Such necessary thing as a fabric bag, suitable for daily shopping, in summer you can take it to the beach under towels and blankets. It's not that big, but it's still quite roomy. If you still don’t have a canvas bag at home, be sure to sew it for yourself, it will always find application on the farm. 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 - pillowcase teak, gabardine, cotton, coarse calico.
- threads in color
- glue gossamer 10 cm.
- detachable zipper 45 cm.
- haberdashery cardboard 36*12 cm.
- single zipper foot
- tailor's tool: scissors, pins, measuring tape, chalk, ruler, sewing needle
MK to 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. Do not pay attention to the seams on my patterns, I just didn’t have enough fabric, I had to add)
2. I overcast the upper edges of the parts on the overlock, you can use a zigzag stitch.
3. I unfasten it to the end, fix it with pins with the front sides inward, as in the photo.
4. I install a single-horned foot on the sewing machine for sewing on a zipper lock. I am laying a line.
5. On the front side, I make a finishing line along the zipper lock.
6. I fasten the lock to the end.
7. I cut off the excess, make notches in the corners.
8. I fold the edges of the fabric inward, fix with pins
9. I am sewing a line on a sewing machine. Then point 6, 7, 8 I do from the other end of the zipper lock.
10. I cut out two clamps for the lock from a piece of fabric - rectangles with sides of 8 * 5 cm. They are needed in order to prevent the zipper lock from dispersing.
11. I bend the edges of the rectangles inward by 1 cm on both sides.
12. I manually tack on the zipper at both ends.
13. I sew clamps on the lock on both sides. Now the lightning is securely fastened and will not disperse!
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 with pins. I stitch on the sewing machine.
15. I apply it to the front part of the bag in the middle, fix it with pins.
16. I start processing the bottom of the bag. I fix the lower cut with pins. I lay a line on a sewing machine, stepping back from the edge to the width of the foot. I overcast on an overlock, you can stitch a zigzag.
17. I turn the bag on the front side. I lay a finishing line along the top of the bottom seam, sewing an allowance on the fabric. I iron with steam.
18. The next step, processing the side sections of the bag. I fasten the parts together with pins, lay a line on the typewriter, stepping back from the edge to the width of the foot. I overcast the edges on an overlock, you can use a zigzag stitch.
19. Now I sew 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 hard bottom. I cut out a rectangle with sides 36 * 12 from haberdashery cardboard, which I then place in a fabric cover.
Instead of cardboard haberdashery cardboard, you can use isolon or energy flex, which is sold in hardware stores.
21. I sew the cover around the perimeter, leaving one edge unsewn. I cut the corners, as in the photo.
22. I put the cardboard in the case, sew up the free end by hand.
23. I put a hard bottom on the bottom of the bag, attach it to the bottom seam in the middle with a few stitches to fix it.
24. I start sewing straps. I cut out a rectangle 82 * 4 cm. I bend the edges inward and sweep by hand.
25. On a sewing machine, I lay a line along the edge of the straps. I remove hand running stitches, iron with a steam iron. I cut it in half to get two straps.
Greetings to all gathered now on the blog! Today I will tell you about how to decorate your life and the lives of others with the help of such a simple item as a bag with your own hands.
A lot of shops sell bags, handbags, clutches, etc., etc. But it's so cool to make something like that yourself, to feel the process of creating a product, right? Many will agree with me, I think. Therefore, today we will make a bunch of handbags, cute and funny)
How to sew a bag with your own hands
First of all, I suggest you sew a cute fluffy handbag that you can give to a little girl or girl.
List of materials:
- artificial fur (for the outer part of the bag);
- fleece (for lining and for covering buttons);
- threads in the color of the fabric;
- two round buttons;
- two small white rhinestones or half beads;
- synthetic winterizer;
- pattern paper;
- needle;
- glue second;
- pencil;
- pins (for pinning patterns);
- scissors.
Patterns of the future bag you can download here: ear and the foundation. Let's deal with them.
What kind of patterns are here:
- one-piece bag pattern (lid + back) - the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe pattern;
- the front of the bag is everything that is below the side insert;
- side insert width - we will sew the side part into the bag, this is its width. The length is the length of the contour of the front (without a straight top).
