How to Make a Dior Toujours Inspired Bag 🧵 Designer Dupe Sewing Tutorial

Let's make a quilted tote inspired by the Dior Toujours bag on a $155 budget. For this sewing hack, we will be combining two Simply Classic patterns: – The Simply Classic Clutch https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... – The Burcham Crossbody https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... *About This Bag* Inspiration bag: Large Dior Toujours with macrocannage quilting Finished size: 14.5" W x 10.5" H x 8.5" D Total cost: Less than $155 This bag making tutorial was requested by Janet in the Facebook Group, which you can join here:   / simplyclassic   *Machine Info* (affiliate link) Stitched on the Bernette b08 with a 90/14 leather needle and TEX 45 thread. You can save 15% on this machine at Premier Stitching with my code CHRISMURPHY https://www.premierstitching.com/bern... *Materials List* 2 rolls of faux leather OR 12 sq ft of leather – I used smooth faux leather in the color rust https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... 1/2 yd thin foam – I used ByAnnie's Soft & Stable 1/8 yd light stabilizer – I used Decovil Light 1/4 yd heavy stabilizer – I used Decovil Heavy 3/4 yd fabric for lining – I recommend Ginger Chambray by Tilda https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... 3/4 yd woven interfacing – I used Classic Fuse Woven Interfacing https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... *Hardware List* #5 Zipper Tape, cut to 10" https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... #5 Zipper Pull https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... 3 – 1" D-Rings https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... 1 – 1" Swivel Clasp https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... 6 Purse Feet https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... 1 – 1/2" Swivel Clasp (for key fob, optional) https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... Bag Tag (optional) https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... *Tools & Notions* (includes affiliate links) Schmetz 90/14 leather needles https://amzn.to/3TA23Mj Fusion 45 thread – I used the color Burnt Orange https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... Silver marking pen https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... Double-sided tape from WAWAK https://www.wawak.com/bag-making/doub... Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242 https://amzn.to/3W7di0x Edge guide from Purple Hobbies https://www.purplehobbies.com/store/p... – Use code SIMPLYCLASSIC for 15% off *Pattern Changes* Start with the Burcham pattern from Simply Classic and make the following changes to your pattern pieces. For more details, go to 04:57 in the video. Main pieces: Add 12.5" W & 5.75" H Foam for main pieces: Subtract 1" from the width and the height of your main pattern pieces. Main lining piece: Add 12.5" W & 3.75" H Square cut-outs on main pieces and lining pieces: 4.25" x 4.25" Upper lining: Add 12.5" W & 1" H Bottom stabilizer: Add 7.25" W & 5.5" H Slip pocket: Add 6" W & 4" H Slip pocket accent: Add 6" W Zipper overlay: Add 2" W Zipper pockets: Add 2" W & 1" H 4 handle pieces (not in original pattern): 30" x 2" Side connector (not in original pattern): 12" x 2" Front connector (not in original pattern): 34" x 2" Base connector (not in original pattern): 6" x 2" English point strap end pattern piece (not in original pattern) – Download for free here: https://www.simplyclassic.net/bag-mak... ——— You can purchase the designer-inspired faux leather I showed at 04:25 here: https://www.simplyclassic.net/product... ** Simply Classic is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dior or any other luxury brand. #handmadebag #sewingprojects #bagmaking ——— TIMESTAMPS 00:00 About the Dior Toujours Bag 03:19 Materials & Hardware 04:57 Pattern Pieces 10:27 Cannage Quilting Tips 12:50 Exterior Construction 16:51 Installing Purse Feet 19:40 Making the Handles 50:38 Exterior Construction Continued 54:12 Boxed Corners 57:03 Making the Connectors 1:07:50 Lining & Final Assembly 1:35:01 Bag Tour