How To Make a HandBang.

1. Introduction : Hi, my name is Mary Marine, and I am so excited to bring this course to you. Are you a beginner or you just looking for an easy project to make? This course is definitely for you because I'm going to share with you how to make this beautiful handbag that has an adjustable strip and also an inside pocket. It is so easy you don't even need much because I'm going to share with you the types of tools and materials that you're going to need for this simple project. By the end of this course, you will definitely have a beautiful handmade bag that is made with your sense of style. You really want to see how it is done, so stay tuned, and let's begin with the first lesson. 2. Bag Pattern Drafting.: Welcome. In this lesson, I am going to share with you how to actually draft the bag pattern. We're going to start with the main bag front pattern, which intrudes the bag and also the side panel. What you're going to need is your pattern paper and also your ruler and your pencil. So let's get started. So you're going to grab a pattern paper and you're measuring tape, and you're going to start by making the length of the bag, which is around 23 CM. And then once you've marked your 23 CM, we're going to followed by the width, which is around 14 centimeter wide. So now you're marking your rectangle over here and it's time to create the shape. So I'm going to start right on the top. I'm going to mark 9.5 CM. And then we're going to mark this line across the shape. And then from the top again, you're going to mark 12 CM. In order not to confuse you, I'm going to use my alphabets, A, B, and C. So from point A, I'm going to mark 12 CM going down, and then mark or extend this line across. Then from A, I'm going to go in by two CM. Then next to that point, I'm going to connect it to the 12 CM mark. Now, once you are done doing this, you want to mark here from point A, you mark 2.5 CM again. And then right on that point, you're going to mark 0.5 and then connect this two point with the slanted line. Now, right here on the nine CM point, I am going to use my curved ruler, which is going to touch the nine CM line, and I'm going to create a shape like this, which is going to be for the bag opening. And then for the base of the bag, I am going to use my curved ruler and also connect from the 12 CM all the way to point C. Make sure that you fix any pointed edges. And just like that, the bag panel is complete. Take note that I used a folded paper and you want to cut your pattern on fold. Now it's time to add seam allowance. I am going to add one CM seam allowance all around the bag. Now, once the pattern is complete, this is how it will look. The next thing is to create the panel. So we need to measure all around on the first line, carefully measure around this area. And mine is 34 centimeters. I'm going to take a new pattern paper and just mark 34 CM. By ten CM, which is going to be a rectangle of around 34 CM by ten CM. Yours at this point might differ based on the measurement that you find. That is why it's very important for you to actually measure the bag panel prior to actually making the panel. So once you're done grating the rectangle like so, from the bottom, mark ten CM. 10.5 CM from the bottom, and then mark the line across the shape and then right here on top, you're going to mark two CM on both sides. Now, you want to connect the 10.5 CM to the 2.5. And you're going to do this on both sides and your side panel is complete. Now you want to go ahead and add Sam allowance. I'm going to add 1 centimeter Sam allowance all around the pattern. Now, once you're done, it's time for you to cut out this panel piece. Prior to cutting your pattern, make sure that you do identify that this piece is going to be cut on fold. Don't forget to identify your notches right on the panel. This include also on the back panel piece. Now moving on to the side pieces for the strap, I'm going to mark seven CM by 6.5 CM. So now, right here on top, I'm going to go in by one CM on both sides and then connect this from one CM to zero right at the bottom. Once you're done, go ahead and cut it out and trace it again on a new patent paper. Then add one CM of seam allowance around the side panel piece. So these are all the panel pieces that you're going to need. So this one is going to be cut times four, back and front, including the lining. And also, you have your side panel. Make sure that you do identify the notches, and you want to make sure also it will fit around the bag prior to cutting on fabric. And we have our side piece, which are going to be cut times four, also. Make sure they also fit on the side. So we are done over here, see you on the next lesson. 3. Material, Pattern Layout And Inside Pocket Zip. : I I've got all my materials that I need. The first one is the hard facing to give stability on the bag. As you can see, one side is shiny and the other one is meted, the other side. And I've got my corduroy fabric over here. It is non stretch and also lining, which I'm going to use stiffening to give it stability. And you will need your slider for the strap, and you will need to zip. The other one is 13 centimeter long, and another one is 53 CM long. So these are all the materials that you're actually going to need for your backpack or for your bag. So to cut out this pattern, I am going to fold my pattern in half. So because I want to say fabric, I am going to cut the panel on two pieces, and I add it like one CM right at the bottom. So as you can see, I'm cutting out two panel pieces. I'm going to do the same process also for the lining. As you can see here at the bottom, I did add one CM because I'm going to join these two pieces. So to go through all the pattern pieces that I've cut, this one is the main fashion fabric that I chose, and this is the lining. I went ahead and I ined a facing on it or stiffening. And this is for the strip, eight centimeter by nine centimeter long. And over here, I've got my side panel pieces for the strap also. One side I've added facing, and the other side, I did not add any interfacing. Now, for the side panel piece, I cut