Cley Messenger Bag PDF Pattern by Charlie's Aunt

The Cley Messenger Bag PDF Pattern by Emma Brennan of Charlie's Aunt includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating a stylish and practical messenger bag. The bag is Influenced by a hybrid of vintage fishermen’s bags and wartime satchels. It can be made in a variety of fabrics, and with a contrasting strap/pocket. It features the Charlie’s Aunt signature asymmetrical styling on the flap and front pocket. Inside there is a zippered pocket and a patch pocket. This style is named after Cley next the Sea, a village on the north Norfolk coast in an area of outstanding natural beauty which was once an important trading port. Finished size: 9-1/2" H x 13" W x 2" D.

Materials needed:

• 3/4 yd exterior fabric
• To make with a contrast pocket and strap, you will need:
  • 2/3 yd main exterior fabric
  • 1/3 yd contrast fabric
  • 2/3 yd exterior fabric for strap
• 1 yd lining fabric
• 1 yd fusible interfacing
• 1/2 yd of 28" wide foam stabiliser
• 40” x 5" fusible web for strap
• 2" x 12" Piece of plastic canvas
• magnetic snap
• (4) 23mm diameter OR (6) 15mm diameter buttons to trim flap and pocket
• 7” zipper for interior pocket
• For purchased handle: leather or vinyl strap 3/4” x 38”
• 4" x 4" fusible web for tabs

The downloadable Cley Messenger Bag PDF Pattern has a total of 18 pages, including 7 pages of pattern templates.