A DIY and easy to follow tutorials on how to sew oversized reversible beach bag and has pockets with the zipper, it will fit several large beach towels and all the necessities you need for summer fun at the beach or water park with family and friends.
How To Make An Oversize Beach Bag
I went to pick up threads to the fabric store when I saw this beautiful outdoor fabric print. It is a turtle print, but the color is perfect for the breezy beach feel. So yes, as you guess I got two meters of this fabric. At that time I had no idea what should I make with it but I love the print.
I thought that I still have the similar theme print from this cushion cover. Since both are outdoor fabric, it will be perfect to make a summer theme craft. So, here I make a reversible beach bag. It has zippers on both sides. It is as simple as sewing several rectangle pieces of fabric.
What You Need To Make Reversible Beach Bag
- Easy Reversible Beach Bag Pattern
- Two different outdoor fabric prints.
- Outdoor thread
- 2 pcs of 7 inches zippers
- Ruler
- Pins
- Washable fabric marker
- Scissors
- Seam ripper (not shown on the image)
Reversible Beach Bag Tutorial
Follow the number displayed on pictures (#number) for the step by step tutorials:
From each fabric pieces, cut it into several rectangles
Fabric A:
- 1 piece of 39 inches x 31 inches (body)
- 1 piece of 6 inches x 31 inches (top body)
- 2 pieces of 24 inches x 3 inches (bag’s handle)
Fabric B:
- 1 piece of 39 inches x 31 inches (body)
- 1 piece of 6 inches x 31 inches (body)
- 2 pieces of 24 inches x 3 inches (bag’s handle)
The 0,25 inches for seams allowance already included on the measurement of fabric pieces. I make the bag’s handle wider, as I like it that way for a comfortable grip.
#2. Sew the bag’s handles.
Pair one pieces of fabric A with B with the right side is inside. Sew straight line along the length. Turn it inside out. Now you have the right side of the fabric on the outside. Repeat the process for another set.
#3. Sew the body pieces together
Pair one part of the large rectangle fabrics with the smaller one. Use the pin to secure it before sewing the fabric. Straight stitch and basting the fabric before placing the zipper.
See how to basting for easy removal on this post How To Sew A Zippered Cushion Cover. If you click the link, there is easy to follow tutorials on how to sew the zipper.
Repeat the process for another set.
#4. Sew a zipper on
Place the zipper in the middle on the wrong side of the fabric and secure it with a pin. Straight stitch along the zipper line from end to end of the fabric. By sewing the zipper now, you are also topstitching the material at the same time.
#5. Sew the body pieces
Fold the body piece in half with the right side of the fabric inside. Straight stitch on edge (the red line show on the image #5).
#6. Make a boxed corner
Marked the fabric for how big is the bottom corner of the bag you want. Here I show you that I marked it for 4 inches. Straight stitch along the marked line. You don’t need to cut the corner after sewing it, as it will be inside the bag. Repeat this process for all four of bottom corners.
#7. Assembly the body part of the bag
Turn one of the body pieces inside out. So you will have one piece of the body that has the right side of the fabric on the outside. Make sure the top of the bag is even.
#8. Sew the bag’s handle
Place the bag’s handle on top of the bag opening. Fold the top edge of the bag and pin it. Sew a straight line along the top side of the bag. It will look like a top stitch.
#9. Sew the pocket
Use the seam ripper to remove the basting off. Now you will see where the zipper is. Straight sew along the red line show on the image #9 for a pocket. Repeat the process for another side of the fabric. So you will have a bag with two pockets.
#10. The finish looks.
Now you have the beach bag ready with a big pocket on the outside, and another one is inside of the bag. As you can see, the pouch is where my phone is.
#11. Reversible bag
Flip the bag inside out. Now you have a different print show on the outer bag with the same pocket placement.
#12. The size of the bag
If you see on the image#12, that is my tween daughter whom taller than me carrying the bag. This beach bag is huge. It fit for four large size beach towels or six of the smaller size towels.
There is still so much room for some other things you need like snacks, water bottle, change clothes or sunscreens. There is also one large pocket on the outside and another one inside of the bag fit for phone and wallet.
There you go, how easy it is. The beach bag is reversible. When you want different print on the outside, you need to flip it inside out.
I make a huge beach bag with the final measurement is 28.5 inches x 18.5 inches x 4 inches, because I always bring so much stuff to the beach or water park. If you would like to make a smaller one, you can reduce the size of the fabric for the body pieces.
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If you do this project, make sure to tag @craftyforhome on social medias, so I can see your creation and admire it.
This is so cute! I wish I could sew. Alas, it is not one of my skills.
Thank you, I was like that too, I learn to sew my self too!
I wish I enjoyed sewing, but, NO, I don’t. Cute bag though!
Thank you, that’s fine!
Such a cute idea!! I love that, just wish I was handy 🙂
Thank you, it is as easy as sewing bunch of rectangle pieces!
