Every modern lady, preparing for the beach season, tries to foresee everything and think through even the most insignificant details at first glance. And the most important thing is where to put these little things. It is at this moment that you should think about a roomy and comfortable beach bag. An irreplaceable item can be bought in a store or ordered online. But, in order to remain original and stand out among vacationers, the best solution would be to sew a beach bag with your own hands.
Today we offer you to consider several options for making your own beach bag. The given master classes on sewing beautiful and stylish accessories will be useful not only for beginning needlewomen, but also for experienced dressmakers.
Features of beach bags
Before you get started, here are some guidelines for choosing beach bags:
- Size and capacity. When going ashore, you should definitely take with you water, a small snack, a magazine or book, wallet, towel, swimsuit, rug, keys, mobile phone, sunglasses and other necessary things. And if your children also go to the beach with you, then the list of necessary items immediately increases several times. That is why a beach bag should be roomy.
- Convenience and practicality. The weight of the bag should be light. You should also pay attention to the handles: they should be long enough to allow you to carry the bag on your shoulder. It would be great if there was at least one internal pocket. It is necessary for important little things: keys, mobile phone, small amount of money, etc.
- Material. Of course, when sewing a bag, you should use the right material. One that will protect the contents from high temperature, sand, moisture. The most durable fabric should be selected for the handles. They should not stretch, tear or cut into the shoulder.
- Color solution. For a summer beach bag, go for bright and cheerful colors. Dark and black tones, although practical in terms of pollution, attract the sun's rays. Plain bags that are too light will quickly get dirty and will no longer look so elegant. Therefore, multi-colored fabric with different patterns is perfect for sewing a beach accessory. Stylish solution will sew a bag to match the swimsuit or tunic.
Currently, designers offer a huge number of different models of beach bags. Let’s focus on the most common, convenient and easy-to-manufacture models.
Bag-package
As can be understood from the name of the model, this option resembles a regular grocery bag. The pattern is easy to construct - you can simply place a regular bag from the store on the fabric, trace and cut along the contours. Particular attention should be paid to the corners on the bottom.
This bag is roomy and very comfortable. But it can hardly be worn on the shoulder, since the handles are not long enough.
Semicircular bag
A bag sewn from scraps of bright colors will be no less convenient and original. The proposed pattern can be increased or decreased depending on the desired size of the finished accessory. The length of the handles can also be adjusted. As a fastener, sew on a large button and a long loop that will go over the top. Decorative stitching with bright contrasting threads will add individuality to your work.
Bag-mat
A convenient solution is a bag model that folds out into a sunbathing mat. This model does not require any additional stitching. You can assemble (fold) such a handbag using snaps, buttons or Velcro. It's called an origami bag.
To ensure quick folding, stitches should be made at the folds and the accessory should be assembled along them. When unfolded, it can be used as a sun mat.
Simple models made from recycled materials
To make an original beach bag, you don’t need any special skills or abilities. It is enough to show a little imagination and spend a little time - and the stylish thing is ready.
Pay attention to the model made from an ordinary door mat. Fold it in half, sew (even by hand) on both sides, and use a thick cord with knots at the ends as handles. You can decorate the bag with a patch or a bright patch.
Surely no one will guess what this delicate bag with flounces is made of! But in fact, everything is very simple - from an old skirt with frills. You just need to make one seam along the bottom (sew the bottom frill) and sew on the handles. Romantic people will definitely like this original model.
Denim fabric makes durable and stylish models bags Any old jeans will do for this accessory.
Step-by-step description of the work:
- Prepare your jeans for further work: wash, dry and iron.
- Cut the trouser legs into strips 8-10 cm wide.
- Place several long pieces close to each other on a flat surface and fasten them together with safety pins or stitches.
- Next, pull the remaining strips through, making an interlacing. At the beginning and end of the row, secure the ends of the strips so that the workpiece does not move.
- When 2 such intertwined fabrics are ready, sew them from the wrong side on three sides.
- Sew handles on top. To be safe, sew in several places.
The proposed models of beach bags are not difficult to sew, and the result is comfortable and beautiful accessories that can complement the image and emphasize the individuality of its happy owner.
When going to the beach, any fashionista will never forget to take her handbag with her. Modern stylists constantly supplement their summer clothing collections with these accessories. The beach mat bag is not only beautiful, but also functional, and can easily be transformed into a leisure accessory.
