2-in-1 Bag: Stroller Bag into a Messenger Bag. Looking for the Pip and Bean giveaway?
Scroll down or click here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Okay, stroller users. We need to talk about a few things. Do you have one of these bag problems while strolling around with your little kiddo(s) in tow? Your purse/bag handles aren’t long enough to fit over both stroller handles, making it difficult to find a place to hang your purse? Can you relate? Well, we are heading down to FL for a week getaway and my word, I’m tired of the bag/stroller dilemma. So I needed a quick-acting conversion bag. So, here’s my solution. This bag begins as a stroller bag with 2 snap on straps on each side, holding the bag up high and out of the way.
The heavy duty snaps attach and release quickly, making the transformation speedy. So when you’re ready to convert it into a messenger bag, just remove the permanently attached longer strap that is hidden inside of the bag while not in use… Then un-snap the two side straps, removing the bag from the stroller. Make your own 6-pocket mini pocketbook and stay organized — insatiable need.
I’m sure that many of you, like me, are on an eternal quest for organization.
I know I’m not alone in finding the Container Store’s promise of a perfect, organized life utterly seductive. But here’s the thing…I don’t really like purging, I love my stuff. Therefore I also love pretty things in which to stash my stuff, so I get to enjoy my fantasy of being organized and contained. This tutorial is about helping you stay organized, in a quick, easy, and super-cute way.
It is a distilled version of the Holland Cox pocketbook, and is a breeze to make. The pattern …is only four rectangles. The body is 7.25″ tall.the large pocket is 5.5″ tallthe medium pocket is 4.25″ tallthe small pocket is 3″ tall materials needed I chose a vintage cotton canvas for the body in a bright retro floral, and quilting weight cotton in a matching color for the interior.
You’ll also need a button and a bit of elastic for the closure, and a bit of ribbon for the pen. 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" Small Pocket- 1 piece of Fabric B- 7" x 12" Strap- 1 piece of Fabric A- 6" x 42" Depending on the weight of your fabric, you may want to interface it.
I purchased 1 yard of each fabric and had plenty of fabric left over. Let's get started. Cut out all your pieces. Cut a 1 inch square out of the bottom corners of all 4 pieces. Interface pieces. Take your strap piece and iron each side towards the middle. Then fold in half and iron. Round the corners of the flap pieces. With right sides together sew the flap pieces together leaving the top open. Clip the curves. Turn right side out and iron. Stitch across the bottom of the pocket. Beginner's Bias Tape Bag with Free Downloadable Pattern.