Today it is quite difficult to be original. The range of products is so wide that it is sometimes very difficult to choose something unusual. That is why in this article we will talk about how to sew a leather bag, and what should be taken into account.
Rules for working with leather
Initially, you need to know the rules of working with this or that material. That is why, before figuring out how to sew a leather bag, you need to know all the nuances and precautions in the work.
- To use a sewing machine you will need special needles. In some cases, you can also install a special foot (with a roller) for sewing leather products.
- For each product you need to be able to choose leather. So, for bags it should be extremely thick, rough-made. Only in this case will the product be able to serve its owner for a longer time.
- When cutting parts, remember that leather stretches differently.
- Throwing or pinning skin is prohibited. After all, marks remain on it, which then do not disappear anywhere.
- The length of the machine stitch when working with leather should be as wide as possible. After all, if you sew a bag with a fine stitch, the leather may simply tear (press through) in the stitching areas, which will lead to the product tearing.
- It is better to cut the leather not with tailor's scissors, but with a special shoemaker's or stationery knife.
- The edges of the leather are not overlocked. After all, they do not have the property of rolling.
- Standard machine fastenings are not applied to leather. To prevent the product from coming apart at the seams, the thread on the wrong side must be tied into a knot.
- It is important to remember that high-quality sewing of leather products is simply impossible without the use of glue.
Ironing the product
Sewing leather bags necessarily includes the process of ironing the material. There are certain nuances here:
- The leather is ironed from the wrong side.
- When ironing you should use low temperatures, steaming should not be used. Overheating causes the skin to shrink and become hard. It will not be possible to soften it after this.
- It is best to iron the skin, even from the wrong side, through gauze or a special iron. This way you can protect the fabric from damage.
If the material is ready for work, you can begin the sewing process itself.
Envelope clutch
Today it is fashion accessory, which simply must be in the wardrobe of every self-respecting girl. In addition, making it yourself is quite simple.
To make a perfect leather bag with your own hands, patterns are a must. After all, it is much easier to create a product using a template than to sew it, as they say, by touch. In this case, the template is extremely simple: the design is based on a rectangle (its size is the size of the clutch). Next, you need to draw triangles in four directions from the sides. However, so that their edges do not coincide a little, they are wider (this is important, because when folding the clutch, things should not fall out of the bag).
Next, the product is cut out. At the next stage, holes are punched at the edges using a special device (a hole punch for fabrics). Three edges are folded to form an envelope. They are fixed with a rivet (threaded through the holes and secured on top with a round piece). The principle is something similar to a bolt and nut. The remaining piece of fabric is the “lid” of the bag, i.e. the part that will open in order to put or take something into the clutch.
Shopping bag
It is also extremely easy to sew this leather bag with your own hands. You don't even need patterns here. For sewing, you need two rectangular pieces of leather for the bag itself, two long narrow pieces for the handles. If you wish, you can make a lining.
At the very beginning, you need to sew two equal pieces of leather from the bottom and sides. This will be the bag itself. Next you need to prepare the handles. They are easy to make too. You need to fold a piece of leather in half, bend the edges of the handle into the middle so that everything looks beautiful on the outside. The handles can be initially glued with doublerin, which will significantly strengthen them. Next, they need to be stitched along the edge to secure them.
Then the handles should be sewn to the bag itself. To do this, the top of the product needs to be slightly bent into the middle. The handles are sewn a little along the length (to the top of the bag) and always along the width. In this case, threads for sewing can be chosen either to match the product or in a contrasting color. That's all. The leather shopping bag is ready!
Men's bag
The pattern of a men's leather bag can also be extremely simple. What does a guy need? So that the bag can fit a laptop or papers. That is why the technology for cutting and sewing such a product is also extremely easy.
The bag size may be slightly larger than A4. So, for this you need to cut out two corresponding pieces of leather. This bag will also have a slightly widened bottom and a sewn-in zipper. To do this, you need to cut out two narrow but long pieces of leather:
- on the bottom - a size slightly less than the sum of the three sides of the rectangle (the bag itself);
- on the top - slightly larger than the wide side of the bag (the lock will be located there).
You also need to prepare two narrow and long pieces of leather for the handles (guys rarely wear such bags on their shoulders, so the handle straps may not be long).
At this stage, you can sew all the parts together. So, first the bottom of the bag is sewn to one side, then to the other. The result is an almost finished cavity.
Now we have to work on the top. Initially, you need to sew a zipper into the strip. So, for this you need to first cut it in the center. When this is done, you need to fold the cavity of the bag itself, two handles (how to sew them is described in the previous version) and fold the top the way everything should turn out in the end. Since you can’t throw, you can first fasten everything from the inside with binders or loose clothespins (however, they also sometimes press hard on the skin and leave marks, it’s worth remembering). We sew a leather bag for a guy next. Now we need to fasten all the parts together. To do this, the product is turned inside out. You need to remember that in this case there will be difficult to pass places (where the handles are sewn on). So don't sew at high speeds. That's all. If desired, the bag can be decorated with pockets.
Barrel bag
You can also sew a “barrel” (leather bag) with your own hands. In this case, the following patterns will be needed:
- The first piece is the top part of the bag (two pieces - on either side of the zipper).
- The second detail is the bottom.
- The third detail is two stripes on the handles.
- Fourth - two side parts.
- Other elements: two fastenings, two connecting strips.
In this case, it is worth noting that the bag will not be sewn by machine, but by hand.
First step: handle straps
Let's figure out how to make a leather bag. So, initially you need to work with the straps for the handles. They can be pre-glued with glue, and only stitched on top with decorative stitching. If the work is done manually, the skin will first have to be pierced with an awl. The needle simply won’t pick up such fabric. The straps are initially sewn to the first part on both sides. First, you must remember to insert a ring into them, to which the handle itself will be connected.
