It is probably difficult to find a person who does not have a couple of old jeans lying around in the closet. And it’s a pity to throw it away, and I don’t want to put it on anymore. An excellent option in the style of “how to make new from the old” is sewing a denim handbag.
Jeans have not gone out of fashion for several decades. In addition to the fact that denim looks very stylish, they also have excellent wear resistance and comfort. Women's denim handbag is an almost universal accessory. Depending on the cut and finish, it can be worn with sportswear, as well as with romantic summer dresses and even office outfits. And for teenagers and young people - this is generally a real find. Bright decor, funny inscriptions and applications will attract attention in any situation.
It seems to many girls that it is almost impossible to create such a fashionable little thing on their own. Not true! A little patience, a bit of imagination, a pair of unnecessary jeans - and you have a new accessory in your hands. And detailed master classes from our article will help you to cope with each stage of the process without any problems.
Stylish denim bag. We sew according to the pattern
This handbag is characterized by simplicity of execution and original design. It will be easy to make it even for a beginner needlewoman. For this:
Let's go pick up an outfit for a new accessory!
Summer is coming soon, someone will go on vacation, someone - to the country. We offer you wonderful ideas for summer bags, and backpacks from old jeans. Denim bags never go out of style. After all, they are light, comfortable, unpretentious, and even have many pockets, which also adds popularity.
How to sew a bag with your own hands from old jeans? It's not as difficult as it seems. Even if you rarely sew and are not a fan of a sewing machine, you can make an exception for such a handbag for the summer. Now knapsack backpacks are very fashionable, with a drawstring on top, which are tightened with a cord at the top. Cord, grosgrain tape, as well as other plastic accessories can be purchased at a needlework store.
Where to begin
Of course, you can buy a bag or a backpack in a store, but it is more interesting to sew an exclusive handbag yourself. To begin with, we look in the closet and pick up old jeans that you haven’t worn for a long time, but throw them away - your hand doesn’t rise. And rightly so, that it does not rise. We will sew an excellent comfortable accessory from denim.
Decide on the style, buy accessories, and you can proceed. In one or two evenings, it is quite possible to cope. If you don't have a sewing machine, it's not a big deal. You just have to tinker more. And manual work is now very welcome.
If you are sewing a bag by hand, a ruler, and a crayon, or a felt-tip pen will help you. To make the lines even, on the wrong side we make the lines with a ruler, so the seams will be smoother.
Old jeans should not be torn, clean, and tight. The bag can also be combined: from two pairs of jeans, or from jeans, and a piece of other dense fabric, only the fabrics must be of the same thickness. The easiest way to sew is the way when the top of the jeans is simply cut off.
A frame is obtained from the top, and the bottom is sewn to it. We do not cut off the back pockets, on the contrary, even more pockets can be sewn on. This is the easiest way to sew a bag with your own hands. The lining can be cut from any thin fabric. Do not forget, when you cut the lining, add a 1 cm seam allowance. We cut out the handles for a bag or backpack from the legs, and sew the strips to the rep tape, or make them from a double-stitched rep tape. The bottom can be made any: round, square, rectangular. A bag of two or three different colored jeans looks beautiful. Very simple handbag, drawstring on top, and threaded cord:
We cut the trouser leg first along the step seams, and then into strips, about 9-10 cm wide. We put the strips on top of each other, and sew them together. We have a solid canvas. We decorate the canvas with pockets, lace, buttons - the main thing is not to overdo it. Applications are welcome. We fix the seams at the ends of the seams. We fold our canvas in half, we get a cylinder. It would be nice to stitch the corners of the bag from the wrong side too. Cut out the bottom, applied the lining. We sew the bottom. Sew on handles and lining. At the end, we sew a lining into the bag. So the new super bag is ready.
According to this pattern, it will be more convenient for you to sew a backpack from old jeans. Transfer the pattern to paper, cut it out, and lay it on denim. The pattern is clear, sewing on it is easy. There is a zipper on the side.
If you have old jeans lying around, then do not rush to throw them away, you can sew a wonderful travel bag out of them. Such a bag will be strong enough and roomy, since the denim is dense and one pair of jeans is enough for a large bag. So, How to sew a travel bag from old jeans with your own hands.
First, cut off the back of the leg, there is already a pocket.
