Looking for a trendy and practical accessory? In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to create your very own hobo bag-style lightweight fabric shoulder bag in two sizes. Whether you’re an experienced sewist or a beginner, this project is perfect for you! Join us as we guide you through the process of drawing the pattern, cutting the fabric, and sewing it all together. Get ready to unleash your creativity and make a fashionable statement with your handmade hobo bag.
The finished measurements of these bags are approximately 11⅛″(28㎝) W × 9½″(24㎝) H × 3¼″(8㎝) D and 13¾″(35㎝) W × 11⅞″(30㎝) H × 4″(10㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
Small Size
11⅛″(28㎝) W × 9½″(24㎝) H × 3¼″(8㎝) D
② 15″ × 21″ (38㎝ × 53㎝) Outer layer
② 15″ × 21″ (38㎝ × 53㎝) Lining
① 3⅝″ × 1⅝″ (9㎝ × 4㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
① Magnetic Buttons
Large Size
13¾″(35㎝) W × 11⅞″(30㎝) H × 4″(10㎝) D
② 18⅝″ × 28½″ (47㎝ × 72㎝) Outer layer
② 18⅝″ × 28½″ (47㎝ × 72㎝) Lining
① 3⅝″ × 1⅝″ (9㎝ × 4㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
① Magnetic Buttons
The pattern for making this can be drawn by yourself by watching my YouTube video.
The pattern includes seam allowances.
Cut the 2 outer and 2 lining into the shape of the pattern.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the pocket fabric and sew the 4 sides with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening.
Clip the corners and turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. Press and topstitch the top edge.
Place pockets on the outer and lining and sew on 3 sides.
Place the right sides together of the 2 outers and sew the both sides and bottom. Place the right sides together of the 2 linings and sew the both sides and bottom, leaving an opening.
Combine the side seam and bottom seam so that a flat base is formed. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Turn the outer layer right side out.
Put the outer fabric into the lining.
Sew along the handle and the bag opening. At this time, leave about 3″ of the ends of the handles on both sides without stitching.
Turn out the bag through the opening of the lining. And sew up this hole.
Open the unsewn end of the handle. Place the right sides together of the handle and sew.
Top stitch the edges of the bag from the opening to the handle.
The small size bag is complete!!!
Now, shall we make a large-sized bag?
The pattern for making this can be drawn by yourself by watching my YouTube video. The pattern includes seam allowances.
The Position of the pocket is the same as that of a small sized bag. And the rest of the way to make it is the same.
The difference in size between the small and large bags is as shown in the picture above.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
