How to sew a fabric bag with your own hands?

With the onset of the long-awaited summer, each fashionista is in a hurry to realize her imagination of updating last year’s wardrobe with the addition of original accessories that delight the eye and create a good mood. Making a bag with your own hands allows you to reveal your creative abilities, create a beautiful, convenient and functional accessory that attracts attention because it is one of a kind. In this article we will consider simple options for how to sew a bag from a cloth with your own hands.

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How to sew a shopping bag?

Instead of disposable plastic bags, you can easily make a shopping bag using an old piece of material. It is not necessary to have the talent of a seamstress - it is enough to have elementary skills that help to sew on a sewing machine.

For work it is necessary to prepare the following materials:

• 2 pieces of material having a rectangular shape, according to predetermined sizes;
• a finished version of a dense fabric tape having a length of about one meter and a width of about two cm;
• sewing thread in a suitable color;
• sewing machine;
• scissors.

Consider the process of making a shopping bag:

• Having applied a zigzag seam, it is necessary to process the upper edge of the fabric and sew the edge of the tape on the front side of the fabric.
• After that, you should bend the edge to the inside at a distance of about 2 cm and sew it, using two lines.

Important! When you attach, you must also grab the ribbon too.

• It is necessary to make sure that the second part of the tape is also attached - this way you get a handle.
• Exactly this procedure should be carried out with the second piece of fabric. As a result, two halves of the future product are obtained.
• After this, both halves are required to be folded with their faces to each other and stitching the edges using a zigzag or regular seam.
• Next, turn the bag on the front side.

The product is ready!

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T-shirt summer bag

It’s a good idea to use old things that are out of fashion. If you have old T-shirts that have not been worn for a long time, then they can very easily be turned into an easy option for bags.

To do this, prepare the following materials:

• An old, long-worn T-shirt;
• sewing pins;
• sewing thread in a suitable color;
• sewing machine;
• scissors.

How to sew a summer bag of fabric with your own hands:

1. We cut off all labels and tags from the product that we do not need.
2. We turn the shirt on the wrong side and fold it across.
3. We bend the bottom edges up, fasten them with sewing pins. Thus, we design the inner pockets of the future product.
4. We sew the bottom edge on a sewing machine.
5. On both sides of the future bag we sew an average vertical seam, as a result - 2 pockets are obtained on each side.
6. We turn the product to the front side, and the bag is ready.

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Clutch bag from an old box

An interesting option for making a do-it-yourself bag from a cardboard box in which tea was stored. You can apply the packaging after the tea is over and make an original and unusual clutch from it, in which small things will be stored - cosmetics or keys.

In the manufacturing process, you will need the following materials:

1. 2 boxes that remained after storing tea, having the same size (you can also use any other boxes of a rectangular shape);
2. a piece of fabric having a satin base;
3. glue;
4. rhinestones;
5. 1 large bead;
6. a thick chain that has fasteners;
7. awl;
8. scissors.

Consider the manufacturing process:

• We take one of the boxes, fully open it and cut off the edges. Thus, a pattern has five parts: three rectangles located one below the other, and two small rectangles located on the sides. This will serve as an internal part of the future product, that is, there will be its lining.
• Cut off the edges so that the lining can fit in the main box.
• At the lateral parts of the pattern, cut off the rectangles of a small size on the sides, since in this case it will be very convenient to fasten the chain.
• We apply the pattern to the material, cut the fabric along the contours, while leaving about 1 cm on each side.
• Cut the base of the workpiece for the future lining.
• We make cuts in the corners.
• We attach the fabric to our cardboard, with the help of glue we connect the edges.
• We insert the lining inside the assembled box to sew a bag of fabric with our own hands according to the pattern.
• Glue the lining.

Important! Before gluing the lining, it is necessary to glue an elastic loop from the cord at the top of the box. It will serve to close the clutch.

• Using glue, you can decorate the clutch with all kinds of rhinestones.
• We attach the chain on both sides of the future product, while making holes in advance using an awl or some other sharp object.

Important! It is best to use chains that have fastenings on the sides, as they are specifically designed for this type of product.

• On the front side of the future clutch we sew or glue a bead that adorns and at the same time is a clasp for the bag made.

Clutch out of the tea box is ready!

