Here we found patterns for folding shopping bags. Now they are called eco-bags because they are used instead of plastic shopping bags. Eco-bags can always be washed. Because they are fabric. These are the eco-benefits. And for our convenience and order in our purse, they (eco-bags) are laid out beautifully so as not to take up space. By the way, they will fit in your pocket and will not take up much space in a woman’s purse, which is convenient for both men and women. In another way, such bags are called shoppers, which is logical - they are roomy and durable, making it convenient to go shopping with them.
Folding bag patterns
Well, of course, we have seen something like this. And they bought it. But what's the point of paying for shopping bags if the house is full of fabrics or unnecessary things that can be turned into a bag.
Just look how cute it is - you definitely can’t buy one, but you can sew it easily!
And this handbag actually hides in a cone (lower right corner), which is almost like an owlet. And this is already a delight!
Still the same design as in the first photo, but the look is different. The bag easily folds into a small wallet.
It’s also not always possible to fold the bag neatly the first time... Yes, everything is simple, as in the picture below
Pattern diagram: that’s what I’m mastering now. No, it's actually simple. Problems begin when you think about what fabrics (color, texture) to combine to make it look beautiful. I know, now you will say we need to be simpler. Yes, but I can’t do it yet...
Here is a pocket - a real one, in a frame, and the whole bag fits into it. But there is one detail: handles. You see, they are cut into a cone to make it easier to carry heavy things.
And this is how a regular bag folds: it’s also not entirely easy, I only succeeded the second time. When folded this way, the fabric of the bag does not wrinkle at all.
I also thought that eco-bags were a good idea for a small business. Mastered the technique, sell and sell. In any case, it’s honestly earned money, albeit small.
Another cute foldable bag pattern.
And all my troubles with eco-bags began with this picture, which caught my eye at the very moment when a bag made by great Chinese (sorry) seamstresses, bought a couple of months ago for 2-something dollars, began to lose seams and some details. And I sewed my bag. True, instead of an elastic band that fastens with a button, I sewed a beautiful braid. And she was wrong: it took a lot of effort to fasten it. So an elastic band is the best solution. This is true.
Lovers of patchwork techniques can sew such a pocket packaging for a bag. It looks like a detachable zipper... Difficult, but interesting!
Illustration: how to fold a bag, including for photo 2 (it’s at the beginning of the post, where the owlet is). It’s simpler here - a bag like a berry, but the technique is the same.
Folding bag patterns
There are a lot of options. There is also a detachable zipper. Personally, I don’t agree with lightning. If you have no problems with them, do so. True, there are also various beautiful things like pictures and so on, but we can skip them. And the idea and execution are interesting.
For knitting lovers - a knitted eco-bag. But, as you understand, you will have to put it in a separate pocket and it will be thick, but the handbag is beautiful, and the remaining yarn can be used.
Leather accessories have always been very popular. A high-quality watch, wallet, or shoes speak about the owner’s taste and status. The most common and popular attribute is a leather bag.
Men's and women's leather bags can be casual, business, with a shoulder strap or a handle for carrying in the hands. Large and small, they always store the necessary things of their owner.
Bag models
The variety is amazing. You can choose for every taste and for any situation. They can be hard, soft, semi-soft, frame, totes, backpacks, shoppers, clutches, hobos, messengers, weekenders, baguette bags - each shape, when properly tailored and selected to suit the needs, best suits the requirements and needs of its owner.
It is worth considering that bag models need to be selected not only according to the outfit, situation or weather. The figure of the owner also plays a big role in creating the image. A large bag in the hands of a fragile lady will look advantageous only in the right ensemble.
Sewing a bag with your own hands
Leatherwork was valued in ancient times, and craftsmen were worth their weight in gold. Modern technologies have made great strides forward, and there is no need to go through the long procedure of preparing the material and sewing it yourself. It is much easier to buy a finished product by choosing from the huge assortment that is offered to the consumer.
However, creativity often requires implementation. Therefore, you can sew a bag yourself. To work, you need to prepare tools and carefully familiarize yourself with the theory. You can start practicing by completing all of the above steps.
Material selection
The choice of material for sewing a bag is important. Leather is divided into:
- saddle cloth is thick, made from the skin of cattle;
- yuft is soft, thin leather (about 2 mm);
- crust is thick and dense leather. Its surface is smooth and has a natural texture. Well suited for making bracelets, cases or sheaths.
Different craftsmen use different leathers. Some people like deer leather, some prefer pork, some prefer crocodile. There are many varieties of material, each with its own unique properties, pros and cons.
