Reepham Messenger Bag PDF Pattern by Charlie's Aunt

The Reepham Messenger Bag PDF Pattern by Charlie's Aunt includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating a neat messenger bag in 1940s utilitarian style with asymmetrical detailing, softened with pretty pleating and trimmed with buttons. There is a practical back pocket, which also doubles as a template for an interior pocket. Perfectly sized for everyday use, and makes up beautifully in most fabrics including tweeds, corduroy and velvet to cotton canvas. Make a fabric strap or add a purchased one. Finished size: 11" H x 12" W x 2" D, with a 39" strap length.

Materials Needed:

• 1 yd exterior fabric
• 3/4 yd lining fabric
• 3/4 yd sew-in craft interfacing
• 1 yd fusible interfacing
• 4" x 40" piece of busible web
• 1 magnetic snap
• (2 or 3) 1" buttons

The Reepham Messenger Bag PDF Sewing Pattern by Charlie's Aunt has 21 pages total, including 11 pages of full-sized pattern templates (to print, cut out and tape together).

The printed version of this pattern is available at PursePatterns.com.