Wrist Bag

TIME TO COMPLETE

30 min. to an hour

WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?

Make a wrist bag that’s perfect for taking outside to carry explorer gear, art supplies or go on a treasure hunt. There are a few ways to make this bag, some with more sewing and some with less, making it a great project for multiple ages & abilities. This is also a great way to reuse an old shirt that you’ve outgrown but still love.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

Crafting Materials
Textiles

STEP 1

Make the Template

Cut out the fabric pieces one at a time. You can trace around the pattern onto the fabric and cut the fabric just inside your marks. Make sure one piece of fabric is right side up as you trace and the other is upside down, this way you'll have two pieces of fabric that match up with the nice sides facing outwards.

STEP 2

Cut Out the Fabric

You'll need to sew your bag inside out - both pieces of fabric need to have their nice/outside facing each other. Pin the two sides together so they don't shift as you sew. You can also use paper clips or binder clips to hold them together. There are parts you want to sew together- the tops of the straps and the pouch & there are parts you do not want to sew together- the straps themselves. If you sewed the sides of the straps together you could not open them to put your bag around your wrist. Reference the photo to see where to sew and where not to sew if you need to. You can hand sew or use a machine, whichever is easier for you. A simple straight, running stitch will work fine. When you're done sewing you can turn it inside out and you'll see the nice outside fabric now. If you're using a non-fraying fabric like felt or an old T-shirt you can skip the next step.

STEP 3

Sew the Pouch

Fraying is when the edge of the fabric starts to unravel and come apart. There are two ways to finish the edges on a fraying fabric. Put glue on the edges and glue the fraying strands together. You can use fabric glue or white glue. If you use white glue it is water-soluble- meaning it will wash away with water- so if you wash your bag or get it wet it may start fraying again. This isn't the best choice for a permanent fix but it will work for a while. Fold the edge over and sew it onto the inside of the bag. (the last photo) This can be done by hand or machine and may be a little difficult around the straps as they are basically rings. Just take your time and check regularly to make sure you're sewing the right part of the fabric.

STEP 4

Finish Edges (Fraying Fabric)

To close the bag & wear it you just need to take the longer strap and pass it through the smaller strap. The longer strap will be what goes around your wrist and the smaller one will cinch it down to keep it closed.

STEP 5

Close your Bag

WHAT'S NEXT?

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