Sewing fashion handbags. How to sew a bag from burlap, denim, or leather with your own hands? Schemes of a beach bag, travel bag, shoulder bag and backpack bag

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19.10.2019

If you decide to make the bag with a lining, which will be even better, then you need to sew the lining in the same way as the main part. Turn the lining inside out, place it over the body, and join the top seam, leaving a small area open. Turn the bag inside out, tuck the lining inside, manually sew up the opening and sew on the handles.

Everyday bags

Sewing an everyday handbag from fabric is quite simple, but from leather or faux leather, as well as other dense materials, it is more difficult, since you will need a special machine.

A casual bag is different in that it always has more pockets, both outside and inside. It is, as a rule, made of durable materials; more decorations and accessories are used for its decoration.

Therefore, before sewing a bag, you need to draw a sketch, build a pattern, mark on the pattern where pockets, decorations, and fittings will be sewn on, and take all this into account in further work.

The technology of sewing a casual bag, especially if it is supplemented with all of the above, can be quite complex, and therefore deserves a separate article or even a master class. We offer you options on how to sew a bag for every day as simply and quickly as possible: a bag

Different bags are needed, different bags are important. It is with this phrase that we can continue the theme of bags on our website, because girls try to carefully select this accessory for each of their looks.

The cross-body model firmly occupies a leading position in the ranking of the most comfortable bags.

How to sew a shoulder bag and according to what pattern? This is what our article will be about.

Pattern

Luggage with a shoulder strap can have different shapes: square, semicircle, rectangle. The following patterns will allow craftswomen to sew a model, taking into account their desires and preferences for the color of fabric, leather and other details.

You can choose a wide variety of materials for sewing bags: natural and artificial leather, jeans, corduroy, tarpaulin.

Clutches with a long strap look great in satin and velvet.

Model No. 1

Model No. 2

Luggage with one-piece handles. This pattern will make a good beach bag. A big advantage when creating a model will be the absence of separate sewing of handles. One-piece handles are sewn at the same time as the main parts.

Model No. 3

Using the pattern, you can sew a saddle bag from leather or leatherette. The style attracts attention with its folding part, to which you can attach a magnetic clasp.

Model No. 4

A cute clutch will allow you to keep all the necessary little things at hand if the girls have planned a walk in the park or a meeting with friends. The chain strap will make it stylish and impressive.

Model No. 5

The photo shows three styles of the product. Each pattern has its advantages.

  1. The banana style resembles a sports bag, which is suitable for sports.
  2. The pouch with a cord strap consists of several wedges and a long shoulder strap. You can sew such a pouch with or without lining. In the first case, you should choose dense fabrics that will hold the shape of your luggage well. Any lightweight materials are suitable for a lined bag.
  3. The third option resembles a saddle bag. Its shape allows you to choose any finish: applique, patch, embroidery and other decor.

How to make a strap?

The strap allows you to carry your carry-on luggage over your shoulder. Everyone has long been accustomed to the fact that the length of the strap should be adjustable. So let's get down to business.

Required:

  1. Belt material.
  2. Carbine.
  3. Non-woven fabric or felt (if the belt is made of leather).

The sewing steps are as follows:

  • Cut the strap to the desired length and width. The width size is taken arbitrarily, but the finished strap must correspond to the width of the buckle. Take double the width of the belt when cutting. The buckle allows you to adjust the length of the belt.
  • The length of the strap is taken taking into account the adjustment in the finished product.
  • Cut the interlining to a length equal to the length of the belt and a width reduced by 0.5 mm. This will make the shoulder strap smooth and beautiful when sewing.
  • Place the interlining inside the belt, fold the belt and machine stitch it.
  • Now you need to insert the buckle into the belt for adjustment.

In the video you can see how to correctly insert such fittings.

  • The carabiner allows you to unfasten the belt. If the luggage is made of fabric, the carabiner must be inserted through the ends of the strap and sewn. The bag must first have rings or small loops inserted into which the carabiner will cling.
  • The carabiner should be secured to a leather belt using holniten. Insert the carabiner into the leather belt blank on one side.
  • Fold the edge, punch a hole under the holniten and insert the part. Holniten can be inserted yourself using a machine or a hammer. A bag repair shop will definitely help you solve this problem.
  • The second edge of the belt is processed similarly to the first.