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Updated leather bag

In every craftswoman in the wardrobe you can find some kind of leather bag that has long gone out of fashion and you don’t feel like wearing it, but the hand does not rise to throw it away. To solve a similar problem, you can apply the update of the old bag and thus create a new original thing. In this case, use repainting the bag in a new unexpected gamut of colors.

To perform this process, the necessary materials should be prepared:

1. old, out of fashion leather bag;
2. paper tape;
3. acrylic based paints;
4. brush;
5. pen and ruler;
6. varnish, which is used for skin.

Consider the process of how to make beautiful bags with your own hands:

• First of all, make sure that the surface of your bag is dry and clean.
• Using a ruler, we measure at the top edge of the bag a distance of about 2 cm and make marks with a pen.

Important! Strips of any other size can be noted. Any width can be used, but the segments should be equal, since the strips should also be the same and even.

• We paste strips of tape on the bag - as a guideline serve as a mark.

Important! On the inside, it is also advisable to stick adhesive tape to prevent accidental ink.

• The remaining non-glued strip is painted in white.

Important! To do this, apply several coats of paint to prevent stains. It takes time for the paint to dry well.

• At regular intervals, we draw as many strips as possible. As a result, there will be a striped pattern.

Important! It is necessary to show care, accuracy, do not stick tape on the area in which the paint did not dry out. Otherwise, you can ruin the strip.

• After all the strips have dried, the pens can be painted white.

Important! When the white base dries, you can apply any other color you choose on top. White background is important because it helps maintain color saturation. Again, paint should be applied several times to prevent stains.

• After all layers of paint have dried, it is necessary to cover the bag with a special varnish for the skin. Thus, the bag takes on a finished look.

A great option for a new and stylish striped leather bag is ready!

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Shopping bag

At the time of our grandmothers, products were carried in shopping bags. Let's try to consider the original solution of making a very convenient and stylish bag-bag. This bag can be easily sewn from an old T-shirt.

For this we need:

1. an old T-shirt made of fabric that stretches;
2. sewing threads;
3. sewing machine;
4. pencil and ruler;
5. scissors.

How to sew a fabric bag with your own hands:

• From the old T-shirt we cut off the upper part, which has the shape of a semicircle. To do this, fold the shirt in half, draw a cut line with a pencil, so that both sides will be the same.

Important! You can also prepare several options for blanks from various shirts.

• On the sewing machine on the seamy side, we sew the edge of the product, thus forming the bottom of the future string bag.

Important! In order for the material not to pour in, we process the shirt on the wrong side with a zigzag seam.

• Using a ruler and a pencil, draw a dashed line mark where the pens will be located.
• On the drawn lines we make incisions on both sides of the product. Try to perform these steps carefully so as not to damage the seam.

The original bag-bag is ready!

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Beach bag

Self-made beach bags are a very popular option. We offer an interesting solution for tailoring bags for everything you need for your vacation. At the same time, the product can serve as bedding with a pillow. You can sew such an extraordinary beach bag by applying two towels.

To do this, we need to prepare:

1. two bath towels that are medium in size;
2. a small pillow that should be a little narrower than a towel;
3. a few pieces of cotton fabric;
4. sewing pins;
5. hinges and buttons;
6. sewing threads;
7. sewing machine;
8. iron;
9. scissors.

How to sew a beach bag with your own hands:

• First of all, you should prepare a rectangular pillow of a small size - it should be a little narrower than a towel.
• After that, lay out the pillow on a towel and fold it so that it turns out like a pocket for a pillow.
• We stab the edges with sewing pins, stitch them.
• In the lower part we leave a little space so that you can sew another towel.
• Then you need to cut off all the excess.
• The second towel should be sewn along the side surface with a long colored cotton cloth. To do this, a strip is pre-cut from colored fabric, which has a length equal to the length of the towel, and the width should be about 10 cm.

Important! You can apply several shreds of fabric that are sewn into one strip.

