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), gathered in my house great amount denim clothing, which has already "outlived its age." But "jeans" is a fairly durable and high-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 new life together!

I suggest you sew a bag with a valve, decorated patchwork block"monkey paw" 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. On the paper pattern valve impose tracing paper and draw just 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. We sew a piping (optional), cut out the lining from denim and attach 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 details. 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 tack) 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.

What do we do with unnecessary things? That's right, we throw it away or arrange it somewhere far away in the closet with the hope that someday we will dress it. And you can give things a second chance. Here is a photo of handmade denim bags.

In European countries, handmade has long been practiced, in translation this word means " handmade". Such things are unique and can be made from any improvised materials.

From jeans, you can make the following models of bags:

• Clutches or cosmetic bags;
• Shoulder bags;
• Big bags;
• Backpacks.

The main thing is that there is a desire, as well as fantasy.

Patterns for bags from jeans

Before you start making, choose the right pattern. They can be both simple and complex, it all depends on how much time you want to spend on it.

Big bags

Patterns for such models can be both simple and complex. As for the models, from bags resembling a purse to bags with many pockets or accessories.

miniature

Here you can see a lot of options for patterns. The A4 format is considered a popular size, suitable for walking during the day and also in the evening.

Backpacks

Backpack - fashion trend 2018. There are such patterns that allow you to make a handbag from ordinary old jeans that transforms into a briefcase and vice versa. So 2 in 1.

We sew a backpack with our own hands - a bag from old jeans

To sew a miniature backpack, we need:

• Jeans;
• Ruler;
• Sewing machine;
• Lace;
• Textile.

Work progress:

• Step 1. From the bottom of the old jeans, measure the desired height of the future product and cut it off. Turn it out.
• Step 2. From the other part of the pants we make the bottom, having previously measured the dimensions.
• Step 3. Attach the bottom with pins to the inverted cut. Sew.
• Step 4. For the resulting bag, we make a lining for this: we measure the bag and make a pattern. We connect them with each other.
• Step 5. We attach the resulting lining to the base.
• Step 6. Measure 2-3 cm from the top of the product and sew. There will be a string there.

Advice! If there is a desire to make an external finish, then you can leave the lining 4-5 cm longer. After the lining has been sewn to the base, fold the remaining fabric outward and sew.

How to make a bag out of jeans with your own hands

As mentioned earlier, to make a handbag, you will need patterns, you can find them on the Internet, do it yourself, or if you already have old bag that you liked to take it as a pattern.

But if you are a beginner, take the simple option. It doesn't take much effort to do this:

• Step 1. We cut out blanks according to the finished patterns. Knowing the proportions, you can reduce or increase the size, but if this is your first thing, then it is better not to risk it and do everything according to the pattern.
• Step 2. We connect the bottom with the sides of the future bag and sew.
• Step 3. We unite the sides. To do this, we evenly connect the lines of the side parts and lay the seam.
• Step 4. To get a bulky bag. We sew the corner of the bag from the bottom.
• Step 5. Handles. They can be different made from old belts, decorated various rhinestones, embroidery. In this case, we sew the handles ourselves.

To do this, take two strips of the same length, fold them, wrap the edges inward, sew. Sew to bag.

What to wear with a denim bag

You can wear such backpacks and bags with a T-shirt, shorts, sneakers - this will give the image of brutality.

Advice! T-shirts must be plain, made of: cotton, linen, lace.

For creating feminine image we change sneakers for sandals, a t-shirt for a shirt white color. Summer dresses look harmonious with backpacks that have embroidery, and long sundresses- with large bags.

Even using the same pattern, you can get completely different bags. This is achieved through various decor, made by hand or bought in a store.

Use inserts from other materials. So leather or other dense fabrics are harmoniously combined with jeans.

Whether purchased or hand-tailored, the denim bag goes with everything, complements your wardrobe, and shows off your taste and knowledge of trends.

DIY jeans bag photo

A real needlewoman does not have unnecessary things. Even if jeans are worn out or simply out of fashion, this is not a reason to throw them away or send them for long-term storage on distant shelves. Strong and interesting fabric can come to life in the form of stylish original bags, handbags, backpacks and clutches. And no special skills are needed if you take ready-made patterns. Onward to change!

