Thorpeness Messenger Bag PDF sewing pattern
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This is a PDF sewing pattern for the Thorpeness Messenger Bag, a perfectly sized cross-body-style bag with clean lines and asymmetrical details reminiscent of vintage 1940s shoulder bags. Thorpeness is made with a multi-pieced front and a one-piece back trimmed with a pocket. The same template doubles as an interior pocket. The strap can be made from self-fabric or from webbing (adjustable). The style is named after an early 20th century seaside village on the Suffolk coast.
Approximate finished dimensions:
Height 10” (25cm), Width 13” (33cm), Base depth 2” (5cm), Webbing strap at longest length made from quantities given including tabs is approx. 50” (115cm), Self-fabric strap is 42” long
For the Thorpeness Messenger Bag, there are 24 pages —14 pages including the cover, general, cutting out and step-by-step instructions, and 10 pattern sheets with the templates, which you must print and cut out.
All templates are actual size. Please note that all seam allowances are already added and are ½” (12mm) unless otherwise stated.
Six of the templates are too big to fit on one page and therefore must be cut out and joined together with tape at the dashed lines, matching numbers where indicated. Lay pieces next to each other without overlapping. Instructions for joining templates are clear.
Materials needed:
12” (30cm) x 30” (76cm) of exterior fabric
12” (30cm) x 58” (148”) of contrasting exterior fabric
½ yard (50cm) of 36” (92cm) or 44” (112cm) width lining fabric
1 yard (92cm) of 36” (92cm) width firm weight fusible interfacing
30 x 12” (76 x 30cm) of foam stabiliser
1 magnetic snap set
Optional small magnetic snap for back pocket
Piece of plastic canvas or similar 11” x 2” (28 x 5cm)
1 large button approx. 2” (50mm) diameter, or two/three smaller ones for flap trim
For self-fabric strap with a contrasting underside, you will need:
44” x 2” (112 x 5cm) of exterior fabric
44” x 2” (112 x 5cm) of contrast exterior fabric
44” x 4” (112 x 10cm) of fusible web or interfacing
For webbing strap, you will need:
65” (165cm) of 1” heavy duty webbing for strap, OR if you are using a double layer of a thinner quality you will need 130” (330cm)
2 x 1” (25mm) rings to attach strap to bag
1 x 1” (25mm) adjustable slider to match rings
You will also need:
Sticky tape (to join pattern templates)
Sewing machine
Pins
Scissors
Fabric marker pen, pencil or chalk
Thread to match fabric
Please note that this is an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF pattern and NOT a paper pattern. Once your payment has been accepted, a ‘download’ button will appear and you will be able to download the pattern straight away.