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Learn how to make your own bags that can compete with any department store bag. Follow these tips and watch your bag making transform from homemade to professionally made. Topstitch Steam Press Interfacing Lining Bag Patterns Muslin demo Vinyl Hardware Practice Invest in your craft Top stitching Top stitch with heavy weight thread and a walking foot for a beautiful finish, or increase your stitch length if you don't have a walking foot just yet. * You may also double your regular weight thread in the needle as an alternative to the heavy thread. Steam Iron Press with a steam iron as you go for crisp seams and to set the stitches as well as to shape your bag. * Do not iron on vinyl. Interfacing To add structure to your bag use fleece or foam interfacing. Line your bags Add lightweight interfacing to the lining and reduce the seam allowance by 1/2" when sewing for a neater fit. Patterns There are lots of awesome bag pattern designers that offer free patterns eg. Swoon,sew sweetn

  The Heidi foldover clutch by swoon patterns comes in two sizes a large clutch purse and a small wristlet. This bag is perfect for both casual and formal events with its concealed pocket in the back for your phone or cash. The Heidi clutch is a simple bag to make and is suitable for sewists of all skills levels. ⭐ Click for the free pattern Most importantly this is a FREE PATTERN To make the crossbody bag I will be using the large clutch pattern, which I will be adding two D ring connectors and an adjustable strap. ⭐ Click here for the adjustable strap tutorial. All the instructions will be in the pattern download. In this tutorial, I will show you how to sew the bag and add an optional crossbody strap. How to sew the clutch Preparation Download and cut out your pattern pieces Cut interfacings and adhere to their corresponding pattern pieces Thread your sewing machine with matching thread and get ready to sew. Notions and accent pieces Glue or clip the vinyl accent piece t

Zooliabags DIY Length of strap The length of an Adjustable bag strap/crossbody strap ranges between 28" to 65". Although a 55" strap is more commonly used because of its ease of adjustment to suit your preferences Width of Strap Drawcord  straps - 3/8" Slender -1/2" Standard - 3/4" Classic - 1" Wide - 1-1/2" Extra-wide - 2" Chain - 1/4"- 5/8" Nylon or cotton webbing can also be used to make an adjustable cross-body strap. They are sold by the yard and is the easiest method to make your bag strap. So let's get on with the tutorial... For this tutorial, we are going to make a 3/4" wide strap and connectors from vinyl. Measurements and Hardware Vinyl strip 42" x 1-1/2" (cut 1) Connector tabs 4" x 1-1/2" (cut 2) 2 D-rings 3/4" 2 Swivel Hooks 3/4" 1 Slide 3/4" Fold your vinyl strip in half lengthwise to find the middle Open and lay your strip wrong side up Fold both the raw edges inwards meeti

Coin purses are small, pouch-like bags that are used to hold coins. They are typically made from leather, fabric, or vinyl, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Coin purses can be carried in a pocket, purse, or backpack. Here are some of the uses of a coin purse: To hold coins. This is the most obvious use for a coin purse, but it is still important to mention. Coin purses can help to keep your coins organized and easy to find. They can also help to prevent your coins from getting lost or buried in the bottom of your bag. To hold other small items. Coin purses can also be used to hold other small items, such as keys, jewelry, or lip balm. This can be a convenient way to keep these items organized and easy to find. To protect your phone or other devices. Some coin purses are large enough to hold a smartphone or other small device. This can be a good way to protect your device from scratches and dents. To make a fashion statement. Coin purses can be a fun a