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Want to make a simple messenger bag but you do not know where to start?


Here is a tutorial that will show you how to make yourself a messenger bag pattern.


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  1. Gather utensils 1.jpg
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    Start by gathering all the necessary utensils.
    • Big sheets of paper to draw the pattern on (preferably an A1 size, or multiple A3/Ledger or A4/Letter taped together to form a bigger sheet), smaller sheets of paper to sketch the bag and the pattern layout, a ruler, a duct tape roll, a pencil, a razor, gum and a pair of scissors for cutting out the pattern.
  2. Sketch bag 2 1.jpg
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    Sketch out the messenger bag and write the sizes of each part of the bag.
    • Here you have as an example a standard size:
      Body: Height-30cm (11.8); Width-35cm (13.7).
      Lid: Height-20cm (7.8); Width-33cm (13).
      Strap: Height-109cm (43); Width-5cm (2).
    • You can change the sizes as you wish, these are just as an example.
  3. Sketch pattern layout 3.jpg
    3
    Now sketch down on another smaller sheet the layout of the pattern. This will help you know how to draw it on the bigger sheet.
    • Write the size on each piece of the pattern. Add 1-2cm (0.5-1) to have space for the seam.
    • For the strap you need to double the width because it has to be folded in two when sewn.
    • For the lid double the height because it has to be folded in two when sewn.
  4. Draw pattern 4.jpg
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    Carefully draw each piece of the pattern on the bigger sheet following the previous two smaller sketches as reference.
    • Use the ruler to calculate the height and width of the pattern.
  5. Cut pattern out 5.jpg
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    Cut out the drawn pattern and use it when you wish to make a messenger bag.
    • Sew the pattern along the dotted line.

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