Boho Summer Flap Bag
A flap bag you can customize to suit your style through your choice of fabric. We gave ours a beautiful boho look. Pattern included.
Project preview
This video is for members
Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.
What you’ll make
Sew a small lined flap bag with a structured body, curved lower corners, fringe and a braided-cord strap. A faux-leather closure finishes the front.
The demonstrated bag has a summer boho look, but fabric, trim and strap choices can give the pattern a different style.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Fuse and handle Decovil for a structured bag.
- Ease a side-and-base panel around curved pieces.
- Clip curved seam allowances for a smooth shape.
- Position fringe along the lower edge.
- Position and sew the faux-leather closure.
- Join the outer bag, lining, flap and strap loops.
Fabric and supplies
Choose coordinating exterior and lining fabrics. Decovil or firm medium-weight interfacing shapes the bag, while fringe, braided cord, rings and a flap closure complete the demonstrated version.
Make it your own
- Change the print and trim to suit your style.
- Adjust the braided-cord strap length.
- Piece the side panel when using smaller remnants.
For a larger bag made with a different structural material, see the Florence maxi bag tutorial.
The bag-making video is accompanied by a downloadable pattern.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.
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