Greetings to everyone gathered now on the blog! Today I will tell you how to decorate your life and the lives of those around you with the help of such a simple item as a handmade bag.

There are a lot of bags, handbags, clutches, etc., etc. sold in stores. But it’s so great to do something like this yourself, to experience 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:

• faux 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;
• padding polyester;
• paper for patterns;
• needle;
• second glue;
• pencil;
• pins (for pinning patterns);
• scissors.

You can download patterns for the future bag here: eyelet And the basis. Let's deal with them.

What kind of patterns are there:

1. one-piece bag pattern (lid + back) - the entire pattern area;
2. the front of the bag is everything below the side insert;
3. width of the side insert - we will sew the side part into the bag, this is its width. The length is the length of the outline of the front (excluding the 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 this is only 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 on the side of our product.

Take two pieces of fur side and sew them together along the edge. Sew them so that the pile of the pieces is directed towards each other.

Why do I suggest doing this? I answer: fur has a long pile, which should go in one direction. And this can be achieved just by sewing two pieces together

Trim off any excess. And sew the side part to the front of our future bag.

Now let’s sew on the back of the bag! The lid is already in sight

Trim the edges of the seam allowance. See why:

By the way, here's the back view of the bag:

Sew a fleece “handbag” in exactly the same way. This will be the lining - the inside of the bag.

How to sew a lining to a bag? To begin, place the fleece and fur parts with the right sides facing inward.

This photo seems to make it clearer

And just sew the covers of both parts together.

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 length that it will be convenient for you to then put the strap on your shoulder. Weave them into a braid (tie 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 the resulting braid into them and carefully sew it up with a hidden seam.

But our bag doesn’t have fastenings yet! There are several options: you can sew in a zipper (which is better to do earlier), you can use Velcro and buttons.
I decided to go with the last option.

Cut two black circles larger in diameter than the button from black fleece and take the button.

Place a little padding polyester on the button.

And into a fleece circle, along the edge of which run a running stitch without securing:

Put them together.

And pull the thread.

The button to secure the bag at the back should look something like this:

Glue a small rhinestone highlight on the front.

Now place the clasp on the lid of the bag to see where you will need to cut the loop.

Draw a line down the center of where you want the button to be. Make a cut along the drawn line.

To make the cut beautiful 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 finishing:

Sew button eyes to the bag:

Well, now let's get 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 using 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 (optional) a special tool for cutting several holes in a row (you can get by with an awl). All you really need to do is cut out a circle, make holes, pull the ribbon through them and attach a strap. All)

Envelope

Reminds me of the processing method of a cat bag.

Chanterelle

A lovely model)) Prepare leather or thick leatherette, braid and rivets for it. You don’t have to sew the chanterelle, just glue it 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 this, cut the jeans into strips and weave the fabric, as in the photo. Sew it together in a bag (folding a piece of fabric in half) and sew on the handles.

Simple Denim Bag

If you have a denim leg, go ahead and make a bag! You will also need a buckle, a leather strap, scissors and thread with a needle.

Elegant handbag made of jeans

Here you will need two trouser legs, scissors, thread with a needle and a zipper.

DIY fabric bags

Rectangular

For it, take several pieces of cotton fabric, a zipper and accessories.

Clutch

An interesting idea is to use thick pieces of processed cardboard for the lining. I would recommend using plastic boards from Fix Price or juice packaging as a thick base.

Present such a handbag to your mother - she will definitely be happy))

Clutch in a semicircle

Cut two round pieces of cotton fabric and a circle of padding polyester from the fabric. Fold them into a “sandwich” and sew several times at right angles. Sew around the edge with bias tape. Fold the piece in half and sew a zipper into the bag. Decorate.

Handbag

This will come in handy cotton fabric, lining, fastenings and floral decorations. A young lady, say 17 years old, will definitely appreciate such a gift.

Sportswear bag

For it, prepare thick fabric, braid, scissors, pins, fasteners, zipper and thread. In addition to sportswear, you can also put camping things in this bag.

Mini handbag

Using the scheme described below, you can make both a very miniature accessory and a larger item.

Remaking old things

For the first of two photo workshops you will need a long cloth bag of soft fabric, and for the second - an old T-shirt.

Photos of handmade bags

I want to show you how using the same patterns you can get many bright and unusual products.

Sandwich bag

Cute handbag made of fleece. It's quite simple! And this design can easily be implemented 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 one.

Knitted bag

Although this bag is knitted, its design can easily be implemented in fabric.

Leather bag

Octopus bag

The bag, again, is knitted. But it is very similar to the first one (at the beginning of the article). You just 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're unlikely to see one like this in a store.

This concludes the article. I hope you enjoyed looking at all the bags and took something interesting for yourself. See you soon!

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Sincerely, Anastasia Skoracheva

If you have old jeans lying around, don’t rush to throw them away; they can be used to make a wonderful travel bag. Such a bag will be quite durable and roomy, since the denim fabric is thick and one pair of jeans is enough for a large bag. So, How to sew a travel bag from old jeans with your own hands.

First we cut off the back of the trouser leg, there is already a pocket there.