What an adorable beach bag! I love the fabric you used.
Thank you, me too!
I’m a sewing novice, but I think I could make this! Thanks for the clear instructions.
Thank you, I hope the tutorials are easy to follow!
Great project and very cool idea!
Thank you!
So cute and not just for the beach. Going to have to make myself one soon! Thanks!
Thank you, it does very useful for going to water park, picnic, shopping trip too!
This is such a cute bag! I love the fabric you used. Your instructions are really easy to follow as well.
Thank you, plus it is water resistant because it is outdoor fabric type!
Cute bag, I wish I were this crafty! But then again your instructions make this look super easy
Thank you, I try to make the tutorials as easy as possible!
This is perfect for the beach. I would totally use this bag.
Thank you, yes it does! The color is just perfect for that scenery!
Beautiful! I have a sewing machine that was given to me as a gift, more than 2 YEARS ago and I have not touched it once. My mom has it and is making good use of it. I really need to get cracking!
Thank you, you could make it together as mom and daughter project!
I love the turtle design!
Me too!
Great tutorial!
Thank you.
I need one of these!!
Next project?
LOVE this pattern – thanks so much for sharing! I have made so many totebags over the years, but none like this, so definitely want to try!
Thank you, making bag is fun, and yes please try it, let me know how it goes!
Super cute beach bag! I don’t sew well, but this bag is worth trying to make. The turtle fabric is cute. I’ll have to see if I can make this with very beginner sewing skills. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, I am not that fancy with complicated pattern too. So, this project is doable!
This is so cute! I am not crafty at all but I would love to try something like this!
Thank you, you could skip the zipper process if you would like, it will make it easier to make!
You’re such a creative person! I used to saw quite a good few things (little wallets, glasses pouches) but I never attempted actual bags. You make it sound very easy and doable though so I’m going to go and try and find a fabric shop here (I moved countries and don’t know too many shops just yet).
Thank you, I love easy sewing project! maybe try online store if you can’t find any there.
That’s such a great project, and your steps are so detailed! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, I have to make sure the tutorials are detailed and easy to follow.
Fantastic! I love a good project, so fun. A great end result.
Thank you, I love the result too, functional bag!
Super cute! I am not very good at sewing but I could maybe handle this! Great instructions and pictures to follow!
Thank you, it is very easy, basically just sew some rectangle fabrics together!
I cannot believe you made this! It’s so great!
Thank you, making things is fun for sure!
What a darling bag! I love this! Thanks Ina.
Thank you, I love this too!
Great job! I really like this. I make bags all the time, but never thought to make one like this. Love the turtle print! I often share pictures of projects I make, but haven’t gone through the step by step process like you did here. Nicely done! 🙂
Thank you, I love to show people how to make stuff, so they can make one too! Well, hopefully these tutorials are easy to follow.
This looks like a great project! I love making this type of project!
Thank you, it is fun, right?!
This looks so cute! I’m always carrying a million things with me, so I’m always on the lookout for a great bag. This would be a fun project to try!
Thank you, same here! An over sized bag always the best option for us who always bring too many things to the beach!
Very cute! I might have my daughter make one for me. 😀
Thank you, I love that, your daughter will happily make one for you!
Very cute bag. I am actually looking for a pattern for a great reversible spread for a kid’s queen size bed. It hasn’t been as easy as I thought. I’m seeing toddler beds and full size beds. Queen is so hard to find.
Thank you, the best thing you can do and it will be easier to work with is try to find two different print of queen size flat sheet. Then sew it together, sew the zipper on or button for the closure, it always work this way!
This is so cool!!! Can’t wait to make it!
Thank you, yes please, I hope the tutorials are easy to follow!
What a great idea! This is such a fun print! It would match my sea turtle beach towel.
It is, right? That’s why I pick this fabric. My daughter obsessed with turtle too. And sea turtle beach towel print sound so cute!
Thank you! For someone who does not sew you make it seem simple!
Thank you, it is very simple actually, I hope the tutorials are easy to follow.
You are quite creative, and this bag looks both functional and playful!
Thank you, I love making things, mostly for function and fun!
Great idea! Simple to make and oh so functional!
Thank you, yes the functional thing is important for us, I always carry lots of stuff when I bring the kids to the beach.
I love the roomy size, and the fabrics you used in the tutorial are lovely 🙂
Thank you, roomy size bag is very useful for everything.
This is adorable! I love a good diy projects and absolutely love oversized bags. You fabrics are also super cute and fun!
Thank you, it is a fun find from the local fabric store here.
This is a great tutorial. The bag is adorable and could be used for sooooo many things when you have tinies.
Thank you, yes it is. I use it for so many things, I have little kids who always bring everything to the water park, or beach. I also use it when we go for family picnic.
Great bag!! I think this would also work as a great diaper bag!! Thank you for always having such great DIY’s!!
Thank you, oh yes there is lots of room for diaper bag as well!