Ready to create your own stylish shoulder bag? This DIY project is perfect for beginners and uses soft, durable corduroy fabric to craft a functional bag with a convenient front pocket. With just a little time and effort, you’ll have a chic, everyday accessory that’s as practical as it is beautiful. Let’s get started on this fun and easy sewing project!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 11⅞″(30㎝) W × 13″(33㎝) H.
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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 12⅝″ × 18⅝″ (32㎝ × 47㎝) Outer layer
② 12⅝″ × 14⅝″ (32㎝ × 37㎝) Lining
◆ Front pocket
① 12⅝″ × 11⅞″ (32㎝ × 30㎝) Outer layer
① 12⅝″ × 9½″ (32㎝ × 24㎝) Lining
◆ Others
① 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 63¼″ (160㎝)
① 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Triglides Slide
② 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Rectangle Ring
Mark the darts on the wrong side of the fabric.
Fold the dart, matching up the lines as best as you can. Slowly sew along the marked line.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the front pocket and sew the top with an allowance of about 3/8″. Open and fold half.
Place the front pocket on the right side of the main panel and sew.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the main panel and sew the top with an allowance of about 3/8″. Open out the main panel.
Place the right sides together of the front and back panel and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening on the lining.
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. And sew up this opening.
Arrange the lining inside and press pieces away from and stitch on the top.
Attach the webbing strap.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