Among great variety models, you can choose a bag to suit every taste and color. The main selection criterion is the compatibility of the product with the chosen outfit intended for relaxation. Since the device is intended not only to transform the model into an accessory for the beach, it must also be spacious.
To the beach you need to take a bottle of water, swimming accessories, and your favorite book - all this can easily fit into a medium-sized product. Today, designers offer the following types of beach mat bags:
- Soft model. These products are characterized by a soft base of the rug, on which it is pleasant to soak up the sun. Externally, the models are bright and attractive, so the process of selecting an option for yourself will not cause difficulties.
- Product including additional accessories. They are equipped with inflatable cushions. The laid out mat at the head has a small pillow that needs to be inflated manually.
- Bag with waterproof bottom. The optimal model for the beach, which will protect things in case of contact with water. When choosing such a product, pay attention to the ability to reflect light rays. The best option will become a bag with a base made of solid straw.
A beach mat is an accessory that should be comfortable and pleasant. appearance. When purchasing a model with the possibility of transformation, take into account those factors that will make your vacation comfortable. Beach bags and backpack bags are popular this summer.
Bags can be either small or large enough to easily put a rug in them.
Manufacturers always emphasize Special attention on the material of the product, which must meet all the requirements of a beach holiday. For example, natural fabrics such as cotton and linen are not at all suitable as a base for a rug. Today, designers use such raw materials to create fashionable beach lounger bags:
- nylon;
- oilcloth;
- raincoat fabric;
- foam rubber covered with synthetic material.
Despite the fact that the listed bag bases are simple, they also come in a rich range of colors. Nylon perfectly protects the product from fading; such bags are produced in yellow, orange, blue and other bright colors.
Subconsciously, the girl chooses the color that will be associated with relaxation, but this does not mean that she should strictly adhere to this canon. Choose a bag, swimsuit and hat to suit your mood.
Oilcloth is a suitable raw material for protecting the product from water. If moisture accidentally gets on the bag, there is no fear that the contents will get wet. The raincoat will also reliably protect the insides of the transformable beach bag from liquid materials.
A model made of foam rubber covered with fabric is an excellent option for soft rug. Relaxing on such a product is a pleasure.
Bamboo rods, straw and latex treated with soft spraying are also used as materials for rugs. The latter option serves as the basis for inflatable products - pillows and loungers.
Choose those models that will not stick to your body. Under the influence of moisture and the sun, some materials can melt, which causes discomfort to the vacationer.
Every year summer fashion brings new surprises. Today, as before, bright models of bags remain in trend. The beach version of the product includes natural images, as well as ethnic motifs. We suggest considering the most popular color combinations:
- Dark stripe on a bright background. A good choice– a yellow bag with brown stripes. Since most swimsuits are made from brightly colored materials, this bag would be appropriate for a beach holiday. The mat can be made of any material; it is important that it also harmonizes with the swimsuit in color.
- Rainbow palette. Another option is a bag with fabric inserts. different colors. This is a combination of pink, green, yellow and blue shades on one product. This model instantly attracts the attention of others and goes with any swimsuit. The bedspread or rug that the model is equipped with is also made in a similar color.
- Bag with nature or animal prints. Pay attention to models depicting colorful birds, butterflies or wild animals. Such models will be appropriate for relaxing on the beach, combined with the color of sea sand and colored pebbles.
True fashion followers will always be aware of the latest innovations that designers offer today. Follow the latest updates in the fashion world and stay in the rhythm of style.
Making this accessory is not difficult. You must first determine the size of the product. The length of the mat should be equal to the height of the vacationer, and the width is measured based on the half-circumference of the shoulder area. Don't forget to bring some fabric to spare.
The principle of sewing a product is to attach the mat to the outside of the bag in such a way that when it is closed, beach accessory was inside. Buttons, zippers or carabiners are used as fasteners. Don't forget to equip the bag with comfortable long handles, and also add decorative details to give the product an individual style.
Bags and rugs that are popular today for relaxing on the beach should be owned by every girl planning a vacation at sea. Such stylish accessory will not only complete your summer look, but will also be practical and comfortable.
In the video: how to sew a beach mat bag with your own hands.
To make your vacation bright and memorable for a long time, you need to take care of your comfort in advance. Bright, stylish and comfortable accessories are of great importance, including a beach bag.
As usual, “our light industry” offers standard and boring models made of durable, but heavy and wrinkled fabrics. Designer unusual bags are very expensive. So why don’t we show our imagination ourselves and sew one, or even better, several creative bags?
