Slouchy Zipper Bag

DIY zipped hobo bag sewing pattern, slouchy denim bag PDF pattern and instructions
2 sizes, 3 styles

Printable on A4 paper. If you are using Apple OS, do not print through Preview App but through Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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.
Second – The instructions in 20 pages with lots of photos, you do not need to print those, just follow on screen.
There is also a video to help you through the tricky bit.

All files are in English and full of photographs.

Make your own very simple but stylish and comfortable everyday bag.
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!

The fun of this project is that you can design the bag in a variety of layouts. In the tutorial you will find the 3 different options: stripy, patchwork and plain. All based on using old jeans.

Difficulty level I’d say medium.
A good sewing project for denim lovers and eco thinkers.

!!! I hope your sewing machine is strong enough — it will have to sew through a couple of tough places of layered denim. But I am sure you wouldn’t attempt sewing denim at all if your machine was the “light” type.
By the way, if you have an old hand-driven machine from grandma, you can use it! Those oldies go through almost any amount of layers no messing! I use one myself for the tough bits.

Size of the finished bag when flat:
Smallest:
Width 19” (48cm)
Height 15” (38cm)

Largest:
Width 19″ (48cm)
Height 18″ (46cm)

To make this bag you will need: some denim legs or scraps, one fat quarter of cotton for lining, zipper 50-55cm, something to make a strap. As you can imagine, this bag is a recycling project, so other things can be used. The tutorial has all necessary tips and tricks for troubleshooting and measurements, different strap options and so on.