DIY T-shirt bag, patterns

We are used to choosing bags based on their convenience, functionality, originality of cut and finish.

Recently, for many, the key factor in choice has become the brand of the product.

Let's figure out how to sew an original stylish bag with your own hands, which will be no worse than those made industrially.

Definition of a T-shirt Bag

For several seasons in a row, T-shirt bags have been in favor. Many designers have turned to this simplest cut.

“T-shirt” is a medium to large sized handbag, soft in shape, baggy in shape. It is very functional and convenient in the city. Belongs to the group of everyday bags or products for shopping. This depends on the size of the specific product.

A distinctive feature is the handles, which are cut out together with the main part. They are practically never made to be old.

Constructive decisions:

• Completely one-piece models. The entire bag is a single piece with seams on the sides and bottom. The fabric bends around the handles.
• Bags made of two halves.The front and back parts of the bag are cut out separately, sewn together on the sides, bottom, and also in the area of ​​the straps.
• Bags made from used products that have retained their structural seams. We offer a range of models that provide endless possibilities for handmade lovers. Ready-made T-shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, and so on are used.

Suitable materials

For similar handbags Almost any materials will do:

• natural, artificial suede and leather;
• matting, burlap;
• thick linen, cotton;
• nylon;
• drape;
• felt;
• denim;
• knitwear

Advice! Often used and new knitwear is used as material.

DIY patterns for a stylish T-shirt bag

One-piece bag

When making this handbag, we cut out a part with a fold along the straps. The bag is very durable, functional, and can be used for heavy purchases. The absence of seams allows you to decorate the center with complex embroidery and other massive finishing.

Advice! The bag will become even stronger, original, if you make decorative double stitching on the seams. To do this, you can use a special double needle on a sewing machine, or lay two lines in parallel with a regular needle.

Required:

• burlap, drape, suede - 55-60 cm, with a width of 150 cm;
• threads;
• finished bias binding;
• sewing machine with double needle – optional.

Pattern:

• Main part – 1 pc. with a fold.

Progress:

• Draw a pattern on a sheet of thick paper. At this stage, you can make changes to the size and shape of the bag. Don't forget about the bottom.
• We transfer the pattern details onto the fabric and chalk it. We don't need allowances here.
• Cut it out.
• Sew the side seams.
• Sew the bottom.
• We bend the corners of the bottom inward, giving it volume. We fix it manually.
• We sew the seams with ready-made or made from leftover fabric with bias tape.
• This model does not have a lock, but you can sew a button on the inside.

Advice! If you want to decorate with embroidery or another method, do this before you start sewing the side seams.

This handbag can be made with a lining, in this case:

• We cut out one main piece + one from the lining fabric.
• We sew both blanks separately.
• We connect them “back to back”.
• We process the sections together with bias tape.
• In some places on the bottom we sew the lining to the main fabric with hidden stitches.

T-shirt or T-shirt bag

The simplest option, which opens up a lot of opportunities for needlewomen. There are both models that require a minimum of seams, and those that do without them at all.

Advice! If you want to get a truly useful and beautiful thing, then use new, unused knitwear.

Required:

• T-shirt or T-shirt;
• threads;
• fittings, decorative elements.

No pattern required.

Progress:

• If you have a T-shirt, then leave the top part untouched.
• We measure the length of the product.
• On the wrong side, draw a line along the supposed bottom and cut it off.
• We sew the resulting bottom.
• Turn it inside out.
• Iron it out.

If you have a T-shirt, turtleneck, jumper, etc.:

• Cut off the upper part (sleeves, neckline), leaving the straps with shoulder seams.
• We process the cuts with bias tape - if desired.
• We process the bottom as in the case of a T-shirt, or cut the fringe. Then we tie it into tight knots.

The bag is ready.

As you can see, in 2 hours you can make several handbags for each of your outfits, for any mood.