As for the side insert: it should consist of two equal parts, the direction of the pile of which will be directed against each other. But that's just for fur! From fleece, simply cut one strip of the required width, you can ignore the direction of the pile.
How to sew a bag: a detailed master class
First of all, we will work with the side of our product.
Take two pieces of fur side piece and sew them along the edge. Sew them so that the pile of pieces is directed towards each other.
Why do I suggest doing this? I answer: the fur has a long pile, which should go in one direction. And this can be achieved just by stitching two pieces
Trim off any excess. And sew the side part to the front of our future bag.
And now we sew the back of the bag! Already the lid is planned
Trim the edges of the seam allowances. See why:
By the way, here is the back view of the bag:
Sew a fleece "handbag" in the same way. This will be the lining - the inside of the bag.
How to sew a lining to a bag? First, attach the fleece and fur parts with the right side inward.
In this photo, it seems to be clearer
And just sew the covers of both parts.
Screw the inside into the bag.
Sew the remaining edges with a blind stitch.
To decorate our bag, I suggest you cut out these ears:
This is how you should get them:
Now let's make a strap for the bag. To do this, cut three strips of fur of such a length that it would be convenient for you to then put on a strap of them on your shoulder. Weave a pigtail out of them (fix at the end and at the beginning so that it does not come apart).
Remember we left holes for fasteners? Now you need to insert them into them and carefully sew the resulting pigtail with a hidden seam.
But our bag doesn't have bindings yet! There are several options here: you can sew in a zipper (which is better to do earlier), you can use Velcro and buttons.
I decided to stick with the last option.
Cut two black circles larger than the button from the black fleece and take the button.
Put a little padding polyester on the button.
And in a fleece circle, along the edge of which walk with a running stitch without fastening:
Put them together.
And pull the thread.
The button for attaching the bag to the back should look something like this:
Glue a small rhinestone highlight on the front.
Now attach the clasp to the lid of the bag to see where you will need to make a notch for the eyelet.
Draw a line down the center of where the button should be. Make a cut along the drawn line.
To keep the cut nice and neat, sew it with a buttonhole stitch so that each stitch fits as closely as possible to the previous one.
This is what the bag will look like after the lining:
Sew on the button eyes to the bag:
Now, back to the ears! Fold and hem their edges.
And sew them where you would like them to be.
Ta-dam! The bag is ready. It turned out to be a cute kitty)
DIY leather bags
Leather is one of the most interesting and durable materials for sewing bags. Therefore, I present to your attention several master classes from this material.
Bag - cat
For this simple but very cute model (somewhat reminiscent of the previous one), you will need leatherette, scissors, an awl, thread and a thick needle.
This can be worn by both a young girl and a small child.
The simplest leather bag
No, you definitely need to get one. You will need leather, scissors, a strap, tape, a marker and (optionally) a special tool for cutting several holes in a row (you can do without an awl). All you really need to do is cut out the circle, poke holes, thread the ribbon through, and attach the strap. Everything)
The envelope
Reminds me of a cat bag.
Chanterelle
Pretty model)) Prepare leather or thick leatherette, braid and rivets for her. Chanterelle can not be sewn, it is enough to glue along the edges and hide these places under the braid.
DIY jeans bags
However, the following models can be made from both jeans and old jeans.
Network
For her, cut the jeans into strips and weave the fabric, as in the photo. Sew it already with a bag (folding a piece of cloth in half) and sew on the handles.
Simple denim bag
There is a denim leg - go ahead to the production of the bag! You will also need a buckle, a leather strap, scissors and thread with a needle.
Delicate denim bag
Here you will need two trousers, scissors, thread with a needle and a zipper.
DIY bags made of fabric
Rectangular
For her, take a few pieces of cotton fabric, a zipper and accessories.
clutch
An interesting idea is to use thick pieces of processed cardboard for lining. I would recommend taking Fix Price plastic boards or juice packaging as a dense base.
Present such a handbag to your mother - she will definitely be delighted))
Clutch in a semicircle
Cut out two round pieces of cotton fabric and a circle of synthetic winterizer from the fabric. Fold them into a "sandwich" and sew several times at right angles. Sew around the edge with bias tape. Fold the workpiece in half and sew a zipper into the bag. Decorate.
Handbag
Cotton fabric, lining, fasteners and floral decorations. A young lady, say, 17 years old, will definitely appreciate such a gift.
