How to make a bag of jeans with your own hands?

Old worn jeans are not easy to modernize. To reshape them as fashionable styles or resort to other tricks - for example, covering them with stylish cuts or scuffs is a difficult task. Not every needlewoman wants to spend her time and energy on it. But there are plenty of other ways to use worn denim for a good cause.

In this article we will tell you how to make a bag of jeans with your own hands.

Since denim itself is very stylish and relevant material now, any handbag from it will look fashionable. In this regard, the choice of the pattern is a matter of your individual taste. Of course, it is also important to understand how much time and effort you are willing to spend on turning old jeans into a trend accessory. There are lots of simple patterns, there are more difficult options. Consider the most popular models.

Large roomy bags. Patterns for such variations of women's accessories can be both simple and more intricate. Starting from models that resemble a wallet, ending with handbags with a mass of fasteners, pockets and appliqués.

Miniature models. Here you can see patterns of small bags on a belt or clutches. Although the second option is now more advantageous looks in the dimensions of A4 or larger. Perhaps you will like the pattern of an elegant reticule, and you can create a small masterpiece for the evening out.

Backpacks. Recently, increasingly, these accessories are worn on one shoulder in the manner of a bag. And often there are models that transform from a bag to a backpack. These two accessories are so closely intertwined in women's fashion that it becomes increasingly difficult to choose between them. Maybe you just need to have at least one backpack in your wardrobe? And the mass of patterns will help you find the perfect model for you.

Decide on the shape, size of your future bag, as well as the choice of the pattern will help the jeans themselves, which will serve as material for sewing. Indeed, much depends on what size, color and density they are. Think about the fittings. Perhaps other old things from your wardrobe will also be used, for example, an unnecessary satin scarf or belt. These materials will help to decorate the bag, complete its stylish image.

If your sewing experience is small, try to start by creating the most simple handbag. We offer you a few master classes, among which you are sure to find something suitable for yourself.

To begin, let us show you how you can create a handbag that is simple in its design, which will perfectly complement your stylish wardrobe.

Necessary materials:

• jeans that you decide to say goodbye;
• narrow strap that does not mind;
• ruler or measuring tape;
• sewing accessories (needles, thread, pins, scissors, machine);
• awl.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Take jeans, scissors and, measuring from the bottom edge of one of the trousers 40 cm, cut off this fragment.
2. Take a strap and cut it as follows: make a fragment with a buckle 10 cm long, a fragment with holes 40 cm long and two more cuts of 3-4 cm each.
3. Turn the leg inside out. Edge with machine stitching will be the top of the bag. To get the bottom, stitch the opposite edge of the leg on the machine.
4. The corners of the workpiece must be stitched as indicated on the photo.When you turn the design, the corners will be rounded.
5. Make a hole in the longest strap cut. Look closely at the photo and sew this part of the strap along the center of the future bag in the same way. This should be done manually, using a needle and thread. Then take a cut length of 3 cm, make in it with the help of sewed two holes along the edges and sew a loop, as shown in the photo.
6. Cut the belt with a buckle should also be sewn along the center, but from the bottom of the bag (see photo). Sew the second loop in the area of ​​this belt fragment.

Such a handbag will be a great addition to a stylish summer bow. It is miniature, but it will easily fit all the most necessary. If you wish, you can modify this option by stitching another strap to carry the bag on the shoulder.

This miniature model is suitable for any everyday outfit. And she looks equally good both on adult ladies and young girls.

To create it you will need:

• jeans that you decide to say goodbye;
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, thread, pins, scissors, machine);
• pen (+ crayon / remnant - for applying a pattern);
• tracing paper.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Take a tracing paper, pen, ruler and build a pattern bag, using the picture on the photo.
2. Transfer the patterns to the material and cut out all the details. Please note: the detail for the bottom and sides of the bag and the strap are identical. Open this item twice. If you wish, you can make the belt for the bag longer or shorter, narrower or slightly wider.
3. Sew all the parts together with a sewing machine. First connect the base and bottom with the sides. Then sew the flared part of the bag ("cover"). Attach the belt last.

As you can see, sewing this bag does not take much time or effort. Such a model can create even beginner seamstress. If you wish, you can decorate your handbag with embroidery, appliqués or other decorative elements.

Now we will tell you how to sew a simple and very convenient bag similar to a purse. Such laconic models never go out of fashion, and to create something like this with your own hands is not difficult!

You will need:

• a cut of any natural fabric (it is best to take cotton) - 50x100 cm;
• 2 cuts of denim (wide jeans are suitable) - 36x40 cm;
• clothesline;
• thin plastic or cardboard (A4 sheet);
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, thread, pins, scissors, machine).

Step-by-step instruction:

Denim cuts folded face to each other and stitch on the sides on a typewriter.

