DIY Furoshiki No-Sew Bag: Exclusive N Club Project (and You Can Make One, Too!)

Hello to all my N Club members!

And hello to all the rest of you who are curious about this special no-sew DIY bag!

2024’s N Club members received a special goodie in their latest shipment, and it’s time to dive into the DIY project—creating a furoshiki-style bag with a simple leather handle. Not a member yet? No worries. You can still follow along and make your own with the instructions and supplies below.

Curious about the N Club?

The N Club is my flagship knit club. It’s where I get to do my thing. Each year, I pour my heart into this club, ensuring it brings new yarns to your doorsteps and new techniques to your needles— plus awesome goodies (like this bag!). This is where I really get to express myself as a designer. Each year, members receive 3 exclusive kits that I design exclusively for them.

Let’s Make The Bag: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions

Ready to get started? Let’s make your DIY furoshiki-style bag:

1. Wash your fabric – Start with fresh, clean fabric.
2. Iron your fabric — Don’t skip this step!
3. Cut it into a square – The length of your fabric will dictate the square size, you want it to be at least 36 inches [90 cm] square.
4. Finish the edges – Turn the edges under once with a half-inch seam allowance, adhere fuse-able interfacing to that folded edge, and fold once more ironing well, or you can fold twice and sew this edge down.

During our N Club unboxing live video, I walked members through these steps with a little more detail, it was so much fun!

Once your fabric square is prepped check out this detailed video tutorial here — this will guide you through the final steps, like folding the fabric and attaching the leather handle to complete your furoshiki-style bag.

Want to Get Fancy?

If you’re feeling extra creative and have some sewing skills, you can take this project to the next level. There are lots of ways to personalize your bag with different techniques or fabrics. Check out more ideas here.

Need Supplies?
What you’ll need:

1. Washed piece of fabric, at least 36 inches square. I like a fabric that is a yarn-dyed woven as it is patterned on both sides.

2. Iron and ironing surface
   

3. Quarter-inch fusible tape or a sewing machine and matching thread

4. 50cm Leather Miyako Handle

If you are intrigued (or want to make more bags), Jackie at Frankie Rose Fabrics has a fantastic selection of fabric and leather straps for you to explore: Get more supplies here.

And About That Cowl…
Wondering what I am wearing in the bag photos? That’s Roofline, the latest pattern from the N Club! It’s a cozy, stylish knit that’s perfect for fall.

Sign-ups for the 2025 N Club are open for a limited time, so if you want to get in on exclusive projects and patterns like this, now’s your chance. It’s always more fun to knit with friends, right?

Comment below if you’re working on your bag and have any questions!