How to make a bag of jeans with your own hands?

Old worn jeans are not easy to modernize. Redrawing them to fashionable styles or resorting to other tricks - for example, to cover with stylish cuts or scuffs - is a laborious task. Not every needlewoman will want to spend her time and energy on this. But there are plenty of other ways to let worn denim do a good deed.

In this article, we will tell you how to make a bag of jeans with your own hands.

Since denim itself is a very stylish and relevant material now, any bag from it will look fashionable. In this regard, the choice of patterns is a matter of your individual taste. Of course, it is also important to understand how much effort and time you are willing to spend on turning old jeans into a trendy accessory. There are a lot of simple patterns, there are more complicated options. Consider the most popular models.

Large roomy bags. Patterns for such variations of a ladies' accessory can be either simple or more intricate. Starting from models resembling a wallet, ending with handbags with a mass of fasteners, pockets and appliqués.

Miniature models. Here you can see the patterns of small handbags on a belt or clutches. Although the second option now looks more advantageous in dimensions A4 or larger. Perhaps you will like the pattern of an elegant reticule, and you can create a small masterpiece for evening outings.

Backpacks. Recently, more and more often these accessories are worn on one shoulder in the manner of a bag. And often there are models that transform from a bag to a backpack.These two accessories are so closely intertwined in women's fashion that it becomes increasingly difficult to choose between them. Perhaps you just need to have at least one backpack in your wardrobe? And a lot of patterns will help you choose the perfect model for yourself.

To determine the shape, size of your future bag, as well as the choice of patterns, jeans themselves will help, which will serve as material for sewing. Indeed, much depends on what size, color and density they are. Think about fittings. Perhaps other old things from your wardrobe will also be used, for example, an unnecessary satin scarf or belt. These materials will help to decorate the bag, complete its stylish look.

If your sewing experience is small, try first to create the simplest handbag. We bring to your attention several master classes, among which you will definitely find something suitable for yourself.

To begin with, we will show you how you can create a handbag that is simple in design and perfectly complements your stylish wardrobe.

Necessary materials:

• jeans with which you decided to say goodbye;
• narrow strap, which is not a pity;
• ruler or tape;
• sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, machine);
• awl.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Take jeans, scissors and, measuring 40 cm from the bottom edge of one of the legs, cut off this fragment.
2. Take the strap and cut it as follows: make a fragment with a buckle 10 cm long, a fragment with holes 40 cm long and two more cuts of 3-4 cm each.
3. Turn the trouser leg inside out. The machine stitch edge will be on top of the bag. To get the bottom, stitch the opposite edge of the leg on a typewriter.
4. The corners of the workpiece must be stitched as indicated in the photo. When you rotate the structure, the corners will be rounded.
5. Make a hole on the longest section of the strap with an awl. Look carefully at the photo and similarly sew this part of the strap in the center of the future bag. This should be done manually, using a needle and thread. Then take a section 3 cm long, make two holes along the edges with it using an awl and sew a buttonhole as shown in the photo.
6. A section of a belt with a buckle should also be sewn in the center, but from the bottom of the bag (see photo). Sew a second loop in the area of ​​this piece of belt.

This bag will be a great addition to a stylish summer bow. It is tiny, but it can easily fit all the essentials. If you wish, you can refine this option by sewing on another strap to carry the bag on your shoulder.

This miniature model is suitable for any everyday outfit. And she looks equally good both on adult ladies and young girls.

To create it, you will need:

• jeans with which you decided to say goodbye;
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, machine);
• pen (+ crayon / remnant - for applying a pattern);
• tracing paper.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Take tracing paper, pen, ruler and build a bag pattern using the picture in the photo.
2. Transfer the patterns to the material and cut out all the details. Please note: the part for the bottom and sides of the bag and strap are identical. Open this detail twice. If desired, you can make the strap for the bag longer or shorter, narrower or slightly wider.
3. Sew all the parts together with a sewing machine. First connect the base and bottom to the sides. Then sew on the sleeve part of the bag (“cover”). Lastly fasten the belt.

As you can see, tailoring this bag will not take much time or effort. Even a novice seamstress can create such a model. If you wish, you can decorate your handbag with embroidery, appliqués or other decorative elements.

Now we will tell you how to sew a simple and very convenient bag like a purse.Such laconic models never go out of fashion, and creating something like this with your own hands will not be difficult!

You will need:

• a cut of any natural fabric (it is best to take cotton) - 50x100 cm;
• 2 cuts of denim (wide jeans fit) - 36x40 cm;
• clothesline;
• thin plastic or cardboard (A4 sheet);
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, machine).

Step-by-step instruction:

Fold the jeans cuts with their faces to each other and sew on the sides on a typewriter.

