Greetings to everyone gathered now on the blog! Today I will tell you how to decorate your life and the lives of others with the help of such a simple object as a bag with your own hands.

Many shops sell bags, handbags, clutches, etc., etc. But it's so great to do something like that yourself, to feel the process of creating a product, isn't it? Many will agree with me, I think. Therefore, today we will make a bunch of handbags with you, 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 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;
• paper for patterns;
• needle;
• second glue;
• pencil;
• pins (for pinning patterns);
• scissors.

You can download the patterns of the future bag here: ear and the basis... Let's deal with them.

What kind of patterns are there:

1. the pattern of the bag is one-piece (cover + back) - the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe pattern;
2. the front of the bag - everything below the side panel;
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 contour of the front (excluding 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 the fleece, just cut one strip of the required width, the direction of the pile can be ignored.

How to sew a bag: a detailed master class

First of all, we will work with the side of our product.

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

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

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

Now we sew on the back of the bag! The cover is already planned

Trim the edges of the seam allowances. See why:

By the way, here is the back view of the handbag:

Sew the fleece "handbag" in the same way. This will be the lining - the inside of the bag.

How to sew a lining to a bag? Start by placing the fleece and fur pieces right side in.

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 later put on a strap of them on your shoulder. Weave a pigtail out of them (fasten at the end and at the beginning so that it does not come apart).

Remember we left holes for the mountings? Now you need to insert into them and carefully sew up the resulting pigtail with a secret seam.

But our bag has no fasteners 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 stick with the last option.

Cut two black circles out of the black fleece that are larger than the button 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 basting stitch without securing:

Put them together.

And pull off the thread.

The button for attaching the bag to the back should look something like this:

Glue a small flare rhinestone in front.

Now attach the clasp to the lid of the bag to see where you will need to cut for the eyelet.

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

To keep the cut nice and tidy, sew a buttonhole over it so that each stitch is as close as possible to the previous one.

This is how the bag will look like after trimming:

Sew the button eyes to the bag:

Well, now back to the ears! Fold and hem the edges.

And sew them where you would like to see them.

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 with an awl). Essentially all you have to do is cut out a circle, punch holes, pull tape through them, and attach a strap. All)

The envelope

Reminiscent of the way of processing a cat bag.

Chanterelle

Adorable model)) Prepare for her leather or dense leatherette, braid and rivets. You don't need to sew the chanterelle, just glue it around 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 canvas, as in the photo. Sew it with a bag (folding a piece of cloth in half) and sew on the handles.

Simple denim bag

There is a denim leg - let's go to the bag production! You will also need a buckle, a leather strap, scissors and thread with a needle.

Graceful jeans bag

Here you will need two trousers, scissors, threads with a needle and a zipper.

DIY fabric bags

Rectangular

For her, take a few pieces of cotton fabric, a zipper and accessories.

Clutch

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

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

Semicircle clutch

Cut out two round pieces of cotton fabric and a circle of padding polyester from the fabric. Fold them in a sandwich and sew several times at right angles. Stitch around the edge with bias tape. Fold the workpiece in half and sew a zipper into your purse. Decorate.

Handbag

Cotton fabric, lining, clasps and floral decorations come in handy here. A young lady, say, 17 years old, will definitely appreciate such a gift.

Sportswear bag

For her, prepare thick fabric, braid, scissors, pins, fasteners, zippers and threads. In addition to sports uniforms, you can also put your hiking items into this bag.

Mini handbag

According to the scheme described below, you can make both a very miniature accessory and a larger object.

Alteration of old things

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

Photo of handmade bags

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

Sandwich bag

Nice purse made of fleece. It's quite simple! And this design can be easily implemented in a cat bag.

Panda bag

Cute panda design

Simple and elegant bag

The handbag is quite simple and is made according to patterns similar to the very first ones.

Knitted bag

Although this bag is knitted, its design can be implemented and sewn from 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). Only to it you need to add tentacles and remove the ears.

By the way, I bought fleece for the eyes of the "kitty" bag here... In the store, you can hardly find such

This concludes the article. I hope you enjoyed looking at all the handbags and taking note of something interesting for yourself. See you soon!

