How to Make a Natural Cork Crossbody Sling Bag DIY Tutorial

•  we are going to use two solid color cork fabrics, white and beige natural;

• to make your checks mark the grid lines in your pattern sheet and add stitching allowance;

• these are the cut pieces of our cork sling;

• cut your lining pieces in the same size as your other cork panels;

• let’s first prepare the outer shell to make a grid;

• cut horizontal and vertical stripe lines and place them to the marked lines;

• we’ll be stitching it as shown in the sample above;

• first glue the vertical stripes according to the notches; 

• now make an edge stitch on either side of the stripes;

• let’s attach the horizontal stripes by gluing;

• stitch along the corners of the stripes;

• now use the prepared zipper and attach it on either sides of the panel;

• make a 1/4inch stitch as shown;

• now the front and back panels are attached to the zipper;

• stitching along the lining as shown; 

• stitch the other lining panel also in the same way;

• to remove the bulk push the seam allowance in the downward direction abs make a top stitch;

• add the side and bottom panels of the lining to complete the bag pocket;

• attach the side and bottom panels first with 1/4inch seam allowance;

• pin it along the lining and stitch it together and stitch it;

• now pin along the other side and stitch it together with a small gap in the bottom; 

• this is how your pocket bag will look after stitching;

• now attach the sides and bottom of the shell;

• stitch along the sides of the front with 1/4 inch seam allowance as show;

• make small attachment straps with D-rings;

• patch Stitch it on either sides of the bag;

• now attach the other open side in the side way;

• through the open end in the lining turn the bag inside out and hand sew the open lining end;

• knot the cork cords to your D-rings;

• add an additional cork tassel if necessary;

Your Cork Sling Bag is Ready!