Bag for sportswear
For it, prepare a dense fabric, braid, scissors, pins, fasteners, zippers and threads. In addition to sportswear, you can also put hiking things in this bag.
Mini handbag
According to the scheme described below, you can make both a completely miniature accessory and a larger item.
Alteration of old things
For the first of two photo workshops, you will need a long rag bag of soft tissue, and for the second - an old T-shirt.
Photo of handmade bags
I want to show you how you can get a lot of bright and unusual products using the same patterns.
Sandwich bag
Cute bag made of fleece. She is quite simple! And such a design can be introduced into a cat bag.
panda bag
Cute panda design
Simple and elegant bag
The handbag is quite simple and is made according to similar patterns from the very first pattern.
Knitted bag
Although this bag is knitted, its design can be implemented and sewn from fabric.
Leather bag
Octopussy bag
The bag, again, is knitted. But it is very similar to the first one (at the beginning of the article). Only you need to add tentacles to it and remove the ears.
By the way, I bought fleece for the eyes of the "cat" bag here. You won't find one like this in a store.
This article comes to an end. I hope you enjoyed looking at all the handbags and took note of something interesting for yourself. See you soon!
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Sincerely, Anastasia Skoreva
A stylish and original image, which is carefully created by every fashionista, is emphasized by the chosen wardrobe; unusual and exclusive accessories are its unique highlight. Functional little things that no person can do without include bags and handbags, different kind, style and size, with a spectacular and aesthetic design and practical application.
A bag sewn and made by hand may not be inferior in quality and appearance many designer models from popular brands and world-famous brands that are on everyone's lips.
After reviewing the photos of do-it-yourself handbags presented in the article, you can choose the model you like and make it yourself using improvised materials and special tools.
Choice of bag style and materials needed
Modern changeable fashion is constantly changing and dictates the rules for selecting accessories for a wardrobe that matches a certain style chosen by a person as the basis of his own image.
There is a certain classification of handbags, focusing on it, you can simplify the choice of model, for further self-tailoring, with the choice of material and additional and high-quality accessories:
Beach roomy bag. Great for summer holiday, going to the beach, having a family picnic or other recreational activity with a beach theme.
Small evening bag. Used to visit various solemn holidays, going to the theater or cinema, exhibitions or corporate parties and cafes.
Children's accessory with handles. Such bags are small in size, they can have bright colors or an original print with recognizable characters from fairy tales and cartoons.
Casual shoulder bags. Perfectly combined with urban or casual style of clothing, practical and reliable, sewn from wear-resistant and high-quality materials.
Stylish bags for laptops. Used to carry personal laptops, they have an original cut with a durable strap and a compartment for the charger.
For independent tailoring of a bag of any kind, you need to choose the material, and you can use the fabric of old jeans, jackets and jackets with an interesting pattern, or purchase a new cut.
Separately, you will need threads with needles and additional accessories, such as a variety of fasteners, various rivets or zippers that can be purchased at sewing or specialized stores.
Materials for tailoring an exclusive bag
Having chosen a pattern that matches the model of the future bag, you need to decide on the materials necessary for hand-tailoring a practical and attractive accessory.
Before sewing a bag, it is necessary to choose a material, the use of which may require a special approach, purchase it in the right quantity or prepare it for further use:
Genuine leather, suede or their substitutes. Using used materials, they should be carefully inspected for wear and damage, eliminating all shortcomings.
Thick cotton or soft denim. You should not choose a fabric that is too rough and thick for sewing, which cannot be processed when sewing on a sewing machine or manually.
Durable wool, coarse linen or beautiful felt. Solid fabrics can be purchased as a new cut or the bag can be cut according to the selected pattern from out-of-fashion, different items of clothing.
For sewing an original handbag with unique design you need to carefully consider its design, pick up all the decorations and functional accessories, you can draw up a preliminary project.
Observing all the stages of work, it will be possible to create a skillful masterpiece without having special or special skills in sewing or working with leather, fabric and other materials, fittings and accessories.
Step-by-step activities for sewing a bag with your own hands
All procedures for such needlework can be divided into preparatory, main and final stages of work, each of them requires a responsible and careful approach, special care in implementation.
