Make Your Own Leather Bag!
A big purse is a great accessory when you’re looking to make a bold fashion statement. However, for moments when you need to get out the door and are looking for something smaller with just as much fashionable flair, a DIY leather drawstring bag is just the right choice!
Gather the Right Materials
When you’re ready to start creating a medium-size drawstring leather bag, having the right tools in place will make the process straightforward, simple, and satisfying. You’ll need:
- Fabric scissors
- A piece of leather (24-inches by 12-inches)
- Marking tool
- X-Acto knife or sharp blade
- Sewing machine
- Thread to match the leather you’ve selected
Before you get going, do take time to swap out the foot on your sewing machine for a version that’s up to the task of taking on the leather!
Step-By-Step Instructions to Create a Leather Drawstring Bag You’re Bound to Love
This bag is crafted using three primary pieces of leather. It’s made up of a main body of fabric and two drawstrings. Putting everything together is easier than you might think!
- Cut out a piece of leather measuring 18-inches by 9-inches for the body of the bag.
- Cut two long leather strips for the drawstrings, each measuring 1.2-inches by 24-inches.
- Fold the piece of leather for the body of the bag in half. Make sure the backside of the leather is facing out.
- Grab the sewing machine and sew a straight line down each side of the folded leather. Stay approximately a quarter of an inch from the edges with your lines, and be sure to leave the top open.
- Use an X-Acto knife to cut three vertical slits on each side of the bag. These slits should be 1.25-inches apart and placed 2-inches from the top of the bag.
- Grab the two long leather strips that were cut out in step 2.
- Fold one leather strip in half the long way, so the leather is facing out.
- Sew a straight line down the length of the leather drawstring using a quarter-inch inseam.
- Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the second length of leather.
- Turn the main bag right side out.
- String the two drawstrings through the side slits coming from opposite directions and knot the ends together.
- Your bag is ready to carry!
Goldstar Tool
Using colorful leather for this project is a simple way to turn a drawstring bag into an eye-catching design all on its own. Using a more natural leather hue can transform the bag into a year-round accessory that promises to pair well with any outfit.
Be sure to post a picture of your results on the Goldstar Facebook or Instagram page! Contact us with questions about our products that will elevate your drawstring bag even further.
