How to make a small bag from old jeans. Denim bags from old jeans

It’s hard to find a house that doesn’t have a couple of old denim items lying around. Often they simply take up space, because it’s a pity to throw them away and you can’t put them on. A great opportunity to extend the life of such gizmos is a denim bag sewn from them with your own hands, which can take pride of place in the collection of your accessories.

What to do if it is difficult to part with your favorite jeans?

Denim has long been at the peak of popularity, due to the wear resistance and convenience of the material. Everyone remembers their first trousers or skirt, which were very practical and comfortable. But over time, for various reasons, any thing becomes unnecessary and takes up space in the closet in vain, waiting for its sad fate, from which your skill and imagination can save it.

A great option that will breathe new life into your old clothes is a custom-made denim bag. It will be a great addition to various clothes. Moreover, you will have an original handbag, which no one will have analogues.

DIY denim bag: patterns

With old denim items on hand, you can start designing a new handbag, the size and style of which will depend on your personal preferences. You can make very simple do-it-yourself denim bags, patterns for which you do not need to build. For example, you can simply cut off the top of the trousers, sew the bottom and attach handles to the resulting bag and - voila - the new accessory is ready. If desired, you can decorate it with various ribbons, chains or other decorations to make it look more attractive.

If you are not an admirer of the easy way, then when sewing a denim bag with your own hands, patterns must be used. You can build them yourself or find the most suitable options in magazines or needlework books. A lot of useful things can be found on special sites, which are quite a lot on the Internet.

Simple denim bag

Every woman has a whole arsenal of handbags, but sometimes you want to get a brand new accessory. After all, even going shopping, the fairer sex tries to look attractive. An excellent option would be a sewn denim bag with your own hands, with which you can go to work, to shops or for walks.

First you need to prepare the material. You can use fabric taken from several denim pants and sewn into one piece. Then you need to make a pattern, considering what size the future product will be. We transfer the pattern to the prepared fabric and cut it out. To make the bag look beautiful inside, you need to sew a lining from some not very thick material, which we cut out according to the same pattern and sew the side seams. Now let's start making handles. To sew them, you need to cut out two rectangles, 6 cm wide and 25 cm long. Fold the rectangles with the right side inward, sew along the edge and turn it inside out. You can optionally attach straps to the bag, to which you can attach a harness.

We wrap the edges of the upper part of the bag and the lining and, having fixed the handles and straps, we sew them. Your first product is ready and you can sew new bags with your own hands from denim. Do not forget that in addition they can be decorated with rhinestones, buttons, ribbons or other similar materials, which will make them original.

Luxury denim bag

A sewn light denim bag with your own hands can become a wonderful accessory. Patterns for her are very simple, which even a novice needlewoman can build. To get started, you need to find the appropriate material. You can sew a denim bag with your own hands from fabric of other tones, but the light version will still be more festive. The main thing is to carefully tailor the product, which will ensure its beauty.

Building a pattern

The future bag consists of a minimum number of parts, so building a pattern will not be difficult. You will need two large rectangles - the back and front of the bag, a small rectangle that will be the bottom of the bag. You also need a strip to finish the top of the product, but for this purpose you can use the belt of your trousers.

You also need to cut out strips, from which you will then need to make a handle and a harness for a future accessory. It is better to choose their sizes on your own, which will ensure maximum convenience of a sewn bag made of denim with your own hands.

Denim bag collection

The next step in the manufacture of the accessory will be the preparation of the material. From the trousers you need to unpick the belt and dissolve the side seams. We apply patterns to the received parts of the front and back of the trousers, outline, not forgetting the allowances, and cut out the details. Outline and cut out the bottom of the bag.

We take any lining material and prepare the details in the same way, after which you can start sewing the product. First we connect the front and back of the bag on the sides, after which we attach the bottom part. In the same way, we prepare the inside. To make the bottom of the bag more durable, you can reinforce it with plastic or cardboard.

We combine the top of the outer part of the bag and the lining and sheathe it with a belt. The handle and harness can be sewn on or you can use special fasteners that can be found on old bags or bought at the store.

To make the product look stunning, it can be decorated with sequins, stones, rhinestones or rivets.

DIY small denim bag

An excellent option for reworking old denim items is a small handbag. It can be a great accessory for both adult ladies and very young women. If you decorate it with various stones or rivets, then you will have a very original thing, which will be a great addition to the image.

Sewing a bag is not difficult, which allows even a novice seamstress to make this lovely accessory. You need to make a pattern, transfer it to the material and cut out the details. After sewing all the parts together, you need to attach a harness to the resulting craft and you will have a denim bag ready. Sewing such products with your own hands is quite entertaining. Moreover, you can save significant amounts of money on reworking old things. After all, these things are not very cheap.

Many lovers patchwork in their "bins" they keep old jeans in the hope of sewing something out of them someday. And there are those who use old jeans as a source material for their patchwork creativity.

Like any hostess big family(son, daughter, grandson, husband, sister, matchmaker, brother and a bunch of other relatives), a huge amount of denim clothing has gathered in my house, which has already “outlived its age”. But "jeans" is quite durable and quality material, the hand did not rise to throw it away. So the idea came to sew bags and backpacks from these things. And what? They no longer shed and do not shrink. And denim is always in fashion.
Do you have old jeans? Let's give them together new life!

I suggest you sew a bag with a flap decorated with a monkey paw patchwork block. For such a bag, we need scraps from two jeans in contrasting colors, scissors, threads with needles, a zipper, lining fabric, paper, tracing paper, interlining, a ruler. And of course, good mood!

We make a paper pattern: the base of the bag and the valve.

Let's start with the valve. We put a tracing paper on the paper pattern of the valve and draw such a template. Since we are using contrasting fabrics, this should be noted (shaded).

The technique of sewing on the base is familiar to many. We measure the inner squares, take into account the seam allowance, cut out two strips, from which we sew a two-color square.

We fix it in the center of the base with pins, combining the lines of the central lines with the central lines in the figure (do not forget about the color matching).

