Morston Quay Messenger Bag Pattern *

The Morston Quay Messenger Bag Pattern by Charlie’s Aunt is a vintage inspired 1940’s style messenger bag with a decorative angular shaped flap and pocket with an optional decorative trimmed tab.This bag can be made with either a purchased strap or a self fabric strap. Finished size is 14”H (35cm) by 12”W (31cm) by 2”D (5cm) and pattern pieces are included.

Materials needed:

• To make whole bag in one fabric, you will need: 2/3 yard (60cm) of 60” (154cm) wide, or 1 yard (95cm) of 44” (112cm) wide exterior fabric.
• To make with a contrast pocket and strap, you will need: ½ yard (45cm) of 60” (154cm) wide, or ¾ yard (65cm) of 44” (112cm) wide main exterior fabric 1/3 yard (30cm) of 60” (154cm), or ½ yard (45cm) of 44” (112cm) wide contrast fabric
• To make with a purchased strap, you will need: 2/3 yard (65cm) of 60” (154cm) wide, or ¾ yard (70cm) of 44” (112cm) wide exterior fabric
• For all combinations, you will need:
• 2/3 yard (65cm) of 44” (112cm) wide lining fabric
• ½ yard (50cm) of 44” (112cm) wide firm sew-in craft weight interfacing
• 2/3 yard (65cm) of 36” (92cm) wide fusible interfacing
• 40” x 5” (105cm x 14cm) of fusible web
• 1 magnetic snap
• 3 buttons (approx. 1”/25mm diameter) or 2 larger buttons
• For purchased handle: Long leather or vinyl strap ¾” (2cm) wide and approx. 36” (92cm) long
• Piece of fusible web approx. 4” x 4” (10 x 10cm) for tabs