Looking for a practical and stylish crossbody bag? This DIY sewing tutorial will guide you through making a zippered crossbody bag with 8 pockets (4 inside, 4 outside), perfect for keeping your items organized. With an adjustable and detachable strap, you can also use it as a tote bag.
Follow this video tutorial and create your own handmade bag that’s both secure and versatile!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 9⅞″(25㎝) W × 9⅞″(25㎝) H × 3¼″(8㎝) 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 13¾″ × 10¾″ (35㎝ × 27㎝) Outer layer
② 13¾″ × 1¾″ (35㎝ × 4.5㎝) Outer layer
② 13¾″ × 9¾″ (35㎝ × 24.5㎝) Lining
② 13¾″ × 10¾″ (35㎝ × 27㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Bottom panel
① 10¾″ × 4″ (27㎝ × 10㎝) Outer layer
① 10¾″ × 4″ (27㎝ × 10㎝) Lining
① 10¾″ × 4″ (27㎝ × 10㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Handle
② 15″ × 2″ (38㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer
② 15″ × 2″ (38㎝ × 5㎝) Lining
② 14⅛″ × 1¼″ (36㎝ × 3㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Outside pocket
② 16¼″ × 7¾″ (41㎝ × 19.5㎝) Outer layer
② 16¼″ × 7¾″ (41㎝ × 19.5㎝) Lining
② 15½″ × 6⅞″ (39㎝ × 17.5㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Inside pocket
② 16¼″ × 14⅝″ (41㎝ × 37㎝) Lining
◆ Others
① 10″ (25㎝) Zipper
① 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 63¼″(160㎝)
② 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide D-ring
② 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Swivel Snap Hook
① 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Triglides Slide
Cut the main panel into the shape of the pattern.
Fold the inside pocket wrong sides together in half, and sew the top edge. Place the inside pockets on the right side of the lining and sew.
Place the zipper between the outer layer and the lining and sew it.
Align the center of the bottom panel under the lining, and sew leaving 3/8″ on both sides. Place the right sides together of the two linings and sew the both sides with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening. Make the sides and bottom sides face each other and sew the bottom edges.
Place and sew the handles 3⅝″ interval.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the outside pocket and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″. Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on 1/8″ away from the top. Place the outside pockets on the right side of the main panel and sew.
Align the center of the bottom panel under the outer layer of the main panel, and sew leaving 3/8″ on both sides. Place the right sides together of the two outer layers and sew the both sides with an allowance of about 3/8″. Make the sides and bottom sides face each other and sew the bottom edges.
Place and pin the outer layer of the bag over the top of the lining with the right sides together. Sew all the way around. Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. Sew the opening hole close. Topstitch all the way around of the top of the bag entrance.
Attach the strap.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