Next, we measure one of the triangles following the central square, add it to the seams and cut out a triangle from the fabric of the desired color.

We pin, we sew, we turn away, we iron, we level. And so, sequentially, the remaining triangles.

The first row is ready. We do the same with all the other rows, do not forget about the colors. Every detail must be ironed out.

The result is this beauty.

We remove the paper (it is well removed).

We fasten the patchwork set to the adhesive base (non-woven fabric, doubler), make a decorative stitch and adjust it according to the valve pattern. Sew on the piping (optional), cut out the lining from the denim and attach it face to face to the patchwork part of the valve.

We twist, iron, stitch along the edge. The valve is ready.

Let's get to the base of the bag. We take a pattern and cut 4 parts from denim and 4 parts from lining fabric. On one of the details of the jeans, you can make a pocket (this will be the back).

We immediately prepare the handle for our handbag (120 cm) and the strap on which the buckle will be held (11 cm). The width of both the straps and the handles is 2 cm in finished form, yours may be different - it depends on the width of the buckle.

We sew the handle and strap into denim inserts (squares 6x6 cm, folded in half).

I use buckles, rivets, eyelets and other metal parts. Their installation requires special tools, but you can do it in a special workshop.
Now we collect the "carcass" of the bag. We take two denim parts (those without pockets), apply them facing each other. We transfer the line of the inner seam from the pattern and stitch it.

Next, we take the detail of the back (I have a pocket on it), measure 3 cm from the top, draw a line, attach the finished valve to it and attach it, stepping back from the edge of the valve 0.3 cm.

We turn on the face and lay a decorative line, stepping back 0.5 cm.

We pin the crossbars on which the handle is attached at a distance of 3 cm from the top of the “back” of the bag.

We apply the “back” to the lower panel of the central part and sew them together. So that the upper panel does not accidentally fall under the needle, we tuck its edges and stab it with pins.

We turn it out, making notches in the corners - half of the bag is ready.

Now we pin the edges of the finished (back) half, put the front of the bag face down and sew it in the same way as the back (do not forget about the inserts!). Cut corners, turn out. "Carcass" is ready.

Let's move on to the lining. We fold the two cut parts face to face and sew around the perimeter. We do the same with the other two parts. Makes two bags. We turn the entrance to the bag by 1 cm, we outline it and put it aside for a while.

We take a zipper, apply it to the entrance to the bag, add 5-6 cm, cut it off.

At the entrance to the bag on both sides of the side seams, measure 1.5 cm to the center, make a mark.

We pin (or baste) the zipper, carefully tucking its beginning.

We sew from the edge of 0.7 cm to the mark at the end of the zipper. We repeat the operation on the other side.
Gently tuck the edges of both sections of the bag inward by 0.7-0.8 cm, including those to which the zipper is sewn, we outline.

Now we take the previously sewn bags from the lining, put (without turning) into each section of the bag, tack to the jeans and make a line in the face of each section.

We put a slider and a tail-limiter made of denim on the zipper.

We install the eyelets on the strap-belt.

And the bag is ready!
A few words about decor and fittings. If you do not have the opportunity (or desire) to install rivets, eyelets and other attributes of the "denim" style, you can do without them. Yes, and a patchwork set on the valve can be anything. In confirmation of this, there is another handbag according to the same pattern and tailoring technology, which, it seems to me, looks no worse than the “heroine” of this master class.

Every girl has at least a few bags in her wardrobe. different sizes, shapes and colors. But any girl will say for sure that there are never too many bags and will gladly replenish her wardrobe with one more such accessory.

Jeans bags are distinguished by their originality, versatility and they are also quite durable. If you decide to replenish your wardrobe with a denim handbag, but you didn’t find a suitable one in shape and size, or you simply didn’t like its design. There is always the opportunity to make this accessory with your own hands at home.

Of course, for a person who does not often sew, and who has never sewed handbags on his own before, such a task will seem very difficult or almost impossible. But in fact it is not. If you are determined to create an exclusive handbag self made, then you will not need to run around the shops for hours in search of necessary materials, you do not have to sit at a sewing machine for days or draw the most complex patterns. There are ways to create a beautiful handbag without special expenses, complex patterns and hours of work, the main thing is to tune in to the creative process and enjoy the opportunity to bring your design ideas to life.

The first stage of creating a handbag

At the first stage of work, you need to gather your thoughts and decide how exactly the finished bag will look like. That is, you need to decide what shape and size the finished product will be. It can be a small clutch, a large bag or a medium-sized bag, as well as how many straps it will have - one or two and how long they will be. In general, for starters, it’s worthwhile to imagine everything well and think through even the smallest details.

When you already imagine what your handbag will be like, you can start preparing the tools and materials that will be used in the work. In order to sew a denim bag at home, we will use:

• Old jeans. Surely you have old jeans lying around at home for a long time, which you have not worn for a long time, and your hand does not rise to throw them away.
• Thick lining fabric.

You can use either a special lining material that can be purchased at sewing stores, or take any dense fabric that suits you as the interior of the bag.

• Lightning. Depending on your idea, you may need several zippers and other fasteners.

Instead of chalk, you can use a small bar of soap. The main thing is that the bar of soap is pre-dried and has one slightly pointed side so that you can draw a thin line.

• Threads. The best option would be to use threads to match the fabric, but you can replace them with white or contrasting threads.
• Long line.
• Sewing scissors, or any scissors sharp enough to handle the denim.
• Sewing machine.
• Tape measure.
• Decor elements. Depending on your preferences, you can decorate your bag in a variety of ways: use embroidery, appliqué, inserts from another material (leather, for example), complement it with rhinestones, rivets, beads, metal parts, various belts, and the like. In principle, you can use absolutely any materials in the decoration.

The second stage of work - we create the basis for the bag

When you have prepared everything you need, let's get to work. You need to start by manipulating old jeans. The top of the pants will be used as the basis for the handbag.