four of each for the lining, two for the lining. And I'm going to add or sew straight stage, so I added same allowance right at the bottom. And also for the main fabric, I've cut two pieces. And also, I did in interfacing for both the lining and the main fabric. So we're going to start by inserting the inside zip for the lining. I've cut out a piece of fabric over here. I'm just going to use one panel piece for the lining. And I've cut a piece of fabric which is around 22 CM by 29 CM long. And I'm going to place it right side facing over here with the main fabric, making sure that I leave a space right on top of around two CM. And then I am going to just pin it down on the lining. So once you're done doing this, I am going to now create from the lining, I am going to leave a space of around one CM this is one CM. I'm leaving a space on the lining, which is one CM. And then from here, I'm just going to mark a straight line. So this straight line shouldn't pass also the lining. Make sure it doesn't pass the lining. You should leave a space of around two centimeter side on both side of the lining. So now we want to create an opening for the zip. I'm going to create a rectangle of around one CM wide. So from this now rectangle, go ahead and sew around the shape. And I'm using a straight stitch at this point. So now what I'm going to do is to create a tiny bit of rectangle right at the corners because I am going to open up the shape. And then mark just a center line here over here so that the opening can be straight, also. Grab a scissor and snip right on the center and just cut up to that small triangle. Make sure when you do this, you don't cut through the seam. And there we go. So you want to turn this lining the other side like this. You want to turn it in, and the opening for the zip is created. Now, take your zip and your pins, put the zip behind this opening, making sure that the zipper teeth they are facing up, and then just pin the zip down. Now, once you're done pinning the zip, make sure you sew around it. I have changed my foot to a zipper foot so that I can sew closer to the zipper teeth. And there we go. The zip is complete. Now you just want to close it down so that you can create the pocket. I am going to pin it, as you can see. I'm going to pin all the way and then make sure you take this to the sewing machine and sew a straight stitch right around the shape. And when I sew all the way to close down the pocket. Once you are done, this is how it looks. See you on the next lesson. 4. Assemble Zip, Pipping And Side Panel. : So to attach the zip on the opening, I am going to pin it down. But in order for it to sit flat, because this is a cavi area, I am going to create some snip small snip on the zip, and by doing so, it's going to allow the zip to sit flat. And when you do attach the zip, make sure that the zipper teeth are facing the right side of the fabric or the zipper teeth, they're facing down. Now the next thing is to go and take it to the sewing machine and sew a straight stitch. I've changed my sewing foot to a zipper foot. Now, once you are done doing this, I am going to take the other main fabric of the bag and place it to the right side. So what I'm going to do is I'm going to place the other side of the zip. I'm going to pin it down. It's almost the same process. Once I'm done pinning it down, I'm going to take it to the sewing machine and then sew a straight stitch. But first, I just want to open up the zip and then go ahead and sew a straight stitch. Once you're done, this is how it look to attach the lining, you're going to take the lining, make sure that it's the right side it's facing and place it in between like this. Then once you're done doing this, you want to now sew around the zip over here and make sure that you do leave one CM right from the beginning on both sides. So you're going to start sewing from this one CM mark that we've just made. Now, when you're done, I'm just going to create some notches over here. By doing this, it will allow the bag not to be a bulky as you turn it the correct side. So you want to turn the lining in like this and then do a top straight stitch. And when you do a top straight stitch, make sure you leave the one CM. You start from the marking of the one CM all the way to the other side also. And just like that, you were done attaching your lining onto your bag. It's time to move on to the other part. So on this lesson, I went ahead to attach a label as you can see a metal label. This one is actually optional. To assemble the panel, I'm going to take all panel pieces, the lining and the main fabric and sew it right here at the bottom using one CM. What I like to do is to press open the seam so that it can be flat for both the lining and also the main fabric. So I am going to attach a piping. Again, this stage is optional if you don't want piping on your back, but I think the piping makes the bag look very fancy and beautiful. So I am going to a touch piping. So this is a plastic one, and you can also use it on your domestic machine. So I am going to first change my sewing foot to a zipper foot so that it will be able to, you know, sew on the piping. And also, as you can see, I used my scissor so that I can create some notches around so that it can move freely on the curved area. And this is how it turned out. This is how it looks. I really love the black and the pink contrast. To attach the side panel, I'm going to take the main fabric for the side and make sure that you do identify the center of your main fabric and also the side panel. So I'm going to match the notches over here and then attach them like this. Now, once you're done a touching, I'm going to sew a straight stitch all the way to the other side and make sure again to leave one CM and then start from the one CM point or OCM marking that you've made, and then sew a straight stitch around the bag. So once you were done attaching the panel, this is how the first side look. It is good to turn your back the correct side so as to see that you did not miss any stitching as you were touching the side panel. So the next thing is to attach the other side. So I'm going to make sure that I fold it in half just to create a center mark. So I'm marking here a center point with my pencil, and then I'm going to place this side panel right sides facing, and I'm going to make sure that I match the center point. So I'm going to pin everything down. As you can see at this point, it looks very bit like a porcupine. But then I'm going to sew a straight stitch all around it, and this is how it looks. So we're done with the main fabric and attaching the panel, so see you on the next lesson. 