Cut out exactly so that there is a rectangle. It should be of such length that when folded we get a bag. This will be the middle part of the bag.
If there is a desire, then on the other side of the rectangle, you can make another pocket.
Sew lining on the inside.
On both sides of this rectangle we sew 2 pieces of material of the same width - these will be the sides of our bag. To do this, use the front of the leg.
Now we close the side seams with a trouser tape or, for example, you can put a bright tape at your discretion. We immediately determine the length of our handles. Handles for the bag can be skipped, for strength, through the entire bag.
We sew a zipper.
We fold and sew as in the photo below. Decorate the bottom. To do this, turn the bag inside out, fold the sides into diamonds (see picture), stitch along the bottom line. You can substitute thick cardboard at the bottom. For strength and durability, the cardboard should be stitched with jeans on all sides. The cardboard can be substituted into the bottom at the stage of strengthening with a cloth.
A real needlewoman does not have unnecessary things. Even if jeans are worn out or simply out of fashion, this is not a reason to throw them away or send them for long-term storage on distant shelves. Strong and interesting fabric can come to life in the form of stylish original bags, handbags, backpacks and clutches. And no special skills are needed if you take ready-made patterns. Onward to change!
Photo of jeans bags
Bags made of durable cotton are not the rarest occurrence. They are sold in stores, shown at fashion shows, sewn factory and piece by piece. To understand how malleable and versatile this material is in stylistic decisions, just look at the photo:
Casual models perfectly complement a comfortable bow.
A bum bag or a model with a shoulder strap is a solution for girls with an active life, opening up new expanses of dynamics.
A summer or beach bag made of jeans is stylish and practical.
Jeans is a win-win material for a shopping bag.
Clutches are an original solution for a cocktail party.
The sporty model is both practical and stylish.
Obviously, denim models are appropriate in almost any setting. The only rule is that the accessory must match the overall style of the person and the event.
Do-it-yourself bag models from old jeans with a pattern
Design ideas on how to sew a denim bag are just full of worldwide web. You can safely use ready-made ideas in their pure form or take them as a basis for your own unique creation. Sewing will be even easier if you choose a model with provided patterns, such as this one.
More difficult, but quite real work lies ahead, if not limited to a simple handbag model, but to choose a full-fledged stylish backpack that is so convenient in everyday life.
It is important to understand that it is not necessary to completely follow someone else's design - you can always add a touch of your personality. The easiest way to do this is in the decor, using, in addition to denim, leather, lace, buttons, rhinestones, other materials and accessories.
Another denim bag pattern
Even a beginner in sewing can sew a simple bag model with their own hands. For example, this handbag can become a household, everyday or beach bag in different situations, and its designer has carefully and completely free of charge provided patterns.
The advantage of this pattern is that the dimensions can be adjusted depending on your own needs and wishes.
To sew such a universal model, it is enough to estimate the dimensions you need and transfer the drawing to paper already in the natural size of the product. When transferring from a pattern to a fabric, it is important to leave 1.5 cm for the seams, otherwise you will have to change the product as you work, and the bag will turn out to be too small.
Pattern options: over the shoulder, bag-bag, handbag
There are countless options for patterns, because, despite the apparent simplicity of the design, you can endlessly supplement it with various elements. One of the most common and versatile options is a bag bag.
The next popular option is a shoulder bag. In order not to delve into the intricacies of sewing, complex calculations and other things, you can use such a simple pattern.
Master class or step-by-step description of creating a bag
The easiest way to show how to sew a denim bag with your own hands is with the help of a video. Especially for you, we have selected a detailed MK on the video:
The following step-by-step instruction on the video may be useful:
If you are only taking the first steps in sewing and alterations, you can use a few tricks:
- Even on the basis of the same pattern, you can sew several handbags that are completely different from each other, complementing them with various decor of your own production (roses, pockets, stitching) or from sewing accessories stores (chains, rhinestones, zippers, rivets, etc.);
- The bag will look more original and stylish if it is supplemented with compatible materials. Skin goes well with jeans, inserts from tapestry or other dense fabrics will look great;
- It is not at all necessary to cut and sew a bag from old jeans from scratch - you can take an old shabby bag as a basis and simply re-fit it with strong material. At the same time, belts and a trim at the seams can be made from pieces of leather - this way the bag will look even more stylish than if it were completely leather.