Therefore, we draw with chalk (or a bar of soap) an even strip that will divide the jeans into two legs and short shorts. Then, you need to cut off the legs. The pant legs should not be thrown away yet, so put them aside for a while, they will be used in the future.

Now we turn the top of the jeans into a full blank for the bag. To do this, you need to cut the lower part of the future workpiece, that is, in the end you get something like a skirt. If the bottom of the workpiece turned out to be uneven, it must be leveled with scissors.

When the blank for the handbag is ready, you can start making the future bottom of the handbag. We will make the bottom of the bag from one of the cut off legs. To determine the size of the bottom, you need to measure the lower part of the base and, based on its size, draw a blank for the bottom with chalk (a piece of soap). ***** If you want the bottom of the bag to be rigid and keep its shape, then you can use cardboard or a fairly dense fabric, for example, an overcoat. That is, we draw a rectangle on the cardboard, the dimensions of which will match the dimensions of the base of the bag. And we cut out the fabric part of the bottom with the calculation of allowances (we add 1.5 - 2 cm to the dimensions of the cardboard rectangle, for seams) and cut it out.

Now it remains to cut a rectangle from the denim leg. We will not rip the trouser leg, but immediately cut it out. Thus, we will get two rectangles of equal size, which will later become the bottom of the bag. If it is not convenient for you to cut the folded leg jeans in half, then you can pre-rip the leg and then cut out identical fabric rectangles.

Now the blanks for creating the "frame" of the future handbag are ready and it remains to connect them. First you need to stitch the very bottom on a typewriter. That is, we connect both fabric rectangles and sew them around the perimeter. If you are sewing a bag with a hard bottom, then we put a rectangular piece of cardboard (cloth) between the pieces of jeans, and only then we sew the bottom on a typewriter. When the denim rectangle is stitched around the perimeter, it must be connected to the sides of the bag, and in combination, to the top of the jeans. To do this, turn the base for the bag inside out and sew it with the rectangular bottom of the bag.

First, sew with a regular stitch. And when you have stitched the entire perimeter with a regular stitch, you need to overstitch the edges so that the fabric does not subsequently crumble or unravel. Overlock will provide additional reliability and strength of the product.

The third stage - the interior of the bag

When the "frame" of the bag is ready, you can proceed to the interior decoration of the bag - that is, to start making the lining for the bag. Before sewing the lining, you need to decide how many sections the bag will have and whether it will have inside pockets. Of course, the easiest option to implement would be a bag with one department, without inside pockets. But, if you still decide to sew a handbag into several compartments, with pockets, you will need a little more lining material, additional zippers and a little more time.

The lining is not difficult to make. First, we measure the sides of the future handbag and the bottom with tape. Then, transfer the dimensions to the lining material. First, cut out the lining for the sides of the bag. It is also necessary to cut out the bottom of the bag from the lining material, the dimensions of which will correspond to the dimensions of the bottom + allowance for seams. Then we connect the bottom of the bag with the side parts of the lining. Now we try on the resulting "pouch" from the lining. If the inner lining came up in size and “sat” well in the bag, you can fasten the parts by walking along the seam lines.

If your handbag will have a partition that divides it into two compartments, then you need to prepare it too. So, first we determine what this partition will be - just a rectangle of fabric or a bag will be divided by a pocket. If you settled on a simpler option, and decided to divide the bag with a simple “partition”, then we cut out two rectangles from the lining fabric. Then we sew them and sew to the lining. And if you want to divide the bag with a pocket, we sew only three sides of the rectangle from the lining material, and sew a zipper on top.

If you have never sewn zippers before, then first watch the tutorial videos and master classes on this topic. It's not as easy as it seems. And pre-practice so as not to ruin your bag.

When the "pouch" with a zipper is ready, we sew it into the inside of the handbag. If you want to equip the bag with internal pockets for storing small things, then cut a piece of fabric of the required size from the lining material. The upper part of the future pocket needs to be processed, that is, tuck the fabric cut line inward and stitch it on a typewriter, and then sew the remaining three sides to the lining. The pocket is ready. Depending on your wishes, there may be several pockets in the bag, they may be on a zipper or other lock, or they may not be fastened at all.

When the lining is ready, you can sew a zipper into it. The zipper must be sewn very carefully. When the difficult process of sewing a zipper into the lining is left behind, it remains to sew the lining to the bag. We sew the lining at a distance of 2-3 cm from the top edge of the jeans. The lining must be sewn along all the seams of the bag so that the lining does not hang loose from the bag separate from the outside of the bag and so that the bag looks more holistic.

The fourth stage - we make handles for the bag

The handles of your bag can be completely different. You can make handles out of denim or other material (leather handles will look great if you use leather elements in the exterior). If you are sewing a beach denim bag, small wooden handles will complement it very organically. You can also use leather belts, chains and a lot of different options as strap handles. Consider a few simple options for making straps for a handbag:

• by the most simple option is the manufacture of straps from the remaining scraps of jeans. First, decide how long the straps will be, how many there will be - one or two, whether they will be flat or voluminous. If you decide that your bag will have only one flat handle, this is the easiest option. Measure the required length of denim (if the length is not enough, you can lengthen the strap by connecting several pieces of fabric), then measure the width.

It is most convenient to cut a strip of jeans of such a width that you can later fold it in half and sew only one side. We draw a strip on the leg and cut it out.

If you want to make the straps as comfortable as possible, then it is best to add a padding lining. This padding will make the handle of the bag soft and it will not cut into your shoulder, even if you walk with a full heavy bag on your shoulder all day.

To make a more comfortable strap, cut a strip of thin synthetic winterizer.