Second step: sewing the bag
We next consider the production of leather bags. At this stage it is necessary to connect the first parts together. So, to do this, you should slightly bend the ends where the zipper will no longer be sewn. Now we need to attach the snake. So, it can also be pre-glued to the skin with glue. Next, you should go through it with an awl and stitch it with thread.
Let's move on to the next step in the process of sewing a leather bag. Now you need to connect the finished top of the bag with the bottom. It's easy to do. You have to sew from the inside. If stitches of a contrasting color were laid on top, you will have to do the same along the bottom.
Step three: handles
When the bag is almost ready, all that remains is to work with the handles. So, they must be extremely strong in order to withstand the weight of everything that may be in it. This is why they can be strengthened by the skin itself. To make the handle voluminous, you can insert strips of used leather twisted into a braid or tube into the middle of it. Next, everything is stitched on the outside, first with a fastening stitch (you can also glue the handles with glue), then with a decorative stitch.
If desired, a lining can be inserted into the bag. It is sewn to the size of the bag, and after sewing it is glued in the middle so that the leather is placed on top of the lining fabric.
Stylish clutch
There is another option for sewing a clutch. In this case, you will also make a leather bag with your own hands. In this case, we will need extremely simple patterns. So, we only need to cut one rectangular piece of leather.
Initially, you will need to sew in a zipper. This is not difficult to do. So, it is worth noting that it can generally be glued. However, it’s still better to “walk” along the top decorative seam, which will also secure it.
At this stage the bag is almost ready! Now we need to make an unusual bottom. To do this, the leather should be folded in the middle at the corners of the bag. It will look like the clutch has been cut off a little. These folds are stitched from the inside. The rest of the bag is stitched along the outside with decorative stitching. For beauty, you can also bend the corners of the product along the top, securing them with buttons. That's all. A stylish and unusual clutch is ready!
Decoration
Almost any leather bag can be very unusual and original. A master class on decorating - that's what we'll talk about now. So how can you decorate a leather product? There are several options here:
- Rivets, buttons. These are metal parts. They can be gold or silver in color. Nowadays such elements are in fashion, so you can safely decorate your product with them. They pierce the skin quite easily, as they have sharp ends that bend and lock the part in place.
- You can decorate leather bags with zippers. It looks very nice. So, you can take one half of a zipper with intact teeth and sew it along the contour of the bag. Alternatively, you can twist the zipper in a circle (spiral) and make a very unusual decorative element. It can be either sewn or glued.
- Applications. You can also decorate the bag with leather or suede appliqué. Almost anything can be depicted. The picture can be sewn or glued.
- Embroidery also looks beautiful on leather bags.
That, in principle, is all that can be used to decorate a leather bag. This is what will look stylish and original. The main thing to remember is that it is important not to overdo it with decorations. After all, too much is ugly. Everything should be in moderation.
Leather bag care
Having examined various patterns of leather bags, photos of finished products, finally it must be said that any item made of this material requires special care.
You can revive a slightly tarnished or faded leather bag with a soap solution. However, before use, you need to add a little ammonia to it. After treatment with this product, the bag is thoroughly wiped and rubbed until shiny. soft cloth, soaked in castor oil or glycerin. Next, apply a thin layer of colorless cream to the bag. After it is absorbed, the product is wiped with flannel.
An onion can also be a good way to refresh your bag. To do this, you need to take half of this vegetable and rub the product with the cut. This product also perfectly hides scuffs on a leather bag, minor scratches and cracks.
If the leather bag becomes shiny, this area should be wiped with a mixture of milk and baking soda. Preparing the solution is simple. Mix a teaspoon of soda in a glass of milk.
If the bag is made of suede, i.e. reverse leather, it also needs to be properly cared for. Such a product should be periodically wiped with a rubberized cloth or an eraser. You should not wash the material, as this will make it rougher. However, if necessary, the suede should be washed in a soapy solution, wiping it thoroughly after the procedure.
And, of course, it is worth remembering that today there are many various creams and skin care sprays. They can be used if you want to extend the life of your favorite leather bag.
Not everyone knows that sewing a bag with your own hands from a piece of some fabric found at home or not too thick leather is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Difficulties can arise if the material is too thick, such as leather or denim, or the pattern is not simple. I myself tried to sew my first bag back in school, there was no pattern, I just sewed a rectangular one.
How to sew a bag? Which one? A small women's room or a large roomy utility room, a fashionable, stylish one for yourself or a children's room...
Homemade summer bag You can sew it from almost any material you like. A model and pattern diagram with dimensions can also be made based on your own ideas about shape and spaciousness. It is advisable to start with simple patterns. Otherwise (in professional language) a pattern is called a pattern. Keep this in mind when searching too.
From felt you can build a very cute flat handbag in the shape of an owl or a wolf with huge eyes (photo below towards the end of the article) for an electronic device.
I was surprised that for some reason a lot of visitors come to this page for the query “ DIY fabric bags patterns for the very stupid". You can't talk about yourself like that. If you are planning to sew such a thing, then I think you can figure it out without difficulty. As a last resort, if something is not clear, then you can ask!
DIY bags - patterns
For example, if I carry an umbrella in my purse, then it should fit there - horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Think over the situation in advance - if your umbrella breaks, you will buy a new one, which may be slightly longer than its predecessor.
It is better to make sure that a standard size umbrella fits inside.
Three patterns of GUCCI leather handbags
To begin with, I will give patterns for several GUCCI bags, they were originally given for making paper models, but they can just as well be used for sewing normal ones from fabric or other material with your own hands. The next three photos, if you are interested in the patterns, can be enlarged a little, they are clickable.