Photo of jeans bags

Bags made of durable cotton are not the rarest occurrence. They are sold in stores, displayed on fashion shows, are sewn factory and piece by piece. To understand how malleable and versatile this material is in stylistic decisions, just look at the photo:

Everyday models Perfectly complement a comfortable bow.

A bum bag or a model with a shoulder strap is a solution for girls with an active life, opening up new expanses of dynamics.

A summer or beach bag made of jeans is stylish and practical.

Jeans - a win-win material for shopping bag.

Clutches are an original solution for a cocktail party.

The sporty model is both practical and stylish.

Obviously, denim models are appropriate in almost any setting. The only rule is that the accessory must match the overall style of the person and the event.

Do-it-yourself bag models from old jeans with a pattern

Design ideas on how to sew a denim bag are just full of worldwide web. You can safely use ready-made ideas in their pure form or take them as a basis for your own unique creation. Sewing will be even easier if you choose a model with provided patterns, such as this one.

A more complicated, but quite real work lies ahead, if you do not limit yourself to a simple handbag model, but choose a full-fledged stylish backpack that is so convenient in everyday life.

It is important to understand that it is not necessary to completely follow someone else's design - you can always add a touch of your personality. The easiest way to do this is in the decor, using, in addition to denim, leather, lace, buttons, rhinestones, other materials and accessories.

Another denim bag pattern

A simple bag model can be sewn with your own hands even by a beginner sewing business. For example, this handbag can become a household, everyday or beach bag in different situations, and its designer has carefully and completely free of charge provided patterns.

The advantage of this pattern is that the dimensions can be adjusted depending on your own needs and wishes.

For tailoring universal model it is enough to estimate the dimensions you need and transfer the drawing to paper already in the actual size of the product. When transferring from a pattern to a fabric, it is important to leave 1.5 cm for the seams, otherwise you will have to change the product as you work, and the bag will turn out to be too small.

Pattern options: over the shoulder, bag-bag, handbag

There are countless options for patterns, because, despite the apparent simplicity of the design, you can endlessly supplement it with various elements. One of the most common and universal options- bag-bag.

The next popular option is a shoulder bag. In order not to delve into the intricacies of sewing, complex calculations and other things, you can use such a simple pattern.

Master class or step-by-step description of creating a bag

The easiest way to show how to sew a denim bag with your own hands is with the help of a video. Especially for you, we have selected a detailed MK on the video:

It may also be useful step-by-step instruction on video:

If you are only taking the first steps in sewing and alterations, you can use a few tricks:

• Even on the basis of the same pattern, you can sew several handbags that are completely different from each other, complementing them with various decor of your own production (roses, pockets, stitching) or from sewing accessories stores (chains, rhinestones, zippers, rivets, etc.);
• The bag will look more original and stylish if it is supplemented with compatible materials. Skin goes well with jeans, inserts from tapestry or other dense fabrics will look great;
• It is not necessary to cut and sew a bag from old jeans from scratch - you can take an old shabby bag as a basis and simply re-fit it with strong material. At the same time, belts and a trim at the seams can be made from pieces of leather - this way the bag will look even more stylish than if it were completely leather.

Most importantly, don't be afraid to try and experiment. Sewing accessories with your own hands is a great option for an inexpensive and stylish look every day.

To sew a bag from old jeans with your own hands is not so difficult.

You can use the top of the pants, almost ready for the top of the bag, or cut off the legs, rip them open and use them as a canvas for the pattern of the future bag.

In addition, sewing together patches of denim different color, you can first make a patchwork fabric, and already from it make patterns for the details of the bag.

So making new things out of old things with your own hands is a very real magic, you just need to attach skillful hands to these things and dream up a little.

Sewing bags from old jeans is just in the category of such simple transformations.

Indeed, in fact: the top of denim pants is an almost finished bag.

Remains own with my own hands turn those obsolete jeans into a new and trendy handbag.

Moreover, such bags are obtained in different ways and are used for various purposes.

If you want - sew a laptop bag, if you want - do it beach bag, and if you want, create an exclusive handbag with your own hands.

This bag is simple enough for sewing.

You can decorate the bag with appliqué or embroidery.

There are options that do not need to change anything, which are very easy to sew and look stylish.

In the bag in the photo, a part of the trouser leg with a pocket is beaten.