The dimensions of the padding strip will be slightly smaller than the dimensions of the denim flap, 1-1.5 cm from each edge. Now we put a strip of synthetic winterizer on a blank of jeans, stepping back from the edge of 1-1.5 cm. And “cover” the synthetic winterizer with the rest of the jeans. It remains only to sew the edges of the strap on a typewriter. If you have little experience in sewing, you can pre-sew the edges by hand or fasten them with pins, and then walk evenly on sewing machine. The fabric cut line must be wrapped inward, and only after that sewn so that there are no neat, unfinished edges left. So we do with the upper and lower edges of the straps. When the strap is ready, it remains to sew it into the frame of the bag. To make two handles, you need to sew an identical strap in the same way and sew it into the bag.

There are also several options for attaching handles. The easiest option is to just carefully sew the straps to the bag itself. Another option is to attach straps with rings. Special rings can be purchased at a sewing or craft store, or you can get rings from old bag. In the case of rings, you will have to sew a small, thin loop of jeans to the base of the bag. And bend the edges of the strap and sew, leaving about 1 cm to insert the ring. Then, we slip the ring into the loop and into the edge of the strap. In the same way we make the second mount. And voila, the straps are securely attached to the bag!

The handles of the bag can be located strictly from the ends of the product, or can be shifted to the middle, or run along the entire length of the bag. You can attach the handles as you like - you are only limited by your imagination.

• Straps can be made from chains. To make chain straps, you need to take a chain or two chains, the length of which will match your idea and connect them with a bag. If you settled on this option, you need to take only strong and reliable chains so that their links do not separate from the load. You can connect with loops or rings. So that the chain does not stick into the shoulder, with prolonged wear, the middle of the handles can be made from jeans with synthetic winterizer.
• As a strap, you can use a regular belt. Such a strap will look very original and beautiful. In the case of a belt, you are unlikely to be able to simply attach it to the bag. After all, the belt is quite dense, especially belts made of genuine leather. In this case, you can attach the straps using the eyelets of the rings or special rivets. The use of rivets is one of the most reliable methods of fastening. But to attach the straps with rivets, you will need a special rivet press and pliers.

• If you have bamboo handles from an old bag lying around, you can give them new life and add them to a denim handbag. Exist various options bamboo handles, and therefore different variants fasteners. If you have ring handles, then to attach them to the bag, you just need to bend the top edge of the bag and sew, and then just stick the handles. There are also bamboo half-ring handles, with holes along the edges. It is through these special holes that the handle is sewn.

• Another interesting and original version- braided handles. A very beautiful addition to your handbag will be straps woven from denim material. But there is one thing - weaving straps for a bag is a rather long and painstaking process. And if you still decide on it, please be patient.

To make braided bag handles, you first need to make denim ribbons. To do this, cut the rest of the jeans into thin ribbons of the same length. The width of the ribbons should be such that the ribbon can be folded, “hidden” inside the cut edge so that it does not unravel and stitched. Ribbons will need at least 6 pieces. In general, there are a lot of weaving options, they differ in complexity and materials used. You can buy a construction cord, at least 0.8-1 cm wide, and use it as a base. That is, you just need to braid it. To do this, cut off the desired length of the construction cord. Glue the ends of the jeans ribbons to one edge of the cord, fix them, press them. And then just weave the ribbons together, braiding the cord. And then there is a long monotonous work to be done, which will be completed only when you completely braid the construction cord. The ends of the ribbons, when you finish braiding, also need to be securely fixed with glue. When the handles are woven, it remains only to connect them to the bag, using the method that is convenient for you.

In general, there are countless options for bag handles and their fasteners. So you can choose what will best reflect your idea.

Fifth stage - decoration of the finished product

When the product is almost ready, you can proceed to the final stage of creating a bag - decorating it. The last stage is the most creative and enjoyable. It is at this stage that the bag acquires individuality and a finished look.

You can decorate the bag in a variety of ways:

• Decorate the bag with jeans elements - bows, denim inserts of a different shade and the like;
• Embroidery or applique. You can complement the finished product with an embroidered pattern or a fun applique.
• For more glamorous girls, decor with rhinestones, beads, rivets is ideal. In stores with fittings, there is a very rich choice, which will make it possible to realize the most daring fantasies.
• The combination of rather coarse denim with delicate lace looks very original. This combination will add femininity to the product.
• Denim bags with leather inserts look very good. And you can add peppercorns to such a bag with the help of decorative metal rivets.
• For the most creative individuals, fabric painting is suitable. With the help of special paints, you can put any inscription on the bag or make some kind of drawing.
• You can make fringe on the bag.

This is not a complete list of techniques for decorating handbags. There is no limit to the flight of fantasy of modern needlewomen, and a large selection of decorative elements on store shelves and on the Internet will make it possible to realize the most daring ideas.

A few more ideas for making a handbag from unwanted jeans

There are a huge number of options for sewing bags from old fabrics. the right jeans, they differ in complexity and materials used. In your work, you can use not only the top of the jeans. You can take for work and trousers.

If you do not want to sew a bag from the top of the jeans, then unzip the legs. You will get four strips of denim, it is with them that we will work. In this case, there will be a little more work. To begin with, we determine the size of the handbag and its shape. When you already have a good idea of ​​​​how exactly the finished product will look like, you can start cutting.

In order to make the frame of the handbag, you need to cut out five rectangles of different sizes. First, we cut out a large rectangle - the side of the bag, if you do not have enough of a single piece of denim, you can connect several pieces for the desired size. So, if you are sewing a medium-sized rectangular bag, cut out a rectangle measuring 40 by 30 cm (where the length is 40 and the width is 30). Then we cut out another completely identical piece, that is, with the same dimensions, which will later become the sides of the bag. You can take your custom sizes. Now you need to cut out two rectangles-ends. The length, which will be 30 cm, and the width - 15 cm. It remains to cut out a rectangular bottom. The length of the bottom will be equal to the length of the sidewalls, that is, 40 cm, and we will take the width - 15 cm. When the parts of the bag are cut out, they must be fastened together.

If you have little sewing experience, pre-sew the parts of the bag with large stitches by hand so that the parts do not move apart and crooked lines do not come out.

