$10.00
Use this SEWING PATTERN to make a classic messenger bag.
This small bag is built for efficiency. It will easily carry your everyday necessities like phone, wallet, paperback book, small water bottle, etc. There are five pockets and two pen slips.
(1) front exterior pocket - no closure, it is under the flap
(1) back exterior pocket - small VELCRO tab closure
(2) stretchy pockets at the sides - great for keys, phone, other things you need to be able to quickly & easily access
(1) interior pocket divided into a small pocket and two pen slips - a great place for your small journal and pens
It has a hanging/carrying loop at the top.
Instructions are included for a button and loop closure. The flap is long enough that it does stay down on its own, so you can skip the button if you like.
The strap is adjustable (approximately 28"-55").
This pattern is suitable for those with some sewing experience or the patient beginner. It takes about 3-4 hours to complete (actual time depends on your own sewing speed).
Approximate finished dimensions: 8.5" W x 9" H x 3.5" deep (22cm x 23cm x 9cm)
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S U P P L I E S
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13”(w) x 11”(h) cotton fabric for the flap
13”(w) x 11”(h) interfacing
¾ yard body fabric – duck, twill, canvas or other light/medium weight utility fabric
¾ yard lining fabric – cotton
¾ yard cotton batting
2 yards of 1.5” wide medium/heavy duty poly webbing
1.5” slide
1.5” rectangle ring
Button
7” piece of cord elastic
7.5” of ⅜” wide elastic
Small safety pin
1.25” piece of VELCRO
Fabric marking pen or chalk
Ruler
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This pattern is in PDF format and available for INSTANT DOWNLOAD once your payment is received. Please note that if you are paying with an eCheck, the payment needs to clear in order to trigger the download.
Includes instructions for all steps with color photographs. Pattern pieces are included for all but two small square pieces. You'll need to use a ruler and fabric marker/chalk to draw these pieces on your fabric (dimensions included). One pattern piece requires taping.