A messenger bag is a type of sack, usually made out of some kind of cloth, that is worn over one shoulder with a strap that goes across the chest resting the bag on the lower back. Messenger bags have become an urban fashion icon. Why? Because they are very comfy in using and look cool at the same time, sometimes they are called carryalls. You can store in it everything from your makeup and notebooks and pens to even your baby’s supplies, this is a perfect laptop or travel bag. So today we are sharing a tutorial how to make such a treasure. Cut your fabric according to the instructions here. Then assemble all of your pocketed pieces. First fold one of your 19″ x 14″ exterior pieces in half vertically (maintain the width, fold over to half the height). Top stitch down to keep in place. Place on top of an exterior main panel piece, matching the bottom edges and baste the bottom edge in place. Then add a line of vertical stitching to divide the large “pocket” into two equal front pockets. Add two magnetic snaps directly above the outer edge of each pocket. Set aside. For your pocketed side gussets, fold one of the 14″ x 6.5″ exterior pieces in half vertically (maintain the width, fold over to half the height). Continue reading what to do here.