The standard stages of self-tailoring of any bag include such procedures that are interconnected, and they must be carried out in strict sequence:
Choice of pattern and pattern. The model is selected based on own preferences, the pattern should be detailed, informative and contain all the necessary sizes of individual, functional elements of the bag.
Preparation of materials. If it is planned to use used materials, old things must be washed and smoothed to simplify cutting procedures; when using purchased cuts, they must be purchased in advance at the store.
Purchase of accessories. To make a functional accessory, you will definitely need fasteners in the form of snap or magnetic buttons, zippers different lengths for the design of the inner and outer pockets of the bag.
Cut the bag according to the pattern. It is carried out using pre-prepared patterns of individual elements finished product and a slate pencil, the trace of which must be washed off after sewing, sewing scissors for cutting.
Sewing individual pieces. To simplify the stitching procedure, you can pre-sweep individual elements, and then, using a sewing machine or manually sew them, following a strict sequence.
Reliable fittings. Produced according to the recommendations of the masters, buttons and fasteners are fixed firmly and securely or glued to the fabric glue gun, zippers are sewn by hand or machine.
Decorating and finishing the bag. The decor may differ from the design of the model and is the embodiment of our own solutions that allow you to decorate the bag with unusual installations of beads, fabric flowers and bows, and special accessories.
Upon completion of all stages of work, the handmade bag will be ready for functional use; before wearing, it is recommended to wash it by hand or machine.
An exclusive accessory will become a real wardrobe decoration and will allow you to create unusual ensembles with outerwear or other accessories, feeling confident in yourself and your own stylish appearance.
DIY bag photo
Today you can find any thing on the market, the variety of goods is so great that it’s just that your eyes run wide. But the problem is that as soon as some new fashion trend begins, the market is filled with the same type and monotonous goods, and in the end, what is fashionable is worn by 85% out of 100.
I want to stand out from this gray fashionable mass, and for this you will need some skills, aspiration and imagination. So today let's talk about how sew a fabric bag independently and be exclusive and unique.
DIY fabric bag
It is worth noting that a woman's life cannot proceed fully if there are no bags in it. This is an essential accessory for every female, and even little girls cannot imagine their walk without their favorite handbag.
It can be a huge shoulder bag, a small ladies' clutch, a medium-sized bag with long handles. There are many options, it all depends on your preferences.
In order to sew a bag without outside help, it is not necessary to be a professional seamstress. To do this, you will need the ability to use a sewing machine or tighten the thread into a needle, everything else will depend only on your diligence and desire to create something new, beautiful and extraordinary.
It should be noted that even the lack of imagination will not become an obstacle in this matter, because on the Internet you can find a lot of different interesting options that can be implemented. It turns out that, in principle, everything is at our fingertips, now it will be necessary to find out what material it is better to sew a bag from and how to do it.
Fabric for bags and backpacks
Today, there is a huge variety of products on the fabric market. It is very difficult for ignorant and beginners to understand such a variety. In order to make the process of choosing a material for sewing a bag easier, let's figure out which fabric is suitable for which bags:
- Polyester. This material makes excellent and very durable bags.
- Nylon bags are lightweight yet highly durable. Among other things, they are quite elastic, and the material is often used specifically for factory sewing bags.
- Faux leather is a very common material in the bag making industry. Here I would like to immediately note that the qualitative characteristics of such a material are not on highest level. Usually, the so-called consumer goods are sewn from it. Such bags are inexpensive, but they are also not practical in operation, more precisely, even to say, they are short-lived.
- Artificial suede - similar to a natural counterpart. The material is quite practical and wear-resistant, so bags made of such fabric are excellent both in terms of quality characteristics and in appearance.
- Jacquard. The fabric is not cheap, the surface of the fabric is not smooth. It is used for sewing children's backpacks and bags.
- Cotton. The composition of such a fabric includes cellulose with an indicator of 90%. Often used for sewing a variety of bags.
If you have any fabric at home, then it is not necessary to buy another one in the store. Almost any material that is not too thin can be suitable for a bag.
Fabric shoulder bags
One of the most practical bags is a shoulder bag, as they say, put it on and forget it. It is beautiful, comfortable and practical, it is the perfect combination of features for a bag. In order to sew such a bag, you will need a lot of time, but believe me, the result will be worth it.
