The Ultimate Weekend Project: Sewing a Wide Denim Bag
Let’s be honest—fashion trends move fast, and our wallets can’t always keep up.
I fell in love with this wide denim cargo bag design and decided to make it myself.
It’s surprisingly simple, super functional, and honestly? It feels way more special than something off a shelf.
Come see how you can make one too!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately
40㎝(15⅞″) W × 17.5㎝(6⅞″) H × 10㎝(4″) D.
40㎝(15⅞″) W × 17.5㎝(6⅞″) H × 10㎝(4″) D.
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Let's get started!!
◆ Main panel① 57㎝ × 47㎝ (22⅜″ × 18⅝″) Outer layer
① 57㎝ × 47㎝ (22⅜″ × 18⅝″) Lining
① 55㎝ × 45㎝ (21⅜″ × 17¾″) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Zipper panel
② 59㎝ × 6.5㎝ (23⅜″ × 2⅝″) Outer layer
② 59㎝ × 6.5㎝ (23⅜″ × 2⅝″) Lining
② 57㎝ × 4.5㎝ (22⅜″ × 1¾″) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Flap
② 17㎝ × 9㎝ (6¾″ × 3⅝″) Outer layer
② 17㎝ × 9㎝ (6¾″ × 3⅝″) Lining
◆ Pocket
② 21㎝ × 14㎝ (8¼″ × 5⅝″) Outer layer
② 21㎝ × 14㎝ (8¼″ × 5⅝″) Lining
◆ Shoulder strap
② 5㎝ × 75㎝ (2″ × 29¾″) Outer layer
◆ Others
① 59cm(23⅜″) Roll Zipper_seam allowance included
② Magnetic Buttons
① 4㎝(1⅝″) Wide bias tape 160㎝(63¼″)
First, cut your denim fabric according to the pattern.
The secret to those perfectly shaped pockets? Sewing darts on both sides of the pocket bottom to give them volume.
Next, place the pocket outer and lining right sides together, sew the perimeter (leave a small hole for turning!), flip it inside out, and finish with a clean topstitch.
Repeat this for the flaps. Once done, align them on your main fabric and sew them down.
For the straps, use the butterfly-fold method for durability.
Place them on the main fabric with a 15cm gap and secure them with a sturdy stitch.
Now, for the zipper: sandwich the zipper between the outer and lining of the zipper panel, sew, unfold, and topstitch along the edge for that professional look.
Place the zipper panel between the main fabric outer and inner lining, align the two ends and sew.
Then turn it right side out and sew the edges of the outer and inner lining together.
Align the centers of the zipper panel and the main fabric using clips. Sew with a precise 1cm seam allowance.
To give the interior a high-end boutique finish, wrap the raw seams with bias tape.
Flip it right side out, and you’re done! You’ve just created a masterpiece.
Happy sewing!
Don’t forget to browse my other tutorials for more DIY fashion inspiration.
Can't wait to see what you create!
🧵------------------------------------------👜Don’t forget to browse my other tutorials for more DIY fashion inspiration.
Can't wait to see what you create!
