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The Retro Messenger Bag Pattern by Ellen Medlock

The Retro Messenger Bag pattern 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"w x 10"h x 3"d.

Materials Needed:

  • FABRIC (44" wide light to medium weight cotton) - One 10" 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" long beadings for embellishment along bottom of bags top flap
  • Tacky Glue
  • Liquid seam sealant (Fray Check)
  • Two metal D rings
  • Two 1" swivel snap hooks

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$14.00

The Retro Messenger Bag Pattern by Ellen Medlock

Here are some additional bag patterns by Ellen Medlock that may be of interest to you:
The Pocket Tote Handbag Pattern by Ellen Medlock-Temporarily Out of Stock
The Pocket Tote Handbag Pattern by Ellen Medlock
$ 15.00
The Provence Bag Pattern by Ellen Medlock
The Provence Bag Pattern by Ellen Medlock
$ 16.00
The Out N About Tote Bag Pattern by Ellen Medlock
The Out 'N About Tote Bag Pattern with a Tasseled Key Holder
$ 14.00
The Cheri Bag Pattern by Ellen Medlock
The Cheri Bag Pattern by Ellen Medlock
$ 14.00
The Reversible Tote Bag Pattern by Ellen Medlock
The Reversible Tote Bag Pattern including mini-case by Ellen Medlock
$ 14.00