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Best regards, Anastasia Skoreeva

If you have old jeans lying around, then do not rush to throw them away, you can sew a wonderful travel bag from them. Such a bag will be quite durable and roomy, since denim is dense and some pairs of jeans will be enough for a large bag. So, How to sew a travel bag from old jeans with your own hands.

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

Cut exactly so that there is a rectangle. It should be of such 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.

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 leg.

Now we close the side seams with a trouser tape, or, for example, you can put a bright tape at your discretion. We immediately determine the length of our handles. Bag handles can be passed through the entire bag for durability.

We sew in a zipper.

We fold and sew as in the photo below. Make the bottom. To do this, turn the bag out to the wrong side, fold the sides into diamonds (see figure), sew along the bottom line. You can substitute thick cardboard in the bottom. For strength and durability, the cardboard should be trimmed with jeans from all sides. The cardboard can be placed in the bottom during the fabric reinforcement phase.

Probably, it is difficult to find a person who has a couple of old jeans in his closet. And it's a pity to throw it out, and you don't want to put it on. An excellent option in the style of "how to make new from the old" is sewing a denim bag.

Jeans have not gone out of fashion for several decades. Besides the fact that things made of denim look very stylish, they also have excellent wear resistance and comfort. Women's denim handbag is an almost universal accessory. Depending on the cut and finish, it can be worn with sportswear as well as romantic summer dresses and even office outfits. And for adolescents and young people - this is generally a real find. Bright decor, funny inscriptions and appliqués will attract attention in any situation.

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

Stylish denim bag. We sew according to the pattern

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

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

Did you know that old jeans can be used to make a lot of useful things for the house, children, as a gift to friends, etc. Let's see what original ideas you can bring to life with your own hands.

Every modern person knows such a wardrobe item as jeans. Looking into the closet, you will surely 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. The Cross has prepared some ideas for you. Be creative and give old jeans a new lease on life.

Denim interior

So what to make out of old jeans? Let's start with the interior of our house or apartment. The easiest option is, of course, to create. The design can be either the simplest or with decorative elements.

Jeans can also be used to decorate your workplace. A good solution to using denim pockets is to make a wall organizer for storing various tools and office supplies. Pockets can be sewn in different ways: vertically, horizontally, randomly or in a systematic manner.

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

Knitters and embroiderers will like these funny baskets for yarn, knitting needles and floss:

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

Such renovation of furniture does not require money.

You can continue the denim interior with a stylish fitted carpet.

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

There is a place for jeans in the kitchen. Sew cute mouse potholders, napkins with a cozy cutlery pocket, make hot coasters, and your kitchen will sparkle with "denim" colors.

For giving

The long-awaited summer is coming soon. Let's see what to sew from old jeans for a summer residence. A little bit of effort and the jeans turn into a great hammock!

Do you want to retire? Whip up a denim screen and create your own corner in the garden. Pockets come in handy for a book or magazine.

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

Denim aprons with many pockets for tools or seed bags are useful for gardening.

So that the tools of your husband, dad or grandfather are not lost, sew similar covers to them from their own jeans)

Old country stools can be easily updated with denim covers.

Jeans clothes

Now let's talk about reworking old jeans into new wardrobe items. Dedicate an evening to your jeans and voila! The new chic summer skirt is ready.

And from strips of denim you can sew a sundress for hiking on the river.

By adding a bright border to jeans, you get an elegant apron.

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

Jeans shoes

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

Denim things for fashionistas

All kinds of decorations

We did not pass by the lovers of various jewelry and prepared a selection of ideas: collars, butterflies, headbands, hairpins, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings. All this is made of jeans with the addition of various beads, buttons, metal accessories, etc. Stock up on inspiration and create beauty!

Bags and handbags

There are never too many bags! Therefore, hurry up to create a couple of new bags from unnecessary jeans for the coming summer. There are many options, as always, from simple to complex: with embroidery with threads and ribbons, with handles made of beads, with various belts and chains, with fabric appliqués and much, much more ...