Tools
- punch (or awl and hammer);
- needles (2 pcs., always with a wide eye and a blunt end);
- a thread;
- compass (or special gears);
- leather scissors;
- rolling and finishing tools (optional);
- vice.
This is the minimum set of materials needed to sew a bag using a simple pattern. The simplest pattern for a leather bag is a long rectangle, cut in such a way that the front flap and side walls, as well as the back and front parts, form a single whole. Use these materials and you can easily create a leather crossbody bag. Patterns for leather bags always contain instructions on the number of parts needed.
Constructing a pattern
The patterns of men's leather bags are no different from women's at the initial stage. The classic one for men and women is cut out according to the same patterns, only with different sizes.
When starting work, you need to make sure that the leather is ready for cutting.
A piece of leather laid out on a smooth surface is positioned in such a way that the material can be used as efficiently as possible.
The pattern is transferred to the skin from the wrong side using a pencil or chalk. The dimensions of the finished product will correspond to A4 format; accordingly, the dimensions of the drawing should have an allowance of +1 cm. For the convenience of transferring the drawing to a pattern, you can select the pattern model you like, print it on a sheet of the required format and transfer it to the material.
Accessories and additional elements are cut out from the remnants of leather - a flap (its dimensions are equal to the parameters of the back wall of the bag - 210 mm by 297 mm, for convenience they take 21 cm by 30 cm). A leather shoulder bag can be made if you cut out a strap 4 cm wide and a length equal to the length of the body from waist to shoulder, multiplied by 2. You can use braid; it must be thrown over the shoulder so that its level corresponds to the future position of the bag. The length of the braid is measured with a centimeter, and the size is used to create a pattern.
Assembly of elements
When all the parts are cut out, they begin to assemble the future bag.
The first thing to do is to mark the locations of future seams. If sewing will be done manually, then a compass or a special wheel is used for marking. Often leather bag patterns contain dotted lines along which this wheel should go. Using the selected tool, the line on which the seam will be located is rolled or carefully scratched. Next, using a punch (a special toothed fork) or an awl and a hammer, holes are pierced into which the needle will be inserted.
How to sew a leather bag from ready-made parts? The parts of the bag are sewn together using a special stitch called “saddle stitch”. Unlike machine made, it is more durable and of higher quality.
The seam is formed using two needles. The thread is fixed in the needle. To do this, the tip of the needle pierces the thread in the middle, and the free tip is threaded into the resulting loop and carefully tightened.
During work, the needles are inserted towards each other. If you imagine a seam in cross-section, you get an interlacing of the letters “P”. After each stitch the thread is slightly tightened. This is done to ensure that the seam is strong, without gaps or gaps between the skin.
Bag from an old coat
How to sew a leather bag with your own hands, patterns from what material to use? After all, there are never too many bags. Even better, good bags. Using simple leather bag patterns, you can simultaneously get an interesting design solution and a new accessory. You can use an old coat as material.
The easiest option is to cut the bag out of the sleeve.
Before starting work, you need to prepare the skin. To do this, the sleeves are first ripped off. If there is a lining, then it must be carefully torn off without cutting the seams. If the lining is intact, you can use it without cutting it. The sleeve is turned outward with the lining.
On one side, the lining and leather are carefully ripped apart, and a zipper is sewn into this place. The length of the zipper should match the length of the opening.
Now you need to cut 2 circles from the second sleeve, the diameter of which will be equal to the width of the sleeve + a 7 mm seam allowance. A strip 3 cm wide and 70 cm long is also cut out. This is the future handle of the bag.
Using a sewing machine, a leather circle is sewn on each side to the tube from the sleeve so that the handle is on top, strictly opposite the zipper. The leather for the handle is sewn in while sewing on the circles, laying it between layers of leather. This way, when you turn the bag inside out, the handle will be on the outside rather than sewn inside.
The result is an interesting tube bag, reminiscent of a baguette model.
Using various cutting methods, finding a use for old pockets, belts, hems, you can sew any option for a laptop or a bucket bag.
Patterns of leather bags from an old coat differ only in the work with the material; the shape of the product can be any.
Bag made of patches
How to sew a leather bag from scraps of leather? It's easy to do. At the beginning of work, it is necessary to prepare the material. It is better to sew the leather pieces together using a sewing machine using a special zigzag stitch. It is durable and does not allow the edges of the leather to fray. The same seam can be repeated by hand, but it is important to monitor the thread tension, otherwise the fabric will pull to the sides and the finished bag will look untidy.
