardboard, which I then place in a fabric case.
Instead of haberdashery cardboard, you can use isolon or energyflex, which is sold in construction stores.
21. I sew the cover around the perimeter, leaving one edge unsewn. I cut the corners as in the photo.
22. I place the cardboard in the case and sew up the free end by hand.
23. I place the hard bottom on the bottom of the bag and attach it to the bottom seam in the middle with a few stitches to secure it.
24. I start sewing the straps. I cut out a rectangle 82*4 cm. I fold the edges inward and baste it by hand.
25. Using a sewing machine, I lay a stitch along the edge of the straps. I remove the hand running stitches and iron with steam. I cut it in half to get two straps.