Cut it exactly so that it is a rectangle. It should be such a length that when folded we get a bag. This will be the middle part of the bag.

If you wish, you can make another pocket on the other side of the rectangle.

We sew the lining inside.

On both sides of this rectangle we sew 2 pieces of material of the same width - these will be the sides of our bag. To do this, use the front of the pant leg.

Now side seams cover it with a trouser tape or, for example, you can put a bright ribbon at your discretion. We immediately determine the length of our handles. The handles for the bag can be passed through the entire bag for strength.

We sew in a zipper.

Fold and sew as in the photo below. Decorate the bottom. To do this, you need to turn the bag inside out, fold the sides into rhombuses (see picture), and stitch along the bottom line. You can put thick cardboard in the bottom. For strength and durability, the cardboard should be stitched with denim on all sides. Cardboard can be placed in the bottom at the stage of strengthening with fabric.

It’s probably difficult to find a person who doesn’t have a couple of old jeans lying around in their closet. And it’s a shame to throw it away, and I don’t want to wear it anymore. An excellent option in the “how to make new out of old” style is to sew a denim handbag.

It’s not for nothing that jeans have not gone out of fashion for several decades. Besides the fact that things are from denim They look very stylish, they also have excellent wear resistance and comfort. A women's denim handbag is an almost universal accessory. Depending on the cut and finishing, it can be worn as a dress sportswear, and with romantic ones summer dresses and even office outfits. And for teenagers and young people, this is generally a real find. Bright decor, funny inscriptions and applications will attract attention in any situation.

Many girls think that it is almost impossible to create such a fashionable item on their own. Not true! A little patience, a little imagination, a pair of unnecessary jeans - and a new accessory is in your hands. A detailed master classes from our article will help you cope with each stage of the process without any problems.

Stylish denim bag. Sew according to the pattern

This handbag is distinguished by its simplicity of execution and original design. It will be easy to make even for a novice needlewoman. For this:

Let's go pick out an outfit for a new accessory!

Did you know that you can make a lot of useful things from old jeans for your home, children, gifts for friends, etc. Let's see what original ideas you can bring it to life with your own hands.

To each to modern man such a wardrobe item as jeans is known. Looking into your closet, you will probably find a couple of denim items that are not used for their intended purpose. From them you can independently make a variety of interior items and more. Krestik has prepared several ideas for you. Get creative and give old jeans a new life.

Denim interior

So what can you do with old jeans? Let's start with the interior of your house or apartment. The easiest option is, of course, to create . The design can be very simple or with decorative elements.

Jeans can also be used to decorate your workplace. Good decision The use of denim pockets is to make a wall organizer for storing various tools and office supplies. Pockets can be sewn different ways: vertical, horizontal, chaotic or systematic.

You can also make desktop organizers using thick boxes as a basis. The design is again at your discretion!

Knitters and embroiderers will love these fun baskets for yarn, knitting needles and floss:

If you have a “large supply” of unnecessary denim items, then feel free to make denim furniture! You can start with a simple pouf or, and end with a whole sofa! The main thing here is inspiration and a furniture stapler)

This furniture update will not require any cash costs.

You can continue the denim interior with a stylish carpet.

And these can be placed in the bedroom next to the bed or in the bathroom.

Jeans have a place in the kitchen too. Sew cute mouse-shaped oven mitts, napkins with a cozy pocket for cutlery, make hot coasters, and your kitchen will sparkle with “denim” colors.

For the dacha

The long-awaited summer is coming soon. Let's see what to make from old jeans for the dacha. With a little effort, your jeans turn into a great hammock!

Did you want to be alone? Sew on a quick fix denim screen and create your own corner in the garden. Pockets are useful for a book or magazine.

For a picnic, sew a denim rug or a wonderful tablecloth with pockets for napkins and cutlery.

For gardening, denim aprons with plenty of pockets for tools or bags of seeds are useful.

To avoid losing your husband’s, dad’s or grandfather’s tools, sew similar cases for them from their own jeans)

Old country stools can be easily updated with denim covers.

Jeans clothes

Now let's talk about repurposing old jeans into new wardrobe items. Devote an evening to your jeans and voila! New chic summer skirt ready.

And from strips of denim you can sew a sundress for going to the river.

By adding a bright border to your jeans, you get a smart apron.

Well, for super-creative needlewomen, we demonstrate this miracle of cutting and sewing.

Jeans shoes

Not only clothes, but also shoes can be made using old jeans: from slippers to boots! In this case, in addition to jeans, you will need ready-made soles.

Denim items for fashionistas

All kinds of decorations

Lovers various decorations We didn’t ignore it and prepared a selection of ideas: collars, butterflies, headbands, hair clips, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings. All this is made from jeans with the addition of various beads, buttons, metal fittings, etc. Be inspired and create beauty!

Bags and handbags

You can never have too many bags! Therefore, hurry up to create a couple of new handbags from unwanted jeans for the approaching summer. As always, there are many options, from simple to complex: with embroidery with threads and ribbons, with beaded handles, with various belts and chains, with fabric appliqués and much, much more...