Don’t let your old jeans go to waste—give them a new life as a trendy denim handbag! This DIY project is perfect for those who love sustainable fashion and unique accessories. Our step-by-step guide will help you create a bag with sharp side edges, versatile enough to be used as a tote or a crossbody. With a recessed zipper for added security and straps crafted from the denim fabric, this handbag is both practical and stylish. Ready to get started on your upcycling adventure? Let’s go!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 8¾″(22㎝) W × 6″(15㎝) 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:
◆ Front & Back Panel
② 9⅞″ × 6¾″ (25㎝ × 17㎝) Outer layer
◆ Bottom Panel
① 11⅞″ × 7⅛″ (30㎝ × 18㎝) Outer layer
① 19″ × 14⅛″ (48㎝ × 36㎝) Lining
◆ Side Panel
② 5⅛″ × 6¾″ (13㎝ × 17㎝) Outer layer
◆ Front Pocket
① 4¾″ × 4″ (12㎝ × 10㎝) Outer layer
① 4¾″ × 2¾″ (12㎝ × 7㎝) Lining
◆ Zipper Panel
② 8¾″ × 2⅜″ (22㎝ × 6㎝) Outer layer
② 8¾″ × 2⅜″ (22㎝ × 6㎝) Lining
◆ Handle
② 20½″ × 2⅜″ (52㎝ × 6㎝) Outer layer
◆ Shoulder Strap
② 29¾″ × 2⅜″ (75㎝ × 6㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
① 25㎝ (10″) Zipper
① 2″ × 2⅜″ (5㎝ × 6㎝) Zipper End Fabric
② 2㎝ (3/4″) Wide D-ring
① 4″ × 2⅜″ (10㎝ × 6㎝) D-ring Fabric
② 2㎝ (3/4″) Wide Swivel Snap
① 2㎝ (3/4″) Wide Triglides Slide
Place the pocket on the front panel.
Place the handle on the front and back panels at 4″ intervals.
Sew only from the bottom of the handle to the top of the handle up to 4¾″.
Sew the side panels, front and back panels with their right sides facing each other on the four sides of the bottom panel.
Fold both ends of the zipper panel inward by 1㎝(3/8″).
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 1㎝(3/8″) seam allowance.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Open the zipper. Place the zipper panel on the top of the front and back panels and sew.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining. Sew the top of the front, back, and side panels.
Turn them right out. Aligning the four inner corners and fold the outer layer inward.
Place the right sides together of the sides and sew with an allowance of about 3/16″.
Turn right out. Place the wrong sides together of the sides and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
