Noodlehead Campfire Messenger Bag Paper Pattern $24.95

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

Features: 

• 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!

Want to see more examples? Check out #campfiremessengerbag on Instagram!

Skill Level/Dimensions/Materials:

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)

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