Our choice is a spacious, light and bright bag that can easily be transformed into a rug. A bag-mat is usually rectangular in shape. Therefore, you will need two rectangles of companion fabrics that match or contrast. One side can be made of light waterproof fabric, the other - thin terry or denser cotton knitted fabric. The size of the rectangles is 180 x 75 centimeters (seam allowances and liner thickness are taken into account). However, the dimensions may be smaller, in accordance with the dimensions of the vacationer.
The liner between the rectangles is thin foam rubber, for the handles you will need braid, 1.5 meters, 2 - 3 cm wide. Sew pockets on the front side, do not forget to close the cuts with braid. Make belt loops from the braid, 6 pieces of 7 centimeters each (the allowance is taken into account), sew them on the front side in pairs at the top, bottom and in the middle. Fold the fabric facing inward, stitch on three sides, insert foam rubber on the fourth side and stitch too. To fix the liner, stitch it to the base at the folds.
Make handles from the remaining braid, threading them through the harnesses and wrapping around the bottom. It is desirable that their length can be adjusted - to do this, use fittings from an old unnecessary bag or buy the same new one. For a model with zippers, the outer sections need to be folded inward, and two zippers and shorter handles must be sewn to the middle ones, from 40 centimeters, but not more than the width of the foam rubber.
If you prefer a more classic option, you can sew a simple bag in the form of a package. You don’t need to cut anything, make the markings directly on the fabric, use leather, eco-leather, nylon. With zippers and Velcro on the sides, the bag can be easily unfolded and folded.
Origami lovers will be interested in a folding bag in which nothing needs to be sewn except the outer and inner sides, pockets and handles. This is an origami bag. It is assembled using buttons and loops or snaps.
Eastern craftswomen have come up with many schemes for folding such bags. Always simple at the core geometric figures, but the bags are so original that no one will assume the absence of a complex cut. When unfolded, this bag can also be used as a beach mat.
And in a model made of thick knitwear, you don’t even need a needle at all. Suitable as a base bag regular T-shirt with the top cut off. We bend the lower part up, insert a bright cord into the holes made with scissors, and tie the ends with a knot.
Fold the top part, make holes, thread the cord and tighten it like a bag. Or simply fold it into a flap, attaching a ribbon handle to the sides. Use to decorate fabric acrylic paints, apply the pattern using the stamping method (we will tell you how to do this in the following publications) If the T-shirt had a pattern, you will receive a finished original item.
- Old jeans (preferably straight fit, large size, soft denim);
- Fabric for lining;
- "Magic" tailor's chalk;
- Needle and thread for sewing;
How to make a beach bag from old jeans
Step 1
Measure the width of the leg at the bottom of the jeans.
Step 2
Move the ruler higher until the width of the trouser leg begins to change. Stop at this place.
Make a mark with tailor's chalk.
Step 3
Draw a straight line across the leg of the leg.
Step 4
Cut the trouser legs along the marked line.
Step 5
Turn the cut trouser legs inside out.
Step 6
Trim the hem allowance and cut the leg along the seam. Leave the backstitch as is.
Step 7
Using a tailor's ruler and chalk, align the pieces. These will be the main parts of the bag. IN in this case they turned out to be the following sizes: Width - 48 cm; Length (height) - 43 cm.
Step 8
According to these dimensions, cut out 2 side pieces 43 cm long and 14 cm wide and a beach bag bottom piece 48 cm long and 14 cm wide.
Step 9
We will need one more additional part, which will act as a pocket for bottled water. Its dimensions are length 43 cm and width 22 cm, taking into account allowances.
Step 10
From lining fabric Cut out all the bag pieces except the piece from step 9.
Step 11
Sew the side parts to the bag parts along the longitudinal sections with allowances 1 cm wide.
Turn the seam allowances over to the side parts of the bag and set aside.
Turn the bag inside out.
Step 12
Sew the bottom to the bag parts along the long sections.
Cut the allowances along the lower edges of the side parts of the bag exactly at the seams to a length of 1 cm. Pin short sections of the bottom of the bag to the side parts of the bag.
Sew by starting/ending stitches exactly at the corners.
Turn the bag inside out.
Step 13
Sew a pocket from old jeans to the bag piece made of lining fabric.
Step 14
On the additional piece from step 9, turn the seam allowances on the short edges to the wrong side and iron them. Turn the seam allowances to the wrong side again and iron.
Postpone.