To begin with, let's deal with the material and tools that will be useful to us in the process of sewing the type of bag in question:
- any material suitable for lining
- fabric for the bag (pieces of 34 x 35; 34 x 27 and a couple of pieces of 27 x 13 cm)
- lace (length not less than 40 cm)
- dublerin
- pair of carabiners and half rings
- button ( the best option- magnetic)
- strap for bag
- tool (scissors, ruler, pencil, thread, stealth)
If all of the above is at your fingertips, then, into battle. Step-by-step instruction sewing a "postman bag":
- If you want the bag you sewed to keep its shape, then sewing begins with gluing the front fabric with dublerin. The sizing process must necessarily be carried out through gauze.
- We stack the cooked couple large pieces fabric right sides, sew them. Do not forget to always leave an allowance for the seams, one and a half centimeters will be enough.
- The seam will need to be ironed, and the lace attached to the front of the fabric, and then stitched.
- We fold the pieces of fabric with the front sides, sew the side seams.
- Now we need to start forming the bottom. We add up the existing corners, do not forget to fix everything with invisibility. We measure 5-7 cm from the sharp edge, draw a line with a pencil and sew it. Excess fabric to the seam can be cut off, leaving only one centimeter in stock.
- We turn the fabric inside out, while it will be necessary to iron the side seams so that it is clear how to work further with the resulting workpiece.
- We turn to tailoring the valve for the bag, which must be on such a model without fail. To do this, take 2 small prepared pieces of fabric and fold them, again with the right sides to each other. We draw the shape of the pocket, rounding the corners.
- We sew according to the drawing, leaving the largest edge not stitched.
- Trim off the excess fabric. We find the middle on the valve, and mark it with a bold dot. This is where we will attach the magnetic button.
- From the fat point in the middle of the valve we measure half a centimeter in both directions, and cut the material. We insert the button (the magnet itself will be attached elsewhere). We turn the fabric.
- We proceed to the connection of the bag and the valve we made. We pin the valve to the bag with invisibility and attach it. Do not forget after each produced process, iron the fabric.
- We bend the valve to the front side of the bag and mark on its base the place where we will attach the magnet.
- To the side seams at the top, you will need to sew leather flats with half rings sewn into them. This is the mount for our future belt.
- Do not forget about the lining and the need for its pattern. To do this, we need two pieces of fabric measuring 30 x 34 cm.
- They need to be stitched around the perimeter so that the seam is open. Don't forget to cut corners. After we turn the material inside out, we sew the seam that we previously left unsewn.
- We connect the lining with the bag with pins, sew. The bag is ready, it remains only to turn it inside out.
"Postman bag" is ready for use. A lot of trouble, but the result will please you.
DIY bag patterns from fabric
For those who are not new to sewing business it will be enough to have a pattern on hand in order to sew original bag. We present to your attention detailed patterns of some models of bags:
- Denim bags do not go out of fashion, and today this rule also applies. Therefore, if you have old jeans stale somewhere, which are a pity to throw away, but you will never wear them again, then this is a great fabric option for a denim bag.
- Men's fabric bag may also be original. If you attach your hand to its manufacture. sew small bag it is not so difficult for your man if there is a detailed pattern with all the necessary sizes.
- Fabric shopping bags sewing is even easier. AT this case, having a pattern is half the battle. The fabric for such bags can be any, at the discretion of the creator.
If you are new to sewing, then we suggest watching a video in which it will be described and shown in detail, how to sew a fabric bag with your own hands. Do not be afraid to experiment, and then you can achieve a lot, especially when there is a good example in front of your eyes.
Video: Fabric bag - master class
Summer is in full swing and I want to update your wardrobe, adding original accessories that will attract attention and be useful every day. DIY bags are what you need if you want your accessory to be not only beautiful, comfortable and functional, but also one of a kind!
Today we will learn how to make simple bags with our own hands at home. To work, you may need special tools, like sewing machine, old or new fabrics, small sewing accessories and, of course, fantasy!
How to sew a shopping bag with your own hands
the simplest shopping bag, which will be an excellent alternative to disposable plastic bags, can be easily sewn from an old piece of material. To do this, you absolutely do not need to have the talents of a seamstress, but just be able to handle a sewing machine.
