Timeless and charming, shoppers are a designer accessory that never go out of style. Practical for going to the market, carrying beach gear, or simply accompanying you in your daily life, this bag has been reinvented in a chic and trendy version thanks to toile de Jouy fabric. This iconic fabric, instantly recognizable by its picturesque patterns, adds a touch of elegance to a piece that is very simple to sew.
In this article, we guide you step by step through the process of making your own toile de Jouy shopper—a quick and useful project that can be customized to suit your tastes!
Supplies
- Cotton percale "toile de Jouy,"
- Printed cotton percale (both Sajou)
- Cotton solid, webbed band apx. 150 cm/59 in (Rico Design)
- Cotton trim 2 cm/ 7/8in wide
- Zipper apx. 20 cm/ 8in (Opti)
- Woven interfacing G 710 (Vilene Freudenberg)
- Thread (Gütermann)
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Sewing pins
- Hand sewing needle
- Patchwork ruler
- Chalk pencil (all Prym)
Creation
STEP 1
Cut pieces (measurements include seam allowances):
- exterior 104 cm/41 in wide x 55 cm/22 in high
- lining 104 x 47 cm/41 in x18.5 in
- inner pocket (each 1 x exterior and 1 x lining) 25 cm/10 in wide x 19 cm/7.5 in high
ÉTAPE 2
Sew the side seams for each exterior and lining piece with right sides together and a 2 cm/ 7/8 in seam allowance. Press allowances open and sew the bottom seams in the same manner with each 2 cm/ 7/8 in allowances.
STEP 3
Prepare the corners of the bottom (exterior and lining): measuring back 5 cm/ 2 in and stitch. Cut seam allowances to 2 cm/ 7/8 in.
ÉTAPE 4
On the upper edge of the bag for the exterior, press 8 cm/ 3 1/8 in to the wrong side, and fold in 4 cm/ 1 5/8 in (a total of 2 x 4 cm/ 1 5/8 in pressed to the inside).
ÉTAPE 5
Wrap the ends of the zipper with the cotton trim: band 2x each 8 cm/ 3 1/8 in pieces, press in 1 cm/ 3/8 in and the ends, fold in the middle (to 3 cm/ 1 1/8 in), and stitch onto the ends.
ÉTAPE 6
Press both pieces of the inner pocket at the upper edge (25 cm/ 10 in) each 2 x 1 cm/ 3/8 in to the wrong side.
STEP 7
Sew in the prepared zipper (Step 5) into the inner pocket sides close to to the edges.
STEP 8
Open the zipper, turn the inner pocket with the right sides facing and sew around the edges (side seam and bottom) with 1 cm/ 3/8 in
seam allowance. Clip the corners.
ÉTAPE 9
Finish the outer edges of the inner pocket with a zig zag stitch or with an overlock machine.
ÉTAPE 10
Pin the inner pocket onto the middle of the inside lining (right side of fabric) with a distance of 10 cm/ 4 in from the upper edge and
stitch 2 x close to the edges (side seam and bottom).
STEP 11
Slip the lining bag over the outer bag (wrong sides facing) and pin lining in place under the edge. Place the webbed bands (each 75 cm/
29.5 in) in the middle with 8 cm/ 3 1/8 in placement and stitch around.
ÉTAPE 12
Fold the webbed band towards the top and press. Turn the bag to exterior facing out and stitch each of the webbed handle ends in place, stabilize with a cross stitch.
It's finished!
There you have it—now you know how to make this practical and elegant toile de Jouy shopper. Whether you use it for shopping, going out, or simply adding a touch of style to your everyday life, this hand-sewn bag will quickly become an essential item. Feel free to vary the fabrics, colors, or even the size to create a unique tote bag that reflects your personality. Let your creativity run wild!
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