How to Sew a 2-Pocket Eco Shoulder Bag in 2 Sizes
If you’re anything like me, you can never have too many pockets.
Today, I’m sharing the ultimate eco shoulder bag featuring a handy front pocket and a hidden inside zipper pocket that is an absolute game-changer for staying organized.
It looks high-end but comes together so easily—let’s grab some fabric and get sewing!
The finished measurements of this ECHO SHOULDER BAG are approximately
30㎝(11⅞″) W × 26㎝(10¼″) H × 8㎝(3¼″) D.
30㎝(11⅞″) W × 26㎝(10¼″) H × 8㎝(3¼″) D.
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◆ Main panel
② 39.5㎝ × 59.5㎝ (15⅝″ × 23¾″) Exterior
② 39.5㎝ × 59.5㎝ (15⅝″ × 23¾″) Lining
◆ Front pocket
① 17.5㎝ × 15.5㎝ (6⅞″ × 6¼″) Exterior
① 17.5㎝ × 15.5㎝ (6⅞″ × 6¼″) Lining
◆ Zipper pocket
① 19㎝ × 26㎝ (7½″ × 10¼″) Lining
◆ Others
① Roll Zipper_seam allowance included 17㎝(6¾″)
Place the front pocket Exterior and Lining fabrics Right Sides Together (RST), and sew around the perimeter, leaving a small opening for turning.
Turn the pocket right side out and topstitch along the top edge.
Position the completed pocket 8 cm (3.1″) down from the top edge of the main Exterior panel, and stitch it in place.
Place the zipper pocket lining 6.5 cm (2.6″) down from the top edge of the main Lining panel, and stitch a 15 cm (6″) long rectangle.
Cut through the center of the rectangle, pull the pocket fabric through to the inside, and press the window flat with an iron.
Align the zipper with the rectangular opening and stitch it in place, then fold the pocket lining in half and sew the remaining three sides closed.
Place the two main Exterior panels RST and sew along the three outer sides.
Sew the main Lining panels together, making sure to leave a turning gap at the bottom.
Place the Exterior and Lining shells RST, align the curved shoulder strap lines precisely, and stitch them together.
Turn the entire bag right side out through the turning gap, and edge-stitch the opening closed.
Unfold the unstitched ends of the shoulder straps, place them RST, and sew them together. Then, neatly tuck the raw edges inward and press flat.
Topstitch all around the bag opening and shoulder straps to beautifully finish the bag.
All done!
If you hit a tricky spot or want more creative inspiration,
head over to the [Sewingtimes YouTube channel] for the full video tutorial.
If you hit a tricky spot or want more creative inspiration,
head over to the [Sewingtimes YouTube channel] for the full video tutorial.
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