Difficulty: Intermediate

Approx. Finished Dimensions: 9½” W, 11½” H, 2½” deep at base [24.1 x 29.2 x 6.4 cm]

Description

Stay organised with this timeless messenger bag, designed for everyday use with plenty of pockets and storage space. Showcase your favourite fabric on the flap, and enjoy the convenience of an adjustable strap. The bag includes zippered, pleated, and slip pockets, with an optional top zipper closure for added security. Choose from a hardware flap closure or two alternate closure options to suit your style.

Recommended Fabric

Cotton or blended canvas; denim, twill, home dec for exterior. Quilting cotton for lining and accent.

Notions

• 2 yd of fusible woven interfacing (20" wide)
• 1/3 yd of fusible fleece
• 6" non-separating zipper
• 12" non-separating or separating zipper (optional top closure)
• Two size 24 metal snap sets and snap setting tool
• Four 1/2" x 1" metal rectangles
• 1" metal strap slider
• 1/4" wide fusible web tape
• Two 1/4" x 5" strips of leather/ribbon for zipper pulls
• 3/4" wide sew-in hook-and-loop tape or additional size 24 metal snap (for optional flap and/or back pocket closure)
• Alternate closures: four 1" D-rings and 1" x 16" scrap leather (or use fabric instructions) OR two tuck locks. For alternate closures, omit two metal rectangles.