| Amy Butler High Street Messenger Bag Sewing Pattern Instructions and pattern pieces to create your own High Street Messenger Bag. Designed with both girls and guys in mind. A clean, modern shaped messenger-style bag that maximizes space while remaining sleek in it’s silhouette. With multiple interior pockets, an easy access pocket on the flap interior, stylish pleated pockets, and a super-easy magnetic or velcro closure – this bag is as functional as it is fashionable. For the classroom, boardroom, or wherever life takes you. Interior holds 14"x12"x3", enough for a 14" laptop and notebooks! Materials are listed for informational purposes only and are not included with the sewing patterns.
Materials List: Allow extra yardage for matching or centering a design on your fabric. - 1 1/2 yards of 44" wide heavyweight Home Decorator fabric for the Exterior
- 2 1/2 yards of 44" wide heavyweight Home Decorator fabric for the Lining
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1 1/4 yards of 60" wide 10 oz. cotton canvas or Natural Duck Cloth for the interfacing. -
1 sheet of 10" x 12" extra thick template plastic found at most Quilting stores or 1 piece of 1/8" thick heavy pressed cardboard (you can use the cardboard from the back of writing pads or purchase "chipboard" from an arts supply store.) - 3 coordinating 12" zippers
- 1 spool of coordinating thread
- Use size 16 or 18 - heavyweight sewing machine needles
- 3/4" "Dritz™" magnetic snap (found in most craft and sewing stores)
OR - Option: If using the bag for a computer/equipment, please use velcro for the closure.
- 1" of 3/4" sew-on velcro
Finished size: 12 1/2" wide x 15" tall plus a 42" long Shoulder Strap x 3 1/2" deep |