The photo shows mostly only patterns of bags without sizes. A little advice for those who have found a suitable model for themselves and want to sew a similar one. Take a picture with a pattern, open it on a large screen in any graphic editor, enlarge the diagram to the desired size. It’s even easier for me - my screen is a large TV. :)
Place loose paper or tracing paper on the screen, fix it and trace with a soft pencil. If you are planning to sew a small bag, then a regular screen may be enough for you. IN otherwise enlarge the image to the “life size” of the bag (even if it doesn’t fit into the entire screen) and trace the pattern piece by piece, moving the photo on the monitor.
When cutting your bag, don't forget the seam allowances!
By the way, the leather pattern of a pendant tassel for decorating a bag is similar to a paint brush; it is made exactly as shown. It is not cut completely into strips, then the area of skin is moistened with glue and rolled into a tube.
Details such as size and shape, the presence of external and internal pockets must be thought out in advance, based on your needs and preferences.
Focus on the size of your wallet when thinking about pockets. They say that it is safest to store your wallet vertically in the middle of the bag in a specially made compartment, this way it is much less likely that a pickpocket will get to it. They usually cut the outside side surface or end with a sharpened coin and steal what they fumble inside. The second time cutting - inside - is already inconvenient.
Some people sew a special pocket for an umbrella with a zipper at the bottom of the bag or underneath it. This is also very convenient; the umbrella can be taken out separately from its compartment without opening anything from above.
If it is difficult for someone to understand the patterns presented above, they will in any case understand how to sew a bag according to an elementary pattern (for example, from old jacket), “T-shirt”, bag, using noble materials - suede, leather. However, jeans and leatherette will also work, it all depends on what choices you have.
DIY backpack bag with pattern
You better know what shape of the bag you prefer, what you wear (or are going to wear) inside, what handles you prefer - short, long, wide, narrow, or maybe it’s generally more convenient for you to wear a backpack - this way your hands will be free. I personally love backpacks, but not too small - you can’t fit a lot in there, and the women’s backpacks on sale are mostly very modest in size, so sometimes you have to sew it yourself if you want to do fine sewing.
A cute bright owl will be a great gift for a girl or girl. The main thing in this backpack is the external decor, but you can take almost any pattern, it still won’t be visible. Looks great in casual youth clothing - T-shirts and jeans. By following the link, you can see several slightly different color options, as well as what the backpack bag looks like “on the body”.
Bag made from an old leather jacket
You can sew a new leather bag from the leather of an old jacket (or leather trousers) - there are probably some good unworn areas left on it. You might end up with something as handy as the one in the photo below.
It's a good idea to make some handles, which you can always make shorter or longer, or attach one long strap.
Think about the clasp in advance; if it is a zipper, then find one at home suitable color, if it is slightly larger than the hole, then this is not a problem - one end can be hidden inside the product. Think about what kind of buckles and magnetic clasps your future bag will have.
Choosing accessories for bags
Usually, when I throw away an item (clothes or a backpack, it doesn’t matter), I evaporate any accessories from it that may still be useful, and that’s why I keep a lot of these little things at home. This is very convenient - you don’t have to immediately run to the store; if you come up with the idea of using accessories, you can immediately apply them and figure out whether something from your “home supplies” will be suitable. It is necessary to take into account the color of the fittings, ready product will not look very good if silver and silver fittings are used golden color simultaneously. It's better to keep the style.
The clasp can be made with a magnet - there are some on sale and they are quite inexpensive. Or even on a cord that tightens the top. It looks good on beautiful people evening bags made of silk or other exquisite fabric with a slight sheen, with embroidery or beading.
I usually draw the bag pattern myself - the shapes are very simple. I sometimes collected ideas for models and patterns from the Internet; I never used them directly, but you can take them as a basis, and little things (both proportions, or separate height and width) can always be changed or added as you wish.
A product sewn on a lining looks neater, so prepare a lining fabric that matches the color - matching or vice versa in a contrasting color. The main details of the bag pattern will need to be duplicated on the fabric for the inside. On the lining, it may not be amiss to have one or more pockets, with a zipper or open, for small items, cosmetics, and a phone. Pockets are always very convenient when you know what should be in which pocket.
Knitted and felt bags with felt
If you don't know how or don't want to knit, you can still create your own knitted accessory on one's own. Do you know what? From unnecessary knitwear- pullover, large or fine knit sweaters. Or use old bag for remaking into a new one using knitwear.
A handbag can be sewn from felt in the shape of a wolf, owl or other animal. No pattern is required here, the main thing is beautiful design outside.
There are a lot of large pictures here with examples of felt handbags. Various animals and birds - fox, eagle, pig, elephant, dog, rhinoceros and even bat. The basis of the pattern is a rectangle the size of a phone or other device, and the rest is decoration - it’s a matter of your imagination and possibilities in terms of choosing the color of felt, thread or fabric.
Idea to repurpose an old leather bag with knitting
Very interesting idea- remake an existing old bag made of thick leather - cut off the bottom and knit it from dense threads or yarn, for example, in a contrasting color. First make holes along the bottom, tie them to them knitted details. I’ve been planning to implement this idea for a long time, I even have a bag for experiments, but I haven’t found the right yarn yet.
I think this is a "Spanish" idea for original bags made of thick leather with a knitted addition, it seemed interesting to me, naturally, for repeating with your own hands. So I took it into account.
The bottom can be tied very quickly using a thick cord. I would still knit the bottom part of a darker shape, otherwise it will be a washing problem very soon.
The shape of the pattern will largely depend on the rest of the piece. Worry about whether it will flash sewing machine the leather part is not necessary - we will make small holes with a special tool-punch and that’s it, you can attach it. I think it’s still worth making a lining for such a handbag, especially if the knit is large.
