Description
Get organized with this classic styled messenger bag. There are ample pockets and space for everyday use.
Features:
- Feature your favorite print on the Flap
- Adjustable strap
- Zippered, pleated and slip pockets
- Optional top zipper closure
- Hardware flap closure, plus two alternate closure options!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Approx. Finished Dimensions: 9½” W, 11½” H, 2½” deep at base
Materials needed:
+ Requirements based on 44” wide fabric. FQ=Fat Quarter=18″ x 22″
Exterior fabric, 3/4 yard
Lining fabric, 3/4 yard
Flap fabric, FQ
Accent fabric (binding, strap, slip pocket, zip pocket lining), 3/4 yard
Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101), 2 yards
Fusible Fleece or ByAnnie’s Soft and Stable, 1/3 yard
6″ non-separating zipper*
12″ non-separating or separating zipper (optional top closure)
Size 24 Metal Snap, 2 sets
½” x 1″ Metal Rectangle, 4*
1″ Metal Strap Slider
*PLEASE NOTE: this pattern is written for fixed-length zippers (not zipper by the yard, if using zipper by the yard please add 1.5″ to the length of each designated zipper)
Recommended Fabrics: Cotton or blended canvas; denim, twill, home dec for exterior. Quilting cotton for lining and accent.
Alternate Closures: (4) 1” D-Rings and 1”x 16” scrap leather, or use fabric instructions OR (2) tuck locks
Additional supplies + tools: Thread, water-soluble pen, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, turning tool, 1/4”-wide fusible web tape, (2) 1/4” x 5” strips of leather/ribbon for zipper pull(s), denim needle, snap setting tool, 3/4”-wide sew-in hook-and-loop tape or additional size 24 metal snap (for optional flap and/or back pocket closure)