Next, you need to make a lining. To do this, 2 rectangular pieces 36x45 cm should be cut out from the cuts of the second fabric. A pocket must also be sewn to one of these parts. To do this, cut out a rectangle of any size from the same fabric (depending on your desire). The upper edge of the pocket must be folded twice and stitched with a straight line. The remaining edges are simply smoothed inward and attached.

An important detail of our practical bag is a lanyard with a carabiner for fixing keys, a wallet or a cosmetic bag. Roll a small section of fabric from the lining 3 times, fix it in a zigzag stitch, thread the edge into the ring from the carabiner and fasten the loop with the same line. Done!

Fold the two lining parts with their faces facing each other, insert a cord with a carabiner in one of the future joints. Sew, twist.

Handles for the bag will also be made of lining. For them, you need to cut out 2 rectangles of 45x10 cm, fold them, as shown in the photo, and iron them. Also make two cuts of a clothesline of 40 cm each, lightly melt its ends with a lighter or matches. Put the rope in the center of the handle strip and sew it close to the edge. Since the rope is shorter than the handles themselves, it must be inserted so that uniform segments remain on both sides (these parts of the handles will be sewn into the bag).

Sew on the lining, while the jeans part of the bag should be turned inside out, the lining on the face. Mark the places of fastening the handles, fix them with pins, stitch.

The bottom of the bag is as follows: in the middle of the bag is folded in half, the width of the bottom is determined arbitrarily at your request. Next, it is stitched, as indicated in the photo. It is superfluous to cut, check the symmetry.

We strengthen the bottom with thin plastic or thick cardboard, for this we cut a rectangle to the size of the resulting bottom. Next, sew a cover of any soft fabric for the bottom, as shown in the photo. Sew a cover with plastic to the corners of the bottom of the bag.

Sew the bottom of the lining in the same way as the bottom was sewn for the front of the bag. Now it remains only to fill the lining inward and secure it there with stitches in the corners.

The bag is ready!

Another original and easy way to remake old jeans into a useful accessory.

To make a bag, you need:

• jeans with which you decided to say goodbye (preferably wider models);
• fabric for lining and decoration;
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, machine);
• long lace.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Measure the height of the future bag from the bottom edge of the jeans leg as you wish and cut.
2. From the other part of the jeans, cut the bottom, after making the necessary measurements.
3. Turn the cut for the bag inside out, attach the bottom to it with pins. Sew.
4. Using the resulting bag, take measurements and cut out the details for the lining, connect them together just like the front of the bag. If you want to finish the exterior like in the photo, make the lining 4-5 cm longer than the bag itself.
5. Stitch the lining to the bottom of the bag. If exterior trim is provided, bend the upper edges of the lining to the outside and sew it like this.
6. Make a stitch around the entire perimeter of the bag at a distance of 2.5-3 cm from the top edge. A lace will be hidden in the resulting section. You need to insert it there through the hole on the side of the side seam using a safety pin.

A practical bag for safe transportation of the laptop can also be made from a pair of well-worn jeans.

You will need:

• jeans with which you decided to say goodbye;
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, machine).

Step-by-step instruction:

1. To turn out jeans, to lay out on a table, to cut off so that the necessary depth of a bag turned out. Sew the bottom on a typewriter.
2. Cut the longitudinal side seams of the legs. These cuts will serve as handles for the future bag.
3. Under the jeans belt (upper part of the bag), make slots for the pens. Insert the handles on the front side. Sew. The bag is ready! If you wish, you can complicate this model by adding a soft quilted lining to it.

Another very useful thing in the modern world that can be made from unnecessary jeans.

In addition to trousers, you will need sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, a machine) and a lace.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Cut off one leg from jeans. Attach a rolled-up rug to it, take measurements (the cover should turn out several cm longer than the rug). Cut off all the excess.
2. Fold the leg, as shown in the photo, stitch the edge - this is the bottom of the future cover.
3. Fold the upper edge of the cover inward and sew, but not completely - a lace will be inserted into the left slot.
4. From the wrong side, use a safety pin to insert the lace into the top of the case.
5. From the remaining fabric from jeans, cut a strip of arbitrary length and width - this will be the handle for the cover. Fold the blank twice or three times, sew it, sew one edge to the top, and the second to the bottom of the cover. The "outfit" for your sports equipment is ready!

Whatever model of handbag you choose, our next tip is suitable for any of them. From scraps from old jeans, you can easily make such an elegant decorative flower.

Instruction:

1. Cut petals in the shape of "8" from jeans, 1 round part and 1 leaf.
2. Fold the petals in half, stitch on the back.
3. To slightly cut the leaf and the round part from the edges, you get a fringe.
4. Collect all the details in a flower, stitch.

Not only handbags can be created from old boring jeans. A very fashionable and stylish patchwork quilt can also be sewn from unnecessary denim trousers.

Of course, one pair is not enough. You will have to collect as many copies of old jeans as possible, you will also need additional fabric and a synthetic winterizer for the lining. You will find step-by-step instructions on creating a fashionable plaid in the photo.