Sewing Meets Fabric Manipulation: Crazy Pleating And Sewing Techniques For PRO Results!

Make your new favorite bag - today we upcycle jeans into a bag using a unique fabric manipulation technique. Timestamps below. Temporarily 30% off this sewing pattern with code REC30 :https://peercoxfashionrec.etsy.com/li... Support my channel on Patreon:   / peercoxfashionrec   Save a jeans from the textile waste or use your own old jeans and learn how to sew a shoulder bag from jeans with this jeans upcycling tutorial. 00:00 Why most shoulder bags are stupid 00:40 Preview baguette bag sewing tutorial 01:06 Printing the sewing pattern 01:34 Assembling the pattern 02:20 Cutting the fabric / upcycling jeans 02:40 Cutting in all pass marks 03:43 Sewing pleats for tucking fabric manipulation technique 05:15 Press the pleats with the iron 05:48 Reinforce gusset of bag with iron-on interfacing 06:31 Join handle parts & join gusset parts 07:02 Stitch pleats down in SA 07:52 Topstitch pleats to finish tucking pleating effect 08:34 Add iron-on interfacing to body of bag 08:46 Cut lining fabric 09:11 How to make piping for bag 10:40 How to sew piping to gusset 12:07 Sew handle together on long sides and flip 14:19 How to sew zipper to bag 14:38 How to add zipper covering (optional) 15:43 Thin out seam allowance when needed 16:10 How to add lining to bag body 16:30 Cut corners, cut in SA or trim SA 17:07 Edgestitch through zipper, all SA and lining 17:44 Gusset pocket for insert (sewing pocket for insert) 18:35 Sew the gusset of lining to the body (lining) 18:47 Similarly sew gusset to bags body 19:44 Sew handle to gusset 20:05 Sew second side of bag to the gusset 20:43 Sew second side of lining to the gusset (leave hole!) 20:50 Add zipper slider back on zipper 21:10 Close gussets together with zipper in between 22:15 Flip bag around through hole of lining 22:40 Close hole in lining with topstitch or handstitch 22:47 Add plastic insert but round of corners 23:01 Attach last pleat with hand stitch 23:15 Final result shoulder bag from jeans Learn how to sew a trendy bag using materials you already own with this jeans upcycling tutorial. Are you looking to repurpose old jeans into something practical and stylish? In this detailed tutorial, I will show you how to create a unique DIY bag from jeans. This project is perfect for those who love DIY jeans bags and sustainable fashion. Follow along as I guide you through the essential steps to transform jeans into a shoulder bag that makes a statement. In this sewing tutorial meets fabric manipulation tutorial, you will learn how to incorporate a fabric manipulation technique into a bag sewing project. Along the way we are trying out some more advanced sewing techniques, like adding piping and zipper covers to the hand bag. With this shoulder bag sewing idea, you create a unique hand bag and all you need is an old pair of jeans and some standard sewing supplies. Make a refashioned bag from jeans using these sewing tips and tricks, from lining to zipper - all details make this bag stand out from regular baguette bag. Make your own unique upcycled hand bags and check out my bag sewing playlist for more bag sewing ideas and sewing inspiration to upcycle old clothing. If you enjoy this tutorial, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more DIY fashion upcycling projects and sustainable fashion tips! #sewing #bagsewing #bagsewingtutorial #jeansbag #fashiondesign #sewinginspiration #thriftflip #thriftflipclothes #refashion #reworkedclothing #upcycledfashion #upcyclingfashion #upcyclingclothes #upcycling #diyfashion #sewinginstruction #sewingtutorial #sewingtips #sewinglessons #sewinglesson #fashiondesigner #refashionedclothing #sewingtipsandtricks #sewinghacks #trendysewing #fashiondesigner #fabricmanipulation #textileupcycling

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