How to sew a little shoulder bag (sewing pattern is not necessary)
Today’s handcrafted goods is “DIY little shoulder bag".
![ショルダーバッグ](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438a.jpg)
Fabrics
Outer bag fabric is 2 pieces. (24cm×26cm, attach interfacing)
![outer fabrics](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438b.jpg)
Fusible interfacing gives fabric firmness, and keeps shape of bag.
Bag lining fabric is 2 pieces. (24cm×26cm)
![lining fabrics](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438c.jpg)
Fabric for flap is 2 pieces. (16cm×16cm)
![Fabrics for flap](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438d.jpg)
For pocket is 1 piece. (14cm×14cm)
![Fabric for pocket](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438e.jpg)
For shoulder strap is 2 pieces. (16cm×53cm)
![Fabric for shoulder strap](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438f.jpg)
Make flap
Sew the flap fabrics with right side together.
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438g.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438h.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438i.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438j.jpg)
Turn inside out, and do the ironing, and stitch.
![turn inside out](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438k.jpg)
![stitch](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438l.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438m.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438n.jpg)
Make bag body (outer)
Sew the outer bag fabrics with right side together.
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438o.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438p.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438q.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438r.jpg)
Then make 8cm gusset, and sew.
![cut the extra cloth](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438s.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438t.jpg)
![make gusset](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438u.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438v.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438w.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438x.jpg)
Make pocket and bag body (inner)
Fold the pocket fabric in three, and sew the edge with zig zag stitch.
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438y.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438z.jpg)
When folding in three, it is recommended to use an sewing ruler for iron. The folds are neat and the finish is nicely.
Then sew the edge.
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438za.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zb.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zc.jpg)
Fold the 3 edges by 1cm inwards, and sew the pocket on bag lining fabric.
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zd.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438ze.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zf.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zg.jpg)
Make inner bag body in the similar way as outer bag.
(Difference:leaving 10cm open for turning.)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zh.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zi.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zj.jpg)
Make shoulder strap
Sew the short side of shoulder fabrics with right side together.
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zk.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zl.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zm.jpg)
Then fold in four,…
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zn.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zo.jpg)
and sew the edges.
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zp.jpg)
![shoulder strap](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zq.jpg)
Sew the outer, flap and shoulder together
Sew the outer bag body, flap and shoulder together. (It is better to baste.)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zr.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zs.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zt.jpg)
Sew the outer and inner together, and finish
Insert the inner bag into the outer bag, with right side facing each other. Then sew together.
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zu.jpg)
Turn inside out,…
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zv.jpg)
and sew the hem.
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zw.jpg)
Then stitch the edge of bag mouth, it’s done.
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zx.jpg)
![](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/post_438zy.jpg)
Making movie is the following.
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