Decorating a fabric handbag with beads and sequins
I would like to briefly touch on one more point. If you don’t like to bother with complex sewing of a bag according to a special pattern, or you already have a fabric bag (small!) that you would like to change, then there is also a way out. If there is no ready candidate for alteration, then sew a small handbag from fabric with your own hands. Or a clutch. It’s simple - the pattern is like this - two rectangles, a zipper or a button, or something else completely simple. Let the fabric be plain. For our purposes this is even better.
The trick here is that you can additionally decorate the bag with your own hands - the result will be a unique thing. In the end, buy the simplest one ready-made and try it. For this you will need beads, sequins, glass beads, rhinestones, threads, and a needle.
Decorating handbags and clutches with sequins and beads
Now I’ll show you what can happen. Don't be alarmed - these are three clutches, standing friend behind a friend. They are all interesting and all different.
Women's tweed bag - necessary thing on a trip. It is very roomy and practical to wear. Therefore, it is also good for everyday use in cool, windy seasons. A very interesting antique pattern with a sewing pattern, let's try to sew it with our own hands, the leather trim will look good.
These are the interesting multi-colored woolen knapsacks with embroidery, made by a craftswoman with her own hands, that I spied at an exhibition of handmade craftsmen. There were also cases for mobile phones, and even just roomy, but very light baskets and baskets made of felt for shopping trips to the store. Oddly enough, the hostess advised me to even wear potatoes in them! :) Personally, I wouldn’t do this - it’s a shame! And how light they turned out to be! Just unbelieveble.
It’s even easier to sew a spacious bag for the beach with your own hands, the patterns are very simple, and the sewing process is simple. The materials can be anything - from mesh to canvas, the shape and pattern can vary, but in any case the volume should be large. And you can decorate it however you like, even seashells, at least paint it acrylic paints. Here you will find a bag-bag pattern, which you can use to sew a product made of fabric or even leather!
Another simple pattern for sewing a large piece of material (plain or patterned) comfortable bag for the beach, which will fit all the necessary things. I don’t recommend making such a bag out of leather; bow folds along the top won’t look very good. The bag consists of an outer part and a lining, which can be the same or different, for example, a thinner fabric.
Examples of ready-made shopping bags, as well as handmade products with appliques from my good friend, a needlewoman, a jack of all trades, who lives in the city of Regensburg. This way you can decorate an existing item with your own hands, as well as sew a new one, inventing a decoration in the process.
In this master class we will tell you all the sewing technology men's bags from genuine leather with your own hands.
Making such a men's bag (size 22x17x10) is not as difficult as it might seem. The product is made of crust and has two convenient compartments inside and a pocket for small items, located on the lid. If you are working withsoft skin, glue it in two layers on the walls, lid and jumper between the compartments. This way you can maintain the shape of the product.
First, let's make a pattern for the front and back parts of the bag and pocket. Mark the locations of the buckle, pocket, and also calculate how far the flap will extend to the front edge of the bag.
Pocket on the inside of the lid.
The pocket is made from any suitable leather. If the material is soft, glue it in two layers, stitch along the edge with nylon thread so that the pocket does not lose its shape. Install a magnetic clasp or button.
Front wall of the bag.
Place the pattern on the leather and trace it with an awl to leave a mark. Make two parts if you are going to glue thin leather. Sew along the top edge of the wall.
Attach the strap with a buckle to the front wall using a couple of threads.
Back wall and lid of the bag.
The same pattern will be used for the front and back of the bag and for the internal jumper. To apply it to the back layer of the skin, use a marker. When making the back wall, extend the outline of the pattern by 10cm (the width of the bag). Cover length 14.5 cm.
For the bag you will need two parts of each type.
To prevent the pocket from slipping while working, glue it along the contour, then stitch it to the product and fasten one piece at the top corners for strength.
On the outside we attach a clasp strap for the future bag. It will be 60cm long and the same width as the strap on which we previously installed the buckle. on his reverse side you need to glue the lining, and 20 cm of the product from the side of the rounded end needs to be stitched along the edge.
Glue the outer and inner parts together so that the pocket is on the lid under the protruding part of the strap. Measure 22 cm from the bottom of the bag and stitch the rest of the edge.
We cut out two parts of the jumpers and glue them together so that one is 0.5 cm smaller than the other. This will allow you to sew fewer layers of leather when assembling the bag.
Side walls.
Marking 2 parts for the side wall (length 64 cm, width 6 cm, margins 0.5 cm for seams). Let's cut out a couple of rectangles measuring 4x13 cm with rounded corners and glue them in the center of the finished parts for rigidity. Glue strips of lining 5 cm wide onto the finished parts.
We trim the rectangles around the edge.
We bend the edges at the side walls with pliers.
We glue both parts along the edge on both sides to the jumper, starting from the middle. And we trim off the excess edges that will protrude beyond the top of the jumper.
We will make the side seams by hand, since making them on a machine is quite difficult. To do this, we first pierce the leather with an awl, and then sew the product along the finished basting. Take blunt needles - with them it is easier to get into the finished hole and not damage the skin of the bag with new punctures.
Rub the finished seam along the end of the leather with transparent shoe wax.
Side half rings.
Each half ring will require a fastening piece. We cut it out, thread it into a half ring and glue it, folding it in half. You can install a holniten.
On each part, use an awl to outline the location of the future seam and glue the edge of the part onto the side wall of the bag, over the seam. Sew it on.
Sew on the front wall.
Starting from the middle of the front wall, glue it to the side, sew by hand, don't forget to make a few stitches at the end of the seam.
Sew on the back wall.
At the end of sewing, rub all open ends of the leather with wax.
Shoulder strap.
The optimal belt length is 160 cm, select the width according to your fittings. Glue the lining fabric from the inside and stitch. If you don't have a piece of leather for a one-piece belt, make one from several pieces fastened together.
To adjust the length of the belt, fasten one end of it to the middle jumper of the fastex, and pass the other through the ring and through the fastex.