Using a leather belt as an example, you can sew a fabric belt. All the details are in the video.

How to install a holniten? All information in the video lesson.

How to sew a cross-body: master class

Cross-body has long been used by girls in everyday life. The sequence of all sewing operations on how to create a cross-body from fabric is broken down point by point.

To make a crossbody you will need:

  • Textile;
  • Pattern;
  • Carbine;
  • Threads;
  • Magnetic button;
  • Half ring.

The following drawings will be required:

  • 2 rectangles, size 20x24;
  • Belt: size 7x110 cm, short belt 7x10 cm;
  • Valve: 2 rectangles (17x20 cm);
  • Large internal pocket: size (20x17 cm);
  • Small inner pocket (20x13 cm).

Let's start sewing:

  • For pockets, process the entrance: fold the fabric 0.5 cm, then another cm. For a smaller pocket, fold the bottom edge.
  • We sew the small pocket onto the front side of the large pocket and sew it in the center, you get 2 pockets. We fasten the sides of the pockets with basting.
  • We pin the pockets with the wrong side onto the front side of the lining and baste.
  • We fold the parts of the valve with the right sides inward and stitch them on the machine on three sides. We turn the valve inside out and lay a straight line along the edge of the part. Sew on one part of the magnet.
  • Fold a long belt and two short ones in half and stitch by machine.
  • We fold the lining face inward and stitch along 3 sides. Turn out the finished lining.
  • How to get the bottom of the bag? We fold the bottom with a corner as in the photo (the bottom and side seams should be visible). We retreat 2.5 cm from the edge along the side seam, draw a straight line and sew along it.
  • Trim off the excess fabric, leaving an allowance of 1 cm.
  • Similarly, according to the 2 previous points, we create another corner. Leave the lining on the wrong side.
  • We fold the main parts of the bag with the wrong side out and sew them together. The corners should be treated in the same way as on the lining, and the bag should be turned inside out.
  • Assembling luggage: attach the flap with the outer side to the back wall of the bag, lay a basting at the top.
  • Baste the main strap to one of the side seams. Fold the shorter belt in half and baste it to the other side.
  • Pull the lining onto the base of the bag face to face, pin it together and stitch along the sides and bottom.
  • Turn the product inside out through the hole left in the lining, iron it and machine stitch it in a circle.
  • Insert the carabiner into the strap, solve the issue of length and sew.
  • Lower the flap and make a mark for sewing on the second part of the magnetic button.
  • Using hidden stitches, sew up the gap through which it was useful for turning the product inside out.

Clutch made of felt or felt

Women's fabric

All of the above models are sewn from fabric. Any material is inferior in practicality to products made from natural and artificial leather. But! There will always be events in life where the creation of a complete look will require feminine and original handbags, seductive pouches or attractive clutches for small change.

If girls have basic knowledge of sewing and certain skills, then, based on any master class, you can create a bag according to any pattern.

Bucket bag

Carry-on luggage is convenient to use for trips to hardware and grocery stores. To create a bucket bag, any thick fabric and lining will do.

Make the following cut on the fabric: 2 – main fabric, 2 – lining.

Next steps:

  1. Align the main part of the product with the lining, facing inward, and sew the handles on the machine. Use scissors to make cuts and turn them out. Repeat this step for the second wall of the product.
  2. Combine the two finished parts of the bag with the wrong side out, baste and sew on the machine.
  3. Use bias tape to close the open internal cuts.

A large collection of handbag patterns for girls will inspire them to create charming models with stunning finishes.

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: Buying these fashion accessories every new season is expensive, but you can make the items 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 spacious 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 DIY 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 burlap bag



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 an original accessory with your own hands, you only need to transfer the pattern to the fabric and sew all the details on a 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. Fewer manipulations with the sewing machine, the accessory will be ready faster.



Three patterns of different bags: a lady's travel bag made of cotton fabric, a roomy travel bag and one 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 a beach bag? Detailed master classes in videos, step-by-step sewing instructions and simple 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 a 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.



