Denim bags - is a practical, wear-resistant accessory that can be easily created with your own hands. Jeans are an environmentally friendly material that does not cause allergies and is harmless to others.
Patterns for bags from jeans
Patterns for bags made from jeans of different styles differ in style and size.
Large bags
Large denim bags, thanks to the huge number of compartments and strong material, are good in all models. They can be taken with you on the road or to work. Isolated sections allow things and products not to touch. Special pockets for gadgets allow you to securely store your phone or tablet.
The shopper bag is popular today. It is suitable for shopping trips to shopping centers because it is roomy. With a little experience, it is easy to sew denim bags with your own hands.
To do this you will need:
- the bottom of an old pair of jeans, preferably straight cut and large;
- lining fabric;
- scissors;
- ruler;
- chalk.
Manufacturing process:
- Remove the worn bottom edge of the trousers.
- Cut the pant legs in half.
- Create 2 rectangular pieces (80 x 60 cm) – side pieces and a piece for the bottom of the bag (80 x 20 cm).
- Cut the lining to exactly the same size.
- Sew the cut out denim pieces along the sides and topstitch with decorative stitching.
- Sew the bottom.
- Turn the product right side out.
- Sew the lining in the same way, leaving a small part unsewn.
- Connect the top part of the bag with the lining and sew them together.
- Turn it inside out through the remaining opening to the right side and topstitch.
- Sew up the hole in the lining with a blind stitch.
- Make the handles for the bag from a special ribbon, each 60 cm long.
- Sew the handles symmetrically on the sides of the bag.
Small bags
Small denim bags go well with casual and formal dresses and don't take up much space in your closet.
Basic models of small bags:
- on a strap, over the shoulder;
- on the belt of the belt;
- on hand;
- with additional pockets.
The downside of small accessories is that they can hold few items.
A novice tailor can sew denim bags with his own hands using a ready-made pattern. The small size of the product will require a small piece of fabric and a little time to make it.
Steps for cutting a denim phone case bag:
- Draw a smartphone on paper.
- Transfer the measurements to the fabric of the back of the jeans.
- Cut out 2 pieces, taking into account the seam allowance and finishing of 3 cm, extend the upper part of the piece by 5 cm.
- Cut the strap to the desired length.
- Sew the prepared elements together, leaving the upper part unsewn (the Velcro will be here).
- Finish the top with tape.
- Sew the Velcro to the top of the cover.
- Fasten the strap on the sides.
Backpacks
Nowadays, everyone wears backpacks because the useful qualities of the model are obvious:
- Does not curve the spine, recommended for schoolchildren.
- Holds a lot of things while leaving your hands free, suitable for women with small children.
- It tolerates temperature fluctuations without harm and is suitable for use at all times of the year.
- Denim fabric is durable, the item will last a long time.
Women's, men's and children's backpacks differ in style, size and capacity.
Hiking accessory volume chart (in liters):
| Types of tourism | Women | Men | teenagers from 15 to 17 years old | Children from 10 to 15 years old |
| On foot | 65 – 75 | 80 – 135 | 50 – 80 | 20 – 50 |
| Water | 80 – 120 | 100 – 135 | 50 – 80 | 20 – 50 |
| Mountain | 65 – 75 | 100 – 110 | 50 – 80 | 20 – 50 |
| Skiing | 80 – 120 | 100 – 130 | 50 – 80 | 20 – 50 |
It is not difficult to sew a backpack from unnecessary jeans if you have patterns.
Backpack pattern (sizes for children's product):
- Base – 2 pieces of denim fabric (40 x 25 cm).
- 1 oval bottom piece (18 x 28 cm).
- Valve. (18 x 15 cm).
- Handles (2 pcs.), 35 cm long.
- Lace (1 pc.).
- Button for valve.
Sequence of product manufacturing:
- Sew the rectangular piece along the side slit.
- Baste the bottom to the base and stitch with a double stitch for strength.
- Turn up the top of the backpack and stitch it 5 cm so that you can thread a drawstring through it, leaving 2 cm unsewn.
- Finish the valve part with tape and sew it to the base of the backpack with a blind stitch.
- Fasten the strap handles with a triple stitch in 2 places: 1 – at the bottom of the backpack, 2 – at the place where the valve connects to the base.
- Thread the lace.
- The backpack for the child is ready.
Master classes on patterning and sewing bags from old jeans
Without having enough skills, relying on the instructions of master classes, it is easy to sew the necessary accessory from old jeans.
Beach bag
A beach bag is relevant for those who relax near a body of water. Its main function is capacity and practicality.
To create a summer bag from jeans you need to prepare:
- a pair of old jeans;
- cotton for lining;
- decorative cord for handles 120 cm;
- Lock for inside pocket.
Start work by preparing the fabric: rip open all the denim pieces and iron them well with steam to straighten out the seams, steam a piece of cotton to shrink it.
Draw the pattern on paper:
- Rectangle (base) – 47 x 35 cm.
- Bottom – 35 x 16 cm.
- Pocket – 10 x 15 cm.