A bag is one of the necessary and stylish accessories modern woman. You can make an original, unique bag with your own hands - sew it from scrap materials according to detailed master classes in our article. Interesting models can be created from old unnecessary things.
Catalog of fabrics produced light industry, varied. Any of them, rustling or fleecy, rough or smooth, denim, leather, can become the basis for a bag. The principle of eclecticism (combination of styles), used by modern designers, allows any combinations and fantasies.
The following fabric options may be most suitable for a bag:
- Canvas– canvas is an extremely durable material used for making sails. If earlier this variety was produced from hemp, today it is made from synthetic fibers.
- Cordura- material used by American tailors for sewing military equipment. Durable and durable material, the wear resistance of which is 5 times higher than nylon.
- Denim– denim, a durable fabric that does not allow dust to pass through and lasts a very long time. Combines with any type of decoration, guipure lace, embroidery, decorative details.
- Lake– original fabric reminiscent of leather, shiny and smooth. The industry produces plain varnish or covered with a patterned print. The fabric is durable, does not allow moisture to pass through, and has a low cost.
- Plain gabardine, with which decorative elements are perfectly combined. A bag made from this fabric can be washed frequently, appearance the product will not lose its attractiveness.
- Oxford– backpack fabric with increased strength.
- You can also use light fabrics - linen, silk, cotton, the colors of which are extremely rich. With this option, you will need to select fabric for the lining.
Features of making leather patterns
For leather bag can be used old thing or purchase scraps of thin leather, but the manufacturing process will not be easy, so it is important use the following tips:
For any model you need to create a pattern. Beginning fashion designers should remember that sharp corners on leather products are difficult to achieve., so all lines should be smooth. You can draw such a line using a pattern. Based on the pattern, templates are prepared from hard paper, according to which all the leather parts are cut out, this makes it easier to work.
Jeans patterns
All kinds of ideas for sewing bags from old jeans open up scope for the designer’s imagination.
There are many options for implementing the plan:
Here are some tips for making denim bags:
- Such bags are sewn using ready-made patterns.
- No need to look for fabric large sizes. The patchwork style, combining denim and lightweight fabric, is very fashionable today.
- The product will become more expressive if you complement it with decorative elements.
- To ensure that a denim bag keeps its shape, a lining is sewn into it, which can be made of bright fabric. If you make it longer, the protruding part of the fabric can be used for additional finishing.
- Diagram of the simplest bag: four pieces of fabric square shape, two - rectangular, four long narrow strips for handles.
Fabric patterns
To sew a bag with your own hands (master class), you can develop different fabric models yourself or find ready-made patterns on the Internet.
After the model is selected, you must:
- Having made the pattern, transfer it to the wrong side of the selected fabric, and cut out two parts at a time. An option is that handles are cut out along with the side parts.
- In order for the product to come out neat, the parts must first be basted, ironed well, and only then sewn.
- The two central walls of the product and narrow side parts are stitched together along the width, then the bottom is sewn on.
- The lining is made in the same way and placed on the sewn part.
- The model is turned right side out and the edges are processed.
- Handles are sewn on if they were cut out separately.
- All that remains is to sew in a zipper or decorate the lid.
In order for a fabric bag to keep its shape, the fabric needs to be strengthened, that is, glued with double tape, which is done after the material is selected.
Felt pattern
Felt bags are becoming increasingly popular because they are beautiful, bright, soft and cozy.
Working with felt is easy:
- The material does not stretch, so there is no need to draw a pattern. Having decided on the size of the product, you can simply cut out two squares or the same number of rectangles and get to work.
- The edges of the fabric do not fray, so there is no need for additional processing of seams.
- After basting and sewing the bag, you need to think about the handles for it. Options can be different: from the same felt, thin chain, belt.
- To make the product look neat, it is better to sew a contrasting color lining that will hide the internal seams.
- All that remains is to complement the sample with decor. It can be made from felt fabric of a different color. The cut out funny figure is simply glued or sewn with an overcast stitch.
The costs for such a product are quite insignificant.
Burlap patterns
Burlap is a natural, inexpensive material. Products made from it look impressive and remind of the harmony of man and nature. The material is soft and pliable.
Working with it is easy and at the same time not simple:
- Before starting work, the fabric must be ironed thoroughly so that even shapes can be cut.
- The edges of the burlap are crumbling, so the entire base needs to be coated with glue.
- Internal seams need overcasting.
- In order for the product to retain its shape, a more rigid lining is required.
Fur and suede for bag pattern
Sew a bag with your own hands (master class), different models are easy from fur, suede itself simple design, which always look rich. You want to pick them up and try them on with your outfit. To create such an exclusive piece, you will need some leftover fur, natural or artificial, which will not be easy to work with. 
Most likely it will be painstaking handmade. When sewing fur product on a typewriter, the work progresses slowly: the fibers fall under the needle. In addition, you need a machine that sews thick fabrics.
If the desire to have a fur bag has not disappeared, then you will have to do the following:
- You will need a pattern.
- After it is done, the existing fur is laid out in the direction of the pile and pattern.
- The elements of the future product are placed on it parallel to the center of the cut. Outline the parts with an automatic pen so that the line is visible.
- You need to be careful so that fur defects do not fall under the pattern.
- Fur, like suede, cannot be cut with scissors. You should have a furrier's knife at hand.
- You need to grind down the parts according to how the pile looks. All lint should be hidden under the seams.
- The process can only be performed with a sharp, rather thick needle, using nylon threads. You only need to pierce fur or suede once.
How to turn an old umbrella into a fashionable bag
You can sew an interesting bag with your own hands from an old umbrella. The master class you watched will suggest different models of lightweight bags that do not require much space in the owner’s handbag.
