Noodlehead Sewing Pattern - Campfire Messenger Bag

The Campfire Messenger Bag sewing pattern by indie pattern brand Noodlehead.

Get organized with this classic styled messenger bag. There are ample pockets and space for everyday use.

Features:

Feature your favorite print on the Flap

Adjustable strap

Zippered, pleated and slip pockets

Optional top zipper closure

Hardware flap closure, plus two alternate closure options!

At Truro Fabrics we're a small, family-run business in the heart of Cornwall, UK. We love compiling our carefully chosen fabric collections and sharing beautiful products with our customers. All orders are lovingly wrapped in recycled tissue and re-purposed packaging, ready to arrive and be made into exciting creations!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Approx. Finished Dimensions: 9½” W, 11½” H, 2½” deep at base

Materials needed:

+ Requirements based on 44” wide fabric. FQ=Fat Quarter=18" x 22"

Exterior fabric, 3/4 yard

Lining fabric, 3/4 yard

Flap fabric, FQ

Accent fabric (binding, strap, slip pocket, zip pocket lining), 3/4 yard

Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101), 2 yards

Fusible Fleece or ByAnnie's Soft and Stable, 1/3 yard

6" non-separating zipper

12" non-separating or separating zipper (optional top closure)

Size 24 Metal Snap, 2 sets

½" x 1" Metal Rectangle, 4*

1" Metal Strap Slider

Recommended Fabrics: Cotton or blended canvas; denim, twill, home dec for exterior. Quilting cotton for lining and accent. Alternate Closures: (4) 1” D-Rings and 1”x 16” scrap leather, or use fabric instructions (and * = omit 2) OR (2) tuck locks (and * = omit 2)

Additional supplies + tools: Thread, water-soluble pen, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, turning tool, 1/4”-wide fusible web tape, (2) 1/4” x 5” strips of leather/ribbon for zipper pull(s), denim needle, snap setting tool, 3/4”-wide sew-in hook-and-loop tape or additional size 24 metal snap (for optional flap and/or back pocket closure)

Your paper pattern will include instruction booklet with step-by-step instructions and professional illustrations, pattern sheet for all non-rectangular pieces and rotary cutting instructions/measurements for all other pattern pieces (just cut and sew, no need to cut out pattern pieces), a label sheet for keeping organized, full-color cover sheet, all tucked into a resealable poly bag.

Sell finished items! You (the purchaser of this pattern) can sell finished sewn items made using this pattern (on a home-based scale), credit to Anna Graham www.noodle-head.com is appreciated!