Campfire Messenger Bag, Noodlehead

Get organized with this classic styled messenger bag. There are ample pockets and space for everyday use.

• Feature your favorite print on the Flap
• Adjustable strap
• Zippered, pleated and slip pockets
• Optional top zipper closure
• Hardware flap closure, plus two alternate closure options!

Skill Level: Intermediate

+ Approx. Finished Dimensions: 9½” W, 11½” H, 2½” deep at base

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
• 1/2″ x 1″ Metal Rectangle, 4*
• 1″ Metal Strap Slider

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)

Supply sources (with links) included in the pattern file.