Most importantly, don't be afraid to try and experiment. Sewing accessories with your own hands is a great option for an inexpensive and stylish look every day.
Creative ideas for hand-made can be found quite unexpectedly in everyday things. Old jeans do not have to be thrown away or it is useless to store in the closet - you can sew an interesting bag out of them, showing a little patience and imagination. Making an original product will turn out pretty quickly. Detailed instructions and detailed descriptions will tell you how easy it is to sew a bag from old jeans with your own hands.
Going to the market or to the store, it is convenient to take a durable roomy shopping bag with you. Habitual plastic bags are quickly torn, and a reliable shopping bag will be quite appropriate.
These models of denim bags can be sewn independently from old trousers.
Consider how to sew a large shopping bag:
- For work, take a pair of old denim trousers.
- From tools you need scissors, an awl, pins.
- The bag is sewn on a sewing machine.
- The necessary accessories are rivets and a strap.
- Both legs are cut off from jeans and cut in half.
- Both pieces of matter are given a trapezoidal shape.
- From the rest of the pants you need to sew the bottom and sides.
- All elements of the pattern are sewn together, the workpiece is turned inside out.
- Belts or belts are fastened with rivets in the form of long handles.
As a result, you will be able to sew a beautiful shopping bag made of durable denim, decorated with straps. Moreover, the work takes a little time, and a bag made of jeans, for all its simplicity, looks like an exclusive fashion accessory.
Another version of the bag (step by step photo instruction):
1. For old trousers, you need to cut off the legs and their bottom, which is usually worn out due to contact with the floor. 2. Next - rip the legs along the usual seam (the stitching will remain as a decoration for the future handbag).
3. Ideally, you should get a rectangle, but if a trapezoid is also good, because the bag will be trapezoidal. 4. Now we connect the parts by sewing them with the front sides. 5. We turn out the sewn blank.
6. An important point is to fold correctly in the bottom area. Be sure to iron. 7. Cut off and sew the corners so that they do not bloom.
8. After working with the bottom, turn out the future bag. Outside, the bottom will look like this. 9. We tuck the upper cut, 1 time is enough, since it will still be necessary to sew in the handles and lining.
10. The collar must be stitched at a level of 5 mm from the top and smoothed down. 11. A handle can be made from a trouser belt without cutting it out, but simply cutting it off. The length of the workpiece is 36 cm, including allowances. 12. Pin with pins and check that the length of both handles is the same. Approximate distance - 4 cm from the central seam.
13. Now the future bag needs to be turned inside out. 14. The handle is sewn into the top collar, as seen in the photo.
15. We install the lining pre-sewn according to the same pattern in its place. You can sew on an inside pocket. The photo on the left shows which section of the side seam does not need to be sewn on a typewriter - it will come in handy for eversion. 16. We pay special attention to the upper part - it should be even, and the edges of the handles should go slightly beyond the fabric.
19. Sew on the lining, having previously made a basting by hand. Nuance: it is desirable to have a lined pocket on the opposite side of the outer pocket. 20. At the junction of the handles with the upper edge, you need to stitch or sweep again.
The result is a stylish shopping bag
Compact backpack model
Neat handbags in the shape of a backpack are a stylish accessory for every girl. They are perfect for a beach party, walking with friends, relaxing in the country. You can sew such a bag from jeans in a few hours, using one leg of old pants and cute straps in a contrasting (for example, brown) color.
Consider step by step how to sew a bag from old worn jeans:
- A piece of trouser leg 50-60 cm long is cut off from the trousers.
- They take the strap, fold it in half, apply it to the front.
- Leave about 10 cm of the belt with a buckle, stepping back from the bottom of the product, cut off.
- The strap is sewn from the front side of the workpiece to the bottom, the leg is turned inside out.
- Sew the bottom with hand stitches along the cut edge, sew the corners.
- The backpack model should turn out to be voluminous with a fastening belt.
- Using an awl, holes are made in the belt. Sew on a belt.
Photo step by step making a backpack
To give the product the final look of a backpack, lacing straps are added. For decoration, beads, beads, appliqué and other unusual finishes are suitable. By the same principle, you can sew a creative denim clutch bag, just do not need to sew shoulder straps to it.
