This drawstring shoulder bag also works as a crossbody bag. The fabric used for this bag is Circles from the “Gather” series designed by the talented Canadian artist bookhou. Made from cotton and linen canvas, it is a perfect fabric for bag making.

Instructions

Preparation

Cut the fabrics according to the measurement.

1.

Fold the tab in four and sew. Insert through the D ring and baste.

2.

With the front sides facing each other, fold the outer fabric in half. Place the tab in between and sew both sides, leaving an opening for the cord.

3.

Press the seam open. Sew the remaining area in a square.

4.

With the front sides facing each other, fold the lining fabric in half and sew both sides.

5.

Fold the top opening of the outer bag and lining bag by 1cm to the lining side.

6.

With the front sides facing outside, put together the outer and lining bags and sew together at the top opening.

7.

Sew the cord opening.

8.

Fold the end of the shoulder strap by 1cm. Fold in four and sew.

9.

Insert the strap through swivel hook and adjustable slide buckle and sew to secure.

10.

Insert the waxed cords alternatively through the cord opening and tie both cords together.

11.

Attach the swivel hook on the shoulder strap to the D ring.

◎Sewing Tutorial

◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

For inquiries regarding wholesale in North America

Visit our site for the official wholesale distributor of KOKKA fabrics in North America (United States of America and Canada.)

KOKKA’s official online shop information

Kokka Fabrics is the official online store run by Kokka USA, Inc. We specialize in printed fabrics but also have a wide range of high-quality solid textiles.
We ship to the United States and Canada from our warehouse located in Torrance, California.

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