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How to Sew a Bag: The Perfect Designer Copycat + GIVEAWAY

September 18, 2015 by AllFreeSewing 51 Comments

National Sewing Month 2015

Today’s National Sewing Month Project is brought to you by Remona from TheStitchingScientist.com.

Hey All! Recently, I have been obsessed with champagne colored accessories and makeup. I think everything champagne screams glamour. This is a simple rectangular tote bag that uses champagne leather fabric on the outside and a champagne lining on the inside. Although it is simple, I love how elegant and designer like it looks. It adds a bit of elegance to any casual day. The bag pattern comes with a zipper pocket on the inside and two storage compartments. It makes for the perfect grab and go bag. I am calling this pattern the Champagne Pop tote because it is just that; it adds a pop of champagne to any style.

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I made the side boxy to give the tote more structure. I think it came out pretty neat and I definitely plan on sewing more of these in the future.

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Here is what the inside looks like. I really think this champagne colored lining adds a bit of a high end look to the tote. Don’t you?

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And so there you have it, my champagne pop tote! Hope you guys enjoy the pattern.

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Your Supplies:

  • 1/2 yard Champagne Leather Fabric
  • 1/2 yard lining
  • 7″ zipper
  • 1/2 yard heavy interfacing.

Measure and Cut

  • Cut 2 pieces main leather: 18″ x 13.5″
  • Cut 2 pieces main leather 18″ x 4″
  • Cut 2 pieces lining : 17″ x 13.5″
  • Cut 2 pieces lining 17″ x 4″
  • Cut 2 pieces heavy interfacing: 17″ x 12.5″
  • Cut 2 pieces heavy interfacing 17″ x 3″
  • For straps cut one piece 44″ x 4″ leather fabric
  • For straps cut one piece 43″ x 3″ heavy interfacing.
  • Cut 1 piece 7″ x 16″ for the pocket
  • Cut 1 piece 10″ square for the side compartments.

Sew

First iron on all your interfacing to the wrong sides of your leather fabric.

Let’s start with the main bag first.

Sew the two main pieces at the bottom right sides together.

 

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Next, pin and sew the side right side together to the side of the front and back pieces. Repeat for both sides.

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You may have some left over at the top. Cut and line up all your edges.

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Now, lets move on to the lining.

Take your pocket piece and sew the zipper on the opening right sides together.

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Fold the zipper so that it sits on the top. Sew all the way around with 1/4″ seam allowance.

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Now turn it inside out and sew on one of your main lining pieces about 6″ down from the top. Sew with 1/2″ seam allowance so that you raw edges inside are hidden.

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Next, take your other 10″ square compartment piece and double fold the raw edges all the way around.

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Sew it in the center about 6″ down from the top of the other main lining piece. Sew the center to give you too compartments.

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Assemble your lining the same way you did your main leather bag.

Next, let’s do the straps. Take your long piece and iron on the heavy interfacing.

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Fold in the sides about 1/2″ in and sew closed.

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Now turn it so that the seam is at the back.

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Cut it in two pieces and sew each piece on the front leather fabric. You can sew these about 3-4″ from the top and about 3-4″ from the side.

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Next take your lining piece and fit it into your main bag wrong sides together. Baste stitch about 1/2″ from the top of the main bag all the way around.

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Next, fold over the main lining about 1″ and sew all the way around to completely cover the raw edge of the lining.

IMG_0971That’s it, you are done!

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Thanks for visiting and Happy Sewing!

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Comments

  1. Pam says

    September 18, 2015 at 1:07 am

    I sew the most for my five year old granddaughter. And we do some of that sewing together. Fun!

    Reply
  2. Dawn Jones says

    September 18, 2015 at 1:09 am

    I sew for my daughters the most. I like your tote. Have a great day!

    Reply
  3. Joann says

    September 18, 2015 at 1:15 am

    I sew for my dogs the most. They keep me busy mending their stuffed animals they love.

    Reply
  4. Michele T says

    September 18, 2015 at 1:19 am

    I love to see gifts for family and friends to celebrate momentous occasions!! Usually these gifts are surprises and it is a thrill for me to see the joy!!

    Reply
  5. Rebecca Peterson says

    September 18, 2015 at 1:23 am

    I sew for myself mostly unless someone comes to me with something they want done. Nicely done on the tote bag too. I like the interior zippered pocket detail.

    Reply
  6. Renea says

    September 18, 2015 at 2:07 am

    I sew the most for my family especially my grandchildren. Thanks for the great giveaway.

    Reply
  7. Tatiana says

    September 18, 2015 at 3:36 am

    I sew the most for my kids.

    Reply
  8. Diane W says

    September 18, 2015 at 4:51 am

    Right now, I sew for a multitude of people. I make pencil skirts for girls and ladies. And I sew for my grandkids….

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  9. Gail Beam says

    September 18, 2015 at 5:13 am

    I sew mostly for my grandchildren and sisters. Sport themes for my grandchildren and dogs and horses for my sister. Thanks for the give a way and your champagne tote is awesome!

    Reply
  10. Samantha Robinson says

    September 18, 2015 at 5:16 am

    I’m just a beginner. Haven’t sew anything yet but so far everything I want to sew. Is mostly for my 4 kids and 1 granddaughter!

    Reply
  11. Chris says

    September 18, 2015 at 6:47 am

    It’s a toss up between charity and family.

    Reply
  12. Emily C says

    September 18, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I usually sew for family.

    Reply
  13. knittingdancer says

    September 18, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    friends and family

    Reply
  14. Kathy E. says

    September 18, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    Mostly, I sew for folks who order personalized baby bibs. I never make any two the same, so it’s always an interesting project and very unique!

