Why This DIY Canvas Sling is My New Everyday Essential
I’ve been searching for a sling bag that’s actually functional but doesn't look like everyone else's.
So, I decided to make my own!
So, I decided to make my own!
This Urban Canvas Sling is surprisingly roomy, super durable, and honestly, way more stylish than anything I’ve seen in stores lately.
It’s got that clean, minimalist aesthetic that goes with everything.
If you're ready to create something that actually lasts, this is the project for you.
The finished measurements of this Sling Bag are approximately
23㎝(9⅛″) W × 13㎝(5⅛″) H × 5㎝(2″) D.
23㎝(9⅛″) W × 13㎝(5⅛″) H × 5㎝(2″) D.
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Shall we start sewing?
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◆ Main panel
① 24.5㎝ × 14.5㎝ (9¾″ × 5¾″) Outer layer
③ 24.5㎝ × 14.5㎝ (9¾″ × 5¾″) Lining
② 24.5㎝ × 14.5㎝ (9¾″ × 5¾″) Fusible fleece
◆ Front pocket
① 24.5㎝ × 4㎝ (9¾″ × 1⅝″) Outer layer
① 24.5㎝ × 4㎝ (9¾″ × 1⅝″) Lining
① 24.5㎝ × 11㎝ (9¾″ × 4⅜″) Outer layer
① 24.5㎝ × 11㎝ (9¾″ × 4⅜″) Lining
◆ Zipper gusset
② 36.5㎝ × 3.5㎝ (14½″ × 1⅜″) Outer layer
② 36.5㎝ × 3.5㎝ (14½″ × 1⅜″) Lining
② 36.5㎝ × 3.5㎝ (14½″ × 1⅜″) Fusible fleece
◆ Bottom gusset
① 36.5㎝ × 6.5㎝ (14½″ × 2⅝″) Outer layer
① 36.5㎝ × 6.5㎝ (14½″ × 2⅝″) Lining
① 36.5㎝ × 6.5㎝ (14½″ × 2⅝″) Fusible fleece
◆ Side wing panel
② 16.5㎝ × 18㎝ (6½″ × 7⅛″) Outer layer
◆ Inside pocket
① 24.5㎝ × 17.5㎝ (9¾″ × 6⅞″) Lining
◆ Zipper tab
② 4㎝ × 3㎝ (1⅝″ × 1¼″) Outer layer
② 4㎝ × 3㎝ (1⅝″ × 1¼″) Lining
◆ Others
① Roll Zipper_seam allowance included 36.5㎝(14½″)
① Roll Zipper_seam allowance included 22㎝(8¾″)
① 2.5㎝(1″) Wide Webbing Strap 120㎝(47½″)
① 2.5㎝(1″) Wide Triglides Slide
① 2.5㎝(1″) Wide Side Release Buckle
① 3.5㎝(1⅜″) Wide bias tape 120㎝(47½″)
Attach zipper tabs to both ends of the zipper.
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge.
Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place.
Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 0.7㎝(1/4″) seam allowance.
Open out, press pieces away from the zipper.
Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 3㎜ (1/8″) away from the zipper.
Place the pocket piece on top of the main lining fabric and stitch along the perimeter to secure them.
Fold the side wing fabric in half with right sides together, insert the strap between the layers, and sew across.
Position the handle and the straps onto the back panel and stitch them in place.
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge.
Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place.
Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 0.7㎝(1/4″) seam allowance.
Open out, press pieces away from the zipper.
Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 3㎜ (1/8″) away from the zipper.
Align the finished zipper panel and bottom panel with right sides together. Sew both ends to create a continuous side gusset.
Match the quarter marks of the main panel with the quarter marks of the side gusset.
Sew all the way around with a 0.7㎝(1/4″) seam allowance.
Repeat the process to attach the back panel to the side gusset.
Finish the raw edges by binding them with bias tape to complete the bag.
Thanks for following along!
I hope this project was just what you needed today.
If you're looking for what to make next, feel free to dive into my other tutorials.
See you in the next one!