Step 15
Place the additional piece between the main and side pieces of the bag, pin and stitch.
Fold the side part of the lining upward.
Fold the extra piece in half, aligning the long cut with the opposite cut of the side lining piece.
Place the bag lining piece on the side piece, pin and stitch. Next, sew the lining for the beach bag from old jeans in exactly the same way and in the same sequence as the main parts.
Step 16
From the remnants of denim or lining fabric, cut out 2 pieces of handles 63 cm long and 10 cm wide, taking into account 1 cm allowances. Turn the allowances on long sections to the wrong side and iron them. Fold the handle parts in half lengthwise, wrong side inward, and iron. Stitch the handles to the edge on both sides. The finished size of the handles is 63x4 cm.
In this master class, handles and belts are made from old jeans.
Step 17
Pin the handles to the main part of the bag from the front side, at a distance of 13 cm from the center line of the front/back side of the bag.
Step 18
Place the bag in the lining, right side to right side. Pin along the top edges.
Stitch with a 2.5cm seam allowance, leaving a small opening for turning inside out.
Turn the bag right side out through the open hole.
Topstitch the bag along the top edge with a slight shift to the wrong side.
Ready!
Large beach bag made from old jeans.
Every modern fashionista is preparing for the beach season. It is important to think through the whole image, not forgetting about the little things. To have a place to put all the necessary items, you need a spacious bag. You can buy it in a boutique, but it’s better to make it yourself, then the accessory will be unique in its kind. How to make a beach bag with your own hands and is it so difficult?
It can be sewn from textiles, knitted from yarn and even woven. However, not everyone is good at crocheting and knitting, but sewing a beach bag, following the instructions of skilled craftswomen, is within the power of every woman who has a sewing machine.
What fabric should it be made from?
Today, the choice of material for a bag is so diverse that it will satisfy the most demanding preferences:
- When choosing textiles for a beach model, it is better to give preference to environmentally friendly materials. It is important that the textile is dense, quick-drying, sand-resistant and moisture-retaining. This way it will keep its shape.
- Let leather accessories wait for another occasion: here you need lightness and absolute ease
- Ideally, the best textile is one with a rough texture, but you can use linen, denim, and calico.
In addition, it is good if the finished product can be machine washed.
Sewing features
A beach bag is the easiest accessory to carry. It won’t take much time to create it, and the result will delight you with its beauty. Despite the apparent complexity of execution, when sewing a product, temporary hand stitches are not needed, and fitting at intermediate stages is excluded.
If you are not confident in creating the pattern correctly, you can use a ready-made one: this will reduce the time for sewing and increase the accuracy of the cutting details.
To make a bag look like it came from a boutique, every step must be executed flawlessly. When working, it is necessary to use sewing pins, matching the seams, eliminating fabric overflow. You should not expect that all defects can be straightened out with an iron: this is not the case.
All excess needs to be trimmed off.
If the fabric is new, before starting work it is better to iron it (iron the material with steam) to prevent shrinkage in the future. Otherwise, after washing, the finished product may become deformed, which will affect the appearance.
To prevent the product from becoming deformed after washing, when cutting it is important to observe the longitudinal and transverse sides: new fabric almost always shrinks in length. It is not difficult to correctly determine the direction: the textiles stretch somewhat in width.
You should not create a frame from cardboard: the beach bag may get wet, which will lead to the paper becoming soggy. It is better to reinforce the bottom with a double layer of fabric.
Patterns
In cases where an interesting style is conceived, it is better to use a ready-made pattern. This will make it easier to calculate material consumption and make the work more accurate. Any pattern depends on the design idea.
It can be simple, or model, with a lot of decorative details.
Depending on the chosen option, it differs in shape (in the form of a rectangle, semicircle, trapezoid, square, with a ring, in boho style, in the form of a T-shirt, a sack bag).
In addition, models can be flat or voluminous, hard or soft.
When choosing a pattern, you need to consider textiles: soft fabric does not hold its shape, even if it is backed up with glue.
The shape of the accessories is very diverse, and thanks to the professional approach of the needlewomen, the collection of patterns is constantly updated. However, it is not at all necessary to use a ready-made template: you can come up with your own design by making some adjustments to the approximate sketch.
How to sew for the beach?
Choosing fashionable style, you need to take into account a number of nuances. A beach bag can be an independent accessory or perform several functions at once. In the first case, it will contain all the necessary accessories, in the second it will become an accessory over the shoulder, freeing up your hands when walking to the beach.