And now it remains to assemble the frame-base of the handbag and evenly and beautifully sew all the seams on a sewing machine. The frame is ready. Further - we work according to the same scheme as with the first bag. That is, you need to provide the frame with a lining (with or without pockets, at your discretion), sew in a zipper, attach a strap (or two) and decorate the finished product to your taste.

There is another not very difficult way to sew a bag from old jeans. In this case, it's a bag of denim patches. To get a patchwork bag from old jeans, you need to cut unnecessary pants that are not the same size, rectangular or square pieces. Then, we connect the pieces of denim, first manually, and then on a typewriter, into a large rectangular part - the side of the bag, of the size you need. After that, we perform the same manipulations to get exactly the same side. The end sides and bottom of the bag can be made from a single piece of jeans, or you can also make small patches. When you have already prepared two large side parts, the bottom and the end parts, you can sew the product. To do this, we act in a well-known way - we sew all the parts, sew on the lining, sew in the snake, fasten the handles and supplement with decorative fittings.

That's not all possible options making a bag out of jeans. Whichever option you choose, you will get a beautiful, exclusive handmade accessory. You will definitely not run into the owner of the same bag in the shopping center. Bags made of jeans are not only beautiful and interesting, but also very strong and durable.

You can sew such a handbag for yourself, please one of your friends or relatives with such a gift, as such an accessory is perfect for small children, teenagers, young girls and already adult women. And various decorative elements will emphasize the individuality of the owner of a denim bag.

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In every home you can find jeans that no one will wear anymore, but out-of-fashion or torn trousers should not be thrown away. An excellent accessory made of such material will be a do-it-yourself jeans bag, which differs from original factory products. appearance. Sew similar stylish thing any home craftswoman can.

Model selection

To get a unique denim bag, it’s enough to dream up a little, get acquainted with original ideas experienced craftsmen. To make an exclusive product will turn out pretty quickly. The most common model options are:

• bag;
• ethnic option;
• sports bag;
• sack;
• pocket;
• rectangular;
• children's.

Each bag of jeans is designed for specific case use. Products differ in their dimensions, have different shapes, but they are all original and stylish accessories.

For many years, a denim bag has remained popular and in demand. She always looks fashionable, emphasizes the created image.

Sewing technique

It is not very difficult to sew denim bags on your own. The main part of the product can be built from a trouser leg. It is necessary to cut the desired size, rip and cut out the details from the fabric.

Home craftswomen use original techniques for sewing denim bags. For example, you can apply the patchwork method (patchwork). It allows you to sew a product that will be distinguished by its originality. You can sew flaps in the form of a specific pattern or randomly. To get an unusual model, it is advisable to use denim in several colors. To work in this technique, you must have:

• denim patches;
• basis;
• paper pattern in the form of a square 40x40 cm;
• lining fabric.

To build a bag, you need to follow the instructions step by step. The technological process is as follows:

1. From the lining we cut out two rectangular blanks, 40x40 cm in size.
2. We make a sketch on a white sheet of drawing paper.
3. Each flap, to create a unique pattern, is marked with a number.
4. The resulting pieces are pinned to the base.
5. We sew the details with small stitches.
6. We sew, maintaining one direction.

Then we make the second half of the product. We fix the rectangular linings “face to face” to the main blanks. Sewing along the contour should be started from the top edge. So that later you can turn the product inside out, leave an unsewn segment in the lining. Then we turn the bag inside out, sew up the remaining part, tuck the corners, sewing them to the lining.

The bottom in a bag from old jeans with your own hands is easy to make from plastic. The sheet must be sheathed with a cloth, fixed from the inside. To make the thing more beautiful, the zipper can be designed as an insert. Suitable for making a pen:

• belt;
• belt;
• multi-colored cord;
• woven braid.

An original patchwork bag can be a great decoration in the warm season. And to create such an accessory, you will not need help. professional master. Any craftswoman can sew it. The process won't take long.

If you do not want to sew a bag from patches, you can make it from a single piece of denim. To decorate the product, the ribbon sewing technique is suitable, which allows you to create original three-dimensional embroideries from satin ribbons. This method is not considered difficult, so even beginners will be able to do it.

To decorate the bag you will need:

• satin ribbons of different widths;
• needle with a wide eye.

From wide belts you can make voluminous flowers. Finished items are sewn to a denim bag. Complement the composition with embroidery thin tape. It is inserted into the eye of the needle like a thread. Lines and drawings from a thin ribbon are embroidered directly on the denim, so it is better to decorate the bag at the stage of blanks, until they are sewn together.

A novice craftswoman can make patterns from old bags. To do this, undo the unnecessary product, attach each part to the paper and copy it. Using these patterns, you can make an updated copy of your favorite old bag.

Sewing steps based on the model

Denim is so popular that almost any bag model can be sewn from it. Backpacks, clutches, beach bags and children's bags can be made in a few hours and decorated to your liking. The only limitation of such accessories is that they are more relevant for the warm season.

Backpack

To sew a bag-backpack, it will not take very much time. To complete the work you will need:

• old jeans;
• strap;
• awl;
• threads;
• scissors;
• colored cord.

First, the trouser leg is cut with scissors. Preferably 55–60 cm. We fold the workpiece, apply a belt to the upper part. Near the bottom we cut off a part of the belt (more than 10 cm). The part is sewn directly to the bottom from the side of the front. Then you need to turn the cut leg inside out.

The bottom is sewn by hand to the edge of the workpiece. The corners are attached to it, given the length of the stitch. The longer it is, the narrower the bottom of the backpack will turn out.

If the line is not done, the bottom will turn out completely flat.

A cord is sewn on the back of the bag, it replaces the straps. The backpack will look much prettier if you attach a long strap cut from an old leather bag to it. To decorate it, you can use appliqué or spectacular embroidery. There are no restrictions here. A sports bag is created using a similar technology.

Beach

In order for a do-it-yourself beach bag made from old jeans to be comfortable, it must be spacious. To create it, you must have:

• old jeans;
• lining fabric;
• ruler;
• scissors;
• threads;
• needles.

