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In this tutorial, I would like to share with you how to make your own trendy shoulder bag with a scrunchie-style strap. It is not only stylish but also practical. With simple tools and materials, even beginners can follow along with this step-by-step tutorial. Give it a try!
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If you want to take a closer look, here is my tutorial video. Have fun watching!
Tools and materials:
White cotton fabric: 1 yard
10 Inch metal zipper
Wooden rings: 2 pieces
Scissors
Embroidery Scissors
Brother Sewing Machine
How to make a DIY bag
Step 1: Main Body
You can make this lovely bag structure only by the fold and cut technique. First, fold the fabric in half and cut it along the pattern. Remember to leave a seam allowance of ¼ inch.
Cut the main pieces along the pattern
Make another piece of the exact same size.
Make 2 main pieces
Fold the medium-weighted interfacing in half. Cut it along the same fold pattern. But this time, there’s no need to leave any seam allowance.
Therefore, the interfacing pieces will be smaller than the main pieces. Repeat this technique once again to have two interfacing pieces.
Cut 2 interfacing pieces
Attach the interfacing pattern to the wrong side of the main piece. Iron carefully to make these two pieces stick to each other. Do it again and now you will have two main pieces attached to the interfacings.
Iron the pieces
Prepare a 3’’ x 27’’ fabric and attach it with the interfacing by ironing.
Fold it in half 2 times and use a ruler to sketch your cutting lines.
Draw 2 slight diagonal lines
Cut along the lines you sketched.
It will look like this when you unfold the fabric.
Finally, use your sewing machine to attach this fabric to two main pieces you have made earlier to form the body structure.
The bag framework
Step 2: Lining Body
In this second step, we are going to do the same as the main fabric but we don't have to attach it to the interfacing.
Here is the comparison:
Inside the body
Step 3: Bag Assembly
You will need two 3’’ x 5’’ fabric pieces.
Then, attach each piece into a pocket-shaped thing and turn it inside out. Tuck its edges inside.
After that, stitch it to the zipper. Do it again with the other side.
The bag zipper
Next, cut two 5" x 2,5" pieces.
Fold its edge and fold the pieces in half. Then, iron carefully and use the sewing machine to make them stick together.
Thread each piece through a wooden ring and sew its edge.
Attach the zipper and the wooden ring pieces into the main and lining body.
Once you finish, turn the whole bag inside out.
The scrunchies bag
Step 4: Scrunchie Strap
Last but not least, let’s move on to make the scrunchie strap.
Fold a 20” x 2,5” fabric as shown to make our strap.
The bag strap
Fold 3”x36” fabric in half and attach its edge with the safety pin. Next, thread the elastic through the tube. Once you’ve pulled it all over, remove the pin. Thread it through the wooden ring. Finally, sewing it all together is the last step.
Scrunchies Strap Shoulder Bag
How To Make Scrunchies Strap Shoulder Bag
After carefully sewing the fabric, the unique and practical bag is all yours. With this DIY bag, I believe you can mix and match with different outfits and be in the spotlight on every single occasion.
I hope you enjoyed this step-by-step tutorial. Comment below to let me know your thoughts.
