How to sew a crossbody bag with inner and outer pockets – tutorial and PDF pattern
- Sonia
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
Looking for a bag that’s both practical and stylish? This crossbody bag has you covered! It’s fully lined and features both inner and outer pockets, plus a secure zipper closure—perfect for everyday use.
In this tutorial, I’ll take you through the entire sewing process step by step, from cutting the pieces (using the crossbody bag sewing pattern) to the final assembly. By the end, you’ll have a beautifully finished bag you’ll be proud to wear or gift!
Before starting
The crossbody 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 included in the pattern PDF.
Supplies to make the bag
To make this project, you'll need:
exterior fabric: a quilted fabric or a cotton canvas (if using canvas, apply interfacing for added structure), 80cm x 62cm (31 1/2in x 24 1/2in).
lining fabric: lightweight cotton or nylon, 80cm x 106cm (31 1/2in x 42in).
zippers: two zippers, each precisely 27 cm (10 5/8 in) length (trim if necessary).
strap: a 25mm (1in) wide strap, measuring 1.2m (47 1/4in) in length.
hardware:
one 25mm (1in) wide sliding buckle,
two 25mm (1in) wide swivel snap hooks,
two 25mm (1in) wide D-rings.
Making the shoulder 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
Fold the outer fabric and cut the pattern pieces according to the cutting layout.
Repeat the process for the lining fabric, cutting the corresponding pieces.
Before removing the patterns, transfer the important markings to the fabrics.
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