With the pattydoo shoulder bags "Bonnie & Betty" you can make a larger messenger bag, which is perfect for adults (Bonnie) - or a smaller messenger bag, that is perfect for children and can be used as a school or handlebar bag (Betty).
The pattern contains:
- all of the pattern pieces for both variations (messenger bag and school bag)
- measurements in cm/inch, as well as sewing instructions
Material recommendation: For the body: Canvas For the cover: a woven cotton, poplin, a coated fabric like waxed cloth
According to which size you're making, you'll need approximately 0.3 to 0.4 meters (11" to 15") for the small size and between 1 and 1.5 meters (40" to 60") of fabric for the messenger bag.
Kids' bag: 20 x 16 x 6 cm (7 7/8“ x 6 2/8“ x 2 3/8“)
Messenger bag: 38 x 30 x 10 cm (15‘‘ x 11 6/8;‘‘ x 3 7/8‘‘)
With the purchase you will receive a pattern PDF in DIN A4 format to print yourself.
A PDF is a file without copy protection, which can be opened and printed with the free Adobe Reader (available for Windows and Mac).
The PDF pattern file will be displayed in your user account under "My patterns" directly after purchase.
Sewing Tutorial Messenger Bag
If you really want your bag to stand out, then think about choosing a striking print or motif for the front flap.
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Sewing pattern for a shoulder bag in two different sizes. In the large version, you can use it as a messenger bag, in the small version, she accompanies your children to the kindergarten, or on the handlebars of the bike for the next trip. The design of the bag is quite simple, this gives you the opportunity to customize the flap as you like it. Whether noble, playful, motley or simple is completely up to you. The small bag is perfect to give away to the beginning of the kindergarten, but also with the large version you can make others and yourself a pleasure. The video tutorial explains step by step how the bag is sewn and what you have to pay attention to, so you can easily sew! So get to the sewing machine and have fun!