But this is not the only advantage of such a product:
- the fabric from which umbrellas are made has extraordinary strength, so the new accessory will not be demolished;
- products folded in such a bag will not get wet in the pouring rain;
- stylish design (the colors of umbrellas are usually original) and a little imagination will make this thing unique.
How to sew a bag with your own hands from an old umbrella. Master class with photos 
The procedure for creating a bag will be as follows:
- An old umbrella can be ripped into triangular sections, but the umbrella clasps should not be cut off.
- Parts need to be washed and ironed.
- Next, the parts are folded so that a continuous fabric is obtained, the parts are basted and stitched on a machine along the front side with a hidden seam. The edges of the resulting piece of fabric are also joined.
- The product is folded to form a rectangle with absolutely right angles. The bottom of the product, screwed inside out, is ground down and overcast.
- Handles are made from the remaining fabric. They can be made triangular or the usual rectangular.
- All that remains is to process the top edge of the bag.
- Having folded the new accessory and secured it with an umbrella clasp, you can go to the store.
Master class on sewing a beach bag
No need to buy for summer holiday beach bag. You can create it yourself, and it will be just as stylish and fashionable. When planning to get creative, you need to collect any scraps that are available in the house.
It is important that they have a bright large ornament.
It can be:
- printed tapestry, raincoat fabric;
- bright chintz fabrics, printed cotton, linen;
- rough burlap.
Thick fabrics, felt, felt, denim should be left for other purposes. You immediately need to select the lining fabric, some kind of “sliding fabric”: single-color satin, satin, silk.
It is better for beginning craftswomen to take on a simple rectangular model, although if you round off the lower part, the product will look more original. Large bags are fashionable today. 
Having decided on the dimensions and finding thick paper, you can start creating a pattern:
- Draw a square with a side of 50 cm - these are the side walls of the bag. If desired, the bottom of the bag can be rounded. To get an even semicircle, use a compass or pattern.
- From the selected flaps, two such parts and two from the lining fabric are assembled.
- A rectangle is marked, the length of which is 50 cm, width - 10 or 20 cm. These are the side part and the bottom. You will have to cut 6 such parts from the fabric (the bag and lining are taken into account).
- A handle is drawn - a rectangle, 60 cm long. The width can be different. You will need four pieces for the bag.
All that remains is to sweep, iron and sew, decorating the product decorative elements.
How to sew a travel bag
Sew a bag with your own hands (master class), different models can be made from denim, leather, thick drape.
You can create it from old jeans, spending one evening on the whole process, while saving your own money:
Once the top is sewn on, the accessory is considered complete.
Making your own sports bag
Sew a bag with your own hands (master class), different models can be made from tarpaulin, raincoat fabric in a sporty style. You can choose a style with a belt or with a handle. Taken for lining quilted padding polyester, for bottom rigidity - fleece. You will need a zipper and rings for handles.
Step-by-step instruction on making a bag:
- Taking an old newspaper, you need to fold it so that the edges match.
- Fold the corners, but not to the center. Draw a horizontal line along the folded corners.
- Cut off the top along this line. Cut the resulting figure along the center line of the newspaper. Mark the top, bottom, and fold of the product.
- Lay out the pattern on the selected fabric and cut it out, not forgetting to leave a two-centimeter seam allowance.
- Baste the top and bottom of the bag, sides, stitch them, sew on a zipper.
- Cut out the lining in the same way and make several pockets on it.
- Sew on the bottom, lining on the sides.
- Having cut out the handles, attach them to the bag.
- Insert a lining into the base of the product, pin at the seams and stitch.
The work on creating the bag is completed.
Sewing a bag in patchwork style
Bags in the patchwork style are summer, so you need to choose cotton or linen fabrics for them, but such a product will have to be ironed often. You can take non-shrinking, durable synthetic fabrics. 
Having prepared the necessary things (scraps, lining material, glue stick, pen strap, scissors), you can start sewing:
- find fabric for the base: length – 29 cm, width – 25;
- lay out the patches on it so that their edges overlap each other by 1.5 cm, pin them together with pins so that they do not move;
- the corners of the scraps should be glued and only after that should you start stitching by hand or on a machine along the length and then along the width;
- you should cut the workpiece and insert the bottom, pre-glued (14/25 cm), reinforced with non-woven material;
- sew the side parts, sew rings for the handles;
- sew the corners, turn them inside out;
- decorate the lining, sew it inside;
- process the top edge of the product and attach handles.
Knot bag
It’s easy to sew a knotted bag with your own hands, but it’s better to watch the master class. Various models your own imagination will tell you. Suitable for this product cotton fabrics with cheerful patterns, although evening fabrics can also be used. Products are double-sided.
The interior is usually plain. The bottom can be round, semicircular, with recesses. The accessory can be miniature (worn on the hand) or large, like a backpack.
To make a knot bag, you need to spend about an hour:
- you need to draw a sketch of the future product (the bag resembles a T-shirt with wide shoulders, one of which is 5 cm longer than the other) and cut it out;
- the pattern is transferred to the fabric (seam allowances are required);
- the lining is marked (it is better to take non-woven adhesive-based);
- the product is swept away from the handles, then the sides, bottom, and seams are stitched by machine;
- All that remains is to sew the lining and sew it on.
Waist bag
A belt bag is an ideal gift option for your beloved man. To make it, you need suede or thin skin, felt or fleece. The basis will be patterns taken from the Internet, because it is quite difficult to develop the shape of a bag on your own.
- The manufacturing process begins with sizing and stitching the back wall to which the zipper is sewn. The second side of the zipper is sewn at the top of the lid.
- A second zipper is marked on the convex side of the lid.
- The front wall is attached to the free edge of the zipper.
- If necessary, pockets are made (they will be fixed with Velcro).
- Slings with fastex are attached to the front and rear walls.
Simple Shoe Bag
A schoolchild may need a bag for a change of shoes and sports uniform. To create such a bag, you can use raincoat fabric in two shades. 
