How to make a bag out of jeans with your own hands?

Old, worn jeans are not easy to modernize. Reshaping them to fit fashionable cuts or resorting to other tricks - for example, covering them with stylish cuts or scuffs - is time consuming. Not every needlewoman wants to spend her time and energy on this. But there are plenty of other ways to use worn out denim for a good cause.

In this article, we will show you how to make a bag out of jeans with your own hands.

Since denim itself is a very stylish and relevant material now, any handbag made of it will look fashionable. In this regard, the choice of patterns is a matter of your individual taste. Of course, it is also important to understand how much time and effort you are willing to spend on turning old jeans into a trendy accessory. There are a lot of simple patterns, there are more complicated options. Let's consider the most popular models.

Large roomy bags. Patterns for such variations of a lady's accessory can be both simple and more intricate. Starting from models resembling a wallet, ending with handbags with a mass of fasteners, pockets and appliques.

Miniature models. Here you can see the patterns of small shoulder bags or clutches. Although the second option now looks more advantageous in the dimensions of A4 or larger. Perhaps you will like the pattern of an elegant reticule, and you can create a small masterpiece for evening outings.

Backpacks. Recently, more and more often, these accessories are worn on one shoulder in the manner of a bag. And often there are models that transform from a bag into a backpack.These two accessories are so closely intertwined in women's fashion that it becomes more and more difficult to choose between them. Perhaps you just need to have at least one backpack in your wardrobe? And the mass of patterns will help you choose the perfect model for yourself.

The jeans themselves, which will serve as material for sewing, will help to determine the shape, size of your future bag, as well as the choice of patterns. After all, a lot depends on what size, color and density they are. Think about fittings. Perhaps other old items from your wardrobe will also be used, for example, an unnecessary satin scarf or belt. These materials will help to decorate the bag and complete its stylish look.

If your sewing experience is limited, try creating the simplest handbag to get started. We bring to your attention several master classes, among which you will definitely find something suitable for yourself.

First, we'll show you how you can create a simple handbag that will perfectly complement your stylish wardrobe.

Necessary materials:

• jeans with which you decided to say goodbye;
• narrow strap, which is not a pity;
• ruler or measuring tape;
• sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, a machine);
• awl.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Take jeans, scissors and, measuring 40 cm from the bottom edge of one of the legs, cut this piece.
2. Take the strap and cut it as follows: make a 10 cm piece with a buckle, a 40 cm piece with holes and two more pieces of 3-4 cm each.
3. Turn the pant leg inside out. The machine-stitched edge will be the top of the bag. To get the bottom, sew the opposite edge of the leg with a typewriter.
4. The corners of the workpiece must be sewn as shown in the photo. When you turn out the structure, the corners will be rounded.
5. Use an awl to make a hole in the longest section of the strap. Look carefully at the photo and sew this part of the strap in the center of the future bag in the same way. This should be done by hand, using a needle and thread. Then take a piece 3 cm long, make two holes in it with an awl along the edges and sew a loop, as shown in the photo.
6. A section of a belt with a buckle should also be sewn in the center, but from the side of the bottom of the bag (see photo). Sew the second loop in the area of ​​this belt fragment.

This handbag will be the perfect complement to a stylish summer bow. It is tiny, but it can easily fit everything you need. If you wish, you can modify this option by sewing on another strap for carrying the bag on the shoulder.

This miniature model will go with any everyday outfit. And she also looks equally good on both adult ladies and young girls.

To create it you will need:

• jeans with which you decided to say goodbye;
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, a machine);
• pen (+ crayon / remnant - for drawing patterns);
• tracing paper.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Take tracing paper, a pen, a ruler and build a bag pattern using the drawing in the photo.
2. Transfer the patterns to the material and cut out all the details. Please note: the detail for the bottom and sides of the bag and the strap are identical. Open this part twice. If desired, you can make the bag strap longer or shorter, narrower or slightly wider.
3. Sew all the parts together in sequence using a sewing machine. First connect the base and bottom with the sides. Then sew on the cover piece of the bag ("cover"). Sew on the belt last.

As you can see, sewing this bag will not take much time or effort. Even a novice seamstress can create such a model. If you wish, you can decorate your handbag with embroidery, appliqués or other decorative elements.

Now we will tell you how you can sew a simple and very convenient bag like a wallet.Such laconic models never go out of fashion, and creating something like this with your own hands is not difficult!

You will need:

• a cut of any natural fabric (it is best to take cotton) - 50x100 cm;
• 2 cuts of denim (wide jeans are suitable) - 36x40 cm;
• clothesline;
• thin plastic or cardboard (A4 sheet);
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, machine).

Step-by-step instruction:

Fold the denim cuts right sides together and sew on the sides on a typewriter.

