MJ's Messenger Bag Pattern

MJ's Messenger Bag Pattern by Annie includes sewing instructions for creating a handy messenger-style book bag in two sizes! There are two types of handles including a detachable, adjustable strap for comfortable over-the-shoulder or cross-body carrying. A roomy interior has a slip mesh pocket and a padded expanding divider. Aippered and slip pockets on the outside and a handy pen holder provide easy access to all your supplies. The satchell has a zippered closure as well as hardware closures.

Finished sizes:

• Small: 9" H x 12" W x 4" D
• Large: 10" H x 14" W x 5" D

Materials needed:

• Main fabric (body of bag, outer pockets)
  • Small - 1 yd
  • Large - 1 1/4 yd
• Lining fabric (lining of bag, stabilizer sleeve)
  • Small  - 1 yd
  • Large - 1 1/4 yd
• Coordinating fabric (bindings, strap, handle, lining of inner divider)
  • Small - 1 1/8 yd
  • Large - 1 1/4 yd
• Contrasting fabric (borders, inner divider)
  • Small - Fat quarter
  • Large - Fat quarter
• Soft and Stable (stabilizer for bag)
  • Small - 36" x 58"
  • Large - 41" x 58"
• Mesh fabric (inner pocket)
  • Small - 7" x 14"
  • Large - 8" x 16"
• Fusible interfacing
  • Small - 1/4 yd
  • Large - 3/4 yd
• Handbag zippers, single-slide, to match fabric
  • Small
    • 14"
    • 18"
  • Large
    • 16"
    • 20"
• 1" polypro strapping
  • Small - 3 1/2 yd
  • Large - 4 yd
• 1" D-rings or triangle rings
  • Small - 4
  • Large - 4
• 1" Swivel hooks
  • Small - 4
  • Large - 4
• 1" wide-mouth slider
  • Small - 1
  • Large - 1
• 3/4" to 1" wide elastic
  • Small - 4 1/2"
  • Large - 4 1/2"
• 3/4" hook-and-loop tape
  • Small - 1 1/2"
  • Large - 1 1/2"
• Base stabilizer (Plaskolite, foam core, plexiglass, or heavy cardboard)
  • Small - 3 3/4" x 9 1/2"
  • Large - 4 3/4" x 11 1/2"
• Thread to match fabrics - SoFine #50 polyester thread