You need to prepare:
- rectangular piece of fabric bright color, 40 cm in width, 64 cm in length;
- 2 pieces of fabric in a contrasting color (length – 40 cm, width – 24 cm);
- for the pocket, a rectangle of fabric (16 cm by 21 cm);
- lace.
The sewing sequence is as follows:
- the pocket is decorated with the child’s initials and attached along a line drawn on the side;
- upper sections of fabric different color stitched from the front side;
- the parts are folded right sides together and stitched;
- the part under the drawstring is folded and ironed, stitched without reaching the center;
- All you have to do is put on the drawstring and you can put things in the bag.
Interesting ideas for sewing bags
There are many ideas for sewing bags, here are some of them:
- A wicker bag made from old jeans will be original. Cut old trousers into strips and weave fabric. Sew or glue it on fabric base. Having folded the workpiece, sew the sides. All that remains is to sew on the handles.
- A semicircular clutch is convenient to take to the cinema. From a piece of wrinkle-resistant fabric, cut out two round pieces and the same circle from padding polyester. Having placed the parts on top of each other, they should be stitched and trimmed with narrow braid. A zipper should be sewn into the blank and the product should be decorated.
- The bag looks original in the form evening dress or a piece of cheese.
- The next model can be considered exclusive - a transforming bag from a vest to a bag. You can leave the house wearing a quilted vest and return with a bag in your hands.
- You can make a bag in the shape of a clock, the arrows of which point to the exit from the house.
The bag is not complicated in terms of self-made thing. Thanks to large selection models, a novice craftswoman can choose one of the most simple options. Create original and stylish accessory will help detailed master classes with photographs of patterns and finished products.
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After learning how to sew a leather bag, document organizer, wallet, headphone holder, ballet shoes, and jewelry from this material, you will be able to create these designer items with your own hands.
How to sew a leather set?
If you have small scraps of this material, you can turn them into practical items that make an interesting kit. This master class will explain clearly how to sew a bag in the shape of a fish, a holder for wires and headphones, lightweight ballet shoes, and a case for glasses from leather.
First you need to do the things that require more material, and then you can move on to those that can be created from leftover leather.
How to sew a leather bag?
To sew a bag in the shape of a fish, you first need to redraw an image that will help you make a pattern.
Now you have an idea of how many parts this reticule consists of. You will need a pattern for each piece, they are given below.
It will be enough to attach each pattern to a piece of leather of the corresponding color and cut it out with a seam allowance.
If your source material is also thin, as in this case, then also compact it with adhesive dublerin. To do this, fold these two materials and iron them from the doubler side.
Set the iron to the “cotton” mode, and under no circumstances turn on the steam function, otherwise the workpiece may stretch and lose its desired shape.
Where the seams will go, you need to cut off the dublerin so that later these blanks can be easily turned out and do not bulge.
The upper part of the fins should be placed on the skin and stitched around the perimeter. Blue leather has a white end, you need to paint it with this paint. Use water-based acrylic that adheres well and resists water once dry. To ensure that the surface of the future handbag is smooth and this end of the leather does not get wet, lubricate it with SMS powder diluted in water.
Let the paint on the fins dry while you sew the fish's head. Stitch together the pieces that make it up and make the stitching more decorative by stitching a seam on the right and left side of the front side. Of course, you first need to iron the fabric on one and the other side of this seam.
Here's how to further sew a leather bag for which you translated and cut out the patterns with your own hands. Now sew the fins to the top of the fish and sew the back parts together.
To smooth out the bulk seam, use an anvil or similar object. Place the workpiece on it with the seam facing up and tap it. Now you can turn this part right side out and decorate the seam with two parallel decorative stitches.
Now you need to sew on the zipper. You can use the same color as the head or other parts of the fish's body.
If you use a lining, attach it to the back of the workpieces. Please note that the seam allowances need to be cut after stitching. Then the finished product will not bulge and it will be easier to turn it right side out.
Turn the bag inside out and gently tap the seam with a mallet to smooth it out. Now add decorative stitches.
Sew buttons instead of eyes or attach buttons using a special device.
Connect the center of the back with the inside of the head, turn the workpiece right side out. Stitch the remaining parts. Do the same with the second part of the fish.
Connect these two pieces by attaching them right sides together and sewing.
Now you can put the slider on the detachable zipper and fix it.
After you turn the bag out of the leather, you will need to complete its creation. To do this, cut out these straps from yellow leather. One is useful for carrying the bag in your hand, the second for putting it over your shoulder. Sew metal fittings to these elements and to those on the bag to which they will be attached.
Use a hidden seam to sew the lining to the zipper on the arms.
All that remains is to put the straps on the bag, after which you can surprise your friends and others with such a fashionable accessory.
DIY shoes
This handbag will look wonderful and harmonize with light ballet shoes. See how to sew your own shoes.
First, redraw the presented pattern. It is designed for size 38. Consists of two sheets.
Transfer them onto paper and cut them out. Now connect the parts of shoes made of this material to see if these ballet flats are right for you. If they don't fit just a little, then make adjustments to the pattern at this stage.
Place it on the prepared skin, outline and trim. Also don't forget to cut out the insoles.
Place them inside the ballet shoes, gluing them to them. When the glue dries, then stitch it on the machine. To ensure that the sandals stay on your feet well, make 2 slits on the strap.
Cut small rectangles from double-sided tape and glue them to the wrong side of the shoe strips. Now you can attach these parts and then sew them.
Here's how to make leather sandals next. They are decorated with pieces of blue material so that this item matches the created handbag. These decorative inserts will also remove the places where the straps meet the toe of the shoes.
Cut out the soles from thick rubber, attaching a pattern to these blanks. It can be made based on other shoes that fit you. You also need to glue small heels to the back of the sole.