Next, you need to make a lining. To do this, cut out 2 rectangular pieces 36x45 cm from the cuts of the second fabric. A pocket should also be sewn to one of these pieces. To do this, cut out a rectangle of any size from the same fabric (depending on your desire). The upper edge of the pocket must be folded twice and sewn with a straight stitch. The rest of the edges are simply smoothed inward and attached.

An important detail of our practical bag is a lanyard with a carabiner for securing keys, a wallet or a cosmetic bag. Roll a small piece of fabric from the lining 3 times, fix it with a zigzag stitch, thread the edge into the ring from the carabiner and fasten the loop with the same stitch. Ready!

Fold the two parts of the lining right sides to each other, insert a cord with a carabiner into one of the future seams. Sew, turn out.

The handles for the bag will also be made of lining fabric. For them, you need to cut out 2 rectangles 45x10 cm, fold, as shown in the photo, and iron. Also make two 40 cm pieces of clothesline, melt the ends slightly with a lighter or matches. Place the rope in the center of the handle strip and sew close to the edge. Since the rope is shorter than the handles themselves, it must be inserted so that uniform segments remain on both sides (these parts of the handles will be sewn into the bag).

Sew on the lining, while the denim part of the bag should be turned inside out, the lining part - on the face. Mark the attachment points of the handles, fix them with pins, and sew.

The bottom of the bag is done like this: in the middle, the bag is folded in half, the width of the bottom is determined arbitrarily according to your wishes. Further - it is stitched, as indicated in the photo. Cut off excess, check symmetry.

We strengthen the bottom with thin plastic or thick cardboard, for this we cut out a rectangle to the size of the resulting bottom. Next, for the bottom, sew a cover from any soft fabric, as shown in the photo. Sew the cover with plastic to the corners of the bottom of the bag.

Sew the bottom of the lining in the same way as you sewed the bottom for the front of the bag. Now all that remains is to tuck the lining in and secure it there with stitches in the corners.

The bag is ready!

Another original and easy way to transform old jeans into a useful accessory.

To make a sack bag, you will need:

• jeans with which you decided to say goodbye (wider models are preferable);
• fabric for lining and decoration;
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, a machine);
• long lace.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Measure the height of the future bag from the bottom edge of the jeans leg as you wish and cut it off.
2. Cut the bottom out of the other part of the jeans, after making the necessary measurements.
3. Turn the section for the bag inside out, attach the bottom to it with pins. Sew.
4. For the resulting bag, take measurements and cut out the details for the lining, connect them together in the same way as the front of the bag. If you want to make the exterior finish, as in the photo, make the lining 4-5 cm longer than the bag itself.
5. Stitch the lining to the base of the bag. If an exterior finish is foreseen, fold the top edges of the lining outward and stitch like this.
6. Stitch around the entire perimeter of the bag 2.5-3 cm from the top edge. The resulting section will hide the lace. It is necessary to insert it there through the hole on the side of the side seam using a safety pin.

You can also create a practical laptop bag to safely transport your laptop with a pair of used jeans.

You will need:

• jeans with which you decided to say goodbye;
• ruler;
• sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, machine).

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn out the jeans, lay them out on the table, cut them off so that the required depth of the bag is obtained. Sew the bottom on a typewriter.
2. Cut the longitudinal side seams of the legs. These cuts will serve as handles for the future bag.
3. Under the waistband of the jeans (the top of the bag), cut the handle slots. Insert the handles from the front. Sew. The bag is ready! If you want, you can complicate this model by adding a soft quilted lining to it.

Another very useful thing in the modern world that can be made from unnecessary jeans.

In addition to trousers, you will need sewing accessories (needles, threads, pins, scissors, a machine) and a lace.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Cut one leg off the jeans. Attach a rolled up rug to it, take measurements (the cover should turn out to be a few cm longer than the rug). Cut off any excess.
2. Fold the pant leg, as shown in the photo, sew the edge - this is the bottom of the future cover.
3. Fold the upper edge of the cover inward and sew, but not completely - a lace will be inserted into the left slot.
4. From the wrong side, use a safety pin to insert the lace into the top of the case.
5. Cut a strip of any length and width from the fabric remaining from the jeans - this will be the handle for the cover. Fold the workpiece in half or three, sew, sew one edge to the top and the other to the bottom of the cover. The "outfit" for your sports equipment is ready!

Whichever handbag model you choose, our next tip will work for any of them. From scraps from old jeans, you can easily make such an elegant decorative flower.

Instructions:

1. Cut petals out of jeans in the shape of "8", 1 round piece and 1 leaf.
2. Fold the petals in half, sew on the reverse side.
3. Lightly cut the leaf and round part from the edges - you get a fringe.
4. Collect all the details into a flower, sew.

Not only handbags can be created from old boring jeans. A very trendy and stylish patchwork quilt can also be made from unwanted denim pants.

Of course, one pair is not enough here. You will have to collect as many copies of old jeans as possible, you will also need additional fabric and synthetic winterizer for the lining. You will find step-by-step instructions for creating a fashionable blanket in the photo.