Patternless Messenger Bag Tutorial
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Echino Cameras Gold @ fabricworm.com |
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Monaluna Squares Steel @ fabricworm.com |
Here is what you will need:
1 yard of Echino Ni-co Camera Gold or other heavy weight fabric for exterior
1 yard of Jennifer Moore/Monaluna Mingle Steel or other light weight cotton for lining
1 yard of heavy weight fusible interfacing
1 yard of light weight fusible interfacing
Coordinating thread
2/3 yard of velcro
2 rings for the strap - see Step 8 for an example
Heavy duty or denim needle
1 yard of Echino Ni-co Camera Gold or other heavy weight fabric for exterior
1 yard of Jennifer Moore/Monaluna Mingle Steel or other light weight cotton for lining
1 yard of heavy weight fusible interfacing
1 yard of light weight fusible interfacing
Coordinating thread
2/3 yard of velcro
2 rings for the strap - see Step 8 for an example
Heavy duty or denim needle
1. Cut one piece of the exterior fabric and one piece of the lining 20" wide and 36" long.
2. Apply the heavy weight fusible interfacing to the exterior fabric according the manufacturer's instructions. Do the same with the light weight interfacing and the lining. Have the pieces of interfacing be slightly larger than the exterior and lining pieces. Be patient with your iron and take your time to really fuse the interfacing to the fabric. Trim the excess interfacing when you are finished.
3. To make the body of the bag, fold one end of the bag over 12 1/2". Finger press the seam flat.
2. Apply the heavy weight fusible interfacing to the exterior fabric according the manufacturer's instructions. Do the same with the light weight interfacing and the lining. Have the pieces of interfacing be slightly larger than the exterior and lining pieces. Be patient with your iron and take your time to really fuse the interfacing to the fabric. Trim the excess interfacing when you are finished.
3. To make the body of the bag, fold one end of the bag over 12 1/2". Finger press the seam flat.
a. Mark 1 1/2/" on the bottom.
b. Mark 2 1/2" on the side.
c. Mark 1 1/4" up from mark a.
Connect mark b to mark c as in the picture below.
5. Sew the fuzzy side of the velcro across the front of the bag.
12. To create the interior pocket, cut a piece of the lining 7" x 14". Fold in half and sew along the sides and part of the bottom as in the picture below. Clip the corners, turn inside out and press.
Comments
Now to find some orcs, trolls, or dragon fabric to go with it. This is a great tutorial and it makes it look so simple.
Love the camera fabric, btw!
My children love these and I do too!
vandra