The Around The Block Messenger Bag pattern by Among Brenda's Quilts is a spacious messenger style purse with a magnetic snap closure. Instructions include directions to make the pockets with or without pockets and you can make this bag with a top zipper closure or not! There is an adjustable cross body strap and the finished size is 10.5"H x 10"W x 4"D. Included with this pattern is a front flap and front closure template.
Materials Needed: Fabric requirements is 42" of usable width
- Color A, Front and back of bag - 1 yard (.9m)
- Color B, Flap - 1/3 yard (.3m)
- Lining - 3/4 yard (.70m)
- Fusible Fleece - 1/4 yard (.2m)
- Foam Stabilizer, sew-in or single sided fusible - 18" x 58"
- Medium weight Fusible - 1/2 yard (.4m)
- Notions:
- Small scrap of clear vinyl
- Three 14" zippers or longer with nylon teeth (optional)
- One 1 and 1/2"(13mm) magnetic snap
- Three 1 and 1/2" O-Rings
- One 1 and 1/2" slider for adjustable strap
- One 1" Snap Hook for key catcher
- Removable marker
- Basic rotary sewing tools (ruler, mat, cutter)