For work you will need:
- 2 rectangular pieces of colored fabric of desired sizes
Ready-made dense fabric ribbon about 1 meter long and 2 centimeters wide
Sewing machine
- Scissors
Let's get to work:
1) Using a zigzag stitch, finish the top edge of the fabric and sew on the right side tape edge as shown in the photo.
2) Then fold the edge inward about 2 centimeters and stitch it two lines while holding the tape.
3) Don't forget to attach second part of the tape so that you get a handle.
4) Do the same with the second piece of cloth. You got two halves future bag.
5) Fold both halves together right sides in and sew the edges zigzag or plain stitch.
6) Turn the bag inside out.
DIY summer bag from T-shirts
A great idea is to use old unnecessary things for something useful. If you have some lying around old t-shirts, which you have not worn for a long time, and there is no desire to send them to rags, try turning them into lightweight summer bags
For work you will need:
- Old T-shirt
pins
Sewing machine
- Scissors
Let's get to work:
1) Cut off everything from the shirt unnecessary tags and labels.
2) Turn it inside out and fold across as shown in the photo.
3) Fold the bottom edges up and secure with pins. It will inside pockets future bag.
4) Sew the bottom edge on a typewriter, and also make middle vertical seam on both sides to make 2 pockets on each side.
5) Turn the bag right side out.
DIY bag made of fabric (video)
DIY clutch bag
An interesting idea for making a bag from cardboard box from under the tea. It would seem: how else can you use the box after the tea is over? It turns out that it turns out very stylish and unusual. small bag for small items like cosmetics or keys.
For work you will need:
- 2 identical tea boxes or any other rectangular boxes
Piece of satin fabric
1 big bead
Thick chain with fasteners
- Scissors
Let's get to work:
1) Take one of the boxes, open it completely and cut off the edges, as shown in the photo, to get a pattern consisting of five parts: three rectangles (one below the other) and two small rectangles on the sides. This will be the inside of the future clutch - its lining. The edges must be cut off so that the lining fits into the main box. On the sides, a small rectangle should be cut off at the side parts of the pattern in order to make it more convenient to fasten the chain.
2) Attach the pattern to the fabric and cut the material along the contours, leaving approximately by 1 centimeter from each side.
3) Cut out the blank for the future lining. Make cuts in the corners.
4) Attach the fabric to the cardboard and glue the edges with glue.
5) Insert the lining inside the whole box.
6) Put the lining on the glue.
7) Before gluing the lining, glue the elastic on the top of the box lace loop, with which the clutch will close.
8) Use glue to decorate the box rhinestones.
9) Attach the chain to both sides of the box, after making holes with an awl or other sharp object. It's better to choose chains with side mounts, which are specifically designed for such products.
10) On the front side, sew or glue a bead that will serve as decoration and at the same time clutch clasp. Clutch out of the box is ready!
Updated handmade leather bag
Each of us in the wardrobe, most likely, there is some old leather bag, which you no longer want to wear, but it's a pity to throw it away. To solve the problem, you can update old bag, repainting it in new unexpected colors. Use the advice of this master class to get a new original thing.
For work you will need:
- Old leather bag
Paper tape
tassel
Ruler and pen
- Leather polish
Let's get to work:
1) Make sure the surface of your bag is clean and dry. Using a ruler, measure at the top of the bag 2 centimeters by making marks with a pen. You can make the stripes any other width you want. It is necessary to measure equal segments with a ruler in order for future strips to turn out the same and equal.
2) Stick strips of adhesive tape, guided by the marks. You can also stick tape on the inside to The paint didn't accidentally get where it shouldn't..
3) Leaving the strip unglued, paint it with white paint. It is better to apply several coats of paint to make sure there are no streaks. Let the paint dry well.
4) Make as many stripes as you can, at regular intervals to get a striped pattern. You should be careful not to stick the adhesive tape in the place where the paint has not yet dried, otherwise you can ruin the strip.
5) After all the strips are dry, paint the handles white.
6) After drying, apply on top green paint. White background important not to lose color. It is better to make several layers so that the paint lies well and there are no streaks.
7) After all layers of paint are dry, apply to the bag special varnish for skin to give it a finished look.
8) Lovely new and very stylish striped leather bag ready!
How to decorate a bag with your own hands
Decorating bags with your own hands to update them and make them more attractive is a great idea for summer season. One of the options for decorating a rag bag is to use a variety of felt flowers that will make any handbag bright and very noticeable.