Roomy for travel
You can create your own creative travel accessory, sew on a durable zipper, decorate and fold things when you go on the road. The more old material used, the more spacious the denim bag will turn out. For work, you will need two pairs of unnecessary trousers, a large patch of lining fabric, and threads of the appropriate color. You can sew the pattern on a sewing machine, and to make the thing more durable, form strips from the lining fabric and sew them to the base in the form of large cells.
In travel options, you can combine fabrics of different colors.
A travel bag can be sewn according to the following scheme:
- From two pairs of worn jeans, cut off the legs.
- We rip each denim blank in half or cut it.
- From the resulting pieces we assemble a large rectangle.
- We give the edges of the product a slightly rounded shape.
- Using the lining fabric, we sew wide strips.
- We spread them on denim, forming cells.
- We attach strong strips on the front side of the model.
- From denim material we form the handles of the product.
- We make a lining according to the shape of the main blank.
- We sew it inside the product, insert the zipper.
- According to the workpiece, we sew square elements for volume.
The result is a durable bag that will fit a lot of things. For greater reliability, it is possible to lay and sew a horizontal fabric strip of lining fabric along the central part of the pattern at the level of the seams that fasten the handles of the product. A roomy road model will always come in handy on the go.
Casual accessories patchwork
In home needlework, patchwork has become widespread. The technique can be used to sew a beautiful accessory in a fashionable patchwork style. To create an unusual model, it is better to use denim in different colors, cut from several old pants.
To make patchwork with your own hands from jeans, you need:
- Prepare irregularly shaped variegated denim patches.
- Cut out the base from a dense fabric - two rectangular flaps.
- The dimensions of the workpiece are approximately 40x40 cm.
- The sealing material (non-woven fabric) can be omitted from the bag.
- Leather or denim belts are suitable for everyday model handles.
- From the lining fabric, also cut out two rectangles 40x40 cm.
- On paper, make a sketch of the front side using the patchwork technique.
- Mark each patch with a number to correctly lay out the drawing.
- Pin the flaps with pins to the base sewn from rectangles.
- Sew all the elements with the workpiece with small stitches in one direction.
After that, it remains to perform the second part of the front side of the patchwork bag in the same way. Next, the lining rectangles are sewn to the main blanks “face to face”, starting to sew from the top edge. Then the bag is sewn along the contour, leaving a small unsewn segment to turn the product inside out. After turning, the left segment is sewn up, the corners are turned up, sewing them with the lining.
The bottom can be sewn from a plastic material trimmed with denim by sewing it inside. Sew the zipper directly to the edges or make a separate insert for its design. Handles are made of belts, belts, cords, strong braided ribbons. A chic patchwork bag will become an indispensable accessory for every fashionable woman.
Children and youth models
The attractiveness of denim bags is that they are suitable for girls, young ladies, adult women. Therefore, from old denim trousers, you can come up with and sew an interesting youth model, a copy for a schoolgirl and a little princess. The principle and algorithm of operation are almost the same, the shape and decoration are different.
Original ideas on how to make accessories, the base of which is made of unnecessary jeans:
- A party clutch shaped like a roomy purse with a denim frill, ruffles and a slim strap.
- Beach bag with trapezoidal pockets and wide handles. All beach accessories will fit in it without any problems.
- A shopper model made of squares of denim and any dense, colorful material with a magnetic closure is an indispensable thing for shopping.
- Sports bag with side, front and back pockets and wide handles. You can sew a round, oval, rectangular or square item.
- School model of jeans with a zipper and one long handle in leather or lace. No need for a lot of decorations, simple and concise design.
- Children's bags with round handles, small drawstring backpacks, clutches for young ladies, decorated with floral arrangements, bright bows.
- A compact product with many pockets, zippers, locks for young people. Stones, buttons, beads, flowers, lace are used for decoration.
- The male backpack model is suitable for a schoolboy or student. The product should have more strict lines. Jewelry - buckles, leather inserts, locks.
- A laptop bag is a convenient product in which you can carry a laptop every day. Be sure to sew strong straps to the product.
There are many options on how to sew a bag from old jeans. Can be used for work pants, cut off the back of the trousers with pockets and a belt. The more unusual the design, the more interesting the work will turn out. There are no extra accessories, and old jeans only take up space in the closet. Bags are durable, dense, do not need additional seals, are ideally combined with zippers, locks, buckles and a variety of decor. A little creativity - and a fashion accessory will complement the wardrobe.