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Amy Butler High Street Messenger Bag Sewing Pattern

Amy Butler High Street Messenger Bag Sewing Pattern

Description

Amy Butler's versatile messenger bag pattern!

"Designed with both girls and guys in mind. A clean, modern shaped messenger-style bag that maximizes space while remaining sleek in it’s silhouette. With multiple interior pockets, an easy access pocket on the flap interior, stylish pleated pockets, and a super-easy magnetic or Velcro™ closure–this bag is as functional as it is fashionable. For the classroom, boardroom, or wherever life takes you. Interior holds 14"x12"x3", enough for a 14" laptop and notebooks!

If you would like to use your messenger bag to carry a laptop computer and/or electronic equipment, we recommend you use Velcro™ for your bag's closure. A magnetic closure could harm your computer hard drive or equipment."

-1 1/2 yards of 44" wide heavyweight Home Decorator fabric for the Exterior
-2 1/2 yards of 44" wide heavyweight Home Decorator fabric for the Lining
-1 1/4 yards of 60" wide 10 oz. cotton canvas or Natural Duck Cloth for the interfacing. The canvas we used is a cotton canvas made by Thompson Manufacturing. You can substitute with a Natural Duck Cloth manufactured by Schott International, Inc.
-1 sheet of 10" x 12" EZ™ Extra Thick Template Plastic found at most Quilting stores or 1 piece of 1/8" thick heavy pressed cardboard (you can use the cardboard from the back of writing pads or purchase "chipboard" from an arts supply store.)
-3 coordinating 12" zippers
-1 spool of coordinating thread
-Use size 16 or 18 - heavyweight sewing machine needles
-3/4" "Dritz™" magnetic snap (found in most craft and sewing stores)
OR
-Option: If using the bag for a computer/equipment, please use Velcro™ for the closure.
-1" of 3/4" sew-on Velcro™

Finished size: 12 1/2" wide x 15" tall plus a 42" long Shoulder Strap x 3 1/2" deep

Added on Oct 19, 2009