Achatina Messenger Bag
$12.00
Like the giant snail shell for which this bag is named, you’ll want to carry this bag with you wherever you go. This easy-to-sew messenger bag is great for throwing over your shoulder for whatever your day may hold. The front flap makes the perfect canvas for graphic appliques or for showing off unique fabrics. It closes with a velcro tab and has an interior pocket with an optional zipper closure (for intermediate sewists).
Description
Like the giant snail shell for which this bag is named, you’ll want to carry the Achatina Messenger Bag with you wherever you go. This easy-to-sew messenger bag is great for throwing over your shoulder for whatever your day may hold. The front flap makes the perfect canvas for graphic appliques or for showing off unique fabrics. It closes with a velcro tab and has an interior pocket with an optional zipper closure (for intermediate sewists). The pattern includes 5 full-size applique designs for use on the front flap and instructions for raw-edge appliqué. Dozens more appliqué patterns specifically designed for the front flap are available in Appliqué Expansion Packs.
The instructions have 71 meticulous, step-by-step illustrations
This pattern is currently available in digital format only. The .pdf includes separate printing layouts for home printing (8.5″x11″/A4 paper) and copy shop printing (A0/wide format paper).
Sewalong:
Looking for some extra help with the pattern instructions? Want tutorials for creative pattern hacks that further expand what you can do with your pattern? See the Achatina Bag Sewalong page for all this and more!
Suggested Fabrics:
Outer: Midweight fabrics with minimal stretch, including polyester, upholstery fabrics, denim, corduroy, canvas, novelty fabrics
Lining: Lightweight (quilting weight) cotton
Applique: any light- to mid-weight fabric with minimal fraying
Notions:
4” (10 cm) of 1” (2.5 cm) wide velcro
9” (23 cm) or longer zipper (optional)
fusible web or fabric glue-stick for applique
interfacing (optional)
Sizing:
One size – Large. 16” wide x 12” tall x 5” deep (40 cm x 30cm x 13 cm)
Difficulty:
Beginner
Fabric Yardage:
1 review for Achatina Messenger Bag
I absolutely loved making this bag. The pattern is easy to follow and at the end you get a bag with versatile use. When I go out with my daughter I can easily slide it over the pram and it fits perfectly or if we go for a walk I can still take all I need for her and still be a cool mom :)
Thank you once again Erin for the opportunity. Can’t wait to make another one for a friend.