Sewing a bag from old jeans - ideas with patterns

You shouldn't rush to throw away even the oldest and most damaged jeans. They can be given a new life by making various types of accessories out of them. This article tells you how to sew a bag out of jeans with your own hands and what tools you will need for the job.

Denim bag patterns

There are a large number of patterns for denim bags. The main ones can be found in master classes or handicraft magazines. Below are several product options. Sewing and cutting a denim bag with a pattern begins with choosing the style, fittings and type of purpose of the product.

DIY Small Shoulder Bag

This bag can have different shapes, square, round, oval. The style is chosen based on the area of ​​use. For example, for going out or just for relaxing on the beach or in a cafe. It is imperative to be able to combine it with elements of clothing so as not to look ridiculous. Usually, there are three main types of homemade bags:

• This is a large piece, and will be fastened with a beautiful ribbon. You can decorate it with scraps of different fabrics.
• A bag with one-piece straps. More suitable for a beach option. A big plus when sewing the product will be the absence of individual sewing of straps. One-piece straps are made together with the main elements.
• You can make a small item from denim using the pattern. It is advisable to make a magnetic lock.

Making a Shoulder Strap

The strap can be used to carry the bag over the shoulder. It is important to make sure that the length is adjustable.

Materials:

• Belt harness;
• Carbine;
• Felt.

Manufacturing process:

• Cut the strap to the required size. The width should be chosen arbitrarily, but in its finished form the strap should match the size of the yarn;
• The length of the belt is taken with a reserve so that it can be adjusted;
• Cut the felt to a length equal to the length of the strap and a width reduced by 1 mm. This will ensure that the strap is even;
• Place the felt inside the strap, fold it and sew it up.

Large Denim Bag: Master Class

Materials for work:

• Denim;
• Zipper and ready-made strap;
• Thick ready-made handles;
• Yarn to match the product;
• Satin ribbon or lace;
• Surface patches, badges;
• Lining material;
• Cardboard or plastic for the bottom of the product;

Sewing process: Cut two pieces of fabric so that they are the same size. Make three 20cm strips of fabric, cut out the lining as well. Sew the product according to the pattern and do not forget to insert the lining. You can decorate a large bag with anything. In this case, you can use badges, several patches, make a lace edging. The work is ready.

DIY youth bag

To make it you will need:

• Unnecessary jeans;
• Denim pockets;
• Lining material;
• Threads and a needle;
• Scissors.

Bags from old jeans with your own hands, patterns for the very stupid can be found in various sewing magazines. Cut off the central part of one leg in the shape of a rectangle. The width of the cut will be 24 cm, and the length 30 cm. Sew the bottom edge and make the bottom of the product. To do this, you need to sew the corners parallel to the bottom seam, and then cut them off.

Make two thin flaps from the second leg. The width of one is 8 cm, the length is 50 cm. Then they need to be stitched together, and then sewn. Turn inside out with a knitting needle and iron. Make a rectangle from the lining so that it is 1.5 cm smaller in size than the fabric element.

Sew the straps and pockets to the front of the future product. Finally, sew on the handle and decorate as desired.

Sports bag for men made from old jeans

Stages of sewing a sports accessory:

• First, the model of the product is selected. You can come up with it yourself or take a diagram from the Internet. It is important that the bag fits the owner's body size;
• First, you need to wash the fabric well and dry it. Then it is ironed or steamed;
• You need to buy good fittings, they are usually sold in textile stores;
• Next, a pattern for a sports bag is made. It is advisable to do it on cardboard rather than paper;

• Place the sketch on the fabric, secure with pins and trace with chalk, then cut out all the necessary details;
• All elements can be sewn by hand, the threads should match the color of the product;
• Sew the seams on the machine and cut off the excess;
• The lining material can be made from cotton in a contrasting color;
• Make zippers and handles, and at the end you can decorate as desired. For example, make a drawing or ornament suitable for men.

The sports bag is ready.

Handbag with clasp

This bag is suitable for girls in the form of a clutch or a small wallet. First, you need to make a pattern for the product, its overall size is about 18 cm. Prepare materials for work, fabrics, needles with threads and a strap.

Cut two identical pieces of denim and glue them with felt as a lining. Sew the two pieces of fabric together and turn them inside out. Hand-sew the clasp to the bag. It needs to be done tightly so that it doesn't come off. When finished, decorate with beads or rhinestones.

Denim bags with patterns, made with your own hands from old jeans, can be viewed in master classes on the Postila website.

Beach bag

It is necessary to prepare:

• Old pants;
• Lining material;
• Textile chalk;
• Centimeter or ruler;
• Scissors;
• Threads and needles;
• Large needles for denim.

Measure the width of one leg along the bottom of the trousers. Measure a piece of fabric and cut it out. Turn both legs inside out. Cut off the seam allowances and iron the trousers along the seams. Do not touch the lap seam.

