Campfire Messenger Bag Pattern – Noodlehead Patterns

Description

Skill Level: Intermediate!

Approx. Finished Dimensions: 9½” W, 11½” H, 2½” deep at base [24.1 x 29.2 x 6.4 cm]

Materials needed:

+ Requirements based on 44” wide fabric. FQ=Fat Quarter=18″ x 22″

• • Exterior fabric, 3/4 yard
  • Lining fabric, 3/4 yard
  • Flap fabric, FQ
  • Accent fabric (binding, strap, slip pocket, zip pocket lining), 3/4 yard
  • Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101), 2 yards
  • Fusible Fleece or ByAnnie’s Soft and Stable, 1/3 yard
  • 6″ non-separating zipper*
  • 12″ non-separating or separating zipper (optional top closure)
  • Size 24 Metal Snap, 2 sets
  • ½” x 1″ Metal Rectangle, 4*
  • 1″-wide Metal Strap Slider

*PLEASE NOTE: this pattern is written for fixed-length zippers (not zipper by the yard, if using zipper by the yard please add 1.5″ to the length of each designated zipper)

Recommended Fabrics: Cotton or blended canvas; denim, twill, home dec for exterior. Quilting cotton for lining and accent.

Alternate Closures: (4) 1” D-Rings and 1”x 16” scrap leather, or use fabric instructions (and * = omit 2) OR (2) tuck locks (and * = omit 2)

Additional supplies + tools: Thread, water-soluble pen, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, turning tool, 1/4”-wide fusible web tape, (2) 1/4” x 5” strips of leather/ribbon for zipper pull(s), denim needle, snap setting tool, 3/4”-wide sew-in hook-and-loop tape or additional size 24 metal snap (for optional flap and/or back pocket closure)

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