Large Hobo Bag

PDF sewing pattern and instructions to make large slouchy hobo bag using old jeans!

Printable on A4 paper.
Instant download. You will receive two PDF files to your email immediately after payment.
One – The printable pattern of the exact size, print and join the pages as explained in the tutorial.
If you are using Apple OS, do not print through Preview App but through Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Second – The instructions with photos in 20 pages. You do not need to print those, just follow on screen.
Plus there is a video to help through the hard part.

All files are in English and full of photographs.

Make your own denim bag! Denim is never out of fashion! And making a denim bag from some old jeans is not only eco-friendly and sustainable but also gives you a cool addition to any outfit!
The instructions and printable pattern are very simple and you can make this slouchy soft bag with almost any other fabric, but denim is always on trend! And using old jeans helps our Mother Nature in a very big way!

I’ve called it “Denim Hug” Bag because it is slouchy and snugs to your body pretty much like a big hug


The tutorial is full of photos and detailed step by step instructions.
I’d rate the difficulty level as medium. It’s not too complicated, but you do need some sewing experience.
A good sewing project for denim lovers and eco thinkers.

There are two sizes included in this pattern.
Please note that the smaller version still makes quite a large bag (on pics both models are XS-S).
Also there are two handle options. You can mix and match the size and handle options.
Please refer to a picture for the measurements. I am measuring when the bag is filled and draped.
Larger bag + longer handle:
appx 46cm (18”) wide
appx 66cm (26”) tall
Smaller bag with shorter handle:
appx 43cm (17”) wide
appx 61cm (24”) tall
The depth is hard to judge because the bag is slouchy and the depth will depend on what you fill it with. But just an idea I can say it’s 15-20cm (6-9″).

The jeans for this project should be large and straight leg.
Leg length measuring from bottom hem up to the bum pocket. For the larger bag with the longer handle — minimum 69cm (27”). For the smaller bag and a shorter handle — minimum 65cm (25,5”).
Leg width. You will notice that the front leg is always narrower than the back. So between seams of the front leg it needs to be minimum 20cm (8”). Those you can use for the side panels. As for the centre panels you’d need jeans wider than 22cm (9”) or you can use other fabric or patchwork for this.

You might wish to have a magnet clasp for this bag, but it is optional.

For the lining we will need two rectangles of 71x58cm (28”x23”) for the larger bag and 63x58cm (25”x23”) for the smaller version. If the print on the fabric has a direction — remember that the height is larger than width.

You can also make this bag from a full piece of fabric or using patchwork. However, the size of the whole piece is the same as for the lining described above.