These styles are comfortable to wear.
When folded, it will look neat and take up less space than a rug in a bag. The tailoring of the model depends on the intended functionality.
How to decorate?
The design of a beach bag is carried out taking into account the chosen style and taste of the woman. Depending on the type of material and color, sometimes a minimum of decor is needed. For example, if the model is monochromatic and sewn very simply, you can decorate it with an interesting pattern using special paints.
So it will look fashionable and bright.
There are no restrictions in choosing a topic. It can be a simple classic (stripe, check) or an abstract, geometric motif, floral and urban sketches. It all depends on creativity author.
If you don’t like designs on fabric, you can decorate the product during the sewing process with appliqué, embroidery or a combination of several decorative elements. Compositions with flowers and marine paraphernalia will look beautiful. They look interesting and crocheted blanks that are sewn to the front of the bag. In this case, it is important to choose the right material and finish so that they match each other.
Ideas for creating
If you don’t want to buy fabric, you can use forgotten things that you will probably find in your wardrobe. Old jeans - why not? Sometimes it is enough to cut the trouser legs, sew up the bottom, add handles - and the bag is ready.
For a creative look, you can bring to life an option a la Dolce and Gabbana: a transparent, roomy bag made in a minimalist style and decorated with a modest decorative braid and reliable handles.
A little similar, but in a sporty vein: a bag made of colored mesh, decorated with durable braid and complemented by a pocket. An excellent “breathable” accessory, in which the towel will dry faster, and everything is always in sight.
Craftswomen will always have scraps and leftover material that can be put to use by choosing colors to match the pattern of the swimsuit. This can make a real beach ensemble.
For those for whom a combination of two shades is not enough, this will suit patchwork technique. Patchwork is exciting and bright. Many women will like this bag; it is always unique and original.
Creative fashionistas will love the idea of sewing a fashionable bag from a T-shirt with a print: quickly and originally.
For greater effect, you can cut the bottom of the product into a fringe, tying it in knots. However, there is a nuance here: the bag needs a model made of thick knitwear, otherwise the accessory will not look beautiful.
Got a doormat and thick, rough cord? Just two seams, and the product will look just super! Flat model, quite roomy and comfortable. This bag will fit all the necessary beach accessories.
If you have an old skirt with frills in your wardrobe, even more interesting: by connecting the bottom of the penultimate frill and sewing on the handles, you will get a delicate model that will definitely appeal to romantic people.
A universal option is a model made from a bath towel. Why not? It’s stylish and will always come in handy if you need to dry yourself off after swimming in the sea.
Master Class
Sewing a beach bag yourself is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. To make the accessory, you will need a top material measuring 1.10 m long and 1.35 m wide and the same amount of finishing (made of natural fabric). Textiles that are too thin and soft do not hold their shape; it is better to use coarse material. The glue will take at least 4 meters, since almost all the parts will have to be glued. Threads are needed in tone (for sewing) and contrast (for stitching).
For this sewing, you do not need a pattern: you can fold the fabric in half widthwise and trim the edges to symmetry: when folded, you get a square with a side of 55 cm. Mark 5 cm from the length and cut off the resulting strip. Then each part is cut along the fold: you get two parts 0.5 m (height) x 0.55 m (width of the future bag) and 5 cm x 55 cm.
The trim is cut out according to the same principle, but in addition to two large and two small parts, two more blanks measuring 25 x 55 cm are cut out (this will be the decor of the sides).
The adhesive is cut separately for each part with the exception of decorative parts, otherwise the thickness of the textile will be uneven. It should yield 4 pieces 50 x 55 cm and four 5 x 55 cm.
After all the blanks are cut out, interlining (adhesive) is glued to them from the wrong side. If there is excess, the adhesive is trimmed.
A decorative insert of finishing measuring 25 x 55 cm is applied to the base part at a distance of 22 cm from the bottom with the wrong side and adjusted at a distance of 1 cm from the edge. Then the trim is folded over the face, ironed and a finishing stitch is applied with contrasting threads. If the design includes double finishing lines, it is advisable to follow this technique throughout the entire finish.
The work must be done carefully so that the overall appearance is not damaged. Having sewn on the finishing parts, they are checked for symmetry, after which they are folded with the right sides inward, pinned on the sides and bottom, and stitched on a sewing machine. The seam width is 0.8 - 1 cm. You can use the presser foot as a guide. For greater reliability, the seam is made double.
