Hobo Bag

PDF sewing pattern and instructions to make a classy hobo bag with one pair of old jeans!

Printable on A4 paper. Instant download.
All files are in English and full of photographs.
Plus there is a video to help through the tricky bits.

The fun of this project is to keep that cool denim look: stonewashed effect, rips, seams and hems. Some jeans are so great-looking (but don’t fit for instance), then it’s really fun to turn them into a bag, something that you can still use and enjoy!

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.

Size of the finished bag:
Width when flat 16″ (41 cm)
Height when flat from the opening to the bottom 15″ (38 cm)
Handle drop 11″ (28 cm)
Total height appx 25″ (64cm)
It becomes smaller once filled and draped down, as there is depth added then. I’d call it medium or slightly larger then medium.

The size of the jeans should be Large and preferably straight legs. But due to so many shapes and leg widths, I’d rather give you the following measurements. Those are minimum for the pattern to fit. The larger — the better and easier to work with 🙂 Leg length measuring from bottom hem to the bum pocket — minimum 72cm (28”). Leg width just below the knee — minimum 23cm (9”).

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

You will also need some fabric for the lining. You will need two pieces of 50x75cm, all details will be described in the tutorial.