The pattern of the bag model is applied to the leather from the wrong side and outlined with chalk. A seam allowance is made - approximately 0.5 cm.
It is advisable to make a lining for a bag from scraps. The lining is cut out according to the pattern of the central part of the bag. It is not needed for handles. For the lining, durable satin is used, preferably a special durable lining fabric.
The stitched leather pieces and lining are put together and stitched again along the top seam.
Craftsmen often wonder how to sew a leather bag from parts of leather of different types. It is better to conduct such experiments after getting your hands on working with a material of the same strength and density.
Combination bags, however, are a popular and sought-after accessory.
For example, the stitched leather leather suggested above will look great with sides or handles made from leather of a different color, or from a different texture of leather (for example, a combination of ostrich leather and calf leather).
Unisex patterns
The world of leather goods is changing as quickly as the world of fashion. Bags are no longer divided so much into men's and women's, and the materials have become more diverse. Using the same patterns, you can sew a bag for both men and women.
For example, the patterns in the photo, cut on high-quality leather, will allow you to sew bags that can be used by both men and women.
To more clearly indicate that an accessory belongs to a specific gender, you can use decorative elements. To make leather handles shorter or longer, so that you can hang it on your shoulder using two handles. For men's - make one wide strap. A long shoulder handle will make the bag universal; such models are especially popular among young people and students.
In addition, such models allow you to easily vary in size. Bags based on these patterns can be easily adjusted to fit either an A5 notebook format or made more spacious so that an A3 folder fits.
To enlarge or reduce the pattern, it is convenient to use printed versions of the pattern. When printing, the pattern will be divided into several sheets. It will be necessary to cut it out, assemble it and transfer it to life-size on the skin. The second option is to draw the bag onto paper manually. In this case, it is necessary to work carefully; errors can ruin the entire work in the future.
Hello Craftswoman!
On this page I will tell you about my inspiration, which, oddly enough, came from a shopping bag I saw on the “weird moms” website.
I make this butterfly using the reverse appliqué technique in different handbags; my clients and my mother loved it. I also wanted a faux leather bag like this.
I share the dimensions, pattern of the bag and the stages of its creation:
The size of the finished bag is height 31.5 cm, width at the top 36 cm, width at the bottom 25 cm, bottom depth 12 cm.
We need faux leather, fabric for lining, zipper for back pocket, zipper for bag.
Cut:
1. Top parts 2 pieces, size 38*35 cm (mark the corners of the bottom 6*6 cm).
2. Top bar 2 pieces, size 38*4 cm.
3. Lining 2 parts, size 38*32 cm (mark the corners of the bottom 6*6 cm).
4. Handle part 115*6 cm.
5. Bar for handle – 2 parts, size 26*7cm.
6. Back pocket lining, 2 parts, size 24*18cm and 24*20cm
7. Pocket for lining, size as desired.
Detailed pattern of my bag, how I made it.
On the main part we mark all the necessary marks and lines:
- Corners of the future bottom
- Middle line for future application
- Line of the future pocket (from the top edge 5-6 cm, 20 cm long)
- Along the top edge we mark marks for the bar into which the handle will be pulled. When finished, it is 22 cm, which means we set aside the width from the side edge by the side seam allowance + 11 cm (1\2 strips).
We sew pockets onto the lining if desired. I have a double, open pocket + cell phone pocket.
Sew the zipper to the back pocket lining details.
We make appliqué on the outer part of the leather bag. I have a butterfly made using the reverse appliqué technique.
We sew the upper strips of leatherette to the upper edges of the lining, inserting a zipper.
Connect the sides and bottom, leaving an opening for turning. We stitch in the corners to form the bottom.
Prepare the hole for the back pocket. Insert the pocket lining with a zipper.
We connect the sides of the top part of the bag, stitch the corners, forming the bottom.
In my version, the handle did not turn out to be one-piece and I will join 2 parts together, the seams will be hidden in the upper strips. Forming a handle
We wrap the edges of the handle bar 2 cm towards the wrong side, laying a fastening one. A line. Fold it across and attach it to the top strip of the lining, keeping the middle of the strip piece aligned with the side seam of the lining.
We turn the outer part of the bag inside out and put it inside the lining face to face, matching the sides and middle of the parts. We stitch connecting them.
Turn the bag inside out through the hole left when stitching the lining.
We lay a finishing stitch and thread the handle into special strips. We connect the handle into a ring and hide the seam inside the bar.
