| Hippie Bags are very much in style these days. Many | | | | · Take one of the vintage fabric and the linings and |
| famous celebrities all over the Hollywood are seen | | | | fold them 2 times approximately 0.25 centimeters from |
| carrying these types of Bags. Many Handbag brands | | | | one end. The fold should be facing the lining. Now sew |
| have introduced this style of Bags to their catalog. | | | | this fold. |
| These Bags are featured in the best fashion | | | | · Repeat the above step with the other set of the |
| magazines also. | | | | main fabric and the lining. |
| Hippie Bags are usually made of vintage recycled | | | | · Now take the 2 set of fabrics and put them |
| fabrics and are also available online. The true nature of | | | | together with the lining side facing outside from both |
| a Hippie Bag is that they are one-of-a kind and no 2 | | | | the sides. Now sew the fabrics from the 3 sides. Let |
| Bags can be identical since they are made from | | | | the top remain open. |
| vintage fabrics. The handbags made of fabric are | | | | · Then take a nice jute rope or a thick fancy string |
| perfect for a chic look. These bags are specially | | | | for the shoulder strap. The ideal length should be 40 |
| designed to be large and spacious with a long shoulder | | | | inches. |
| strap for a comfortable look. | | | | · Sew the rope from one end of the top of the Bag |
| You will require a variety of material when making | | | | to the other end of the Top. |
| your own Hippie Bag. Try finding a vintage fabric with | | | | · Now inverse the Bag from inside out. Your Hippie |
| some nice bold print or embroidery work on it. The | | | | Bag is ready for use. |
| fabric used should be natural fabric preferably cotton. | | | | · You can also put a button at the top for enclosure. |
| A jute rope or a thick fancy lace trimming for the | | | | This bag is easy to make and very comfortable to |
| shoulder strap of the bag. | | | | carry. For more ideas and patterns on various styles |
| Steps in making of a Bag | | | | of Hippie Bags, go online and visit websites selling |
| · Cut two equal rectangle pieces of the fabric. | | | | these types of Bags. If you are not into sewing and |
| Preferred size should be 15" x 15" | | | | like these Bags then do not worry, because here are |
| · Take a plain color fabric for lining and cut it in the | | | | ample of choices available online and at good prices. |
| same size. | | | | |