This step-by-step sewing tutorial guides you through creating the Maris Bag – Batik Waves Edition, a medium-size bag with a softly curved front and elegant design details.
The decorative front panel features a center strap with a clasp accent, while the back of the bag includes a convenient zipper pocket for secure storage.
The bag also has a structured bottom panel that helps it hold its shape and gives it a polished look. In this tutorial, you will learn how to assemble the curved panels and construct the bag step by step, including the back zipper pocket and all the main structural elements of the bag.
Perfect for sewists who enjoy detailed bag-making projects and want to practice working with shaped panels and precise construction techniques.
Difficulty level: INTERMEDIATE. Note: The tutorial is very detailed and includes photos of every step. If you have some sewing experience and are ready for a bit of a challenge, you can definitely give it a try.
Finished size in inches:
Width: 13.5”/34cm
Height: 9”/23 cm
Deep: 4”/10cm
You will receive:
– A detailed, step-by-step photo tutorial in PDF format
– Printable templates for all bag panels
– Instruction PDF file how to print
Language: English
Format: PDF digital download
All measurements are given in inches.
Cotton fabric/Essex Linen for Blue Bag and for Beige Bag available in my Spoonflower shop
Beside fabrics, lining and interfacing you will need:Used materials (Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you):
- Nylon Zippers:
#5 for the back zipper pocket 9 ¼” ; #5 for bag zipper – 13.5” - Zipper end with iron screw, 1 pcs (https://amzn.to/3NClAMR )
- Bag feet 10 mm, , 8 pcs (or 5 pcs) – I used these: https://amzn.to/4cC9A8i
- Washi tape or masking tape (https://amzn.to/4dgSEo0 ) to cover the feet prongs
- Clips or pins
- 1/8” Double-sided tape (optional);
- Fabric scissors
- Matching tread
- Slide buckle 1.5” inner diameter (https://amzn.to/4sB4H44 ) for the front of the bag
- Slide buckle 1” (for a shoulder strap)
- Swivel snap hooks 1” – 2 pcs
- D-ring 1” – 2 pcs
- Webbing 1 ½ ” wide – 10” long total.
- Fiskars 45mm rotary cutter
Webbing 1″ wide – 55″ long for a shoulder strap. You can also make the strap from vinyl/leather or from the outer fabric to match the bag.
This is a digital sewing tutorial, not a physical item.
Due to the nature of digital files, refunds are not available.
Happy sewing!