In the place where the width of the leg begins to change, a mark is made. A straight line is drawn across the workpiece. A cut is made on it. The workpiece is turned inside out, cut off along the seam with an allowance. The sewing seam remains unchanged. The result is the main details. After stitching, you can get beach bags with sizes:

• height - 43 cm;
• width - 48 cm.

Given the dimensions obtained, the sidewalls are cut out (14x43 cm). Accordingly, the length of the bottom will be 48 cm, and its width - 14 cm. An additional pocket is sewn on to carry bottled water. Its dimensions are selected individually.

The details of the bag are cut out of the lining. Allowances (1 cm) are taken into account. The lining is sewn to the sides and bottom. A pocket is cut out of unnecessary jeans. It is attached from the inside to the lining. Handles are made from the remaining fabric, about 63 cm long. Their width should be at least 5 cm.

clutch

A clutch bag is easy to sew at home. To do this, you need to make several blanks in advance:

• front back - 26x31cm;
• valve - 25x26 cm;
• two sidewalls - 31x6 cm;
• strap;
• lining - 16x26 cm;
• back seal - 14x25 cm;
• interlining to create rigidity;
• magnetic button.

Prepared denim parts are glued with interlining. The location of the magnetic button is marked on the valve. It is sewn with the front side to the back. The fixed magnetic button should be at the top. Lining blanks are sewn taking into account the allowance for eversion.

The lining must be connected to the inside of the jeans, combining with the corners of the parts. It should be a complete match, without landing. The product is turned inside out, ironed with a hot iron. Then the place of fastening of the second element of the magnetic button is established. We apply a valve to determine the height. Attach a magnet. The front side of the clutch is folded inward, the sidewalls are sewn on.

After that, the processing of the edges is performed. A tight zigzag looks beautiful. A seal is inserted between the back wall and the lining fabric. The operation must be performed, observing the location of the corners so that there is no skew. The lining is sewn up and turned inside out. It turns out an original denim clutch that can be decorated with beads, rhinestones or a beautiful appliqué.

Fasten the second part of the magnetic button

Children's

To sew on your own fashion handbag for a girl, you will need old children's jeans, as well as:

• cord;
• lining;
• needle;
• ruler;
• pin.

To make a children's handbag, you do not need to create a pattern. It is enough to rip off the belt, cut off approximately 23-24 cm from the bottom of each leg. Take a ruler, measure the desired height. Add one centimeter to it for the bottom seam.

The children's handbag consists of two parts. The first is its top, the second is the lining fabric. First, the main part is turned inside out. Then it is stitched with an indent of 1 cm. The lining material is also turned inside out, then stitched, but the indent is slightly larger - 1.5 cm. As a result, the lining is shorter than the first element.

The main part is folded across. 3 cm is measured from each corner. Straight lines are drawn along which the firmware is made. The lining is stitched in the same way. Then the belt is torn off, loops are removed, only buttons remain.

The handle is fastened with colored threads. The cut of the upper part is done independently. All parts are sewn with the front side inward, departing from the cut made by 3.2 cm. The width of the seam should not exceed 1 cm. The seams are tucked inward by half a centimeter. They are allowed not to be stitched, ironed well enough.

The wrong side is stitched around the folded edge. To make it easier to pull off the top, the seams are slightly undercut. Then the length of the rope is adjusted. It is equal to the width of the bag plus 18 cm. The rope is cut into two equal parts, inserted into the backstage. The ends are tied tightly.

The top part is put on the lining. Sewn with the top cut. You need to step back from him one centimeter. The main part is inserted into the made lining, to which the handle is attached. We connect all the details. Pull the top tight. The result is an unusual handbag for a girl, which can be decorated with beads or sequins.

Details are ready

We connect the elements of the lining

Before connecting the rest, we sew the synthetic winterizer to the jeans, attaching it with pins

We sew the cover of the bag from the wrong side

We connect the lining with the first layer (face to face, lining wrong side out)

Between the two layers of fabric we place the lid of the bag and we outline it

We sew all the details on the machine

decor ideas

To make a DIY jeans bag look original, it needs to be decorated. Stylish finishing will give it freshness and novelty. For a gala evening, a small accessory embroidered with flowers is suitable. Bags decorated with rhinestones look beautiful.

Denim models look great with different buttons. It is enough to create an arbitrary pattern on the surface from them, so that the model turns out to be original and unique. To decorate a denim handbag, some fashionistas apply hand-drawn paintings to the surface.

Drawings must be done with high quality paints (acrylic). This will allow you to wash the product without damaging the applied image.

The most attractive option is the application. For this, it is better to use the skin. From it are cut beautiful flowers that stick to the surface. Miniature satin flowers look great, with a bead in the center.

Among the most bright jewelry in the first place is the beading. To create a picture, several types of fittings are used:

• Japanese;
• Czech;
• glass crystals;
• coral;
• jade;
• rose quartz;
• crystal.

First, a future pattern is drawn on a piece of paper. The sketch is copied onto the surface of the denim. Beads are sewn over the drawings. To make the pattern even, first the thread is pulled through the hole in the bead, and then sewn using the “back needle” technology.

A bag with beads will look great on an evening weekend, embroidered pattern suitable for a beach bag, original flowers can decorate a child's handbag. For shopping, shoppers of large sizes are suitable.

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- This is a practical, wear-resistant accessory that you can easily create with your own hands. Jeans is an environmentally friendly material that does not cause allergies, harmless to others.

Patterns for bags from jeans different styles differ in style and size.

Big bags

Big denim bags, thanks a huge number compartments and strong material, good in all models. You can take them with you on the road or to work. The isolated departments allow not to touch things and products. Special pockets for gadgets make it possible to securely store your phone or tablet.

The shopper bag is popular today. It is suitable for shopping in shopping centers because it is roomy. Denim bags, with a little experience, are easy to sew with your own hands.

