A lining can add a lot to a bag. In this case, I added a lining made with home decor weight cotton and it added sturdiness to my "It's a Cinch Bag". You could also add a lining with a pretty printed fabric to give an old bag new interest.
Don't let zippers scare you. I promise they're very easy to sew with. You don't need a special zipper foot, just your regular old presser foot will do just fine. Give it a shot! What do you have to lose?
Here's what you'll need:
- A sturdy lining Fabric or if you prefer a pretty patterned fabric to add something to your bag
- Zippers
- One longer than the width of your bag (mine was 22")
- And a couple more if you want internal pockets in your bag (mine were 7")
- Twill Tape or Ribbon (i used about a 1 1/3 yard)
Let's get started! First you want to cut 2 pieces of fabric to the dimensions of your bag plus 1 inch.
My bag was 20" x 20" so I cut two sections of fabric to 21" x 21"
Lay your long zipper across the top of the bag face down. If my fabric was patterned I would place my zipper face down on the wrong side of the fabric. Pin all the way across.
Sew the zipper to the fabric with about a 1/4" inseam.
Lay this section of fabric zipper side down, again on the wrong side, of your other piece of fabric. The zipper should be lined up with the top of the second piece of fabric. Pin across.
Stitch across.
Iron down the seams you just sewed.
Top stitch just next to your zipper.
Now you'll need to sew on your twill tape to cover up the raw edges of your seams.
Time to add some pockets. Lay your zipper down on the bag lining and mark to the right of the zipper pull and the left of the end clasp like so.
In hindsight, I wish I had done this on the other side of the fabric so that I didn't have red lines showing in my finished product. Oh well, no one sees it anyway!
Draw a rectangle the length of the lines you just drew and just shorter than the width of your zipper.
Cut the rectangle as shown:
Press so that you have a nice even rectangle.
Lay your zipper over this opening and pin in place.
Stitch around the perimeter.
Cut a small section of fabric for the lining of your actual pocket. You can make the pocket as big as you like depending on how big you cut this piece of fabric.
Sew around the perimeter of your pocket.
Add another pocket if you like.
Now with the zipper tab up, line your pieces of fabric up.
Sew down the sides and bottom with a 1/2" inseam.
Whew! Now you have a lining. All that's left to do is sew it to your bag.
Insert the lining into your bag.
Match up the seams of the lining with the seams of the bag and pin in place. Pin all the way around.
Stitch all the way around, under the straps, and you're done!
Now you have an awesome lining for your purse complete with pockets for all your knick knacks!
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And you even included pockets?! Bless you! I'll be using this next time I make a bag . . . thanks!
ReplyDeleteRachel @ Maybe Matilda
That is a GREAT tutorial! Thank you so much! I will totally use this.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic tutorial and you're not even using a zipperfoot! Thank you, Esther.
ReplyDeleteI'm back, and I loved this so much I featured it on my blog today! You can check it out here: http://www.maybematilda.com/2011/06/five-favorites-611.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your great work!
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ReplyDeleteHow did you stitch at the side where the ziper don't open/ is blocked?
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! I have been getting ready for a bag week on Snips and Spice and would love to feature this post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial! I also like the bag that you see on this tutorial! Did you design it yourself? Or else, can you tell me where I can find the pattern?
ReplyDeleteTati, good question. You want to sew close to the top of the bag all the way around but when you get to the side of the zipper pull, you'll need to dip down towards the hem. As long as you don't run over the zipper pull with your needle, it should be fine. Just be sure to use a thread that matches the color of the bag. Hope that makes sense!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading!
Suzanne, Thank you so much! I actually got the inspiration for the bag from Dana at MADE. Here's the link :http://www.dana-made-it.com/2010/12/my-addiction-to-ikea-fabrics-and-big.html
ReplyDeleteI would love to share a tutorial with you all but I'm afraid that would be unfair to Dana. I can tell you that the dimensions of the bag I used are 22" by 22". You would need 2/3 yd of the main fabric (the striped fabric in this post) and 1/2 yard of the complimentary fabric (the army green).
Hope that helps! Thank you so much for reading and for your sweet comment. Hope to see you again!
I think I got it! I'll try!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Hey, only just found you and am working my way backwards...I only stopped by for the cap sleeve blouse tutorial and got sucked in!
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That didn't seem hard at all... can't be thát easy surely? Ponder ponder ponder... maybe I should give this a try. Hm.. ;-)
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can you make a tutorial on how to make a purse out of a rice burlap sack?
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Oh God, you have no idea how much I appreciate this tutorial!! I've been looking for something like this for ages!!! Thank you ever so much :)
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Jesica from Argentina
Love your bag and love the zippered closure lining idea. The internal zippered pockets are a great addition too. Definitely going to give this one a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThis is by far the most easiest tutorial I have found for a bag lining. I am new to sewing and searched all over the internet for instructions. Even video instructions don't compare to this. Your pictures made this very easy for me to follow and finish. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant tutorial, thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say thank you for your tutorial.. and I like to share with you and everyone.. my version of the cinch bag that I finished making.. http://surikraft.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/my-handmade-cinch-bag/
ReplyDeleteThank you for this tutorial! It is the most easy to understand one that I have come across. Outstanding job!
ReplyDeleteI have the SAME striped fabric and now I have an idea of what to do with it! THANKS for this very informative tutorial.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. I’m really like it! Very, very dgdeeac good!
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This is just what I need for my vacation to Florida with my husband and daughter and granddaughter. I can't wait to make this cinch bag! Thanks for the totorial!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial!!! Thank you for providing clear easy to follow instructions. I am now inspired to make a bag with zippers!!
ReplyDeleteLove the tutorial. I'm just a bit confused on some parts.
ReplyDelete1. When top stitching the zipper, is the zipper tab faceing up?
2. Where exactly does the twill tape go es after the top stitching on zipper?
3. The rectangle box, is it supposed to be the same size, (width wise, long sides) as zipper or half of size of zipper?
4. How should I place zipper into the opening after being pressed?
5. Sew the extra fabric to the lining? Encasing/ backing the zipper?
Ty sooo much in advance for answering questions. I already purchased items necessary to make bag for the summer.😆😄
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