The Retro Messenger Bag Pattern

The Retro Messenger Bag by Ellen Medlock is perfect to show off that panel design and comes with instructions for an inner pocket and a customizable shoulder strap.  Finished size is 9 inches W x 10 inches H x 3 inches D.

Materials Needed:

• FABRIC (44 inches wide light to medium weight cotton) - One 10 inch square of eye catching fabric or fabric panel. 2/3 yd of main exterior fabric for front, back, bottom, pocket, and shoulder strap.  If you want a longer strap, you will need 3/4 yd.  3/4 yd of coordinating lining fabric and exterior sides.
• Iron on interfacing - Pellon 3/4 yd if you are making the shoulder strap and 1/2 yard if you are buying belting.
• Trim - 1/3yd of 1 inch long beadings for embellishment along bottom of bags top flap
• Tacky Glue
• Liquid seam sealant (Fray Check)
• Two metal D rings
• Two 1 inch swivel snap hooks