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Description
Are you still schlepping around town with that old bag marked-up with stains, ink blots and tears? We thought so. That’s why we’ve created our very own Boho bag for you to customize this summer. With a compartment large enough for a towel, swimsuit & a book, you’ll be all set for a day at the beach. It even has side pockets for your house keys and cell phone. Not enough pleasure? We even show you how to make your very own tasseled straps!
Material Notes
Heavy-weight cotton, linen, or denim. Cotton or similar lining. Plastic or cardboard reinforcement for bottom of bag. 2 steel or plastic rings for straps. Cord for bag closure. Fusible interfacing. Leather or craft glue. 3/4" wide elastic.
Categories
- Season
- Summer
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Accessories
- Style
- Beach, Bohemian, Casual
- Material
- Cotton, Leather/Fur, Other
Credits
- Photography
Danielle St. Laurent
- Stylist
Jamie M. Rosenthal
- Model
Anna
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Jul 14, 2009, 06.28 PMby Tallykay
this is an awesome bag. I saw the picture of it and now i can’t wait to make it. I just have to make sure that i find some really nice fabric. Thanks for posting such and awesome bag on the internet.
Tally
Jul 14, 2009, 10.18 AMby Dillinger
What an amazing bag!! I just made it today and I cannot wait to head out and show it off. Thankyou SO much for the pattern and to everyone else for the tips :)
Jul 10, 2009, 05.44 PMby Allychanchan
I just made this bag last night and took it to work and three people want me to make it for them already! I did do the plastic canvas in the bottom and I think it’s too much structure for me, but it works. I love the size and it was so easy to make. Thanks for the pattern!
Jul 4, 2009, 04.23 PMby michelegoudie
You can get plastic canvas in the needle crafts section at a major chain fabric store. It’s used for large needle needlepoint, usually with yarn.
Jul 2, 2009, 05.42 PMby DitaVee
I’m not so in love with the strap on this, but the rest of the pattern is a perfect carpet bag! I’m already on the hunt for a perfect pair of handles to go with this ;)
Jul 2, 2009, 10.22 AMby Erin
So the plastic canvas sounds great, but where can I get it? I want to sew this bag immediately!!
Jul 1, 2009, 04.34 PMby Benedikta
Thanks for all the wonderful comments, I am so excited you are into the bag!
Jul 1, 2009, 10.46 AMby SaFemme
I don’t think the model is too skinny – I think she looks fine! Also, this is to show off the bag, not to critic the model’s frame. It seems to me that if we put a plus model on here, she’s too skinny as well! People are never happy… But anyway, on to the bag! WONDERFUL! I truly love this! What an awesome bag – and just in time! Great job and a huge thank you for yet another fantastic pattern, BurdaStyle!
Jul 1, 2009, 09.06 AMby jinxychan
hot bag! love it!
Jul 1, 2009, 03.54 AMby SewVeryTall
That really is a cute bag. I agree that the use of plastic canvas for bag bottoms works great, I’ve been using it for years. It comes in different thicknesses [with different spacing/size holes] and large sheets can be cut down to the correct size easily with craft scissors. I also use 1 inch wide strips and zigzag to the side seams to give the bag structure. This way the bag stands on its own instead of sagging into a pile when you set it down. One thing to note: when washing a bag with plastic canvas, don’t allow the bag to go through the machine’s spin cycle, as the plastic canvas can break. Ask me how I know.
p.s. plastic canvas is also great to use for hat brims…I pad it with batting and add double-fold bias tape around the outer edge [to protect the fabric], hand basted in place, before inserting into the brim fabric. It gives a nice professional quality to the hat’s brim.
Jul 1, 2009, 03.39 AMby holymango
oooh! I want. need. love it! that bag is perfect!
Jun 30, 2009, 11.39 PMby rtbabe
Where can I get that awesome fabric? Perfect choice!!
Jun 30, 2009, 10.16 PMby Carla120956
I absolutely love the look of this purse. It’s the details that make it something truly extraordinary.
To Daiseyland, you left a comment and I just wanted to make sure I understood you correctly. You talked about putting plastic grid pieces in the bottom of the purse for reinforcement. Were you talking about plastic canvas?
I’ve been making amatuer purses for a while and I’ve used a variety of materials to reinforce the bottoms, but for some reason, plastic canvas never dawned on me. It’s a great idea! I’m so glad I read your comment!
Burdastyle’s Messenger Bag has been a big hit for college students because it holds books well. However, no matter how much I spruce it up, it’s functionality exceeeds its style quotient. I think this bag might be an excellent cross between the two.
No matter, I SO appreciate the tip about using plastic canvas to reinforce the bottoms. Logically, it does seem like a much better choice than cardboard or closed-cell foam.
I gotta look at the details closer. It’s truly gorgeous, as well as highly functional. Thanks!
Jun 30, 2009, 09.20 PMby TudorRose69
Yes that girl is very THIN I’m surprised she isn’t falling over. The fabric looks very dense and heavy.
Jun 30, 2009, 04.41 PMby sjdeweerd
Wow! That girls is really skinny.
Jun 30, 2009, 03.00 PMby chrisjalys
This bag is great. I walk with a stick and have been looking for a bag that would allow freedom of movement – this is definitely it!
Thank you Benedikta, this is a winner.
Jun 30, 2009, 01.41 PMby Daiseyland
Instead of cardboard for strength and stiffness, try using the plastic grid that’s made for needlepoint. It comes in different sizes and colors, it is cheap and can be enlarged by lacing two pieces together. It holds it’s shape for longer than cardboard, and if you need to wash your bag, it isn’t affected at all. You can get it in craft and fabric places. If you need more stiffness, lace two pieces together in different directions.
Jun 30, 2009, 08.13 AMby Franziska
WOW! A real urban look. The pattern looks fantastic. Looking forward to see other users creations! will definitively do one myself!
Jun 30, 2009, 07.03 AMby PrutsPrinses
Thank you for the info Benedikta!
I think this is the coolest pattern I have seen lately :)
I would just want to suggest to people making the bag that they don’t put their house keys or cell phone in the outside side pockets, but that they make similar ones inside! Should give pickpockets a harder job :)
Jun 30, 2009, 06.33 AMby Benedikta
Glad you like it!
PrutsPrinses, thanks for the comment. I can’t believe it, but we have no images for the inside. It is one big compartment. that is lined.
We will take images in the studio and upload one.
Jun 30, 2009, 12.13 AMby PrutsPrinses
What a beautiful bag!!!! This rocks :) Do you have a picture of the inside too? Or is it just one big compartment?
Jun 30, 2009, 12.09 AMby krunamagiar
wants to say it in Indonesian : TERIMA KASIH Burdastyle… baek bgt walo lmyan mahal ;)
Jun 29, 2009, 06.32 PMby nuiwida23
I love it! Perfect fabric choice :)
Jun 29, 2009, 04.32 PMby pixelink
Strangely enough, I just LOVE MONDAYS…thanks for another great essential!
Jun 29, 2009, 03.30 PMby pinksalamander
And there was me pondering making a beach bag today and thinking ‘hmmm… where can I get a pattern?’ Thank you BurdaStyle!