No Sew Zipper Crossbody Bag

Get your craft on with this no-sew zipper crossbody bag project! Hi! I'm back with another way to make a no-sew shoulder bag! It's a fun way to make a super simple, chic looking no sew zipper faux leather crossbody bag! Faux leather comes in an array of colors and designs and so easy to work with! Imagine the beauty of a stitch-free design! It's also an inexpensive and fashionable alternative to ones you can buy!  And who doesn't love having lots of bags to switch up and wear - especially a DIY custom shoulder bag without stitching? You can check out my other bags here and here.

But before we get to my tutorial, let me just say that this is our very first Creative Craft Blog Hop in 2026! It's co-hosted by Sara @Birdz of a Feather  and Donna @Modern on  Monticello  who take turns every other month! The lovely and creative Sara is our host for January! 

Welcome everyone! If you're visiting from Sara's blog, wasn't her crochet earrings gorgeous?  She always make the coolest items! 

So let's get started!!!

Materials for this no-sew crossbody:

• 8.2" X 11.8" Embossed Faux Leather Sheets
• 8" Zipper
• Beacon Super Fabri-Tac Fabric Glue
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Parchment Paper
• Sewing Clips
• D Rings
• Purse Chain Strap

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How To:

Start by applying a line of fabric glue to one side of the zipper edge.

Then lay the wrong side edge of the faux leather on the glued edge of the zipper and firmly press the fabric edge down along the zipper glued edge. 

Repeat the same steps on the other side of the zipper edge.

Let the glue dry 30-60 minutes.

Then open the zipper at least half way.

Time to create tabs to attach a shoulder chain strap. Cut two 2 1/4" X 1 1/2"rectangular pieces from another sheet of faux leather fabric. 

Add a line of glue on the long edges and fold the sides of each rectangle inward so the edges meet in the middle. 

 Clamp in place and .  .  .

wait until the glue is dry. Note: Never use pins on faux leather. They will leave marks! Use sewing clips instead!

When dry, fold each tab in half and loop it through a D-ring or wire ring. Secure the folded end together with a generous amount of glue.  Clamp the glued ends of the tabs together 1/2" from the top edge of the faux leather until they are completely dry and secure.

                                                                                            

  

To glue all the sides together, apply a line of glue along the right edge, 

bottom and left edges of the faux leather design side.

Make sure the zipper is open half way and fold over the top faux leather sheet onto the bottom portion, lining up all the edges evenly. Use sewing clamps to secure all glued edges until they are completely dry and bonded. 

Once dry, remove the clamps and turn the bag inside out.

And finally, attach shoulder strap chain to side tabs. 

Can you believe how sharp and stylish this looks?

Can't wait to wear it!!!

If you crave simplicity or looking for a personal style, why not give this DIY No Sew Zipper Faux Leather Crossbody Bag a try!!

Up next is  Carol @BlueskyatHome   sharing her beautiful Valentine's Napkin Rings!            

And be sure to check out all of our super talented bloggers and their amazing creations listed below:

Donna - Simple DIY Snowy Mason Jars With Fairy Lights

Sara - Crochet Earrings

Gail - No Sew Zipper Crossbody Bag

Carol - Easy Valentine's Napkin Rings (Zero Cost DIY)

Cecilia - DIY Mossy Heart in 2 Easy Steps