Instructions - Messenger Bag Tutorial.pdf (application/pdf Object) Preppy pink plaid messenger from reclaimed fabrics. I love, love, love using old and/or thrifted clothing for bags and totes!
For me, the thrift store is like a super discount fabric store. My goal is to use recycled fabrics in such a way that they don't look recycled. This messenger is made from 100% reclaimed fabrics, plus a thrift store zipper. Can you guess what I recycled to make this bag? The shimmery outer pink fabric was a skirt, and the plaid fabric was an ugly granny shirt. I hope you like this (my teen daughter does, and has already claimed it!) New Green Mama: Reversible Messenger Bag Tutorial. Here's what you will need: Main body -2 pieces of home dec weight fabric or corduroy measuring 14" x 12" (Fabric A) Main body-2 pieces of contrasting home dec weight fabric measuring 14" x 12" (Fabric B) Flap- 1 piece of Fabric A- 12" x 11.5" Flap- 1 piece of Fabric B- 12" x 11.5" Back Pocket- 1 piece of Fabric A- 14" x 8" Back pocket- 1 piece of Fabric B- 14" x 8"
Tutorial: Messenger Bag from Cargo Pants. Want to make one of these?
From a pair of these? Here's the tutorial! Materials: 1 pair cargo pants (from the going to Goodwill pile of course) 1/2 yard lining material bias tape (store bought or make your own) thread {1/4" seam allowances throughout} Getting started... Take your pair of cargo pants and cut the inseam of each leg of the pants up to the crotch area.
Cut the bag exterior pieces: front flap (this is where the cargo pocket comes in handy - cool pockets you don't have to sew!) Cut the same size pieces from the lining material. Make the strap by placing the long pieces right sides together, sew down each side. Now make the front flap. Assembling the lining: Take gusset pieces (2 sides and a bottom) and sew the short ends together. Lay your connected gusset pieces right sides together on top of the front of the bag piece, pin, sew. Lay the back of the bag down and set the front/gusset piece on top, pin in place. Make the exterior just like you did the lining of the bag.