Sewing a DizzyBag – Your bag for favorite fabric scraps ✂️
Do you have fabric scraps you simply can't part with? Then the DizzyBag is the perfect sewing project for you! The mix of colors and materials makes every bag an individual eye-catcher.
The casual shoulder bag comes in two sizes: The large version is suitable as a shopper, laptop bag, or spacious work bag. The small version offers space for your essentials like your phone, keys, and money.
The decorative panels not only look great but also add stability to the bag. A practical inner pocket keeps things organized.
You can sew the DizzyBag with a zipper, open, or with a different closure. This allows you to design it entirely to your own taste.
So: gather your favorite fabric scraps and start sewing – with the DizzyBag, there's a guaranteed risk of wanting to make another! 💕
What skills do I need?
What do I need for sewing?
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non-stretch fabrics e.g.cotton fabric*, canvas, bag fabrics, faux leather, corduroy, denim, linen, cork fabric
- Vlieseline H630 for the outer fabric or Decovil light
- optional: Vlieseline H250* for the lining fabric
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Continuous zipper with pull* (length see material requirements)
- optional: approx. 60 cm piping cord
- approx. 120 cm webbing + 2 x 8 cm webbing
- 2 D-rings, 2 swivel hooks, 1 strap slider (all in the width of the webbing)
- matching sewing thread
- scissors
Which fabrics are suitable for sewing the bag?
These non-stretch fabrics are very suitable:
What other accessories do I need?
Material requirements for the DizzyBag
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Dizzy Mini: Outer fabric 1: 35 cm Outer fabric 2: 35 cm Lining fabric: 35 cm, inner pocket: 20 cm, 50 cm Vlieseline H630, 50 cm bag interfacing (e.g. Decovil light)
- Continuous zipper: 35 cm, any width
- Zipper tab: 5 x 10 cm
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Dizzy Maxi: Outer fabric 1: 45 cm Outer fabric 2: 45 cm Lining fabric: 45 cm, inner pocket 25 x 30 cm, 70 cm Vlieseline H630, 70 cm bag interfacing (e.g. Decovil light)
- Continuous zipper: 47 - 50 cm, any width
- Zipper tab: 4 x 10 cm
For the DizzyBag without panels, use the same amount of fabric for the outer shell as you do for the lining.
Tip: If you want your bag to have even more structure, you can also reinforce the lining piece with Vlieseline H250.
To make the bag water-repellent, you can sew it from faux leather or treat it with beeswax or Odicoat.
What are the finished dimensions of the DizzyBag?
The bag has the following finished dimensions
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Dizzy Mini: 24 x 29 cm
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Dizzy Maxi: 35 x 43 cm
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