{"id":11889,"date":"2022-06-24T16:36:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T20:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=11889"},"modified":"2022-06-24T16:36:47","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T20:36:47","slug":"turning-japanese-bag-variations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turning-japanese-bag-variations\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning Japanese Bag \u2013 some variations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured.png\" alt=\"Japanese Bag\" class=\"wp-image-11895 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured.png\" alt=\"Japanese Bag\" class=\"wp-image-11895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you tried the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-bag-pattern-turning-japanese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turning Japanese Bag pattern<\/a> yet? You should give it a try &#8211; it's really easy! Part of the &#8216;My First Bag series' it's a single pattern piece, no fancy zippers or closures, the handles are ready-made and it's perfect to showcase a really nice fabric or a large-scale print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bLereuoJ3s\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-bag-pattern-turning-japanese\/\">Free Bag Pattern with Video Tutorial- Turning Japanese Bag<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Free Bag Pattern with Video Tutorial- Turning Japanese Bag&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-bag-pattern-turning-japanese\/embed\/#?secret=qCZ2YSKNv5#?secret=bLereuoJ3s\" data-secret=\"bLereuoJ3s\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, just because it's simple, there's no need to stop there. A simple pattern is often an ideal base to start from if you want to add a few additions of your own.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Bag-feet.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Bag\" class=\"wp-image-11892 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Bag-feet.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Bag-feet-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Bag-feet-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Bag-feet.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Bag\" class=\"wp-image-11892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Bag-feet.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Bag-feet-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Bag-feet-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>I add a hard bottom and some shiny bag feet<\/li><li>It has a couple of small d-rings on the side where you can add&nbsp;a removable shoulder chain<\/li><li>I split the pattern to use two different fabrics instead of just one. You can split it in any direction, sew a curved seam, diagonal, or even patchwork.<\/li><li>I add a simple slip pocket<\/li><li>I also (very badly) add on the bias trim handles instead of the ready-made grommet handles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the original bag.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Japanese-bag-026a.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Bag\" class=\"wp-image-10332 lazyload\" width=\"454\" height=\"439\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Japanese-bag-026a.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Japanese-bag-026a-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Japanese-bag-026a-150x145.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 454px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 454\/439;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Japanese-bag-026a.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Bag\" class=\"wp-image-10332\" width=\"454\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Japanese-bag-026a.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Japanese-bag-026a-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Japanese-bag-026a-150x145.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can watch me make a few simple changes to the pattern and hardware to create something a little different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Links you'll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The original <a title=\"Free bag pattern \u2013 Turning Japanese Bag\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-bag-pattern-turning-japanese\/\">Turning Japanese Bag pattern<\/a><\/li><li>Fabulous handles &#8211; these <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3HkE1OK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">oval grommet handles<\/a> rock and are highly recommended for this bag <\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=258957&clickref=3dhardware&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F60397094%2F120cm-gold-chain-links-purse-links-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shoulder chain with clips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=258957&clickref=3dhardware&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F151818918%2F40-pieces-38-inch-1cm-10mm-light-gold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tiny gold d-rings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=258957&clickref=3dhardware&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F95547389%2F30pcs-of-15mm-gloden-bright-brass-purse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bag feet<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please review this tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's some more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-the-perfect-slip-pocket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Making the Perfect Slip Pocket<\/a> for Your Bag<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"rrwOrd0IlU\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-the-perfect-slip-pocket\/\">Sew the Perfect Slip Pocket for Your Bag<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Sew the Perfect Slip Pocket for Your Bag&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-the-perfect-slip-pocket\/embed\/#?secret=9EovFYSIly#?secret=rrwOrd0IlU\" data-secret=\"rrwOrd0IlU\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Chain.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Bag\" class=\"wp-image-11893 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Chain.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Chain-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Chain-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Chain.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Bag\" class=\"wp-image-11893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Chain.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Chain-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Chain-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making changes and additions to the Turning Japanese Bag pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make a simple bag even better with fun options\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G0yqCIWOzFE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>So, to summarize, make a better job than me with the bias tape handles or treat yourself and create a much better bag with the metal ones! \u00a0(I'll be getting myself another set of those handles and replacing my terrible sewn ones! \u00a0Ashamed&#8230;) \u00a0Otherwise, the additions of the bag feet and the strap are really nice, and I'll use this version of the bag a lot. I like having a light shoulder strap so I can keep my hands free while shopping and then just slip the chain back inside when I'm not using it. \u00a0More versatile than a heavier-weight long strap I think.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Turning-Japanese-016b.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Bag\" class=\"wp-image-11897 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Turning-Japanese-016b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Turning-Japanese-016b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Turning-Japanese-016b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Turning-Japanese-016b.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Bag\" class=\"wp-image-11897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Turning-Japanese-016b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Turning-Japanese-016b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Turning-Japanese-016b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Having the option to change up the look with the different fabrics is an easy way to change the pattern and I think I might make another with a diagonal fabric change, perhaps in a really bold combination, or even with faux leather! &nbsp;If you know me, don't look &#8211; you'll probably be getting one of these bags for Christmas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode368Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you tried the Turning Japanese Bag pattern yet? You should give it a try &#8211; it&#8217;s really easy! Part of the &#8216;My First Bag series&#8217; it&#8217;s a single pattern piece, no fancy zippers or closures, the handles are ready-made and it&#8217;s perfect to showcase a really nice fabric or \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turning-japanese-bag-variations\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":11895,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[97,14,9,69,92,88,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11889"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11889"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73697,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11889\/revisions\/73697"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}