And you can arrange such a handbag in the style of a crazy patchwork, decorating it with denim and other patches, ribbons, cords and braid. Embroidery, appliqués, rhinestones, buttons, braid and decorative cords will add originality to your handbag and mask the wear of old denim. Try to sew such a handbag: you won’t have to throw away jeans, and you will get a new little thing.

And here's another backpack.

Patterns are attached

How to sew a backpack mini-MK Elena Bogdanova.
Author's words:
In the presence of old jeans, a drop of imagination and free time, you can create just such a new thing.

And this is a little hint for those who want to do something similar. To be honest, it was not a peephole that cut out the details, I adjusted them in the sewing process. The sizes are approximate, as far as the size of my jeans allowed to roam.


And a brief digression into the process of creation.
1. Prepare everything you need: jeans (which are no longer a pity), zippers (I have a long 48 cm, two short ones for pockets of 13 cm each), skin trimmings (for appliqué), slings (for straps, it took me about 3 m), 4 half rings (according to the width of the sling), threads for sewing and stitching, lining fabric, scissors, chalk.
2. We will disassemble the jeans at all seams into separate parts, iron and cut out all the necessary details. It is better to cut out the back and front from those parts that are below the knees - they, as a rule, are less worn and stretched.
3. Sew the halves of the front and back of the backpack (along a long straight line). Do not forget to cut them out correctly - the result should be an arch!
4. We take on the pockets: we sew in the zipper and attach the appliqué using pieces of leather or some other material (preferably with non-shrinking edges). That's where the scope for creativity! My soul lay down here to this wonderful pussy. Or you can go a simpler way - take a ready-made application, which pleases stores for needlewomen in abundance.
5. We attach the resulting pocket beauty to the front of the backpack.
6. Sew the bottom to the front and back. Important point: between the back and the bottom on the right and left (about 3 centimeters from the side edge) we sew in two half rings using a segment of the sling. This will help you further adjust the length of the straps. By the way, a buckle can also be used as a regulator.
7. We duplicate the back and bottom with a hard gasket so that the backpack more or less keeps its shape. It is probably more convenient to use a doubler, but I just sewed pieces of the line.
8. We sew a zipper between the details of the upper part. Please note: the width of the top with the zipper closed must be equal to the width of the sidewall.
9. We connect the sides and the top into one long whole.
10. And with this longest whole we connect the front, bottom and back to make a backpack. Do not forget to sew a handle and straps between the back and top.
11. Almost the final touch: if the desire to create has not yet disappeared, we do the same manipulations with the lining (you can not do pockets!) And sew it inside.
12. Everything! We admire the result, praise ourselves for talent and perseverance. Well, of course, we walk our masterpiece!

Successes in creativity and inspiration!

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PREPARATION METHOD:
Cut out front and back pieces from jeans pieces (48*38cm)
Sidewall width 12cm
Handles 50*4 cm (finished)
Ribbon embroidery on the front
Cotton lining sewn on by hand
Sew all the details, stitch along the perimeter at a distance of 2 mm.

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To sew a handbag for a girl, you will need the upper part - a belt and a part from the bottom of the jeans.

Another bag with a pattern

Aug 13, 2015 Galinka

Today, in almost every home you can find 3-4, and more often even more pairs of denim trousers or other denim clothes that have worn out or become small for its inhabitants. Often we are talking about favorite things that are difficult to part with, so an article that tells how to sew (attached) will be of interest to many.

Option 1

If you have minimal sewing skills, you can easily make an original bag with a handle from a bright multi-colored scarf. For this fit any trousers that have belt loops, preferably big size, because otherwise the product may turn out to be too miniature.

A jeans bag pattern for such a model is presented below. Need:

• Cut off the top of the trousers 3-4 cm below where the zipper begins.
• Slightly round the cuts in the area of ​​​​the side seams, stepping back from the edge by 3 cm.
• Roll a bright scarf or scarf into a bundle.
• Cut out two identical parts from one of the legs in the form of an elongated oval, the length of which should be 29 cm and the width 18 cm.
• Sew one of these pieces to the bottom of the bag. Gather the edge of the top of the trousers first. As a result of these operations, the seams should be outside.
• Sweep a second oval along the cut. Put on the first. Sew so that all the raw edges of the fabric are enclosed between two oval parts and a clear and neat outer stitch is visible, with an indent of 3-5 mm from the edge of the bottom.
• Pass the tourniquet through the loops and tie in a knot.

