How to Make a Handmade Red Bag with Raffia Threads

If you enjoy creative, eco-friendly projects, this raffia thread bag is both stylish and sustainable! Using Sensy’s natural raffia threads and a needle canvas, you can create a chic red bag with a beaded touch. Here’s how to make your own:

Materials Needed:

• Sensy’s natural raffia threads (red)

• Needle canvas (from Sensy)

• Large-eye needle

• Scissors

• Beads (for decoration and handles)

• Thread for sewing edges

Step 1: Prepare Your Canvas

Take your needle canvas and thread the needle with raffia. The canvas holes will guide your stitches, making it beginner-friendly.

Step 2: Start Stitching

Pass the raffia thread through the canvas holes. I stitched diagonally for a textured look, but you can choose any direction you like—the canvas makes it flexible.

Step 3: Complete the Canvas Work

Continue stitching until the entire canvas is covered with raffia, leaving no gaps.

Step 4: Fold and Sew the Edges

Once your canvas is fully stitched, fold it into the shape of a bag. Sew the edges together neatly to form the structure.

Step 5: Add Beads for Decoration

I added beads along the bag for extra charm. You can get creative with bead placement—on the body of the bag or around the top edge.

Step 6: Make the Handle with Beads

String beads together to create a sturdy and stylish handle, then attach it securely to the bag.

Step 7: Enjoy Your Handmade Bag!

Your chic red raffia bag is ready—perfect for summer outings or as a unique handmade gift.

👉 Tip: Experiment with different raffia thread colors and bead styles to personalize your bag.