    Reply
  15. Linda Arner says

    September 18, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    When my daughter was littler I sewed for her the most. Now I sew for her children the most.

    Reply
  16. Karen Seitz says

    September 18, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    I sew mostly for myself, although I do give a lot of quilts and other projects away.

    Reply
  17. Donna says

    September 18, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    I primarily sew for my family–3 children and 6 grandchildren

    Reply
  18. Rita Long says

    September 18, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    My sewing is mostly for family and friends. Sometimes I do something for myself. Thanks for the chance of winning.

    Reply
  19. Brittany Dunyan says

    September 18, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    I’m a beginner (I actually just got my very first sewing machine today) but I plan to sew mostly for my daughter who is due in December.

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  20. Carmen says

    September 18, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    I sew mostly for myself and my girl we love one of a kind pieces .

    Reply
  21. Jennifer Muise says

    September 18, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    Mostly for gifts to give friends + family

    Reply
  22. Lynn says

    September 18, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    At Christmas I mainly sew for my grandkids n the rest of the year I sew for myself n to decorate my house

    Reply
  23. Barbara Bailey says

    September 18, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    Every new baby in my family gets a quilt, blanket or something sewn by me. I love sewing for babies.

    Reply
  24. Delaine says

    September 18, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    I sew mostly for my family. Thanks!

    Reply
  25. Candace Henderson says

    September 18, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    I usually sew for sales but I am working to sew more for myself than others….. thanks

    Reply
  26. Marcia K. Feese says

    September 18, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    I love quilting and am trying to catch up with a quilt for each of my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A daunting task 🙂

    Reply
  27. Cheryl K says

    September 18, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    I sew primarily for myself, but in the past year, I’ve completed various projects for both my daughter and friends. I’ve also sewn for charity.

    Reply
  28. Shirley E. says

    September 18, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Right now I mostly sew for grandkids. Used to be it was mostly for myself, then my daughter. I don’t sew as much anymore… Sometimes I’ll make a quilt for a gift.

    Reply
  29. Diane says

    September 18, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    I mostly sew for the family.

    Reply
  30. Cathleen says

    September 18, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    I sew for my twin daughters mostly!

    Reply
  31. Callie Cuddy says

    September 18, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    My children. Blankets, bags, costumes.

    Reply
  32. Linda Webster says

    September 18, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    I mostly sew for my family and friends, especially at Christmas time.

    Reply
  33. Mimi says

    September 18, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    I sew mostly for family, but I like to intersperse them with an occasional “charity” quilt for kids or a Quilt of Valor.

    Reply
  34. tammy says

    September 18, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    I sew for family and friends. I make quilts and cross stitch on them

    Reply
  35. Joan W says

    September 18, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    I mostly sew for myself and my home, and sometimes for gifts or charity.

    Reply
  36. Deby at So Sew Easy says

    September 18, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    90% of what I sew is for me, but I do make a few things for friends, especially for birthdays and around the holidays. I have a few projects which are regularly asked for stocking stuffers.

    Reply
  37. Catherine Cozart says

    September 19, 2015 at 12:00 am

    Right now I am doing lots of sewing for my youngest daughter because she needs a more professional look but she doesn’t want to hide her quirkiness. After that, it’s on to the rest of the family for Christmas.

    Reply
  38. Brenda Wallace says

    September 19, 2015 at 12:25 am

    I sew most for myself…the pleasure of sewing!
    I sew for family, mother,daughter, and granchildren.

    Reply
  39. Teresa U says

    September 19, 2015 at 1:18 am

    I sew for me, especially holiday decorations and quilts

    Reply
  40. Mary Wippold says

    September 19, 2015 at 2:57 am

    I sew clothes for myself.
    I sew quilts for others;

    Reply
  41. Genevieve Caswell says

    September 19, 2015 at 2:57 am

    I sew about half of the time for my children & granddaughter. The other half for charities in my area. We all have to share what we were given, right?
    God Bless

    Reply
  42. Ariel says

    September 19, 2015 at 7:05 am

    I sew for my family.

    Reply
  43. Patrice says

    September 19, 2015 at 10:30 am

    My little girl who is 6 years old

    Reply
  44. Sandie G says

    September 19, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    I sew for my family. I give 1 or 2 quilts a year to a different family member for Christmas. Also sew for charity. Thanks for the tutorial & giveaway

    Reply
  45. Christina Gonzalez says

    September 19, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    I sew most for my niece and nephews.

    Reply
  46. Erica says

    September 20, 2015 at 2:49 am

    My immediate family

    Reply
  47. Linda Barnes says

    September 20, 2015 at 3:42 am

    I use to sew ALOT for my family, now days I am doing quilting. But my daughter just said she is getting married. So on to some wedding things – ring pillow – that I will embroider their names on and I think will make her a garter. I am making different items for out quilting guild as a fund raiser. Then back to my quilting. Have so many projects at the moment, but then I think most of us do. Thank you

    Reply
  48. nan duffer says

    September 23, 2015 at 1:34 am

    Me!

    Reply
  49. Debra Kay Neiman says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    I sew for family and friends most. Just beginning to sew for me too. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

    Reply
  50. Barbara Winkler says

    September 26, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    I do sew quilts for family and customers, but most of my quilts are for Quilts of Valor for our Veterans.

    Reply
  51. Lisa Hoppe says

    June 24, 2016 at 1:47 am

    I sew the most for my family and for my sanity. I find it relaxing and meditative.

    Reply

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