The Midtown Messenger is a versatile bag you’ll want to carry everyday. It’s got a classic messenger bag style with lots of extra details. The outer bag has front and back slip pockets and a flap that secures with 2 tuck catch closures. Under the flap is a recessed zipper for extra security and a padded tablet pocket inside. Make the Midtown Messenger with durable waxed canvas for a rugged look or repurpose a pair of jeans and a vintage table cloth for a one-of-a-kind bag.
My printable PDF instructions include color photographs, detailed diagrams, glossary and all the assembly directions you'll need to make the Midtown Messenger Bag (13 1/2” W x 10” H x 2 1/2” D). PDF pattern includes a special coloring page for you to play and experiment with fabric choices.
Skill Level: Eager Intermediate. If you’ve sewn from a sewing pattern before, completed several projects and are eager to try new techniques, you should be able to handle this project!
Materials you'll need:
My printable PDF instructions include color photographs, detailed diagrams, glossary and all the assembly directions you'll need to make the Midtown Messenger Bag (13 1/2” W x 10” H x 2 1/2” D). PDF pattern includes a special coloring page for you to play and experiment with fabric choices.
Skill Level: Eager Intermediate. If you’ve sewn from a sewing pattern before, completed several projects and are eager to try new techniques, you should be able to handle this project!
Materials you'll need:
- 1 yd of 45” wide canvas for the Main fabric
- 1/3 yd of 54” wide 10 oz. waxed canvas for the Accent fabric
- 1 yd of 45" wide light weight woven for the Lining fabric
- 1 yd of 20" wide woven cotton fusible interfacing
- 1 yd yard of 45" wide batting
- 2 1/2" x 11" piece of heavy-duty stabilizer, such as Peltex
- (1) 14” metal non separating zipper
- (2) 1.5" wide rectangular metal rings
- (1) 1.5" wide metal slider buckle
- (2) 1” wide metal tuck catches
- 1” x 1” piece of velcro
SEWING PATTERN ONLY. Finished products and materials are not included.
This item is a downloadable PDF pattern for a bag you make yourself.
No hard copy will be mailed to you. Purchase of this pattern does not constitute transfer of copyright or license for commercial usage.
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