Simple Sling Canvas Bag DIY!

KIKI~

December is here~

Are you guys listening to Christmas songs?

Well, I haven't listen to Christmas songs yet. I usually listen to them about 10days before Christmas. :D

As my post said, I am going to guide you on how to make a simple Sling Bag which is super durable!

Materials needed:

 Canvas Fabric: 1-1.5m (Canvas is the perfect fabric for this bag!)

 Magnet Clasps (Bag)

 Bag Buckles

Bag Slider (LOL. I forgot what this is called!!!)

Steps:

Bag Strap

1. Cut a long strap of fabric (65inch by 3inch).
2. Fold the long strap into two with the right sides facing each other. (65inch by 1.5 inch)
3. Sew along the length.
   
   
   
4. Place one of the bag buckles to the end and sew it to secure.
5. Insert the bag slider which allows you to adjust the length of the sling later on.
6. Then place the other bag bag buckle to the end and sew it!
   
   

Main Part of the Bag

1. Cut a big piece of fabric (17inch by 24 inch).
   
   
   
2. Fold that piece to have a fold (17inch by 12 inch). I wanted the canvas to have a bit of curve, hence I cut the sides to have the curve.
3. Sew the two sides. (Ensure that the right sides are facing each other!)
4. At the fold, pin a triangle measuring about 2inches from both sides. I wanted to have a gusset at the bottom, you can skip this part if you don't wish to have a gusset.
5. Sew them.
   
   
   

Zipper Strap

1. Cut two straps of fabric (18inch by 1.5inch).
2. Sew one strap to one side of the zipper teeth. (Leave about 1inch without any zipper touching the fabric on both ends!)
3. Sew the other side of the zipper teeth to the next strap.
   
   

Bag Cover:

1. Cut a big piece of fabric (17inch by 24 inch).
2. Fold that piece to have a fold (17inch by 12 inch). I wanted the canvas to have a bit of curve, hence I cut the sides to have the curve.
3. Sew the two sides. (Ensure that the right sides are facing each other!)
4. Turn the fabric inside out to become the right side.
5. Place the Magnet Clasps (Flat part) on the fabric and mark it using chalk or marker.
6. Make a slit on the marked part (Only on one of the side!)
7. Secure the Magnet Clasps (With the small magnet in the middle) on the slit you have made with the flat part on the wrong side of the fabric. (The right side should have the magnet!).
   
   
   
   

Loops:

1. Cut 2 straps of fabric (3inch by 3inch).
2. Fold the fabric (3inch by 1.5inch).
3. Sew the sides.
4. Turn it inside out.
   
   
   
    
5. Loop it to the buckle!
   
   
   

Connect them:

1. Sew left side of the zipper strap to the main bag (only one piece of the main bag).
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Sew right side of the zipper strap in between the bag cover and the main bag (the remaining unsewn part of the main bag).
3. With the remaining zipper strap that isn't sew to any fabric, place the loop in between and sew them to close the bag.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Using the buckle, connect it with the loop.
   
   
   

The last magnet:

Use the one on the right side of the picture!!!

1. Place the Magnet Clasps (Flat part) on the main fabric (The one without the cover bag) and mark it using chalk or marker.
2. Make a slit on the marked part (Only on one of the side!)
3. Secure the Magnet Clasps (With the dented hole) on the slit you have made with the flat part on the wrong side of the fabric. (The right side should have the magnet!).

End product:

I managed to put my camera, water bottle, goodies from AFA, handphone and wallet into the bag!!!

This bag is such a good deal as it only costed me less than $10 to make. Also, it is super easy and fast to make!

I wanted to do a DIY post on the Kiki's dress I sew but I didn't take any pictures D:

Anyways, few people recognised me as Kiki on that day. HAHAHA. I guess my cosplaying was a success~

Recommended Drama:

Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter

This drama is funny and very light-hearted.

I laughed a lot while watching this drama.

The CG might not be the best but it is hilarious enough for you to forgo the CG.

Let's not forget that Moon Chae Won also looks super pretty and delicate.

Since I can't wait to see how this drama will end, I just know I have to recommend this drama!

1st Day of Ramadhan

Hello~

I finally got my stack of fabric to work on new projects!

Last week, I made myself a lace skirt. HEHE.

It turns out super cute.

I can't wait to wear the skirt out.

The japanese sewing book is a good buy. :)

Recommended korean dramas:

Tunnel

Picture Credit: To rightful owner

Tunnel is a drama about a detective named Park Kwang Ho.

He accidentally time traveled while he was trying to catch a serial killer.

He eventually found out the real reason why he was in a time-slip.

It is either to catch the killer or stay in the future (without identity).

It sounds typical because of the time-travelling concept.

However, after ending the series yesterday night, I think the writer and team has done a fantastic job.

*Applause*

I absolutely love the suspense this drama gives.

It's not perfect, plenty of loopholes, but I can deal with them because the storyline is super good.

I love the ending of this drama- not too dramatic or unrealistic.

Great Job to the team of Tunnel!

I am so thankful to OCN because it has been providing good Thriller dramas and I hope they continue to do so.

DIY: Blouse with ruffles~

 I am finally doing a DIY post!!!

YIPPIE~

Nope, above pic isn't what I am going to post on. LOL.

I forgot to snap some pictures while making that shirt.

HAHA. My bad.

Materials Needed:

1. 1-1.5m of fabric
2. Sewing machine
3. Thread
4. A pair of scissors
5. Papers for pattern making
6. Zipper
7. Pins

Cutting the fabric:

1. 1x Front Bodice
2. 2x Back Bodice
3. 2x Sleeves
4. 2x 20"by 4" rectangular pieces
5. 2x 10" by 4" rectangular pieces

I basically traced out the pattern from a shirt. You can adjust the length of the blouse and the shoulder of the blouse according to your preferences. I like my blouse to have a longer sleeves. Hence I lengthen the sleeve.

Assembling the pieces:

1. Sew the shoulders together.
2. Attach the sleeves to the armhole.
3. Sew the side seams.
4. Attach zipper to the center back.
5. Sew the center back.
6. Create a neckline facing using the remaining fabric.
7. Sew the facing to the neck line.
8. Gathered the rectangular pieces to create ruffles.
9. Attach ruffles to the raw edges of the blouse and sleeves. 
10. Hem the ruffles.

 Pull the bobbin thread when it comes to gathering~

End product:

This basically took me less than 4 hours to finish. It is really simple. I could have completed it much earlier but sometimes, my sewing machine doesn't want to cooperate with me. :(


I am only left with one set of fabric. It is finally the time for me to purchase some fabrics for more DIYs. Meanwhile, I just finished an upcycle project. I think I am going to do some upcyling over the following weekends while I find some fabric online and wait for the fabric to arrive. Till then~