Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to sew this gorgeous nautical summer bag with rope handles and contrasting striped side panels. This practical handmade bag features a curved top, roomy shape and sturdy rope handles, making it perfect for summer days, beach trips, holidays, shopping or everyday use.
In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how to make the bag from start to finish, with plenty of tips along the way. It’s a lovely project for showcasing your favourite fabric and a great way to practise your bag-making and sewing skills.
The seaside fabric gives this version a fun coastal feel, but the design would look beautiful in florals, canvas, denim or any medium-weight fabric you love.
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Materials:
Two 12” (30cm) squares of outer fabric
Two 12” (30cm) squares of lining fabric
Two 25” x 4” (64cm x 10cm) lengths of lining fabric for the base
24” x 16” (62cm x 41cm) fusible craft fleece
Two 19.5” (0.5m) lengths of rope cord
12” (30cm) circle template
Magnetic snap
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Learn how to sew this gorgeous nautical summer bag with rope handles and contrasting striped side panels. This practical handmade bag features a curved top, roomy shape and sturdy rope handles, making it perfect for summer days, beach trips, holidays, shopping or everyday use.
In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how to make the bag from start to finish, with plenty of tips along the way. It’s a lovely project for showcasing your favourite fabric and a great way to practise your bag-making and sewing skills.
The seaside fabric gives this version a fun coastal feel, but the design would look beautiful in florals, canvas, denim or any medium-weight fabric you love.
If you enjoy easy sewing projects, handmade bags and beginner-friendly sewing tutorials, subscribe for more sewing inspiration!
Materials:
Two 12” (30cm) squares of outer fabric
Two 12” (30cm) squares of lining fabric
Two 25” x 4” (64cm x 10cm) lengths of lining fabric for the base
24” x 16” (62cm x 41cm) fusible craft fleece
Two 19.5” (0.5m) lengths of rope cord
12” (30cm) circle template
Magnetic snap
debbieshoresewing.com/shop/books-haberdashery/debbie-shore-exclusive/pre-order-debbie-shore-12-circle-template
debbieshoresewing.com/?s=panama+seaside&post_type=product
debbieshoresewing.com/shop/books-haberdashery/wadding-interfacing/iron-on-fusible-craft-fleece-price-per-metre/v