From the prepared pieces of fabric, cut out 2 denim base pieces and 1 piece for the bottom. Cut out the same pieces from cotton, plus a rectangle for the pocket.
Having prepared the necessary elements, proceed to creating the product:
- Sew the sides of the bag.
- Turn them right side out.
- Secure the finished seams with a finishing stitch.
- Baste the bottom and carefully stitch it to the base.
- Divide the cord in half and secure the handles.
- Sew a pocket with a zipper to one side of the lining.
- In the same sequence, assemble the lining of the bag, leaving one side not completely sewn.
- Place the base and lining right sides together and secure the top of the bag.
- Turn the finished work inside out through the opening left, then sew it up with a blind stitch.
- Steam and stitch the top of the product.
Youth bag
A fashionista who has at her disposal: can sew a simple and unusual item on her own without any special skills:
- One leg from old jeans.
- Machine, scissors and thread.
- Belt tape 1 m.
- Big button.
- Tape 40 cm.
- We take a trouser leg 45 cm long.
Step-by-step sewing:
- Sew the bottom part of the piece, then finish the top with tape.
- Sew a handle from a belt tape.
- Attach a button to the center of the top of the product.
- For originality, embroider initials on the accessory.
The whole process takes about an hour.
Backpack
Before starting work, you need to prepare:
- A pair of jeans.
- Sharp scissors.
- A sewing machine with a strong needle.
- Threads.
- Cord.
- Tape for finishing the top.
From the denim legs, cut out the following pieces:
- rectangle (70 by 30 cm);
- bottom (23 by 13 cm);
- 2 straps (90 x 10 cm);
- 2 valves, length (20 by 15 cm).
Step-by-step sewing process:
- Sew the main part.
- Sew the straps together and turn them inside out.
- Sew the flap from the wrong side and turn it over to the right side, attach a hanger loop to it.
- Then, carefully sew in the bottom.
- Turn the entire product over to the front side.
- Finish the top of the backpack with tape.
- Punch a loop along the edge of the top of the cord.
- Sew on the valve and straps.
- Thread the cord through the punched holes.
Summer bag
Do-it-yourself denim bags for summer are combined with the remains of bright fabric, decorated with braid and cords. To start sewing a fashionable summer bag, it is enough to have jeans scraps and pieces of fabric that match the color scheme.
Cutting and sewing stages:
- Prepare 40 identical squares 10 cm wide. For the base of the bag – 32 pcs., 8 pcs. – for the bottom.
- Assemble the pieces, alternating them in a checkerboard pattern to make strips, each 40 cm long.
- Sew the checkerboard stripes into a 40 cm high piece.
- Connect the resulting squares (40 x 40 cm) on both sides.
- Stitch all seams with decorative stitching.
- Form the bottom from the remaining pieces.
- Glue the patchwork set onto the interlining with a hot iron.
- Connect the sides of the bag to the bottom.
- Assemble the lining from 2 pieces (80 by 40 cm, 40 by 20 cm).
- Sew the lining to the bag along the top edge.
- Finish the resulting seam with tape.
- Punch 6 loops along the top edge.
- Thread decorative cord through the loop holes.
- Make 2 handles from the belt tape and attach them to the product symmetrically on the sides.
Tote bag
Due to their capacity and bag-like shape, these bags are also called universal tote bags. The tote bag is practical and multifunctional – it can easily hold documents or sports clothes. Two different length handles make it easy to carry on the shoulder or in your hand.
The only drawback of the bag is the open top.
To sew a sack bag you will need:
- Old, out-of-fashion jeans.
- Sewing machine, needles and thread.
- Tailor's scissors.
- Thread ripper (special ripping tool).
- 1.5 m of webbing.
- Lining fabric.
- 8 pcs. eyelets.
- Decorative cord.
Next, you need to create a drawing on paper: the bottom of the bag is round with a diameter of 20 cm.
The side part is 25 cm high and 60.5 cm long. The pattern dimensions are given without taking into account the seam allowance.
- Place the finished paper patterns alternately on the denim and lining fabric.
- Cut out all the pieces, adding a 2 cm seam allowance.
- Start making the bag:
- Sew the side part, securing with decorative stitching.
- The resulting “pipe” is secured to the bottom piece with several seams for strength.
- Sew the lining in the same way.
- Connect the finished parts together at the top.
- Finish the top of the bag with tape.
- Attach the eyelets at equal distances.
- Sew 2 belts on the sides (50 and 100 cm).
- Thread the cord through the eyelets.
The work is labor-intensive; it will take a whole day to sew the bag.
Pocket bag
A novice tailor can easily sew such a bag from a piece of old jeans.
First, you should prepare a drawing of the main part of the product by drawing a trapezoid:
- top part 25 cm;
- height – 13 cm;
- lower part 30 cm.
To start working, you need to cut out 2 identical pieces - trapezoids from denim, interlining and cotton.
- Glue the interlining to the cotton with an iron; it must be sewn on 3 sides.
- Connect the denim pieces in the same way, sew the zipper on the 4th side.
- Place the finished lining into the denim piece.
