How to sew a cloth bag with your own hands?

Surely in the life of every girl there came a time when the store assortment of accessories was fed up with order, but the desire to acquire a novelty does not leave. What to do in this case? A great option is to make your own bag using simple, unpretentious patterns.

Let us consider in more detail which models are easiest to sew, and which ones will have to work on. We will also get acquainted with the fabrics that are most suitable for sewing similar products.

Sometimes girls do not take on the independent production of bags because of fears to do something wrong and spoil the material. But always and in everything you can find a compromise and in this case is the choice of simple patterns, tailoring of products for which does not require special work.

When selecting patterns, you need to consider several features that speak of their simplicity:

• The maximum number of straight lines;
• As little as possible roundness and decorative "tucks";
• The simplest inner space (in the simple patterns, the bags have only one inner compartment);
• It is desirable that the clasps on the bag were as simple as possible - a zipper or a button.

The trapezoid-shaped bag is quite simple. It is more practical if the product is a regular trapezoid with a wider lower part and a narrow upper one. So the product will be more practical and roomy.

To sew a trapezoidal bag, you need to cut out three parts: two equal walls in the form of a trapezoid and the bottom of a rectangular bag. The side walls can be made wholly connected to the front and rear, and can be carved out separately, in the form of four additional details.

The sewing process is as follows:

1. Must first draw on the fabric details of the required size and take into account the additional distance - seam allowances. Then, as carefully as possible, these parts need to be cut and stitched together, having previously processed the edges with an overlock.
2. Required cut out the same parts of the material for the liningwhose size should be less than a centimeter ready. Then it is necessary to sew the obtained two parts in such a way that the sides of the sides come into contact with each other. Unlined bag will be fragile and sloppy.
3. Next thing is small - you need neatly complete all seams, to supplement the bag with necessary fittings, neat handles and a reliable clasp. In addition and for external attractiveness, you can add simple elements of decor - stripes, beads, stones and rhinestones.

The sewing steps are shown more clearly in the following video.

Bag-bag is ideal for summer, simple in style and in execution. To make this product you do not need any special materials, as well as the cost of a large amount of time and effort.

Everything is much simpler than it might seem at first glance:

• First thing, you must select a material not only for the outside, but also for the lining.The fact that the bag is made at home does not mean that the lining is not needed - it is still an integral part of any product.
• Further, we cut out the details: two large square walls and three rectangular parts that will be needed for the manufacture of the side parts and the bottom. And also handles - it is best if they are multi-layered, but flat, so they will be as strong and durable as possible.
• Then we act on the same principle that was used in the manufacture of the previous model: carefully sew all parts, we process edges, we fasten a lining and handles. In the field of pens, you need to make a few lines in order to provide greater strength and reliability.

Another option is in the next video.

Perhaps an even simpler version - a bag with puffs, but this model, having only one handle, does not look very attractive. Much more stylish, this model looks like a backpack with two adjustable straps, allowing you to free your hands and carry the product behind your back.

In addition to pens and ties, for the manufacture of this model will need only three large parts:

• a large rectangular piece for the body of the backpack;
• round bottom and folding tongue;
• masking lingering tie.

So what is next:

1. Having fastened the smaller edges with an even seam, you will get a cylinder, based on the diameter of which you should cut out the bottom of the backpack in the form of an even circle. In the form of a half of an oval, we cut out the upper part of the backpack, which will cover the ties, for a more aesthetic appearance, and are sewn up with a closing element.
2. Next, we cut out two long handles that will perform the main functional part, and a small one - holding which you can carry the product in your hand. For greater functionality, you should purchase the appropriate fittings, allowing you to adjust the length.
3. Business remains behind small - we bend the top part and we insert a string, receiving at the exit a functional and practical product.

Here's how to get a stylish bag in one evening. Watch the video.

The bag with a semi-oval bottom part looks very feminine and beautiful, which can be both a worthy everyday choice and a great addition to the beach look and walking outfit.

Let's take a closer look at how to cut and correctly sew this model:

• In the pattern of this model will need the following details: two semi-oval parts - front and rear walls, a long rectangular part - for connecting these parts, two rectangular parts - for the manufacture of handles. You can complement the model with a small decorative pocket sewn on the front.
• Straight seam fasten the front and rear walls with a rectangular fitting. The next step - we sew the lining, then insert the zipper. It is better not to save on the fastener, because cheap lightning is very easy to disable.
• Further, fold the handles and stitch them, so that they are more durable, and served a much longer time. We measure the same distance at both ends of the main parts, and sew handles, carefully making sure that they are not twisted.
• The final touch is we process edges of a decorative pocket and gently sew it on top of the product, fasten a decorative fastener on the upper part, in the form of a button or large stone, on which you can throw a loop.

