Huge impact in a tiny frame. Think of it as a functional jewelry! This tiny bag is worn on the wrist and is decorative, practical and to-die-for trendy. Read on to see how to sew in your color of choice...
Materials
- - Leather
- - Cotton
- - Vliesofix
- - Decovil (both from Vilene)
- - Bias binding
- - Thread
- - Zipper
- - Clips
- - Seam gauge
- - Scissors
- - Leather glue
- - Buckle
- - Hole punch
- - Template
STEP 1
Templates; A: Top, B: Side, C: Band, D: Belt end (all pieces already have seam allowances). Seams are 0.5 cm (1/4 in) wide. Print and cut out.
STEP 2
Cut out A and B 1 x each from Vliesofix (no allowances) and iron onto the leather. Pull off the Vliesofix, iron on the cotton fabric and trim.
STEP 3
Fold piece A 0.5 cm (1/4 in) to inside and press, stitch on zip fastener. Fold piece B 0.5 cm (1/4 in) to inside and press, stitch on zip fastener from the right side, close to the edge.
STEP 4
Cut out piece C 1 x from Decovil and iron onto leather. Fold approx. 1 cm (3/8 in) to inside and carefully fix in place with leather glue.
STEP 5
Place the leather piece on it and topstitch all around, close to the edge. Now carefully trim the leather and punch the holes.
STEP 6
Repeat steps 4 – 5 for piece D. Punch double hole, position buckle and stitch. Position loop and stitch.
STEP 7
Fold pack right sides together and stitch the curve. Pin pieces C and D to the sides and stitch the seams. Now use bias binding to finish the seam allowances.
FINISHED!
Truly the perfect accessory when you are just stepping out for a walk and need somewhere to put your gloss and keys! It's super cute as well and easy enough to make in all your favorite fabrics to match any outfit - works great for scrap fabric as well.
STYLE IT!
Dress: #110 03/2021
This tiny bag is all the fashion rage and makes a perfect complimentary accessory and pop of color! Try to bring out your favorite aspect of a print and wear all your outfit pieces to match. What are you going to use to sew your tiny bag? Another idea is to lengthen the straps and it becomes a mini fanny pack!