Sew up the hole in the lining.
Women's bags are an indispensable accessory, without which the image of the fair sex looks unfinished. In it, representatives of the fair half of humanity carry with them everything they need: keys, a mirror, a phone, napkins, lipstick, and so on.
A woman needs a lot of bags, and the family budget, as you know, does not allow such luxury. Therefore, the best solution would be to make this item yourself. Even material for this needlework can be found if you thoroughly shake up your wardrobe.
So by choosing this activity, you will not only get an original, unusual new thing, but also free up your closet.
Before you start creating, you should decide on a model. Then select the necessary materials, tools and decor. And only then start making the little thing. Below we have tried to collect the necessary useful information and interesting ideas, diagrams and photos for your creativity.
What fabric to choose for sewing bags 
Sewing a fabric bag can be made from any material, the main thing is that it has sufficient strength.
Common materials
But there are certain options that are used most often by craftswomen.
- Jeans (denim). This versatile material suitable for creating products of different styles. Durable and wear-resistant, it does not electrify and looks very attractive. The only negative quality of denim is its ability to lose color (fading) over time.
- Gabardine. This wonderful material has a number of advantages. It does not wrinkle, is resistant to moisture and abrasion, does not stretch or shrink. The characteristic is complemented by the fact that the material is quite light and soft.
- Polyester. This synthetic fabric has a versatile look. Its surface can be imitation cotton or silk. But at the same time, it costs significantly less, and at the same time it is practical and wear-resistant.
- The only negative is that the material does not allow air to pass through. Nylon
- . The most unpretentious and low-maintenance fabric. But at the same time it has pleasant tactile characteristics and allows you to make attractive products. Thick cotton
. Products made from it are best suited for the warm season. Easy to care for, lightweight and comes in a wonderful range of bright colors. 
Additional selection
There are several more options that are not as common as the previous ones, but suitable for creating a women's accessory.
- These include such paintings. Cordura - American.
- high strength fabric Canvas - modern.
- a type of canvas Lake
- - imitation patent leather. Oxford - came to us from Scotland.
something like a matting REFERENCE.
In addition to the listed fabrics that are used for the outer part of the bag, there are a couple more options for the inner part. Most often, nylon or twill is used for this. You can also use plain calico or satin.
The existing models of this thing can be listed endlessly. But let's focus on the most famous variations that are easy to sew with your own hands.
- beach bag-mat;
To create these items you you will need some fabric (you can use things that you no longer wear), scissors, a sewing machine, as well as a little imagination and free time.
Shopping Bag
Our mothers also sewed shopping bags themselves. It's perfect for grocery shopping. And her sewing is quite simple.
The material for its manufacture will be old, but still quite strong clothes.
Manufacturing process
- Unravel the clothes at the seams and cut out the details according to the basic drawing.
Pattern
- Finish the edges of the parts using an overlocker or a zigzag stitch.
- Make connecting side seams.
- Sew on the bottom piece.
- Sew on the handles.
- If desired, decorate the finished product with decor.
ADVICE! To make the product stronger, use a double seam.
We sew a beach bag-mat
The benefits of such a product are undeniable. Firstly, you don’t have to drag an uncomfortable rug with you, because the thing is equipped with a pair of convenient handles. Secondly, you can put the necessary small things in it (by sewing on a special pocket).
To implement it, you will need thick fabric (you can use terry), twill, large (35 cm) and small (14 cm) zippers, Velcro, padding polyester for the middle layer and 1.5 cm wide braid.
Basic pattern
Pocket pattern
Completing of the work
- Using the given pattern, cut the fabric.
- Sew zippers into the pocket details.
- Sew pockets onto the outer piece.
- Sew the handle straps of the product.
- Sew the front and inner parts, placing spacer material between them.
- Sew on Velcro.
Shoulder bag - backpack 
Kids love this versatile item. They are happy to carry their things and books in it. And it’s even more pleasant for a child to receive an original item made by his mother.
For work you will need the following materials: fabric (main and lining), material for stiffening, zipper, fixing elements and decor.
Pattern
Work order
- Transfer the pattern details to the material and cut them out.
- Sew the side seams of the outer part.
- Connect the top piece to the bottom.
- Sew straps and flap.
- Sew in the lining.
- Sew in a zipper.
- Install the fixing elements.
- Decorate the product.
Clutch handbag
And finally, an invariable attribute of a women's festive outfit is a small clutch handbag. Made with your own hands, it can give your appearance a unique charm and personality.
