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jeans crossbody bag sewing tutorial – fun upcycling project – pattern + tutorial

By letter2self on March 18, 2023



turn an old pair of jeans into a cute crossbody bag
finished bag measurements : approx. 9 1/2″ x 11″ x 2 1/2″
Download the pattern (pdf cutting instructions) : https://bit.ly/3kO5spp

Supplies
Fabric 1 (exterior) : 1 pair of used/ unwanted (non stretchy preferably) jeans
Fabric 2 (interior/lining) : 5/8 yard yard of cotton quilting fabric https://tidd.ly/3Iqhm36
9” (23 cm) – teeth length; metal zipper – for the front exterior pocket https://amzn.to/3vQFlVm
1x at least 8” (20 cm) long; all purpose zipper – for the interior pocket https://amzn.to/3j4UB9Z
1 set of magnetic snap closure (18mm) https://amzn.to/396hUP2
1“ (25mm) inner measurement d-rings or rectangular rings 2x https://amzn.to/3l4hyuL
1” (25mm) inner measurement adjustable strap slider https://amzn.to/3LaJIz5
1/8“ or 1/4” basting tape https://amzn.to/3BPXtjx

Tools
Basic sewing notions
Jeans size needle https://amzn.to/3L15x44
Walking foot
Zipper Foot

Polyester thread

Link to the zipper pocket installation : https://youtu.be/EYT_iFmBEFA?t=310
Link to the adjustable strap installation : https://youtu.be/KnoxsjU3III?t=1131

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Time Stamps
Intro 0:00
Cutting the jeans 2:06
Attaching the zipper tabs 4:44
Installing the zipper 5:57
Trimming the bottom of the front exterior 7:25
Sewing the back slip pocket 7:34
Installing the back slip pocket
Preparing the interior panels 9:03
Interior slip pocket 9:13
Interior zipper pocket 9:48
Installing the magnetic snap closure 10:37
Cutting the bottom notches 11:05
Assembling the bag exterior 11:15
Assembling the bag interior 11:40
d-ring tabs 11:50
Strap 12:37
Assembling the bag 13:36
Attaching the adjustable strap 14:38
Closing 15:17

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