This will require:

Manufacturing process:

1. Remove the bottom, worn edge of the trousers.
2. Cut the pants in half.
3. Create 2 rectangular parts (80 x 60 cm) - side parts and a piece for the bottom of the bag (80 x 20 cm).
4. Cut out the lining exactly the same size.
5. Sew the cut denim details on the sides, topstitch with a decorative stitch.
6. Sew on the bottom.
7. Turn product right side out.
8. Sew the lining in the same way, leaving a small part unsewn.
9. Connect the top of the bag with the lining and sew them together.
10. Turn out, through the remaining hole, to the right side, topstitch.
11. Sew up the hole in the lining with a hidden seam.
12. Make handles for the bag from a special braid 60 cm long each.
13. Sew symmetrical handles on the sides of the bag.

Little bags

Small denim bags are suitable for everyday and festive dresses and do not take up much space in the closet.

Main models of small bags:

• on the strap, over the shoulder;
• on the belt;
• on hand;
• with extra pockets.

Minus small accessories - they can hold few items.

Do-it-yourself denim bags to sew on finished pattern can a novice tailor. 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 bag:

1. Draw a smartphone on paper.
2. Transfer the measurements to the fabric of the back of the jeans.
3. Cut out 2 parts, taking into account the allowance for seams and trim of 3 cm, lengthen the upper part of the part by 5 cm.
4. Cut the strap to the desired length.
5. Sew together the prepared elements, leaving their upper part not sewn up (there will be Velcro).
6. Treat the top with braid.
7. Attach the Velcro to the top of the cover.
8. Fasten the strap on the sides.

Backpacks

Now everyone wears backpacks, because the useful qualities of the model are obvious:

Women's, men's and children's backpacks differ in style, size and capacity.

Hiking accessory volume table (in litres):

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
Ski	80 – 120	100 – 130	50 – 80	20 – 50

It is not difficult to sew a backpack from unnecessary jeans if there are patterns.

Pattern of a backpack (sizes for a children's product):

• Base - 2 pieces of denim (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.).
• Valve button.

Product manufacturing sequence:

1. Sew a rectangular fabric along the side cut.
2. Baste bottom to base and double stitch for strength.
3. Tuck the upper part of the backpack and sew 5 cm so that you can thread the cord, leave 2 cm unsewn.
4. Treat the valve part with braid and sew with a hidden seam to the base of the backpack.
5. Fasten the handles from the belt tape with a triple seam in 2 places: 1 - at the bottom of the backpack, 2 - at the junction of the valve with the base.
6. Put on a lace.
7. The backpack for the child is ready.

Workshops on pattern and sewing bags from old jeans

Without enough skills, relying on the instructions of the master classes, it is easy to sew desired accessory from old jeans.

Beach bag

A beach bag is relevant for vacationers near a pond. Its main function is spaciousness and practicality.

For creating summer bag from jeans you need to cook:

• a pair of old denim trousers;
• cotton lining;
• decorative cord for handles 120 cm;
• lock for inside pocket.

Start by preparing the fabric: rip all the denim parts and iron them well with steam to straighten the seams, steam a piece of cotton to shrink.

Draw a 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 parts for the base and 1 piece for the bottom. Cut out the same details from cotton, plus a rectangle for the pocket.

Having prepared the necessary elements, proceed to create the product:

1. Sew the sides of the bag.
2. Turn them right side out.
3. Secure the finished seams with a finishing stitch.
4. Baste the bottom, carefully stitch it to the base.
5. Dividing the cord in half, fasten the handles.
6. To one side of the lining, sew a pocket with a zipper.
7. In the same sequence, assemble the lining of the bag, leaving one side not completely sewn.
8. Fold the base and lining right sides together and secure the top of the bag.
9. Turn the finished work through the hole left, then sew it up with a blind seam.
10. Steam and topstitch the top of the product.

youth bag

Simple and non-standard thing to sew on your own without special skills, a fashionista who has available:

• One leg from old jeans.
• Machine, scissors and thread.
• Belt tape 1 m.
• Big button.
• Tape 40 cm.
• We take a leg length of 45 cm.

Step by step sewing:

1. Sew the bottom part of the part, then process the top with braid.
2. Sew on a handle from a belt tape.
3. Fasten the button in the center of the upper part of the product.
4. For originality, embroider initials on the accessory.

The whole process takes about an hour.

Backpack

Starting to work, you need to prepare:

From denim pants, cut out the following details:

• rectangle (70 by 30 cm);
• bottom (23 by 13 cm);
• 2 straps (90 by 10 cm);
• 2 valves, long (20 by 15 cm).

Step by step sewing process:

1. Sew the main part.
2. Stitch the straps and turn out.
3. Stitch the valve from the wrong side and turn it to the front side, attach a hanger loop to it.
4. Then, carefully sew the bottom.
5. Expand the entire product to the front side.
6. Tape the top of the backpack.
7. Punch along the top edge of the cord loop.
8. Attach the valve and straps.
9. Thread the cord into the punched holes.

Summer bag

Do-it-yourself denim bags for summer are combined with the remnants of bright fabric, decorated with braid and cords. To start sewing fashion bag summer, it is enough to have jeans cut and suitable for color scheme pieces of fabric.

Stages of cutting and sewing:

sack bag

Due to their spaciousness and bag-like shape, these bags are also called universal bag bags. The sack bag is practical and multifunctional - it can easily fit documents or sportswear. 2 different lengths Handles make it easy to carry on the shoulder and in the hand.

The only drawback of the sack is the open top.

To sew a bag-bag you will need:

• Old, out of fashion jeans.
• Sewing machine, needles and threads.
• Tailor's scissors.
• Thread ripper (special ripping tool).
• 1.5 m of webbing.
• Lining fabric.
• 8 pcs. eyelets.
• Decorative lace.

The side part is 25 cm high, 60.5 cm long. The dimensions of the pattern are indicated without seam allowance.

