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How to Sew a Cute Handbag in the Simplest Way | Sewing Tutorial Pattern👜👜

 

Full Sewing Tutorial + Pattern + Step-by-Step Guide (Based on the Provided Image)

This tutorial walks you through making an adorable, small handbag with patchwork front panels, denim sides, a lace accent, and simple straps. It’s beginner-friendly, requires minimal pattern drafting, and can be made with leftover fabrics such as denim scraps, cotton prints, or old jeans.

📏 Finished Bag Measurements (Based on the Image)

  • Height: 23.5 cm

  • Width at bottom: 27 cm

  • Depth (side width): 10 cm

  • Strap length: approx. 45–50 cm (comfortable hand-carrying length)

Materials You Need

Fabric

  • Main fabric (denim or cotton)
    For: side panels, bottom, straps

  • Printed cotton fabric
    For: front and back patchwork panels

  • Lining fabric (any medium-light cotton)

  • Lace trim (approx. 25–30 cm length)

Other Supplies

  • Sewing machine

  • Matching thread

  • Scissors or rotary cutter

  • Pins or clips

  • Fabric marker

  • Iron

  • Fusible interfacing (optional but recommended for structure)

✂️ Pattern Pieces (Simple Rectangle-Based Pattern)

You can draft these pieces directly on fabric or paper.

1. Patchwork Front/Back Panels (make 2 sets)

The front and back each consist of 4 vertical strips:

  • Center strip (denim): 8 cm × 25 cm

  • Lace strip sits on top of this strip later

  • Inner floral strip: 7 cm × 25 cm

  • Outer floral strip: 7 cm × 25 cm

  • Side denim strip: 8 cm × 25 cm

(You can adjust widths as long as the total width becomes about 27 cm.)

2. Side Panels (make 2)

  • 10 cm × 25 cm

3. Bottom Panel (optional separate piece)

  • 10 cm × 27 cm
    (If you prefer, the bag can be made as one tube without a separate bottom.)

4. Lining Pieces

Cut the same shapes as the exterior:

  • 2 patchwork-sized pieces (27 × 25 cm)

  • 2 side pieces (10 × 25 cm)

  • 1 bottom piece (10 × 27 cm)

5. Straps (make 2)

  • 8 cm × 45–50 cm

Optional: Interfacing

Apply to:

  • Straps

  • Patchwork pieces

  • Side panels

This improves structure.

🧵 Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

STEP 1: Prepare the Patchwork Panels

  1. Arrange the strips in order:
    Denim center → Floral → Floral → Denim side

  2. Pin strips right sides together.

  3. Sew each pair using a 0.75 cm seam allowance.

  4. Press seams open with an iron.

  5. Repeat for the second panel (front and back of the bag).

Attach Lace Trim

  • Center the lace vertically on the middle denim strip.

  • Sew down both edges of the lace carefully.
    This adds the decorative detail seen in the photo.



STEP 2: Sew the Side Panels to the Patchwork Panels

  1. Take one patchwork panel and one side panel.

  2. Sew them together along the long edge.

  3. Repeat on the other side panel.

  4. Do the same with the second patchwork panel.

You’ll now have a loop/tube shape without the bottom.

STEP 3: Attach the Bottom Panel

  1. Turn the assembled tube inside out.

  2. Pin the bottom piece to the open rectangle carefully at all four edges.
    Make sure:

    • Corners align

    • Edges match

  3. Sew slowly around the perimeter.

Tip: If you find corners tricky, sew the long edges first, then the short edges.

STEP 4: Sew the Lining

The lining is sewn exactly like the exterior:

  1. Sew the two patchwork-sized pieces to the side panels.

  2. Attach the bottom panel.

  3. Leave a 10–12 cm opening at the bottom for turning later.

STEP 5: Make the Straps

  1. Fold strap fabric longwise (right sides together).

  2. Sew with 0.75 cm seam allowance.

  3. Turn right-side-out using a safety pin or tube turner.

  4. Press flat.

  5. Topstitch along both long edges for strength.

STEP 6: Attach Straps to Exterior

  1. Measure about 7–8 cm inward from each side seam.

  2. Pin strap ends to the top edge of the bag.

  3. Ensure straps are not twisted.

  4. Baste them in place.

The straps should resemble the placement in the photo: centered and symmetrical.


STEP 7: Join Exterior and Lining

  1. Place the exterior bag inside the lining, right sides facing each other.

  2. Align top edges and matching seams.

  3. Pin around the top.

  4. Sew all the way around the top edge.

STEP 8: Turn the Bag Right-Side-Out

  1. Pull the entire bag through the opening in the lining.

  2. Push the lining down into the bag.

  3. Sew the lining opening closed (hand stitch for neatness).

STEP 9: Topstitch for a Professional Finish

  • Topstitch the top opening of the bag 0.5 cm from the edge.
    This secures the lining and improves durability.

🌸 Your Cute Handmade Handbag Is Ready!

You now have a soft, beautiful bag very similar to the one in the image—featuring:

✔ Patchwork front panel
✔ Lace center detail
✔ Denim sides
✔ Soft boxy shape
✔ Simple straps
✔ Fully lined interior

This beginner-friendly pattern is flexible—feel free to adjust the size, add pockets, use different fabrics, or embellish with extra lace or appliques.

🧵 Extra Tips for Best Results

  • Use medium-weight fabrics for durability.

  • Add interfacing to the patchwork panel if using thin cotton.

  • Press seams continuously for a cleaner look.

  • Use a denim needle when sewing thicker fabrics.

  • Add a magnetic snap inside if you want a closure.

If you'd like, I can also create:
✅ Printable pattern layout
✅ PDF-style instruction sheet
✅ Cutting diagram
✅ Video-style step list
Just let me know!

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