For work you will need:
- Rag bag
Multi-colored pieces of felt
paper and pencil
- Scissors
Let's get to work:
1) Draw on a piece of paper flower desired shape depending on the size of your bag. It is better if the flowers are small - about 5 centimeters in diameter, then the decoration will look much better. Cut out the pattern, apply it to the felt and circle the flower with a pencil.
2) Cut out many flowers from sheets of felt of different colors.
3) In the center of the flower, drop glue and glue two flowers together to make the flowers look fuller.
4) Start gluing pairs of flowers to the surface of the bag. Can also be used for this purpose needle and thread to sew the flowers to the fabric, then there is less chance that they fall off over time.
Bag decorated a piece of fur from an old collar, looks very rich and expensive. See for yourself:
When cutting fur, you should be extremely careful and use a knife, not scissors so as not to damage the hairs.
From very small scraps of fur, you can make these bag decorations in the form of fluffy balls:
Another option for decorating a bag is to use ordinary bright scarf, which can be tied in different ways on the handle:
Looks good as decorations fabric flowers:
Another popular option for decorating bags is laying out beads:
DIY shopping bag
You probably remember the original Soviet-era shopping bags in which the products were worn. We suggest you make a not quite familiar, but very comfortable and original shopping bag, which will look very stylish. This bag is very easy to sew from old shirt.
For work you will need:
- Old stretch t-shirt
Sewing machine
Ruler and pencil
- Scissors
Let's get to work:
1) From an old stretchy T-shirt, cut semi-circular top. In order for both sides to be the same, fold the T-shirt in half, mark the cut line with a pencil, as shown in the photo.
2) You can make several blanks from different T-shirts.
3) From the wrong side, sew the edge on a typewriter, this will be the bottom of the future string bag.
4) Process the wrong side zigzag stitch so that the fabric does not fray during use.
5) Using a ruler and pencil, apply straight lines of broken lines on one side, as well as a large line in the center at the top - these will be the handles.
6) Use scissors to make cuts along the drawn lines, including the other side. Be careful with the edges so as not to damage the seam.
7) The original bag with slots is ready!
DIY beach bag
Very popular bags for going to the beach or pool which you can make by hand. We would like to offer you a very interesting option sewing a beach bag, which in fact is not only an accessory in which you can carry everything you need for a holiday, but also bedding with pillow. You can sew such an original beach bag from two towels.
For work you will need:
- Two bath towels medium size
A small pillow, slightly narrower than a towel
Pieces of cotton fabric
pins
Buttons and loops
Sewing machine
- Scissors
Let's get to work:
1) Prepare a small rectangular pillow which would have been slightly narrower than the towels.
2) Lay the pillow on a towel and fold it together with the edge forward so that it forms original pillow pocket. Pin the edges with pins and sew them. From below, leave a little margin in order to sew a second towel, cut off all excess.
3) The second towel must be sheathed on the sides long stripe colored cotton fabric . To do this, you need to cut a rectangle out of the fabric with a length equal to the length of the towel and a width of about 10 centimeters. You can sew several pieces of material, or you can use the same fabric.
4) Fold the edges of the strip to a width 1 centimeter and go through the workpiece with an iron.
5) Sew the trim to the edge of the towel with a sewing machine. Then sew both parts together - pillow and towel. When folded it will look like this:
6) It remains to add important details. Prepare two square pieces of cotton fabric to make front and back pocket. Pin the pocket with pins in the right places and then sew on three sides, leaving one side intact. The edge of this side should be pre-processed on a typewriter so that the fabric does not crumble.
7) From the remaining piece of the first towel, sew two wide handles. To do this, cut out two wide strips of the desired width, taking into account the fact that you will fold them in half. Fold in the edges and stitch along the entire length.
8) Pin the handles to the bag in the right places with pins, check if Are you satisfied with their location?, then unfold the product and sew the handles with a sewing machine.
9) Sew on two bright buttons in the place where the bag will close.
10) On the lid, sew the corresponding buttons loops.
11) Beach mat bag ready!
A small handmade bag from a book
Want to recycle old books? Don't rush! You can use their hard covers to make original small bags with handles or handmade clutches.
For work you will need:
- Old book
Lining fabric
Bamboo handles (optional)
paper and pencil
