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DIY Double-Pocket Cell Phone Bag: Perfect for Beginners

Looking for a simple yet functional DIY project? This double-pocket cell phone bag is the answer! With enough space to store your phone, small essentials, and even two cards, this crossbody bag is as practical as it is stylish. Best of all, it’s beginner-friendly, so anyone can create this handy accessory in no time. Let’s get started!

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The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 7½″(19㎝) W × 4¾″(12㎝) H.

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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.

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To make this you will need:

◆ Front panel
① 8¼″ × 10¼″ (21㎝ × 26㎝) Outer layer
① 8¼″ × 10¼″ (21㎝ × 26㎝) Lining
① 7½″ × 9½″ (19㎝ × 24㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Back panel
① 8¼″ × 14⅛″ (21㎝ × 36㎝) Outer layer
① 8¼″ × 14⅛″ (21㎝ × 36㎝) Lining
① 7½″ × 13½″ (19㎝ × 34㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Others
② 3/4″ × 1⅝″ (2㎝ × 4㎝) Outer layer
① 3/8″ (1㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 47½″ (120㎝)
② 3/8″ (1㎝) Wide D-ring
② 3/8″ (1㎝) Wide Swivel Snap Hook
① Snap Fastner

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Cut the top of the back panel into a flap shape.

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Fold your tab fabric piece in half with the 1⅝″ sides together and press.
Fold in half and feed the tab through the hole of the d-ring.
Place the d-ring on the right side of the back panel and sew.

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Place the right sides together of the outer and lining and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening.

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Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. And topstitching edges of top and bottom.

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Align the bottom of the front and back panels. Sew only 3 sides together for the card holders.

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Fold the front panel in half, and fold the back panle to match the length of the front. Sew the sides of the front and back separately.

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Attach the snap buttons.

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YOU ARE FINISHED!

Happy sewing!