In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to sew a 15-inch laptop bag using cozy corduroy fabric. We’ll add practical padding for device protection and a roomy front pocket for chargers and small accessories. By the end, you’ll have a durable, stylish laptop bag you can customize with colors, labels, and straps to match your daily routine.
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 14⅛″(36㎝) W × 10¾″(27㎝) H × 5/8″(1.5㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main Panel
② 14¾″ × 11¼″ (37.5㎝ × 28.5㎝) Outer layer
② 14¾″ × 11¼″ (37.5㎝ × 28.5㎝) Lining
② 14⅛″ × 10¾″ (36㎝ × 27㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Zipper panel
① 1¼″ × 30½″ (3㎝ × 77㎝) Outer layer
① 1¼″ × 30½″ (3㎝ × 77㎝) Lining
① 5/8″ × 29¾″ (1.5㎝ × 75㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Flap
① 14⅛″ × 4¼″ (35.5㎝ × 10.5㎝) Outer layer
① 14⅛″ × 4¼″ (35.5㎝ × 10.5㎝) Lining
① 13½″ × 3⅝″ (34㎝ × 9㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Front pocket
① 14¾″ × 8⅛″ (37.5㎝ × 20.5㎝) Outer layer
① 14¾″ × 8⅛″ (37.5㎝ × 20.5㎝) Lining
① 14⅛″ × 7½″ (36㎝ × 19㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Pocket gusset
① 1¼″ × 29⅛″ (3㎝ × 74㎝) Outer layer
① 1¼″ × 29⅛″ (3㎝ × 74㎝) Lining
① 5/8″ × 28½″ (1.5㎝ × 72.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Handle
② 3¼″ × 15⅞″ (8㎝ × 40㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
① 19¾″ (50㎝) Zipper
① Plastic Snap Buttons
① 1⅜″ (3.5㎝) Wide bias tape 106¾″ (270㎝)
Cut the interfacing into the shape of the pattern. Fuse the fusible fleece, centered, to the wrong side.
Place and sew the handles 4⅜″ apart.
Place the right sides together of the pocket and gusset and sew with an allowance of about 1/4″. Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the pocket and sew the top. Turn it right side out and topstitch. Place the front pocket on the right side of the main panel and sew 3 sides.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the flap and sew with an allowance of about 1/4″, leaving an opening.
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. And sew up this opening.
Place the bottom of the flap 3/8″ above the pocket and sew.
Place the zipper between the outer and lining of the zipper panel and sew both ends. Place the right sides together of the main panel and zipper panel and sew all the edges.
Place the bias tape right sides together with the seam and clip in place.
Sew in place. Press the seam toward the bias tape.
Fold the edge of the bias tape over the seam allowance. Then fold over again flush with the seam. Press in place. Stitch along the folded edge of the bias tape.
Attach the snap buttons.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