5. Sewing Panel Lining.: On the previous lesson, we went ahead now and assembled the main fabric for the bag. So now we need to go ahead and assemble the lining for the bag. There's no much difference between the lining and the main fabric. What we did for the main fabric, we're also going to do for the lining. But without saying much, let's go ahead and do it. So the last lesson I showed you how to attach side panel on the main fabric. Now moving on, we're going to use the same process by touching the panel on the lining. So I'm going to first mark or align the center notches, and then I'm going to create some small slits over here so that as you're working on a curved area, so it is easier for us to actually pin this down, and then you want to go ahead and sew a straight stitch over here. I went ahead and I changed my foot to a regular foot. And this is how it looks. So right to attach the base or the side panel onto the other side, you just want to flip it like this right sides facing and first match the notches, the center notch. And then just pin the rest of the side panel. Now, make sure that you leave an opening enough opening to actually turn your bag the correct side. And when you do this, when you attach the lining, also make sure that your zip is open. So this is how the opening looks. I am going to turn my bag the correct side. And there we go. So once you're done doing this, you want to go ahead now and just check if everything is in place. So at this point, we want to go ahead and attach the bag handles. In this lesson, we are going to go ahead now and assemble the strip. This is a fun part for me because it means we are reaching towards the end of finishing our handbag. So let's go ahead and attach the strips. For the back strip, I'm going to take this small side pieces, and I'm going to take one place another one right side facing, like so, and then sew a straight stitch, which is around one CM. And I'm going to do the same thing on both side panel pieces. And then sew a straight stitch as indicated on your pattern. Now, once you were done, you want to take now the one piece. I went ahead and I cut it eight centimeter by ten centimeter piece of fabric, which is going to be inserted on the slider. So what I'm going to do is to fold it in half like this and then sew a straight stitch right on the fold. And then once you were done, you want to insert it back onto your slider like so. For the handle, I am going to sew a straight stitch right on the top, one CM, and also right at the side, I am going to sew one CM and leave an opening so that we can turn the strap the correct side. I've done all my pattern pieces. I'm going to insert my strip right on one side of the side panel piece, like so, and then sew a straight stitch to secure everything. And then I am going to take also my slider. I'm going to insert it on one side panel piece and secure all the fabric. Now, to avoid any bulging, you want to just cut out some excess fabric so that it can look neat. Once you're done doing this, make sure you turn everything the correct side. At this point, I really love to ire in my work so that it looks nice and professional. So I am going to attach now the strip onto the bag. What I like to do is go ahead and take your turn your bag the wrong side. And then when you turn your bag the wrong side, you want to insert the side panel piece right on the side of your bag like this as shown here on the screen. And then you want to make sure that you also align the lining of the bag, including the main fabric of the bag. So a straight stitch over here of around one CM. I did cut out some excess zip that was there, and I'm going to cut the layer of the lining so that it's not too bulky right on the side of the bag. So you want to trim off some excess fabric, and this is how it turned out. Do the same process also onto the other side to attach the strip. You want to insert it all the way inside of your bag. And also align your lining and then sew straight stitch right here, which is one CM. And this is how it looks. I went ahead and I also trimmed off some excess fabric. Now, the bag is almost complete. I am going to turn it to the correct side. And this is how it turned out. I am loving the pink and the white. It is so amazing. So as you can see, this is how it looks on the side. It's not bulky. That is why it's important to trim off some excess fabric. So now we want to just insert the strap on the slider to finish off the bag. And what I like about this method of the slider, you can adjust the strap according to the way you want to hold the bag. So there it goes. This is how it turned out. So now we want to finish off the lining. It's either you can hand stitch this, you can use a blind stitch. So what you can do is to fold one CM in like this so that it can hide out any rough edges. You can fold it half an inch and then sew a straight stitch or you can hand stitch it. This is the final result of your hand bag. This bag look lovely, and I'm definitely going to make more of this bag different colors and look at that pink on the inside and the inside zip also. It looks so amazing. I cannot wait to see your finished project, make sure that you send it to me right there on the finished project section. 6. Conclusion: Congratulations. You have reached this part of your lesson. And not only that, you now own a beautiful handbag that you can show it off to your friends and family. I would also like to see that finished project. So make sure that you take a picture and post it right on the project section below. As for me, see you on the next one.