How to sew a lace shoulder bag with a ruched strap & a bow - tutorial and PDF pattern
- Sonia
- 1 hour ago
- 8 min read
Looking for a fun sewing project that’s both stylish and easy to make? You’re in the right place!
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a lace shoulder bag with a pretty beaded handle, a gathered detachable strap, a cute decorative bow, and even two inner pockets to help keep your things organized. The main compartment closes with a zipper to keep everything safe.
You don’t need to be an expert — this project is perfect for beginners and intermediate sewists alike. I’ll guide you step by step with clear written instructions and a complete video tutorial to follow along easily.
You can also get the printable PDF sewing pattern to save time and make cutting your fabric a breeze.
Ready to make your own charming handmade bag? Let’s get started!
Before starting
The shoulder bag sewing pattern
To follow the tutorial, you can download the shoulder bag sewing pattern in PDF from our store. All instructions for printing, cutting and assembling the pieces are available in this vidéo and included in the pattern PDF.
Supplies to make the bag
To make this project, you'll need:
Outer Fabric: Cotton canvas fabric (If your fabric lacks structure, you can interface it.), 38 cm x 64cm (15 in x 25 in).
Lace Fabric: 55 cm x 76 cm (21 ½ in x 30 in).
Lining Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 38 cm x 64 cm (15 in x 25 in).
Fabric for the Bow: Organza for the bow, 64 cm x 48 cm (25 ¼ in x 19 in).
Zippers: One zipper, 18 cm (7 ⅛ in) long (Cut the zipper to the correct length, if needed).
Strap: One strap, 3 cm (1 ¼ in) wide and 60 cm (23 ½ in) long.
Hardware:
Two swivel hooks, 3 cm (1 ¼ in) wide.
Two rings, 3 cm (1 ¼ in) wide.
Two small swivel hooks, 1 cm (⅜ in) wide.
7 beads, 20 mm (4/5 in) in diameter, and 10 beads, 16 mm (5/8 in) in diameter.
Nylon thread for the beads, about 35 cm (14 in) long.
Making the lace bag
All the steps to make the bag are explained in this tutorial (and the PDF accompanying the pattern), and are also available in the following video:
Step 1: cutting and preparing parts
Cut the outer bag pieces from the canvas.
Fold the fabric in half and lay out the pattern pieces according to the cutting layout.
Before removing the pattern pieces, transfer all important markings onto the fabric.
Do the same to cut the pieces from the lace.
Repeat the process with the lining fabric.
Cut the bow pieces from the organza.
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