Handbag Pattern Sewing Tutorial

How to make Fabric Handbag FREE Sewing Pattern & Tutorial. This small handbag is perfect for every beginner sewist.

Supplies:
- Printed fabric = 26 cm x 70 cm;
- Solid-colored fabric = 50 cm (with a width of 140 cm);
- 24 cm x 66 cm of pool carpeting (outdoor/all-weather carpet);
- 1 zipper, 30 cm long.

DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN HERE

Procedure:
1. Cut out all the pieces:

2 plain strips measuring 78 cm x 12 cm;
2 plain strips measuring 16 cm x 30 cm.
In addition to the templates provided for cutting.

Cut the pool carpet to the dimensions of the template.
2. Place the pool carpet underneath the printed fabric and quilt according to the design. (photo 1)

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 3. With right sides together, stitch the two handles, leaving the section that attaches to the printed fabric unsewn. Turn right side out. (photo 2)

4. Sew the solid-colored strip onto the edge of the two quilted pieces. (photo 3)

Photo 3

 

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 5. Baste the two handles onto the printed section. (photo 4). Stitch in place.

6. Take the two 16 cm by 30 cm strips and attach the zipper. (photos 5, 6)

Photo 5

 

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 7. Sew this zipper onto the two lining pieces, 3 cm from the edge. (photos 7, 8)

Photo 7

 

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 8. Sew the 12 cm by 78 cm strip onto the solid-colored lining, on each side. (photo 9)

9. Sew the other 12 cm by 78 cm strip onto the two printed sections.

10. Place the lining inside the bag and fold the top edge of the bag over both sections. Baste and stitch.

Photo 9

 

Here is a more modern version. Since the fabric is not upholstery-grade, the handles and the strip around the bag must be reinforced with pool-grade carpeting.  

With the addition of two snap hooks, a strap can be attached so it can be worn over the shoulder.