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Free pattern: Reversible Sling Bag

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Char from Crap I’ve Made is excited to share her free pattern and tutorial for making a Reversible Sling Bag. This bag is not only cute and stylish, but it’s also incredibly easy to make.

With just four pieces of fabric (two pieces each for the inner and outer layer), you’ll be able to create a bag that is both functional and fashionable. The pattern includes detailed instructions on how to cut and sew the pieces together, so you’ll have a brand new bag in no time.

One of the great things about this bag is that it is completely reversible, giving you two different looks in one. Choose a couple of fun fabric prints and create a bag that reflects your personal style. The simple design and lack of complicated closures make this bag the perfect choice for a beginner or experienced seamstress.

The strap is also made from the same four pieces of fabric, so there are no additional materials to purchase. And because the bag is made from just four pieces, you can easily customize the size to fit your needs. Whether you’re looking for a small, compact bag for everyday use or a larger one for traveling, this pattern can be adjusted to suit your needs.

Choose a couple of fun fabric prints, and sew one up for yourself.  Get the pattern and tutorial.

Supplies:

1 yard of exterior fabric
1 yard of interior fabric
Printed pattern pieces + one piece of 8.5 X 11 paper
Scissors, pins, sewing machine, thread

[photo from Crap I’ve Made]

 

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Comments

  1. I love this sling bag!! I have made about 6 of them. I actually have changed it a little. I added zipper pockets, one the the inside and one to the outside!!! Fun to turn right side out but it’s soo fun and way cute. Gets compliments all the time. People wanting me to make them for them!! Love this project! Thank you!!

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  3. Love it great directions BUT I was using bluejean material, no way was it going to go through the handle, so cut in the lining & pulled it right through. Will try again with other material.
    Love the crap you made name!!

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Learn All About Sewing Velvet Fabric

 

I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store.  So much texture!  And the way the fibers catch the light!  But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think.  That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl.  That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction.  That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared.  And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet. 

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects.  Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter.  Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long. 

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success.  There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid.  She describes the different types of velvet available.  And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric.  Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric.  There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric. 

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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