How to Make a Crossbody Bag: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners349

A crossbody bag is a versatile and stylish accessory that can be worn everyday. It's perfect for carrying your essentials, such as your phone, wallet, keys, and makeup. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make a crossbody bag from scratch, even if you're a complete beginner. With a little patience and some basic sewing skills, you can create a beautiful and functional bag that you'll love.

Materials:* 1/2 yard of outer fabric
* 1/2 yard of lining fabric
* 1/4 yard of fusible interfacing
* 1/4 yard of quilt batting
* 1 yard of 1-inch wide webbing
* 1 magnetic snap
* Basic sewing supplies (sewing machine, needle, thread, scissors, etc.)

Instructions:1. Cut the fabric.
- Cut out two 12-inch x 18-inch rectangles from the outer fabric.
- Cut out two 11-inch x 17-inch rectangles from the lining fabric.
- Cut out two 11-inch x 17-inch rectangles from the fusible interfacing.
- Cut out two 11-inch x 17-inch rectangles from the quilt batting.
2. Fuse the interfacing to the outer fabric.
- Place the fusible interfacing on the wrong side of one of the outer fabric rectangles.
- Cover with a pressing cloth and press with a hot iron until the interfacing is fused to the fabric.
- Repeat with the other outer fabric rectangle.
3. Quilt the outer fabric.
- Place one of the quilted rectangles on a flat surface.
- Top with one of the outer fabric rectangles, right side up.
- Top with the other outer fabric rectangle, wrong side up.
- Pin the layers together.
- Quilt the layers together using a sewing machine or by hand. You can use any quilting pattern you like.
4. Sew the lining.
- Place the two lining rectangles right sides together.
- Pin the sides and bottom edges together.
- Sew around the edges using a 1/4-inch seam allowance.
- Leave a 4-inch opening in one of the side seams for turning.
5. Turn the lining right side out.
- Reach into the opening and pull the lining right side out.
- Press the edges of the opening.
6. Insert the lining into the outer fabric.
- Place the lining inside the outer fabric, right sides together.
- Pin the edges together.
- Sew around the edges using a 1/4-inch seam allowance.
- Leave a 4-inch opening in one of the side seams for turning.
7. Turn the bag right side out.
- Reach into the opening and pull the bag right side out.
- Press the edges of the opening.
8. Topstitch the bag.
- Topstitch around the edges of the bag, close to the edge. This will help to secure the lining and give the bag a finished look.
9. Attach the webbing.
- Fold the webbing in half and sew it to the top corners of the bag.
- Repeat with the other end of the webbing.
10. Attach the magnetic snap.
- Place the magnetic snap on the front of the bag, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
11. Enjoy your new crossbody bag!