Moonstone Messenger

LETTER, A4, A0, Projector, PNG, and SVG Files Available

The Moonstone Messenger’s Finished Dimensions:
10.5” Tall, 12” Wide, 2.5” Deep

The Moonstone Messenger Bag is a great confident beginner/intermediate sewists project. This Messenger Bag has the classic lines that we all love. A bit gothic, this bag leaves much to be customized. With multiple flap closures and material options, this can be extremely high end, or utilitarian. The included graveyard zipper facing is a fun option to goth it up a bit! There are many options for this Bag; top zipper closure, 3 zipper pockets, water bottle/coffee cup holder, back slip pocket with magnet closure, additional interior I-Pad/ChromeBook/Reader slip pocket, 8 card slots, and even a key lanyard. The Moonstone Messenger Bag is incredibly versatile and useful!

The interior I-Pad/ChromeBook/Reader slip pocket is 12” (30.5 cm) wide x 8" (20.3 cm) tall.

Lányos Handmade Tutorial Cork and Copper Designs Videos

INCLUDED:
Cut Label Piece Tags
- Pattern Pieces (Including Rectangle Pieces) in: Letter, A4, A0, and Projector Files
- Pattern Pieces (Including Rectangle Pieces) in: PNG and SVG files. A 12” x 24” cutting mat is needed.

Card Slots and Adjustable Main Straps are NOT Included in the Cut Files.

ADDITIONAL SECTIONS INCLUDED:
- Component Parts and Options
- Flap Options Chart
- Fabric and Interfacing Cutting Chart
- Supplies Needed for the Moonstone Messenger Bag
- Additional Supplies and Notions
- Abbreviations
- Stitching
- Downloading, Printing, and Unzipping Files
- Cutting Out Materials by Hand
- Cutting with Cut Files
- Using Interfacing and Stabilizers
- Detailed Sewing Instructions (in Letter Format)
- Photo Gallery

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE MOONSTONE MESSENGER (FABRIC, INTERFACING, and HARDWARE):

· EXTERIOR FABRIC – 1/2 yard/meter x 58” wide – Cotton Woven, Canvas, Cork, WPC (Water-Proof Canvas)/WRO (Water Resistant Oxford), or Vinyl for the bag Exterior. (1/2-yard roll of Vinyl will work, if its non-directional)

· OPTIONAL: COORDINATING EXTERIOR FABRIC - up to 1/3 yard/meter x 58” wide Leather/Vinyl/Cork Exterior – For the OPTIONAL Top and Bottom Flap Straps, Zipper Facings, Main Adjustable Strap, and OPTIONAL Strap Anchors. (Raw edged materials ONLY. Materials that fray can’t be used for these parts).

· LINING FABRIC - 1/2 yard/meter - Cotton Woven or WPC (Water-Proof Canvas)/WRO (Water Resistant Oxford) for the bag Lining.

· COORDINATING LINING FABRIC – up to 1/3 yard/meter x 58” wide – For the Zipper Pockets and Slip Pocket.

· LIGHTWEIGHT WOVEN INTERFACING 120gsm- 1 1/4 yard/meter x 58” wide - Pellon SF101 (or equivalent 120gsm: EBfuse, STIFI, etc.)

TIP: 240gsm can be used for a heavier duty bag, or a less slouchy one.

TIP: Raw edge materials (Cork or Vinyl) and Waterproof Fabric do not need interfacing.

· OPTIONAL: FUSIBLE FLEECE – 1 yard/meter x 20” wide OR 1/2 yard/meter x 40” wide - If using Woven, Quilting Cotton, or Canvas for Exterior.

· OPTIONAL: DECOVIL LIGHT – 1 yard/meter x 20” wide.

· OPTIONAL: STIFF STUFF/PELTEX/CRAFT PLASTIC STABILIZER- 11.75” (29.8 cm) x 2.5” (6.4 cm). One piece for the bottom of the bag.

· WEBBING -up to 2.5 yards/meters.

· D-RINGS/TRIANGLE RINGS – 2 x 1” (2.5 cm) OR 2 x 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) D-Ring - For the Main Adjustable Strap Anchors.

· LOBSTER CLASPS - 2 x 1” (2.5 cm) OR 2 x 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) Lobster Clasps for the Main Adjustable Strap.

· TRI-GLIDE STRAP ADJUSTER – 1 x 1” (2.5 cm) OR 1 x 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) Strap Adjuster - For the Main Adjustable Strap.

· ZIPPERS – Total 47” (119.4 cm) length of #5 Zipper Tape and 4 x #5 Zipper Pulls.

-1 x 14” (35.6 cm) length of #5 Zipper Tape, and 1 x #5 Zipper Pull, for the Top Main Zipper Closure.

-3 x 11” (28 cm) lengths of #5 Zipper Tape, and 3 x #5 Zipper Pulls, for the Top Flap, Front Body, and Inside Zipper Pockets.

TIP: Garment zippers can be used, but be careful of the teeth length, they shorter on pre-manufactured Zippers.

· OPTIONAL: MAIN FLAP LOCK CLOSURE/MAGNET CLOSURE – 1 OR 2 x Lock/Magnet(s) for the Top Flap.

· OPTIONAL: EXTERIOR SLIP POCKET LOCK CLOSURE/MAGNET CLOSURE – 1 x Lock/Magnet for the Back Exterior Slip Pocket.

· OPTIONAL: PIN STYLE BUCKLES – 2 x 1” (2.5 cm) Pin Style Buckles. For the Top Flap Straps. Cannot be used with Webbing Flap Straps.

· OPTIONAL: SIDE RELEASE BUCKLES – 2 x 1” (2.5 cm) Side Release Buckles. For the Top Flap Straps.

· OPTIONAL: TRI-GLIDE STRAP ADJUSTERS – 2 x 1” (2.5 cm) Tri-Glide Strap Adjusters. For the Top Flap Straps.

· OPTIONAL: LOBSTER CLASP and D-RING– 2 of EACH x 1” (2.5 cm) Lobster Clasps and 1” (2.5 cm) D-Rings/Triangle Rings. For the Top Flap Straps.

· OPTIONAL: ZIPPER END – 1 x Zipper End for the Top Main Zipper Closure.

· OPTIONAL: ROUND or ½” LOBSTER CLASP – Round OR 1/2” (1.3 cm) Lobster Clasp for the Interior Key Lanyard.

· OPTIONAL: PARACORD OR BIAS BINDING– 24” (61 cm) of Paracord (or Elastic Paracord) OR

24” (61 cm) of 1/2” (1.3 cm) wide Double Folded Bias Binding, (sewn together) for the Interior Key Lanyard.

· OPTIONAL: 1 1/4” (3 cm) - 2” (5 cm) WIDE ELASTIC –To hold a coffee cup or water bottle.

· OPTIONAL: SPIKES/RIVETS – Decorative bag bling to make your Moonstone Messenger Bag POP!

· MATCHING NYLON OR POLYESTER THREAD, like Gutermann Mara 70 or Topstitching thread. Use what is suitable for your sewing machine and your project.