The bag is fairly simple to make. You need to start with a rectangle of fabric about 3 times as long as it is wide. My fabric is a medium-thick cotton fabric, used before for this jumpsuit. First off, hem all the edges of the fabric.
Next up you need to do some fabric origami. Fold the fabric on the bias through the center, then fold in sides matching points as shown in diagram above. Overlap edges and pin together. Topstitch overlapped edges together.
Slip tube onto one handle and pull handle all the way through using a safety pin if needed. Overlap handle ends and stitch together. Adjust tube to cover both ends and stitching.
I love this bag and will probably make some more of them. You can increase or decrease the size of the bag as you wish. These days, who can't use more bags? If you're not feeling up to the DIY and are looking to buy a triangle bag, check out this one by Martin Margiela.
Earlier posts in this series:
Winter Wardrobe Moodboard
DIY Winter Wardrobe Plans
Winter Wardrobe No. 1 Pajama Shorts
Moodboard – Classic Bags under $50
Related:
Fall Sewing posts
Next, make a tube to cover the handles of the fabric. Cut a piece of fabric about 5 x 3.5 inches. Fold in half lengthwise and stitch long edge. Turn right side out.
Slip tube onto one handle and pull handle all the way through using a safety pin if needed. Overlap handle ends and stitch together. Adjust tube to cover both ends and stitching.
I love this bag and will probably make some more of them. You can increase or decrease the size of the bag as you wish. These days, who can't use more bags? If you're not feeling up to the DIY and are looking to buy a triangle bag, check out this one by Martin Margiela.
Earlier posts in this series:
Winter Wardrobe Moodboard
DIY Winter Wardrobe Plans
Winter Wardrobe No. 1 Pajama Shorts
Moodboard – Classic Bags under $50
Related:
Fall Sewing posts
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Love it! I have to try it!
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ReplyDeleteI like this a lot. Chic and simple!
ReplyDeleteAnd just to prove how much I love it I've just made one - on le blog! Thanks so much for posting such a cool bag!
DeleteThis is So Awesome! AND you've totally saved my tail as I need to come up with a great birthday gift for a stylish, has everything (and it's expensive) friend. This bag will fit the bill Perfectly. Hurrah!
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