Foldable Multi-Purpose Bag

So now I need a bag to put all my other pouches in.
I carry lots of things to work daily and when I go out to run an errand or just for lunch, I don't want to be carrying my huge bag with me, just my essentials.
So I made a bag that is formal, informal and foldable. I can bring it along with me everywhere and for any occasion!






Here's how it looks when it's folded up. I keep it in my work bag like an umbrella. Haha.

Here's what you need:
paper template of the shape of your bag
pin
2 different fabrics


Here's how to prepare:

For the top borders of the bag, cut out a rectangular piece, 4 cm shorter than the body of your bag.
Cut out 2 outside pieces and 2 inside pieces.


I use the same template to cut out the cloth for my ribbon. I believe the length and twice that of the border piece.

2 outside pieces. They are the size of an A4 paper.

Using the same A4 paper, measure 2 cm from the top 2 corners. Draw a line down to the bottom edge so you get a trapezium.


Draw 2 trapezium bottom to bottom, the 2 longer end touching each other. Cut out 2 pieces. This will made the inside pieces. (The one in the left of the picture.)


If you want more pockets in the future: draw 2 trapezium, top to top, shorter end touching each other and cut out one for each extra pocket.

Using the same rectangle piece, cut out the strap. I believe it is 3 times that of the template.




Now you can start to sew.
First, sew up all the ribbons and straps like this.

Then turn it inside out.

For the strap, leave 2 openings at the top and bottom.
For the ribbon, first sew one bottom and the length before turning it inside out. Then, sew the other end.

Now you can sew the inside pieces. Sew the border piece to the 2 separate inside pieces.

If you have an Extra pocket, fold down the top and sew it in. (refer to next 3 pictures)

Back to the bag.

Now sew the 2 inside pieces together.

Fold the end product this way by pulling up the centre.

If you have a pocket it should go here. (look to the right of the picture)

Now you can sew along the left and right edges. It should look like that on the inside.

Now to do the folds on the outside piece.

From the top 2 corners of the piece, mark the 8th and 9th cm from the corner.

Now you can fold it and pin it up.

Then, pin the border on top of the folds and sew it together.

Now you can sew the back and front pieces together.

Place the inside piece inside.

Pin them together neatly, with the top folded slightly down and the strap in position.

Then sew.

Almost done. Now for the ribbon. Sew the pin onto the centre, perpendicular of the ribbon piece.

Tie it into a ribbon and pin it wherever you want! 

Roll it up to keep; hide the strap in and fold the border down to use the bag as a formal pouch; anything you want!

Whew! Thank you for having the patience to read through that. :)