Messenger Bag

Hi All... MESSENGER BAG is what I have desired to create since long long time. 

I am so fascinated by this stuff I am giving DIY tutorial also here :)

Dimensions are -

Bag - 20 inches by 14 inches((M2+L2+I2) front+back)
Flap - 15 inches by 15 inches(M1+L1+I1)
Belt - 54 inches by 4 inches(M1)
Inner pocket - 6 inches by 8 inches(L1)
Front cargo pockets - 10 inches by 6 inches(M2)
Back pocket - 7 inches by 14 inches(M1)
Bias tape for decoration

M=Main fabric   (M2 = On Main fabric cut 2 pieces. Similarly L1, I1 etc.)

L=Lining

I=Interfacing

1. All interfacing should be fused with main fabric

                                                  This is for front pocket

On all upper edges on the main fabric pockets I have used bias tapes for decoration.

Now, stitch 2 pockets side by side.

Stitch each pocket with 2 inch inverted(inwards)  fold on both left and right side. For more detailing see picture below.

                             

Pockets are done as shown in images below.                                 

                   

 

 Join flaps with the back panel as in above pic. Then join back panel and front panel together like in below images.

To get a boxy look to the bag, design needs to be cut like the one above on the already joined front and back panel. And do repeat these steps with lining. Now you have two bags in your hand one in main fabric one in lining....now join both bags. It looks almost complete now. you can add bias tape for decoration like I did. Bias tape being joined in below pic.

Attach belt of suitable length to the bag.

MESSENGER BAG is ready :) Let me know your views by dropping a comment on my blog or on facebook. Also feel free to mail me on my gmail ID.  You can get all contacts on my home page of the blog. See you later Bye!!!