To create it you will need fabric (main and lining), fabric or leather to create a flower, leather bias binding, dublin, magnetic button and a metal ring for attaching the handle.
Pattern
Description of manufacture
- Using the basic pattern, make outer and inner parts from the main and lining fabric.
- Glue the dublin to the outer part from the inside.
- Strengthen the place where the magnetic button is attached on the inside with a dublin.
- Install a magnetic button.
- Cut out two blanks for the inner pocket.
- Fold the blanks with the wrong side and stitch, leaving an opening for turning inside out.
- Turn the piece onto the face and stitch along the outline.
- Sew a pocket to the lining.
- Sew the outer and inner parts on three sides facing inward. At the same time, place the ring for fastening the handle in place.
- Turn the workpiece out and steam.
- Edge the bottom, which remains unstitched, with trim.
- Use a single stitch to process the valve and stitch the sides of the product.
- Install the second part of the magnetic button.
- Decorate the finished product with an artificial flower.
Attention! This clutch can be decorated with a finished applique or bead embroidery instead of a flower.
Useful tips for sewing fabric bags 
- Many models of fabric bags require a rigid frame. It can be created by laying solid material on the sides and bottom, between the main fabric and the lining. Cardboard is used as the main material for these purposes. You can also (especially to strengthen the bottom) use household linoleum. Another popular method is to use flexible plastic office folders.
- The seams of the product can be strengthened by laying a cord and treating the resulting structure with bias tape or fabric.
- To decorate a shopping bag, you can use bright braid or iron-on stickers..
- Instead of a clutch handle, you can use a thick chain. It is sold by the meter at a craft store.
- When transferring the pattern details to the fabric, do not forget to add seams. Usually they are one and a half centimeters.
- To prevent the zipper slider from jumping out during use, sew fixing pieces of fabric on both edges when sewing.
- They seem to be supposed to wrap around the ends of the zipper.
- If you use old clothes as material, when cutting, watch the direction of the main thread of the fabric.
We hope you are convinced that even a novice craftsman can sew a bag with his own hands. The main thing is to choose the right model and show a little patience and diligence. And everything else will follow. I wish you smooth lines and creative flights of fancy!
Step-by-step instructions for sewing this bag are given below.Flowers of life
The bright fabrics are complemented by a large leather tassel, approx. 13 cm, which is attached to the zipper slider.
Patchwork denim
The twill tape belt does not need to be secured at the seams; instead, make small trapezoids out of the fabric and place the blocks on them. Using the carabiner hooks, fasten the belt with buckle (Prym) to the blocks.
Create your own individual model. All three options are made according to a pattern based on a circle.
You will need
Fabric (35 x 140 cm), zip approx. 40 cm, twill tape 2.5 cm wide (2x 45 cm), backpack fastener 2.5 cm high (Prym), paper, pencil, thread (Coats), scissors (), measuring tape (), pins (), ruler ().
Step 1
Draw a circle with a radius of 13.5 cm. At a distance of 2.5 cm above the center of the circle, draw a straight line. Smaller part of the circle = top flap of the bag, larger part of the circle = back of the bag. Measure the length of the rounded edges of the top and back of the bag.
Step 2
Front of the bag: Draw a line from the edge of the paper to the side at a right angle (½ the length of the rounded cut of the top of the bag). Measure 13 cm down along the edge of the paper, connecting the end points with a smooth convex line (½ the length of the rounded cut of the back of the bag).
Step 3
Cutting: from the fabric, cut out a circle 1x and the front part of the bag (from the fabric folded in half) 1x without allowances.
Step 4
On the circle of fabric at the ends of the line drawn on the paper pattern, make small notches to indicate the top and back of the bag.
Step 5
Pin the zipper: one strip to the straight edge of the front of the bag, the other strip to the rounded edge of the top flap of the bag from notch to notch. Sew the zipper.
Step 6
Pin one end of each piece of twill tape to the rounded edge of the back of the bag under the ends of the zipper. Sew the rounded edges of the front and back of the bag.Tip: To turn the bag inside out, leave the zipper slightly open.
Step 7
Turn the shoulder bag right side out. Pass the ends of the twill ribbons through the jumpers of the parts of the fastener for the backpack, turn them under and stitch them together.Models from the Missoni, Alexander Wang, Kenneth Cole, street style collections.
Photo: Jan Schmiedel (11); Imaxtree (4). Directed by: Teresa Bachler.
The material was prepared by Elena Karpova.
