Sew a shopper bag with an integrated pouch using Arty Meshwork

28 August, 2026

Do you want to learn how to sew a shopper bag with a really different fabric? In this new tutorial, Tanja @hahner.kreativ shows you how to make the Alice bag with the integrated Lina pouch inside. For this project, we used Arty Meshwork, an innovative faux-leather fabric created by manually weaving strips of synthetic leather in different colors.
Its 3D texture, full of volume and movement, provides a unique handmade look and makes any project a special piece.

Alice shopper bag with Lina pouch made with Katia Fabrics Arty Meshwork faux-leather fabric

A bag to carry everything

The Alice bag is a large and comfortable shopper, ideal to carry every day. Its versatile design makes it the perfect bag to go shopping, to university or work, keep your sewing projects or enjoy a weekend getaway.

To make it even more practical, we have added the Lina pouch inside. The perfect solution to keep your small must-haves organized and easily find them when needed.

Set made up of the Alice shopper bag and Lina pouch made with Arty Meshwork

A fabric that transforms any project

What makes this project truly special is the fabric used.

Arty Meshwork reinvents the handmade aesthetic by manually weaving together strips of synthetic leather to create a 3D surface full of texture and color. Its unique appearance adds character and personality to any creation.

Additionally, the back is reinforced with fusible interfacing, which makes it easier to cut and sew, adding structure to the project and allowing you to work with the material with ease and precision.

The result is a surprisingly creative fabric with a big visual impact, ideal for bags and accessories that want to stand out.

Detail of Arty Meshwork faux-leather fabric with handwoven synthetic leather strips

🛒 ARTY MESHWORK FAUX LEATHER

Step-by-step video tutorial with @hahner.kreativ

The creator Tanja (@hahner.kreativ) will guide you throughout the sewing process in a complete video tutorial where you will learn how to work with Arty Meshwork and make this elegant bag and pouch set.

Whether you have already tried this fabric or not, this project is a great chance to learn new ways of using it and make the most of its spectacular texture.

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Do you dare to sew it?

If you are looking for a different project, this set is the perfect excuse to find out what you can make with Arty Meshwork.

Share your version on social media and tag @katiafabrics. We cannot wait to see it!

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