1. Arrange the finished paper patterns alternately on the denim and lining fabric.
2. Cut out all pieces, adding a 2 cm seam allowance.
3. Start creating the sack:
4. Sew the side part, securing with a decorative stitch.
5. The resulting "pipe", secure with several seams, for strength, to the bottom part.
6. Sew the lining in the same way.
7. Connect the finished parts together along the top.
8. Treat the top of the sack with braid.
9. Fasten the eyelets at the same distance.
10. Sew 2 straps on the sides (50 and 100 cm).
11. Thread the cord into the eyelets.

The work is laborious, it will take a whole day to sew a sack.

Pocket bag

From a piece of old jeans, a novice tailor can easily sew such a bag.

Denim bags-pocket from old jeans

First you need to prepare a drawing of the main part of the product by drawing a trapezoid:

• top 25 cm;
• height - 13 cm;
• bottom 30 cm.

To get started, you need to cut out 2 identical parts - trapezoid from denim, interlining and cotton.

1. Glue interlining with an iron on cotton, it is necessary to sew from 3 sides.
2. In the same way, connect the jeans parts, sew a zipper on the 4th side.
3. Insert the finished lining into the denim piece.
4. Sew the lining with a hidden seam to the inside of the zipper.

The bag-pocket is ready, it remains to fix an elastic band on it according to the size of the waist.

For laptop

DIY denim bags are perfect for storing and carrying your laptop or tablet. To keep the gadget in perfect condition without scratches and damage, they came up with bag cases.

Sewing such a model will not take much time, it can be easily made by a seamstress without experience.

To get started, you need to take the dimensions of the laptop (the dimensions for the gadget are indicated in the master class with dimensions of 25 by 40 cm) and prepare:

• Sewing machine.
• Set of needles, scissors and thread.
• Big size old jeans.
• Zipper 40 cm long.
• Laminated substrate 6 mm thick.

Next, you need to cut out rectangles of 50 by 80 cm from jeans and lining fabric.

Cut out the backing to 25cm x 40cm.

Sewing process:

1. On 3 sides, alternately sew the lining and denim.
2. Sew a zipper to the 4th side of the denim top.
3. Turn the product inside out and iron.
4. Turn the product to the front.
5. Between the lining and jeans, put, for strength, the substrate. Connect the lining to the main fabric with a blind seam.

Denim stripe bag

The idea of ​​creating bags from pieces allows you not to throw away, but to use the remaining scraps of fabric. beautiful model obtained from jeans belts.

Starting tinkering, you need to cook 8 pcs. belts from jeans, braid (1 m) and tailor's tools:

• Machine.
• Scissors.
• Needles.
• Threads.

1. Unravel the belts.
2. Steam the strips with a hot iron.
3. For 6 belts on one side, dissolve the fringe 2 cm long
4. Fasten for fixing the edge with a fringed line - a zigzag.
5. Assemble the canvas from the resulting elements so that the fringe is on the front side of the product.
6. Form a bag by folding finished part in half facing inward.
7. Sew up the sides.
8. Align the top of the bag with the ruler.
9. Sew on the top edge of the braid.
10. Make handles from the cord and fasten them to the sides of the product.

Rectangular bag

simple model bags are straight. Sewing it is not a big deal.

Enough for work to take:

• old jeans;
• 1.5 m of belt tape;
• 70 cm of lining fabric;
• thread, needle;
• sewing machine.

Work process:

1. Pants legs need to be cut in half.
2. Align their edges to get 2 identical rectangles.
3. Side cuts are sewn, processed with a line.
4. On the left side, the bottom is built up, the product is turned inside out.
5. According to the size of the resulting semi-finished bag, cut out the lining.
6. The lining is sewn from the sides (the bottom is left unsewn).
7. From the inside, connect both parts of the bag.
8. Turn inside out and sew up the bottom of the lining.
9. Sew off the top of the bag with a double line.
10. Handles are decorated with belt tape.

Men's sports bag made from old jeans

From jeans, you can sew a men's bag for going to training, with several internal compartments and pockets that can accommodate sports items and shoes separately.

To make an accessory, you will need to prepare:

• old jeans;
• lining fabric 2 m;
• zip lock 60 cm long;
• scissors and thread with a needle.

After that, you need to cut off the legs from the jeans, rip them apart on the sides and remove rough patches of fabric.

1. According to paper patterns (pattern sizes are offered with an allowance for seams), prepare 2 parts of a circle, 2 different rectangles.
2. Stepping back from the top edge of 7 cm, sew a pocket exactly in the center.
3. Sew round side pieces to the large rectangle.
4. Sew a zipper on the wrong side of the upper part of the bag.
5. From the lining fabric, cut out and stitch all the details in sequence, like a denim top.
6. Sew 3 large pockets to the inner sides of the lining.
7. Assemble the whole structure into a single whole.

A sports men's bag made of old jeans is almost ready, it remains to sew a handle from a belt braid on the side.

Bicycle bag

The bicycle can break down unexpectedly on the road, so it is advisable to carry tools with you. You will need a handy bag to store them.

Do-it-yourself denim bags in such cases are a great way out.

1. To sew a bicycle bag, you need to cut out 2 identical parts (35 x 25 cm).
2. It is necessary to sew the resulting parts from 3 sides, sew a zipper on the 4th.
3. To fix the product on the bicycle frame, sew 3 Velcro to the 2 sides of the bag.

Ideas for decorating women's denim bags

A bag is an essential part of a woman's wardrobe. To refresh a boring model, it is not necessary to completely change it.

The simplest solution for a jeans bag is to use a scarf that is attached to the handle of the bag in various ways (bow, pigtail).

Those who like to experiment have more opportunities to give their accessory a new look:

• Paste the application.
• Embroider patterns with beads or a cross.
• Decorate with glue stones or rhinestones.
• Embroider with buttons.
• Decorate the handles with ribbons or braid.
• Replace the handle with a cord.

Handmade denim bags are a great solution for craftswomen. Fantasy will help to sew exactly the one that will be to your liking. It will take quite a bit of time for the exclusive model of the bag to fill up the wardrobe.

Article formatting: Vladimir the Great

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