How to Sew a Small Cross Body bag by Debbie Shore

A few of you have said you’d like the strap longer, mine was fine at 30” but please measure the length you need before you cut!

Large enough for your mobile phone, a few dog treats, cards or passport but small enough to be discreet or to wear under a jacket! This little bag is lined with inner patch pocket and has an adjustable strap. Feel free to make the strap longer if you need to!

You will need:
38" x 15" [97cm x 38cm] outer fabric [Zebra cotton poplin]
20" x 14" [51cm x 36cm] lining fabric [red cotton]
2 x 1" [2.5cm] rectangle rings
1" [2.5cm] rectangle slider
magnetic snap
13" x 20" [33cm x 51cm] fusible fleece [H630]

Cut:
30" x 4" [76cm x 10cm] strip of outer fabric for the strap
two 4" x 4" [10cm x 10xm] pieces outer fabric for the tabs
2 lining and 2 outer fabric each measuring 6" x 8" [15cm x 20cm] for the front and back
1 outer and 1 lining fabric each measuring 6" x 6" [15cm x 15cm] for the flap
one outer and one lining piece each measuring 20" x 1.5" [51cm x 4cm] for the gusset
2 pieces of lining fabric each measuring 6" x 4.5" [10cm x 12cm] for the pocket

Fuse fleece to the front, back and gusset outer pieces

[Cumairas]

love the way you you explained all the steps. The bag is beautiful. Thank you for your tutorial.

[karentoynton]

The birds sound lovely in the garden. Like the bag thank you.

[bordeauxlady]

Perfect little bag I can hide inside my jacket when I’m out on my own. I have to use a mobility scooter so always feel vulnerable with my bag on show. Thank you Debbie for yet another wonderful little but very practical make.

[jankerslake]

Just made this bag and it’s great. I found the strap too short for me as a cross body bag so I added an additional 15” and it’s now spot on. I do like the way you finish your projects - neat and professional. I have several dog walking friends who will be getting one of these for birthdays/ Christmas. Thank you so much for all your excellent tutorials. They really are the best out there. 👍

[clairehart]

Dear Debbie - I really appreciate all of your details of making this crossover bag. Thank you for all of your hard work. Smiles

[barbaramatthews]

I like how you design your bags for your fur baby. ❤❤

I learned a new technique on sewing the ends of a strap. I would never have thought to turn the fabric the same way. I havecalways tucked the ends when sewin a long strap or tube like strip. I will use this technique from now on. I can see how it will make the end more even.

[cherylm]

Just made this bag today. I will cut off the strap and make another using 45 "as it is much too small for me too. My lining inside seems a bit bulky too. I measured 3x so not sure why. I love the way you show things in real time and go through each step!! You are extremely helpful, thankyou!

[AHerzi-otze]

Thank you very much for sharing this video. You are a wonderful teacher and you explain all the important steps. I’m glad I can learn a lot of things from you.

[mymai]

Great video. You've helped me figure out how to sew the lining in over the flap ❤

[conqueringmountscrapmorewi]

Hello, I hope you are having a wonderful and creative day. I sent the day in my sewing room too and now I get to sit and watch you while I hand quilt. I hope you have a fabulous week ahead. Thank you for your time and posting this video!

[janine]

Thank you Debbie. You're a lovely teacher xx

[doreenb]

Made this sweet little bag today. Used quilt cotton in a rust color that featured black butterflies. Used that as front, back and underside of flap. Used a sparkly black cotton for gussets, top of flap, tabs and strap. I did make the gusset about a half inch wider and had no issues with the slight change. Went together well and was fun to make. Thanks for another great bag🤗👍🏽

[pearlleonardbouchard]

definitely will sew one of these - love your variety of purses or bags .

[cindymcfarland]

Another sweet bag, both easy and useful! You are a joy to watch.

[clairehart]

I really miss these videos. You are an awesome teacher. Your new videos the chatter takes away from learning

[tintinandpoppy]

Made this bag today Debbie, thank you for the easy to follow tutorial xxxx

[laurajones]

Such a great cross body bag! I think I might use some denim jeans to make one. Thanks for another great project, Debbie!

[sylviakenealy]

This is a great bag, I have now made 4 for Christmas Presents, thanks Debbie for your generousity.

[riastander]

Thank-you so much, I tried it and are very happy with my bag. I made it a bit bigger. Enjoyed your tutorial very much.

[pamketron]

Crossbody bags are all that I carry. Love how you added the gusset to this one. Perfect size for a day out. Great little bag. I need to make one of these. Thanks! 💕