Next you need to make a lining. To do this, cut out two rectangular parts of 36x45 cm from the cuts of the second fabric. A pocket should also be sewn to one of these parts. To do this, cut out a rectangle of any size from the same fabric (it depends on your desire). The upper edge of the pocket must be bent twice and stitched with a straight stitch. The rest of the edges are simply smoothed in and stuck.

An important detail of our practical bag is a carabiner cord for fixing keys, a wallet or a cosmetic bag. Roll a small piece of fabric from the lining 3 times, fix it with a zigzag stitch, thread the edge into the ring from the carabiner and secure the loop with the same stitch. Done!

Lay the two parts of the lining face up to each other, in one of the future seams insert the cord with the carabiner. Stitch, turn out.

Handles for bags will also be made of lining fabric. For them, you need to cut out 2 rectangles of 45x10 cm, fold them, as shown in the photo, and iron them. Also make two cuts of 40 cm by the clothesline, lightly melt the ends of it with a lighter or matches. Place the rope in the center of the handle strip and sew close to the edge. Since the rope is shorter than the handles themselves, it must be inserted in such a way that there are uniform sections on both sides (these parts of the handles will be sewn into the bag).

Sew lining, with the denim detail of the bag should be turned inside out, lining - on the face. Mark the attachment points of the handles, fix them with pins, stitch.

The bottom of the bag is done like this: in the middle the bag folds in half, the width of the bottom is determined arbitrarily according to your desire. Next - stitched, as indicated on the photo. Excess cut, check symmetry.

We strengthen the bottom with a thin plastic or thick cardboard, for this we cut a rectangle to the size of the resulting bottom. Next, for the bottom, sew a case of any soft fabric, as shown in the photo. Cover the plastic case to the corners of the bottom of the bag.

Sew the bottom of the lining in the same way as the bottom was sewn for the front of the bag. Now it remains only to fill the lining inside and fix it there with stitches in the corners.

Bag is ready!

Another original and easy way to make old jeans a useful accessory.

For the manufacture of bag-bag you will need:

• jeans with which you decide to say goodbye (preferably wider models);
• fabric for the lining and finishing;
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, thread, pins, scissors, machine);
• long lace.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Measure the height of the future bag from the bottom edge of the jeans leg and cut it off.
2. Cut the bottom from another part of jeans, after making the necessary measurements.
3. Cut the bag out inside out, attach the bottom to it with pins. Stitch.
4. On the resulting bag, make measurements and cut out the details for the lining, connect them together just like the front part of the bag. If you want to perform an exterior finish, as in the photo, make the lining 4-5 cm longer than the bag itself.
5. Attach the lining to the base of the bag. If exterior trim is provided, bend the upper edges of the lining outward and sew it.
6. Make a line around the perimeter of the bag at a distance of 2.5-3 cm from the top edge. In the resulting section will hide lace. It must be inserted through the hole on the side of the side seam using a safety pin.

A practical bag for safely transporting a laptop can also be made from a pair of worn jeans.

You will need:

• jeans that you decide to say goodbye;
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, thread, pins, scissors, machine).

Step-by-step instruction:

1. To turn out jeans, to spread out on a table, to cut off so that the necessary depth of a bag has turned out. Bottom stitch on the machine.
2. Longitudinal side seams leg cut. These cuts will serve as handles for the future bag.
3. Under the jeans belt (top of the bag) make slots for pens. Insert the handles from the front. Stitch. Bag is ready! If desired, you can complicate this model by adding a soft quilted lining.

Another very useful thing in the modern world that can be made from unwanted jeans.

In addition to trousers, you will need sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, and a machine) and a string.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Cut one leg off jeans. Attach a rolled mat to it, make measurements (the cover should be a few cm longer than the mat). Cut all the excess.
2. Fold the leg, as shown in the photo, sew the edge - this is the bottom of the future case.
3. Fold the top edge of the case inward and sew, but not completely - a cord will be inserted into the slot.
4. From the seamy side with a safety pin, insert the cord into the upper part of the cover.
5. Cut out a strip of arbitrary length and width from the fabric remaining from jeans - this will be a handle for a cover. Fold the workpiece twice or three times, sew, sew one edge to the top, and the second - to the bottom of the cover. "Outfit" for your sports equipment is ready!

Whichever handbag model you choose, our next tip is for any of these. From scraps from old jeans, you can easily make such an elegant decorative flower.

Instruction:

1. Cut out the jeans in the shape of "8", 1 round detail and 1 leaf.
2. Petals folded in half, stitch on the reverse side.
3. Leaf and round detail slightly incised from the edges - you get a fringe.
4. Collect all the details in the flower, stitch.

Not only handbags can be created from old jeans annoying. A very fashionable and stylish patchwork can also be sewn from unwanted denim trousers.

Of course, one pair is not enough here. You will have to collect as many copies of old jeans as possible, you will also need additional fabric and a synthetic winterizer for the lining. Step-by-step instructions for creating a fashionable rug will be found in the photo.