Is there anything more practical than a shoulder bag? It is the perfect companion for shopping trips or short excursions. A special eye-catcher is the bag below – self-sewn from a cool fabric with a graphic pattern. It comes from the book “Sewing Trendy Bags – Simple Shapes for Beginners”, which was recently published by Christophorus-Verlag. In cooperation with the publisher, we can show you today how you can sew this shoulder bag. You will receive the pattern as a free download.
But that’s not all: we’re giving away five copies of the book! You can find out how you can take part in the raffle in the blog article below. At this point, many thanks to Christophorus-Verlag and the author for the great cooperation.
Sewing trendy bags – simple shapes for beginners
First a look at the book. “Sew Trendy Bags” was published this summer and offers 96 pages of instructions and patterns for all kinds of bags – large and small, practical, stylish and even extravagant. There is a suitable model for every occasion. A practical beach bag, ideal for a day by the sea. Or the felt basket, perfect for shopping or a weekend trip. The quilted bag is a timeless classic that combines elegance and functionality. For slightly longer trips, the backpack is the best choice. A stylish clutch is suitable for special occasions or events. And to organize the bag contents, we recommend the practical bag organizer.
Everyone will find what they are looking for in this book. Many models have simple shapes and are therefore also suitable for beginner sewers. In addition to the detailed and easy-to-understand sewing instructions, the book contains a sewing ABC, which offers additional help when sewing bags.
Does that sound exciting to you? Then hop over to the Christophorus-Verlag website:
verlagshaus24.de/trendige-taschen-naehen
If you are interested, you can buy the work there directly for €19.99.
The author
Stefanie Benz is no longer unknown in the sewing scene. She has been a successful author since 2019 and writes sewing and crochet instructions. Stefanie is also an author on our BERNINA blog and has already published a number of sewing ideas and sewing instructions on the subject of sewing, embroidery and patchwork. You can find more information about her and her label “glückshäkelei” online on Facebook, Instagram or her website.
Dear Stefanie, the BERNINA team warmly congratulates you on your new book publication!
Here in the blog we were able to present a book by Stefanie and provide you with sewing instructions and a free pattern. If you missed the article or would like to read it again, go here: blog.bernina.com/de/2022/09/naehanleitung-schmusetuch-gratis-schnittmuster/
Sewing a shoulder bag in a retro look
Now for the sewing instructions!
The cool graphic pattern of the Japanese fabric gives this bag its special charm – as a companion for short shopping trips or for going out.
Pocket size
The retro bag is 42 cm wide, 33 cm high (without straps) and 20 cm deep.
material
- 130 x 40 cm cotton/linen fabric Kokka Maru Red (Atelier Nuno)
- 130 x 40 cm cotton fabric in black (Deco-Line)
- 35 x 25 cm saddle pad insert S 320 (fleece line)
- 90 x 40 cm volume fleece H 630 (vlieseline)
- 1.20 m webbing 25 mm in black (Snaply)
- 1 Color Snap in black (Prym)
- Vario pliers with Color Snaps tool (Prym)
- Prym
- Sewing thread Seralon in matching colors (Amann Mettler)
- Universal needle 80/12 (Schmetz)
Download free pattern for the shoulder bag
The pattern for the shoulder bag with a graphic pattern is available for free download in A4 format using the following download link.
Sewing pattern retro bag, A4
When printing, make sure that you do not make any size adjustments, but rather print in the original size (scaling = 100%). Check this using the control square with an edge length of 5 cm.
Cut the bag
There is no seam allowance included in the pattern. These must be added when cutting. This excludes the floor insert as listed below.
Cotton/linen fabric Kokka Maru Red (outside pocket):
- Front/back: in fabric fold (2x)
- Floor: in the fabric scrap (1x)
Cotton fabric in black (lining):
- Front/back: in fabric fold (2x)
- Floor: in the fabric scrap (1x)
Volume fleece H 630:
- Front/back: without seam allowance in the fabric fold (2x)
Saddle pad insert S 320:
- Bottom: without seam allowance in the fabric fold (1x)
Sewing instructions shoulder bag in a retro look
1. For the parts for the outer pocket, iron the volume fleece on the front and back, as well as the saddle pad insert on the bottom (always leave seam allowances free).
2. Place the front and back of the outer pocket right sides together and stitch the side seams (1 cm seam allowance).
3. Divide the outer edge of the base part into four equal sections: First fold the base in half lengthwise, then fold it in half again crosswise. Always make a small nip (5 mm) with scissors at the fold breaks. Also quarter the lower edge of the outer pocket: use the side seams as marking points and place a small clip halfway between them.
4. Pin the bottom, right sides together, to the bottom edge of the outer pocket so that the markings meet and sew in with a 1 cm seam allowance.
5. Sew the lining like the outer pocket, but leave a turning opening of approx. 15 cm on one side seam.
6. Turn the outside pocket right side out. Fix the webbing from the right within the seam allowance with a seam on the outer pocket (see pattern), making sure that the webbing does not twist.
7. Insert the outer pocket into the lining, right sides together, and sew the upper edges (including the strap edges) together with a 1 cm seam allowance. Turn the entire bag right side out using the turning opening, then put the lining inside out into the outside pocket. Fold the seam allowances of the turning opening to the inside. Stitch the top edge of the pocket all the way around.
8. Attach the Color Snap in the middle of the upper edge of the bag and 3 cm below it as a fastener according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tips
Sewing tip: To prevent the lining from coming out when using the bag, stitch it through the bottom seam with a few small hand stitches on the side, from the inside to the outside and back,
fix.
Material tip: Always iron on inserts and fleeces according to the manufacturer’s instructions – you can find them as quick instructions printed on the edge or in the product information on the Internet.
Book raffle – raffle of 5 books
Five copies of the book “Sewing Trendy Bags – Simple Shapes for Beginners” will be raffled off among readers who leave a comment on this post.
Here’s how you can take part: Simply let us know why you really want the book by commenting below this article. You’re already in the draw! We’ll keep our fingers crossed.
Conditions of Participation
Agreeing to these conditions is a prerequisite for participation on the BERNINA Blog.
All people who register by November 12th, 2023, midnight, take part in the raffle. left a comment on this post.
Employees of BERNINA, the cooperation partners and their relatives are excluded from participation.
The winners will be drawn by lottery after November 12th, 2023. The winners will then be notified by email within seven days. We will not be liable for non-receipt or late delivery of notice.
If the winner is unable or ineligible to accept the prize, we make no guarantee that an alternative prize or substitution can be offered. The prize cannot be paid out in cash and the claim to the prize cannot be assigned.
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Information about the book
Sewing trendy bags – simple shapes for beginners
By Stefanie Benz
Christopher Publishing House
ISBN: 9783841067630
Published on August 15, 2023
96 pages, approx. 90 illustrations
Format 19.7 x 23.5 cm
Flap brochure with thread stitching
Price: 19.99 euros
