Handmade Raffia Bag in Latte Color

Sep 13 2025

Looking for a classy yet natural-looking DIY bag project? This tutorial walks you through making a stylish bag using Sensy's natural raffia threads in a beautiful milk coffee color. The tight stitching and pleated details give it a refined, hand-crafted finish. Let’s get started!

✨ Materials Needed

Sensy's Natural Raffia Thread in Milk Coffee
Sensy's Raffia in Black (for stitching the pleats)
Crochet or tapestry needle
Scissors
Clips or pins (optional, for pleats)
Stitch markers (optional)

🧵 Step 1: Choose Your Stitching Technique

Start by selecting a tight stitching technique. This ensures the bag holds its shape and gives it a structured look. Some common tight stitches include:

Single crochet
Waistcoat stitch
Knit stitch (if using knitting needles)

Pro Tip: Raffia can be a bit stiff to work with, so keep your tension consistent and take breaks!

🪡 Step 2: Craft the Main Bag Sections

Using the milk coffee-colored raffia, knit or crochet the main body sections of the bag. You'll want to create two identical pieces for the front and back, or a single long piece that can be folded.

Ensure your edges are clean, as these will be visible once the bag is assembled.

🧷 Step 3: Add Pleats for Texture

Once your main sections are ready, create pleats in your desired location—usually along the sides or bottom edge.

Use clips or pins to hold the pleats in place before sewing.

🪢 Step 4: Sew the Pleats with Black Raffia

Thread your needle with Sensy’s black raffia, and use a close, tight stitch to sew the pleats securely.

This contrasting stitch adds visual interest and reinforces the pleated sections.

Keep the stitches neat and even—they’ll be part of the design!

🎉 Final Result

You now have a chic, structured raffia bag with stylish pleated details and a beautiful color contrast. The milk coffee tone is neutral and perfect for all seasons, while the black raffia stitching adds a modern touch.