All that remains is to glue the sole to the shoes and wait for the glue to dry, so that you can then show off in this new thing.
Here's what you needed to make your own leather shoes:
- flap artificial leather;
- scissors;
- stationery or construction knife;
- Double-sided tape;
- leather glue;
- threads;
- a needle;
- sewing machine;
- rubber for soles and heels.
Case for glasses
Redraw the pattern that is in the photo below.
Place the pattern on the material and cut it out. The most convenient way is to close the case with a button. But then you need a special device to attach it to the skin. Topstitch along the straight edge. Also make a stitch on the opposite rounded side. Fold the workpiece almost in half and glue or sew the sides.
All that remains is to tie the ends of the threads so that the stitch does not unravel. Hide the knots and admire what a wonderful case for glasses you have made with your own hands.
How to make a holder?
You will create a device for headphones from a very small piece of fabric. Then you won't have any more tangled wires if you take them with you.
This item will also continue the “fish theme”, so the pattern is made in the form of a fish skeleton. Place it on the back of the skin and outline. In total you will need two such parts. Sew them together, but leave a centimeter on both sides unsewn. These holes are needed for you to thread wires through here.
What a wonderful kit this will be.
If you don't want to have a set, then you can create a spacious handbag.
How to sew a leather bag with your own hands?
The size of the finished bag is 42 by 36 cm. It consists of two parts that must first be cut out. They will turn out like this.
Each of them measures 50 by 38 cm. Leave one centimeter for the seams, and add 5 cm on top for the hem. Bottom corners These triangles should be rounded. To do this, take a regular roll of tape, place it here and outline it.
Then you will need to mark the darts so that the bag gains volume. These angles are 45 degrees.
The length of the dart is 3 cm. Take the Moment glue and attach the dart with it. After this, let the solution dry and you can stitch in this place. Then use glue to connect the parts if your bag also consists of four rectangles.
Once the glue has dried, stitch along these areas and then tap with a mallet to smooth out the leather on the seams.
Apply a little Moment glue to the back of the allowances and fix them in a horizontal position.
Now you will need to make decorative stitches along the main seams.
Speaking about how to make a bag with your own hands, it should be noted that it is necessary to periodically apply a ruler to the perimeter and level it, cutting off the excess.
You need to cut out the lining according to the size of the sewn bag. If you are making a knapsack with a pocket, then you need to make this part out of lining fabric.
Place two pieces for the pocket on one and the other half of the bag and sew, connecting them together with a seam.
Then you will need to sew it on a machine, at the same time sewing a zipper on the pocket.
Sew a lining with a pocket to the size of the bag.
Now we need to make the handles.
To remove excess thickness from the handles, remove some of the suede from the underside with a sharp blade.
Fold each handle in half crosswise and stitch on the wrong side. Then turn it right side out. Set aside the edges of the handles.
If you have previously sewn the lining on top to the bag, then carefully cut at the top, insert a handle here and stitch.
If not, then insert the edges of the handle between the lining and the leather, and then topstitch the product.
If your sewing machine cannot handle this thickness, then attach the handles using one of the following methods.
Now you have an idea of how to sew a bag with your own hands. Therefore, you will be able to cope with the creation of your next product.
How to make a document organizer?
You can create it according to the size of your documents and the desired thickness.
To make a wallet like this out of leather, you will need:
- paper;
- pencil;
- ruler;
- cardboard;
- awl;
- mallet;
- leather punch;
- wax;
- waxed threads;
- Genuine Leather;
- needles for working with leather.
First draw the pattern on paper, then transfer it to cardboard. Now you can cut out elements of a wallet from leather.
Using a sharp knife, carefully round the corners. Now you need to create uniform holes on those parts of the wallet that you will sew together. This can be done using an awl or a special tool.
To ensure that the holes are at the same distance from the edge and from each other, it is better to first make them in a cardboard template, and only then apply it to the leather elements and make holes.
Now put the pieces together. Before this, you have one large rectangular part, one small rectangular part, which will be on the left, and another small rectangular part, the larger side of which is cut at an angle. These details are located on the right. Combine these elements and sew them on your hands.
Now you can fold the wallet in half and beat it with a mallet at the fold to give it the desired shape. After this, you can put documents in your pockets so that you can carry them with you.
Of course, money also needs to be hidden somewhere. For them, you can create a beautiful wallet, which you will sew from leftover leather so that it is in harmony with the rest of the products. If you wish, make a two-in-one device.
How to sew a leather wallet - master class
First, you will need to cut out a rectangle from cardboard to get an idea of what size the wallet will be. Fold this template in half and see what the wallet will look like. If the size suits you, then move on to cutting out smaller parts. They are shown in the following photo.
Now use a punch or an awl to make holes that will help sew the parts together. Start with a pocket where you will put your change, as well as a flap that will help close the leather wallet. Sew the listed parts using these holes.
First, cut it out of paper, and then apply this template to the skin and cut out the parts from it.
Using punches you need to make holes in various places. If you don’t have such a tool, do it carefully with nail scissors. Using them, make larger holes in the finger ring.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut holes in the large petals.
To make flowers with concave petals, hold each part slightly above the candle flame.
Glue a small flower to the back of the ring. Make two slits in another small flower. Insert a hairpin here and glue this blank with the front side to the wrong side of the hairpin blank.
Thread each small petal through the slit on the larger matching petal.
This is how wonderful leather jewelry looks from the front and back. If it seems to you that there are not enough holes at the edges of the petals, make them. And if you want to see for yourself how amazing things can be made from leather, then sit back and watch the fascinating processes.
If you are interested in how to sew a leather bag, then take a closer look at the intricacies of the first plot. You can create a handbag from an old leather raincoat, just like the heroine of the video.
And make leather jewelry from the remnants of this material.