- Sew the lining to the inside of the zipper using a blind stitch.
The pocket bag is ready, all that remains is to attach an elastic band to it to fit your waist.
For laptop
DIY denim bags are ideal for storing and carrying a laptop or tablet. To keep the gadget in perfect condition without scratches and damage, bag covers were invented.
Sewing such a model will not take much time, it can be easily made by a seamstress without experience.
To start working, you need to take the dimensions of the laptop (the master class specifies the dimensions for a gadget measuring 25 by 40 cm) and prepare:
- Sewing machine.
- A set of needles, scissors and threads.
- Large size old jeans.
- Zipper length 40 cm.
- Laminated backing 6mm thick.
Next, you need to cut out rectangles 50 by 80 cm from jeans and lining fabric.
Cut the backing to a size of 25 x 40 cm.
Sewing process:
- Sew the lining and denim fabrics together on 3 sides, one after the other.
- Sew a zipper to the 4th side of the denim top.
- Turn the product inside out and iron.
- Turn the product over to the front side.
- Place a lining between the lining and the denim for strength. Connect the lining to the main fabric with a blind stitch.
Denim Stripe Bag
The idea of creating bags from scraps allows you not to throw away, but to use the remaining scraps of fabric. A beautiful model is obtained from denim belts.
To start making, you need to prepare 8 pieces of jeans belts, tape (1 m) and tailoring tools:
- Car.
- Scissors.
- Needles.
- Threads.
Next, you can start creating the accessory:
- Rip open the belt.
- Steam the stripes with a hot iron.
- On one side of the 6 belts, unravel a 2 cm long fringe.
- Secure the fringed edge with a zigzag stitch.
- Assemble the resulting elements into a fabric so that the fringe is on the front side of the product.
- Form the bag by folding the finished piece in half with the right sides facing inward.
- Stitch the sides.
- Align the top of the bag with a ruler.
- Sew the tape along the top edge.
- Make handles from the cord and attach them to the sides of the product.
Rectangular bag
A simple bag model is straight. Sewing it is not difficult.
To work, it is enough to take:
- old jeans;
- 1.5 m of belt tape;
- 70 cm lining fabric;
- threads, needle;
- sewing machine.
Work process:
- The legs of the trousers need to be cut in half.
- Align their edges to create 2 identical rectangles.
- Sew the side cuts together and finish with stitching.
- On the left side, stitch the bottom and turn the product inside out.
- The lining is cut out according to the size of the resulting semi-finished bag.
- Sew the lining on the sides (leave the bottom unsewn).
- From the inside, connect both parts of the bag.
- Turn inside out and sew the bottom of the lining.
- The top of the bag is double stitched.
- The handles are decorated with a belt tape.
Sports bag for men made from old jeans
From jeans you can sew a men's bag for going to the gym, with several internal compartments and pockets where you can place sports items and shoes separately.
To make the accessory you will need to prepare:
- old jeans;
- lining fabric 2 m;
- 60cm long zipper;
- scissors and thread with a needle.
Next, we begin creating a paper pattern:
- Draw 2 rectangles 90 x 60 cm.
- 1 piece (pocket) – 30 x 20 cm.
- Circle with a radius of 15 cm.
After this, you need to cut off the legs of the jeans, rip them open on the sides and remove the rough areas of the fabric.
- Using paper patterns (pattern sizes are provided with seam allowances), prepare 2 circle pieces and 2 different rectangles.
- Step back 7 cm from the top edge and sew the pocket exactly in the center.
- Sew round side pieces to the large rectangle.
- Sew a zipper into the inside of the top of the bag.
- From the lining fabric, cut out and sew together all the pieces in sequence, as with the denim top.
- Sew 3 large pockets to the inside of the lining.
- Assemble the entire structure into a single whole.
The men's sports bag made from old jeans is almost ready, all that's left is to sew a handle from a belt strap onto the side.
Bicycle bag
A bicycle can break down unexpectedly on the road, so it is advisable to carry tools with you. You will need a convenient bag to store them.
In such cases, DIY denim bags are a great solution.
- To sew a bicycle bag, you need to cut out 2 identical pieces (35 x 25 cm).
- It is necessary to sew the resulting parts on 3 sides, and sew a zipper on the 4th.
- To fix the product to the bicycle frame, sew 3 Velcro strips to 2 sides of the bag.
Ideas for decorating women's denim bags
A bag is an integral part of a woman's wardrobe. To refresh a boring model, it is not necessary to completely remake it.
The simplest solution for a denim bag is to use a scarf, which can be attached to the bag handle in various ways (with a bow, a braid).
Those who love to experiment have more opportunities to give their accessory a new look:
- Stick on the applique.
- Embroider patterns with beads or cross stitch.
- Decorate with glue-on stones or rhinestones.
- Sew on buttons.
- Decorate the handles with ribbons or braid.
- Replace the handle with a cord.
Do-it-yourself denim bags are a great solution for craftswomen. Your imagination will help you sew the one you like. It will take very little time for an exclusive bag model to replenish your wardrobe.
Article formatting: Vladimir the Great
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