Using these measurements, cut out two side pieces 44 cm long and 15 cm wide, and a piece for the bottom of the bag — 44 cm long and 15 cm wide. You also need to cut out fabric to make a pocket for the water. Its dimensions are 45 cm long and 20 cm wide with allowances.

Sew the main parts with allowances and turn the structure inside out. Next, you need to insert the lining inside and sew it up manually. For a beach bag, you can make a magnetic lock instead of a zipper. It is advisable not to use straps, only braided handles are needed.

Ladies handbag by patterns

Materials for work:

• Jeans;
• Centimeter;
• Overlock;
• Lace;
• Textile.

Sewing process:

• Measure the required height of the future handbag from the bottom of the pants, cut it off and turn it inside out;
• Make the bottom of the product from the second part of the trousers;
• Pin the bottom to the bag and sew it on using a sewing machine;
• Next, you need to make a lining and sew it to the bottom of the product;
• Sew a string for a bag at the top as a strap. The work is ready.

Shopping bag made from old jeans

Step-by-step work plan:

1. First, you need to wash and iron the material;
2. Make a pattern on cardboard, you can come up with it yourself or look for it on the Internet. Then cut out the blank;
3. Place the sketch on the material and trace it with special textile chalk;
4. Cut the fabric according to the template;
5. Next, the parts need to be sewn together, this can be done by hand;
6. It is better to sew the lines on a machine;
7. At the end of the work you need to make a decor, since the bag is a shopping bag, it is not small. It can be decorated with drawings or beads.

Laptop bag

Tools and materials:

• Denim fabric;
• Pins;
• Fleece for lining;
• Iron;
• Centimeter;
• Warm blanket for stuffing the cover;
• Lining material;
• Needles and threads;
• Car.

All layers of fabric need to be sewn together, but the fleece should be in the middle. This is how the cover blank turned out. Wrap the blank around the laptop to understand the dimensions of the cover and mark the edges. All three sides of the product need to be sewn on a machine and turned inside out. A continuous seam should be made on top. At the end of the work, you need to check if there are pieces of thread sticking out, if so, they are cut off. If desired, you can apply a pattern or add a small handle to make it convenient to carry.

Bicycle bag

First, you need to make a pattern out of thick cardboard.

The bike bag will have several sections to fit as many things as possible. You also need to make a partition with Velcro so that the product does not get stuffed, this will allow:

• Increase the interior space a little;
• Adjust the size of the partition, and therefore the thickness of the product, within certain limits;
• The structure becomes more durable;
• It is convenient to stitch the structure along the perimeter with the end material, and at the end turn it inside out.

It is advisable to make the Velcro long and large to reduce the load on the bag zipper. And it is important to sew the Velcro so that it does not interfere with cycling.

The size of the finished product is approximately 1500 mm. But for each model of bicycle it will be different, the product is inserted under the frame, so you need to focus on its dimensions.

The end line should be 8 cm wide, which is about 3 inches. It should be made of two layers, denim and a lighter material of your choice. This line is needed to place the foam rubber in it, so the bag will not scratch the bike. The product will take about two hours to sew, but the result will certainly please the eye. It can be used as a waist bag. You can put water, protein bars, riding gloves, a phone and all sorts of small things in it. It can be washed in a washing machine if desired, like regular jeans.

Children's and youth models

Children's models of denim bags are distinguished by their simplicity.

Here, more emphasis is placed on decorating products with various drawings, patterns or objects. You can go to school or kindergarten with such accessories. You can beautifully decorate with fringe or rhinestones, and you can involve a child in creating this type of product.

Sewing a bag from jeans: step-by-step instructions for cutting and sewing.

Materials and tools for sewing:

• Old loose-fitting denim trousers;
• Lining material, you can use cotton;
• Fabric chalk;
• Centimeter;
• Needles, threads and roller knife;
• Needle for denim fabric.

As with any product, the work begins with drawing up a pattern. The work is done quite simply, so you can draw the sketch yourself. Next, you need to cut out the fabric.

To do this, take old jeans, cut them lengthwise and iron them well. The sketch needs to be applied to the fabric and the elements of the product cut out. These are two parts of the base for the bag, lining material and bottom. Glue interlining to the parts, it will act as a lining. Sew the two parts together on a machine, add the bottom inside. You can buy ready-made handles, thick or metal, or you can make small straps from fabric. This already depends on the person's desire. At the end of the work, you need to turn the structure inside out and cut off all protruding threads and pieces of fabric.

At the end, you can make a beautiful drawing using a stencil, for example, flowers or symbols, make a belt from fabric. Such an accessory goes well with skirts and sundresses. Any girl will feel like a real princess. For teenagers, backpacks or school bags made with their own hands are more suitable. It is advisable to make patches on them, for example with the child's favorite band or the name of a TV series. Peers will appreciate the work.

In conclusion, it should be noted that denim accessories are quite popular. They emphasize the individuality of the owner, are unlikely to be repeated with any person, are easy to care for and practical to use. Even a novice needlewoman with no experience can handle the job.