  1. Cut out the details of the bag from any suitable fabric (leather, faux leather and any other dense fabric) without seam allowances
  2. Sew the handle, and after sewing the front and back pieces, insert the handle
  3. Decorate your bag with a decorative strap or other trim
  4. 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 you have an old leather jacket in the house, 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
  1. Cut out all the parts according to the dimensions indicated in the diagram, leaving no seam allowances.
  2. Set up your sewing machine to sew leather and get to work
  3. First sew the bottom to the two main pieces
  4. Then sew them together and finish the top of the bag with a stitch and a large zigzag
  5. Sew on the handles and the bag is ready

Here is another pattern for a soft leather bag that 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.



  1. Wash and iron the old bag from which the main parts will be cut
  2. Find an old unnecessary diary or book and peel off the cover. It will keep the shape of the future bag
  3. Attach the cover to the burlap and cut 2 pieces plus 7mm for seams on all sides
  4. Cut such details, only without seam allowances, from any lining fabric
  5. Sew the lining, leaving only one side unstitched
  6. Place the resulting lining fabric bag over the cover. Sew up the one side that is left unstitched.
  7. Sew burlap fasteners to the leather handles
  8. 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
  9. Now sew the main vertical seams of the burlap parts
  10. Decorate your bag in the form of cut out letters, words and numbers or original prints
  11. Baste all bag cuts
  12. 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:

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Sew the pockets outside and inside onto the lining fabric
  5. Assemble the outside of the bag by sewing in the harness handles
  6. Sew in the bottom of the lining fabric and connect the top to the bottom
  7. 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 made of denim, photo





Men also love new things, especially if their favorite things have started to show signs of wear and tear. How to sew a men's bag? This question is often asked by needlewomen if they want to please their significant other 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:

  1. Transfer the pattern from paper to fabric
  2. Cut the lining according to the largest piece
  3. Sew the lining fabric pieces
  4. Sew the main piece of fabric on three sides and sew on the lining
  5. 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
  6. 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)


First, let's iron our fabric. Then we proceed to cutting the parts from linen fabric. You can change the dimensions of the summer bag parts at your discretion. In our case, we cut (the sizes are indicated with allowances):
− main side part – 2 parts in the form of a rectangle with rounded ends, size 30x33 cm;
− side insert – 2 parts (for economy) in the form of strips 6 cm wide, and their total length is equal to the length around the main side part, excluding the top;
− upper inserts for zippers – 2 strip-shaped pieces, 30x6 cm in size;
− straps – 2 pieces in the form of strips, measuring 60x6 cm.
− external pocket – 1 piece in the form of a square, size 20x20 cm.


We cut the lining parts according to the main fabric. We receive the following details:
− main side part – 2 parts, size 30×33 cm;
− side insert – 2 parts 6 cm wide, and their total length is equal to the length around the main side part, excluding the top;
− pocket with zipper – 1 piece, size 20×20 cm;
− open pocket – 1 piece, size 10x20 cm.


We sew down the details of the side insert. We pin this seam to the middle of the main side part. Then, using pins, we distribute and secure the insert.


Using an overlocker, we connect the parts of the main fabric. We do the same with the lining details.


We prepare an open pocket with a lining. We bend the top of it 2 times by 0.5 cm and secure it with a stitch of 0.1-0.2 cm with a seam with a closed cut.


We prepare a pocket with a lining and a zipper. We divide the part into 2 parts (the top is about 3 cm, and the bottom is 17 cm). Using pins, pin the zipper 20 cm to the edges of the pocket parts.


Sew the zipper to the pocket. To secure the seam allowances, we resew them by 0.1 cm from the front side. In the same way we process the outer pocket with a zipper made of the main fabric.


Iron the finished pockets. It is advisable not to touch the zipper teeth with the iron to avoid damaging them.



After this, we outline the location of the pockets on the bag and its lining (in our case, almost in the middle). For ease of work, you can iron the allowances for sewing pockets by 0.7 cm. On the open pocket, use soap to mark a line dividing it into 2 parts. You will get 2 pockets.


We adjust pockets with zippers around by 0.1-0.2 cm. We adjust the open pocket only on three sides (sides and bottom), because its top has already been processed in advance.


We connect the main parts of the bag with the side insert. But in the lining we leave an unstitched area of ​​about 10-13 cm, so that in the future we can turn the bag onto its face.


Let's move on to preparing the straps. We fold the parts face inward and grind them.


Then turn the straps right side out. We straighten the facing seam to the side and iron the straps along the entire length.


