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India - Upcycled Denim Boho Bag PDF Sewing Pattern, Ruffled, Beaded Trim (Instant Download)
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- Small-maker commercial licence included
- Made by a small UK studio, with care
Some bags are practical. Some bags are pretty. The India Handbag is neither — it is a conversation starter.
With its ruffled pleated panels, contrast fabrics, beaded braid trim, and curved bag flap, the India is the kind of bag that turns heads and makes people ask 'where did you get that?' And you get to say: I made it.
Made from upcycled denim — one or two pairs of old jeans, any size — combined with a contrast fabric of your choosing, every India is completely unique. Because your denim tells your story.
WHAT YOU GET
• Full PDF sewing pattern — 10 print-at-home pattern pieces
• Mini view guide — all pieces shown assembled so you can see how it comes together
• Leather patch template included — for that professional finishing detail
• Measuring square included on pattern sheet — so you can verify your print is true to size before cutting
• FREE full-length video tutorial on YouTube — search IzzyMeimsaab or follow the link in the shop announcement
ABOUT THIS BAG
• Ruffled pleat panel — the signature detail that makes India unmistakable
• Upcycled denim construction — uses 1 or 2 pairs of old jeans (any size)
• Contrast fabric panel — mix prints, plains, or bold patterns
• Beaded braid trim — adds that boho boutique finish (trim choice is yours)
• Curved bag flap with fused contrast fabric — beautifully structured
• Leather patch detail — included template makes it easy
• Inner pocket — keep your essentials organised
• D-ring hardware — 4 rings for a polished, professional look
• Fabric handles — made from your choice of fabric
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate to Advanced — this bag has more steps than most and rewards makers who enjoy a proper project. If you have made bags before and want something to really sink your teeth into, the India is exactly that. The video tutorial walks through every step clearly, so take your time and enjoy the process. This is a weekend project that will become a forever bag.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
• Denim — 1 or 2 pairs of old jeans (any size), upcycled
• Lining fabric — 50cm (½ metre)
• Contrast fabric — 25cm (¼ metre)
• Small piece of faux leather (for patch detail)
• 4 x D-rings
• Beaded braid or decorative trim — 1.5 metres (your choice of style)
• Double-sided fusible interfacing — for bag flap
PRINT CHECK — IMPORTANT
This pattern includes a measuring square on the sheet. Before cutting your fabric, print and check: the square should measure exactly 2 x 2 inches. If it does, all pattern pieces are true to size. Always print at 'Actual Size' or 100% — never 'fit to page'.
HOW IT WORKS — INSTANT DOWNLOAD
As soon as payment is confirmed, you can automatically download files. No waiting, no chasing. Your pattern is ready to print the moment you buy.
A NOTE FROM IZZY
The India was inspired by the idea that the most beautiful things come from unexpected combinations. Old jeans that have lived a life, a fabric you fell in love with at the market, a trim that makes you smile — the India holds all of that together and makes something new from it. I hope it brings you as much joy to make as it brought me to design.
Questions? Use the Etsy message button — I'm here to help.
IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ
• This pattern is for personal use only
• It may not be copied, shared, or resold in any form
• Items made from this pattern may be sold — please credit IzzyMeimsaab
• The video tutorial is free and available on YouTube — search IzzyMeimsaab / Bag name
Delivered instantly after checkout — no waiting for the post. Files are standard PDF, tested and printable at home. Please select A4 or Letter size for output.
Every purchase includes a personal-use and small-commercial licence — you can sell handmade items made with the design at craft fairs, markets and online shops, up to 500 units per design per year. The licence doesn't allow re-selling or sharing the files themselves. Extended licences are available on request.
How to use
Beautiful results in three simple steps
No experience needed. If you can hold a paint pen, you can make something worth keeping.
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Prep your surface
Choose a clean cushion cover, canvas or fabric panel and tape the stencil firmly in place.
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Fill it in
Use a fabric paint pen or stencil brush in thin, even layers. Peel back slowly to reveal a crisp print.
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Gift it or keep it
Heat-set if needed, then give it to someone who matters — or keep it for yourself.
Loved by makers
What our makers say
Rated 5 stars by early makers
The mylar is thick and beautifully cut — my first cushion came out crisp with no bleed. It feels like a proper craft kit, not a throwaway stencil.
I bought the SVG, cut it on my Cricut in ten minutes and made a blessing cushion for my mum's birthday. She actually cried. Worth every penny.
Six prints from one layered set is genuinely clever — I keep finding new combinations. The reference card made it completely foolproof.
Used it on a canvas for my sister going through a hard time. The lettering is gorgeous and so easy to paint — she's put it on her wall.
Dispatch was quick and the packaging lovely. The stencil washed clean and I've already reused it three times on different projects.
I run a small craft stall and the licence means I can sell what I make. Customers love the designs — already reordering more.