• We bend the edges of the strip with a width of 1 cm, iron it with an iron.
• Using a sewing machine, sew the finishing strip to the edge of the towel.
• After that, we sew together a pillow and a towel.
• It remains to add important elements of the parts. To do this, prepare two square pieces of fabric made of cotton material, which are used to make the front and back pockets.
• With the help of sewing pins, we pin a pocket in the right places, stitch it on three sides.
• The edge of the fourth side is pre-processed on a sewing machine so that the material does not spill.
• Sew two wide handles from an unused piece of the first towel. To do this, cut two wide strips of the required width, taking into account that they will be folded in half.
• We bend the edges, sew along the entire length.
• We pin the pens with pins, sew them with a sewing machine.
• In the place where the beach bag will be fastened, we sew two large buttons.
• We make two button loops.

The original bag bag is ready for use!

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Laptop bag

You can sew a bag for your tablet or laptop. This accessory for wearing equipment is a great alternative to expensive bags made of thick fabric or leather.This idea is very easy to implement, even without special knowledge in the field of sewing.

For this process we will need:

1. large piece of fabric;
2. soft lining material;
3. carbines and rings in an amount of 2 pieces;
4. sewing pins;
5. sewing threads;
6. sewing machine;
7. scissors.

How to sew a laptop bag with your own hands using a pattern:

• First you need to measure the dimensions of the laptop and transfer them to the fabric.

Important! You can also use different pieces of material, but in any case they need to be sewn together. Thus, the outer side of the bag is formed, which will then be bent in half.

• For the same dimensions, it is required to cut blanks for the lining and for the inside of the product. In total, three layers are obtained.
• We put all three layers of fabric together, sew them on both sides with a sewing machine, and then turn the bag on the wrong side.
• We sew inside corners from the wrong side so that we get triangles.

Important! This procedure should be carried out so that when turning the bag on the front side there are no sharp corners.

• We cut out long handles from the same material so that it is possible to conveniently carry the product over the shoulder.
• We pin the top of the accessory with sewing pins, hide the edges inside.
• Before flashing the upper edge, you must insert the loops on which the metal rings are placed to hook the carbines. They must be present on each side.
• Sew the edge using a sewing machine.
• We attach carabiners to each side of the handle and sew the edge on a sewing machine.

The original version of a homemade bag for a tablet or laptop is ready to use!

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Burlap bag

More recently, world catwalks have filled bags made from burlap. At first, this idea caused confusion, but very soon a burlap bag became popular.

How to sew a bag with your own hands:

• First you need to wash and iron the old bag, which will serve to cut out the main parts.
• Then you should find an unnecessary book or diary, separate the cover from it, which will help keep the shape of the future product.
• We attach the cover to the material from the burlap, we cut out 2 blanks, adding 7 cm on all sides to make the seams.
• We cut out exactly the same details from any lining material, but at the same time we do not add allowances for the seams.
• We sew the lining, while one side is left unbroken.
• The bag made of the lining fabric is put on the cover and sewn to the non-sewn side.
• We sew fasteners made of burlap to the handles of leather material.
• Glue the handles to the outer surface of the cover, which is sewn into the bag using sewn fasteners, for this we use a glue gun.

Important! In order for the handles to be reliable and hold tight, they need to be additionally stitched with a needle and thread.

• Now we sew the main vertical seams of the burlap blanks.
• You can decorate the bag using cut letters, words, numbers or original prints.
• Next, you should notice all the bag cuts.
• We dress the burlap on the cover, which is in the lining, glue all the connecting seams.

A beautiful and original bag made of burlap fabric is ready!

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How to sew a backpack bag?

A modern woman cannot do without a bag, but sometimes a situation arises when hands should remain free. In this case, a backpack bag is suitable. Such an accessory can very easily be sewn on your own.

In order to sew a backpack bag with your own hands using a pattern, you must perform the following actions:

1. Cut out the details of the backpack:
   • 2 pieces of the outer part;
   • harness handle 3 pieces;
   • bottom;
   • bottom;
   • sidewalls;
   • lining;
   • design pens.
2. We sew the straps of the harness.
3. Sew the bottom of the backpack.
4. Sew "frames" for inserting pens.
5. Sew pockets both outside and inside.
6. We collect the outer part of the bag.
7. We sew the straps of the harness
8. Sew in the bottom and connect the bottom to the top.
9. Insert the zipper.

Great backpack ready to use!

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In this article, we have offered you some of the simplest ideas on how to sew a fabric bag with your own hands. You can not stop there, but use other master classes, regularly replenishing your wardrobe with interesting accessories.