Jen B.Bag©

5, 6, 7, 8!

Posted by jenny b.

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this was a combination of ideas--i like nautical stuff, Victoria's Secret Pink collection, Abercrombie bags, and Juicy Couture bags (the ones with the ribbon)

this combination of ideas took me foreverrrr to find something i could use for school everyday but it goes with my uniform, and i got a lot of compliments-so here it is!

my directions are kinda confusing but if you are used to sewing you'll get the idea

you can use whatever color u like- i used navy blue, white and pink for my bag

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • 1 yd Crepe Back Satin pink
  • 1 yd Crepe Back Satin navy blue
  • 2 yd Sturdy Cloth navy blue
  • 1 yd Sturdy Cloth white
  • 22 in Handle(s) tan, any color really
  • 1 yd Lining Fabric any color (I chose pink)

Steps (11 steps, 180 minutes)

  1. 1

    cut out your fabric
    give yourself a 1/2 seam allowance all the way around each square and for the satin ribbon

    i found a pretty sturdy fabric for the bag part, but for the ribbon part i found some crepe back satin because it's cheap and it doesn't slide as much as normal satin

    the handle can be whatever length u like- just make sure u have an inch on both sides so u can sew it into your bag.

  2. 2

    sew them (the six rectangles) together like a quilt---make sure the seams are on one side only

    make sure the 21x6's on top
    21x7's middle
    21x8's on bottom

    easy as 6 7 8

  3. 3

    fold it over so the seams show

  4. 4

    now that you have folded it over, look at the pink stitches, sew on those sides.
    now your bag should look like a bag, or a pillowcase--one side should be open; the top.

  5. 5

    fold it while it is still inside out

  6. 6

    -the bag is still inside out
    -go two inches up from the corner and mark it
    -then sew a line across but DONT sew the corners together

  7. 7

    now when you turn it right side out-it should look like this

  8. 8

    now sew your 2 layers of crepe back satin together for the ribbon so that they have the crepe back part on the inside. like a reaaallllyyyy long pillowcase

    allow for 1/2 inch seam on both sides

  9. 9

    sew a seam for the top of your bag so it doesn't unravel

  10. 10

    cut the slits for the ribbon to go through--try to get 9 on each side spacing them the way they are in the picture 2 close together, a space, ect. and then 9 is on its own

    the bow is going to come out of 1 so make sure the 1&2 on the other side are right next to eachother

    II II II II I

  11. 11

    now weave your ribbon through, sew the handle(s) on and put in a lining and zipper-and you're done!

    the purse i made was reversible- and i made a removable lining with lots of pockets that i could take out and wash

    there are a lot of variations you can come up with so have fun!