Option 2

Such a small but bright accessory for a young fashionista will turn out both from large trousers and from a denim skirt. You don't even need a pattern for a bag of jeans with a flower. It is enough to cut off one rectangular piece from both legs. Wherein side seams you don’t need to touch it, but the internal ones should be torn open. Then you need:

• connect the two parts together to make a large ring;
• fold in half so that the edges are the outer seams;
• connect the resulting rectangle on the sides;
• cut two stripes from bright fabric;
• fold each lengthwise and stitch it so that you get handles for the bag;
• cut another strip from the same fabric with a length equal to twice the width of the bag and a width of 6-7 cm;
• sew on the upper edge of the product, hiding the edge of the handles under it;
• make a fabric flower suitable color and attach the finished one on a pin.

Option 3: what you need

DIY bags (patterns can be both simple and very complex) are especially beautiful if you use denim in several colors.

For example, great products can be made in patchwork technique. The pattern of a bag made of jeans with a flap decorated with such an ornament is quite simple, which cannot be said about the work on the decor, which will require a lot of patience and time.

You will also need:

• patches from 2 pairs of jeans in contrasting colors;
• threads with needles;
• scissors;
• interlining;
• lightning;
• lining fabric;
• paper;
• tracing paper;
• ruler.

Option 3: valve manufacturing

First you will need another pattern for a jeans bag, or rather, its valve. It is a copy of the one shown in the photo above, however, it has a width of not 27, but 25 cm, with the same length of 26 cm.

• measure the inner squares and, taking into account the allowances, cut out 2 strips, from which to sew a two-color square;
• fasten it in the center of the paper base with pins, aligning the lines of the central lines with the same lines in the figure;
• measure one of the triangles that follows the central square, add allowances for the seams and cut out the same figure from the fabric of the desired color;
• pinned, stitched, turned away, ironed and leveled;
• do the same with the rest of the triangles;
• after finishing the first row, do the same with the rest of the rows;
• every detail is ironed;
• remove paper;
• fix the patchwork detail on the adhesive non-woven base;
• make a decorative stitch;
• valves are adjusted according to the pattern;
• sew a plain edging;
• cut out the denim lining;
• impose a detail with a decor on it;
• are sewing.

Option 3: preparing other components

• prepare a handle for a bag 1 m 20 cm long and a strap (11 cm) on which the buckle will be fixed (the width of both parts in finished form is 2 cm);
• denim inserts are made by cutting out 6 x 6 cm squares and folding them in half;
• sew a handle and a strap;
• they turn to a special workshop, where the necessary metal fittings (rivets, buckles, eyelets and other metal parts) are fixed on the parts.

Assembly

The final stage of sewing a denim bag (patterns and photos are presented above) begins with overlapping the front sides of denim parts that do not have pockets.

Thereafter:

• we transfer the line of the inner seam from the pattern to the fabric;
• we build;
• take the detail of the back of the bag and measure 3 cm from the top;
• draw a line;
• we apply a ready-made valve to it;
• stepping back from the edge of the valve 0.3 cm, attach;
• we pin the crossbars for the handles at a distance of 3 cm from the upper edge of the back of the bag;
• we apply the same “back” to the lower panel of the central part;
• we sew them together (for convenience, we tuck its edge and pin it with pins);
• turn inside out, making notches in the corners;
• we pin the edge of the back finished half;
• put the front of the bag on it;
• we sew;
• cut corners;
• turn inside out.

To make the lining, 2 cut pieces are folded face to face and sewn around the perimeter. We do the same with 2 other parts.

Makes 2 bags. The entrance to each of them is tucked 1 cm and basted. Further:

• take a zipper, apply it to the entrance to the bag;
• add 5-6 cm;
• cut off;
• in the upper part of the bag from 2 sides from the side seams, measure 1.5 cm to the center;
• make a mark;
• pin a zipper;
• sew;
• tuck 0.7-0.8 cm inside the edges of both sections;
• basting;
• take lining bags;
• invest in each department of the bag;
• sweep;
• do according to front side each department line.

Now you know how to make jeans with your own hands. The patterns presented in this article will make your task easier and allow you to create original accessories for your wardrobe.