The bag can be sewn from lightweight, cheap fabric, but will such a product be practical? If you take, for example, linen fabric, what properties will the product have?

Let's take a closer look at how to make a bag of light flax and decorative burlap and how functional these products will be:

• Careful handling of linen, pretreating all the edges with an overlock to prevent material flow. In addition, the seams must be stitched with a small stitch or in two layers in order to provide the product with greater wear resistance.
• It should pick up a special thread, suitable for sewing linen products, as well as special thin needles that will not cause excessive damage to the material, creating too large holes, which under the influence of gravity and friction of the threads will increase in width, which will lead to damage to the product.
• Burlap is even more fragile, therefore, to sew a full-fledged functional product that would last a long time is a very difficult task. The bulk of the bags of burlap is rather a decorative addition to the image in the style of eco, hippie or boho-chic.

For sewing products from burlap, you will need dense, strong threads, as well as a needle with a suitable eyelet, in order to prevent the formation of nodules and the rolling of fibers in the thread, in the process of excessive friction about the needle hole. This material does not require the use of any special equipment.

In addition to the above materials, bags can be made from other fabrics that will help make products more functional, as well as suitable to the requirements of any style, be it strict classics or hooligan military.

Great for denim materialwhich is not only very practical to use, but also very durable. But for sewing a denim bag, you may need thick, strong threads, as well as thick needles, because a thin needle may simply break due to the rather rigid surface of the fabric.

For making a pretty practical outer part of the bag. fit nylonwith several advantages. For example, the material is durable, keeps its shape well, is quite light and, due to the ease of its extraction and processing, is also very inexpensive.

But for the manufacture of high-quality lining fit a much smaller amount of fabric, since many materials are too dense, easily crushed and quickly torn. It is best to use polyester, viscose, satin and cupro, and avoid taffeta, mesh and satin linings..

The fashionable quilted surface of the products was introduced by the famous Coco Chanel, presenting fascinating models not only of dresses and coats, but also of small neat handbags, which looked very sophisticated, beautiful and feminine.

But what to do with the fact that he was eager to not buy such a product, but to make it himself?

Everything is very simple. It is only necessary to know that quilted products have a surface stitched with rhombuses of equal sizes. In the fabric stores you will often find material with the effect of stitches, which is achieved both by means of point sizing and firmware.

To independently give the bag a quilted effect, you must:

1. To make a marking from seamy side of fabric. It is necessary to neatly put on the material, with the help of a ruler and tailoring chalk, the markings of the many inverted squares that look like neat equilateral diamonds.
2. If you have conceived to give your product a more voluminous look, it is necessary to make a marking on the inner layer, having previously connected it with the outer one.
3. Further, carefully sew material, strictly observing the markup, since even the slightest deviation can harm the appearance of the entire product.

Some needlewomen take on the rather difficult task of making bags from tapestry. The material is a dense fabric with a jacquard pattern printed or embroidered on it. Thanks to this ornament, the product will look very stylish and expensive, even if it is made by hand.

In addition, because of the density of the fabric, it will be necessary to acquire special needles for rigid fabrics.

Cut out the details do not necessarily bother with each other, it will be enough just to chop them with special pins, and then flash on the machine, retreating from the edge of about a centimeter. It is important to stitch the product at medium speed to avoid excessive tension on the thread, which may cause it to tear.

Although the material is quite tough and rarely ruffles, its edges need to be overlaid.

The bottom of the bag can be made of thick leather, having picked up the corresponding accessories - neat metal legs.

Often, girls prefer not just functional, but also very stylish and interesting in their ideas bag models. These products include an unusual transforming bag that turns into a comfortable roomy backpack with a flick of the wrist.

For the manufacture of this model will need a lot of details:

• side walls - in the form of high tissue rectangles;
• lower decorative pieces of leather;
• leather bottom and double handles;
• in addition, you must purchase the appropriate accessories in the stores for needlework.

The sewing steps are as follows:

• The rectangular parts are sewn on the sides between each other, and leather details are their continuation in the lower part. To the skin and attached bottom, made of the same material. At this stage, the cylinder should have a closed bottom.
• Then, we sew the lining and insert a stylish metal zipper, and along the edges of the bag, in the area of ​​the side seams, fasten metal or plastic parts for pens. Best of all, if it will be rings with sufficiently wide openings. In addition, the ring must be fixed at the bottom of one of the sides.
• We sew handles of the required length, folding the skin in several layers, and at the ends fasten small hooks.
• Hooking the ends of the handles on the sides, you get the bags, and attaching one of the ends of the handles at the bottom of the product - a stylish backpack.