At the top, the summer bag is fastened with a zipper, which we will pre-process. To do this, take the upper inserts for the zipper (2 parts) and compare the length of the zipper along their length plus 4 cm, cut off the excess. The main thing in further processing is to monitor the cut end of the zipper so as not to accidentally remove the pawl. To avoid this, you can stick a pin across the teeth.


We sew the ends of the inserts with a seam into the hem with an open cut of 0.1 cm. Then we cut each insert in half along the length.


We insert the edges of the zipper between the parts of each insert. Give a line of 0.5 cm on each side.


We redraw the seam connecting the zipper with the insert by 0.1-0.2 cm. You can carefully iron the processed zipper along the edges.


Turn the base of the bag inside out. We insert the straps at the desired distance, then secure the prepared zipper with pins.


We place the assembled lining of the bag into the main part face to face. For convenience, we pin them with pins. Then under the machine we connect our bag with the lining.


Remember we left an unstitched area in the lining? It needs to be closed. To do this, we go along the edge by 0.1-0.2 cm, bending the seam allowances inward.


We process the edge of the zipper with a small piece of the main fabric. Cut a square the width of the zipper plus allowances. We grind it, turn it inside out, and then insert a zipper into this pocket. Close the seam by 0.1-0.2 cm.




And now our summer fabric bag is ready! Beautiful on the outside and aesthetically pleasing on the inside. We put our favorite things in it and go for a walk!

What woman doesn't dream about a stylish bag from a fashion store, or better yet, more than one? But constantly rising prices for bags do not allow this dream to come true. And even if you have the required amount, finding an exclusive, beautiful, and most importantly, suitable bag can take a huge amount of time. That is why many needlewomen prefer to make bags with their own hands, rather than running around many stores in search of the one and only. How to sew an exclusive and stylish bag from pieces of leather?

To sew a fashionable and stylish bag, you can choose any pieces of leather you like. And it is not even necessary to clearly repeat a certain model. Let the bag be original, emphasizing not only the individuality of its owner, but also the style of its creator.

Handmade bag– an indispensable women’s accessory that allows you to create style and pay tribute to fashion. But, first of all, a bag is a useful thing in everyday life, because in it you can store various women’s things, bank cards, a diary, a wallet and much more that should always be at hand. It is not surprising that the development of services to offer new models of bags occurred simultaneously with the change in women's needs. As practice shows, popular models of leather bags have several compartments and are distinguished by high-quality material. Below you can find a master class with a detailed description and photos of the stages of work, with which you can sew a bag at home.

In this article we will talk about how to make bags with your own hands at home. After watching the master class, you will be able to make leather bags yourself ( patterns can be downloaded by clicking on the links posted under the photo of homemade bags).

PATTERNS:

DIY leather bags. Download patterns by clicking on the link. Pattern No. 1.

How to make a beautiful leather handbag. Download pattern No. 2 and make a bag.

We make leather bags ourselves. Download the latest pattern No. 3.

The most durable are bags made of genuine leather. Therefore, you should not throw away your old leather bag - it can still serve in another capacity. For example, its material can be used not only to make a “new” bag with your own hands, but also to create various crafts. It is not for nothing that processed leather was one of the first materials used by man. Moreover, leather is widely used in a variety of areas. For example, in everyday life you can find leather of various types, from tanned with natural fats or vegetable decoctions to processed with a combination of aluminum alum and table salt.

To create homemade women's bags, thick, hard natural leather is usually used. If a woman’s handbag, wallet or cosmetic bag is made of soft leather, then under it you will have to additionally put a denser base, for example, cardboard, thick fabric, etc. To practice, it is better to make your first bag from leather from old boots, bags or outerwear. If you manage to make a handbag once, then you can sew a fashionable and modern women's bag again without much difficulty.

There are a huge number of options for bags that you can make from leather yourself. You can easily find suitable patterns and master classes on the Internet. And it doesn’t matter whether your bag is made in vintage or ethnic style, the main thing is that it will be unique and inimitable.

Now let's watch an interesting master class- how to sew a bag from leather. You can sew such an original, extravagant handbag from scraps of leather with your own hands, and simple patterns can be cut out of checkered paper, as shown in the photo in the master class.

As you can see, fashionable and exclusive leather bags are not so difficult to sew. Agree that in order to purchase a handbag in some boutique, made in the same style, you will have to shell out quite a round sum...