Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love and appreciation for your mom than with a handmade gift? If you’re looking for a practical yet stylish gift idea, a crossbody bag with pockets is a great option. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of making a DIY crossbody bag with pockets that your mom is sure to love.
How to Make a Bag for Mother's Day
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 8½″(21.5㎝) W × 5⅜″(13.5㎝) H × 1⅜″(3.5㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
Main Fabric
② 9¾″ × 11¾″ (24.5㎝ × 29.5㎝) Outer layer
② 9¾″ × 11¾″ (24.5㎝ × 29.5㎝) Lining
② 9″ × 10⅞″ (22.5㎝ × 27.5㎝) Fusible fleece
Outside Pocket
① 9¾″ × 4½″ (24.5㎝ × 11.5㎝) Outer layer
① 9¾″ × 4½″ (24.5㎝ × 11.5㎝) Lining
① 9″ × 3¾″ (22.5㎝ × 9.5㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
Flap
① 8½″ × 3¾″ (21.5㎝ × 9.5㎝) Outer layer
① 8½″ × 3¾″ (21.5㎝ × 9.5㎝) Lining
② 7¾″ × 3″ (19.5㎝ × 7.5㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
Inside Pocket
① 6¼″ × 6¾″ (15.5㎝ × 17㎝) Lining
Zipper
9⅞″ (25㎝)
Zipper end fabric
① 1¾″ × 2″ (4.5㎝ × 5㎝)
② 5/8″ (1.5㎝) Wide Dring
Dring fabric
② 2⅜″ × 2″ (6㎝ × 5㎝)
3/4″(2㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 39½″(100㎝)
② 3/4″(2㎝) Wide Swivel Snap
1set Magnetic Buttons
Cut round the lower part of both sides of the flap fabric and lining.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the flap and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″ , leaving top seam.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the outer pocket and sew the top with an allowance of about 3/8″.
The small snips will help the curved edge of the flap. Turn right side out.
Place the flap and outer pocket on the right side of the main fabric and sew.
Place the inner pocket on the right side of the lining and sew.
Place the zipper right sides together on top of the outer layer. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving 5/8″ on the both ends.
Place the lining on top of the zip. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Sew the bottom with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving a 2-inch opening.
Turn right side out. Stitch the bottom.
Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.
Place the unzippered outer layers right side together. Sew 3 sides as shown in the picture.
Fold the fabric to the inside of the three stitched sides and pin it.
Open the zippered side and turn wrong side out.
Flip the layers so the outer bag pieces are right sides together, and the lining pieces are right sides together. You can see more details by referring to the video.
Sew both sides. And turn right side out.
Now one side of the bag is ready. Make the other side in the same way.
Topstitch all the way around of the top of the bag entrance.
Attach the strap.
Making a DIY crossbody bag with pockets for Mother’s Day is a thoughtful and practical gift idea that your mom is sure to love. With a little patience and some sewing skills, you can create a personalized gift that she’ll use for years to come. So, grab your materials and get started on this fun and useful project!
Happy sewing!
