Bags and purses sewing tutorial

Patchwork convertible foldover bag tutorial

1/13/2019

In today's tutorial we are going to make this super adorable foldover bag that is convertible, can be used as a shoulder bag or converted into a crossbody with that cute foldover effect.

The finished measurement of this bag will be about 14" x 11" when worn as shoulder bag, and 11" x 11" when worn as crossbody.

Clara foldover bag convertible

You will learn so many different bag making technique in this tutorial, from attaching zipper pocket, adding magnetic snap closure, installing swivel and adjustable slider, ond many more. The full tutorial of this bag is available on my youtube channel. I have inserted the video down below

How to sew a convertible foldover crossbody bag "The Clara Bag"

You will need :
3 Jelly rolls or 3 strips of 42" x 2.5" fabric)
1 Fat quarter or 1/2 yard of quilt weight cotton fabric for the accent fabrics
1/2 yard of quilt weight fabric for the straps
1 yard of quilt weight fabric for the lining and pockets
Nylon Zipper (at least 7" long)
Fusible woven interfacing
Fusible Fleece
2 one inch d rings
2 one inch lobster swivel clasps
1 one inch adjuster slider
Magnetic snap
Quilter wonder tape

Measurements:
Jelly rolls :
Sew all 3 jelly rolls then cut 4 pcs of 6.5" squares and a 12.5 wide rectangle

Accent Fabrics:
Cut 2 pcs of 3" x 12.5"
Cut 11.5" x 12.5" rectangle

Lining
Cut 2 pcs of 17.5" x 12.5" rectangles

Woven Interfacing
Cut 2 pcs of 17.5" x 12.5" rectangles

Fusible Fleece
Cut 2 pcs of 16.5" x 12.5" rectangles

Zipper Pockets
Cut 2 pcs 8" x 10" rectangles

Slip Pocket
Cut 14" x 12.5" rectangle

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to leave me a comment down below.

Hope your project turned out lovely!! XOXO

Rose

7/2/2019 02:42:34 pm

Great video. I am going to make this bag.

Yoan

7/3/2019 06:14:53 am

Thank you, Happy Sewing!

Joann

12/3/2019 11:41:05 pm

Very nice!

12/7/2019 07:37:14 pm

Thank you!

Tracy

7/4/2019 08:15:52 pm

What are the measurements if using yardage of fabric?

7/5/2019 06:49:02 am

Hi, without the patchwork the measurements for the front and back exterior should be 12 1/2" x 17 1/2",and everything else remains the same. Thanks

Debbie

9/6/2019 08:51:45 am

I loved the tutorial but you need to come to my house to help me😂

9/22/2019 05:33:15 pm

I wish you live next door to me 😁😁

Lydia link

9/22/2019 03:16:09 pm

Is there anyplace I can find written instructions? The video moves too fast for me. Thanks.

9/22/2019 05:41:49 pm

Unfortunately there’s no written instructions, the short clip from Pinterest may be too fast, try watching the actual YouTube video that I linked above. Thanks.

Essy

12/7/2019 01:09:24 pm

Great tutorial....thank you

12/7/2019 07:38:41 pm

Thanks!

Mary Simpkins

3/25/2020 01:14:19 pm

Hi Yoan,

I'm a beginner sewer. Ran across your tutorial for sewing patchwork bags by accident. I love each and everyone of them that you've sewn. I was going to work on some pillowcases, but dropped that project to see I can make this Clara bag. I'm gonna do the best that I can on it and hope for the best.

Your tutorial seems to be easy to follow.

Thank you!

4/4/2020 05:08:39 pm

Hi Mary, awesome! I’m glad you’d give this project a try and find this easy to follow. Happy Sewing!
Yoan

Cindy Talbot link

4/15/2020 11:41:07 am

Definitely want to make this bag. Thank you so much.

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Patchwork convertible foldover bag tutorial

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