Sew a Pocketbook from Old Jeans

The Bottom of the bag

Options for the Bottom of the Bum Bag

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Open the zipper.
• Keep the bag wrong side out.
• Match the bottom edges, matching the center and side seams.
• Sew straight across the bottom or follow the edges of the pockets to round off the corners.
• Sew again just outside of the first seam on the seam allowance to reinforce the seam.
• Zig zag the seam allowance.
• Press the seams and turn right side out.

• Materials
• Prepare the Jeans
• Prepare the Pocketbook Strap
• The Zipper
• Attach the Zipper Section
• The Bottom of the bag
• Attach the Strap