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« on: March 29, 2008 01:03:45 AM »

I finally finished my messenger bag that I had dreamed up in my head.  I wanted it to take the place of our backpack/diaperbag thing for when we were out and about since I wear my dd on my back, I can't very well carry the backpack there as well.  I needed something that would hold a change of clothes, activities, snacks and other odds and ends purses/diaper bags need. 

I eneded up using a lot of different tuts from here to get exactly what I wanted. I know I probably won't get them all listed, but I'll list the main ones.  I used http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=2684.0 for the general concept, but changed the dimensions to look more like the pink one shown here http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=11808.0, in addition to using the zippered pocket (which rocked by the way).  I also used http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=186144.0 for the adjustable strap along with various other techniques on adding the magnetic snap and pockets.

Front detail:

Side pocket:

Outside pockets to hold cell/keys/Ipod

Picture of lining fabric and zipper pocket

Inside pockets: They are a little hard to see because they blend in with the fabric surrounding so well. But there are 3 pockets to the left of the picture. Sized for business cards, notepaper, and a pen. There are also elastic pockets on the inner sides (at the gussets).

Key fob detail and pockets again. The color is slightly off due to flash/no flash.

Adjustable strap detail:


I couldn't get a decent picture of it on me, but it might have turned out just a smidgen big, but when I needed to stuff if full this afternoon, it did the job.  The bottom is leather (ripped from an old vest), the outsides are all black cordoroy (sp?) with the front being a detailed cord.  The strap is cord and the adjuster was from an old belt I threw together about a decade ago.

I really feel awesome about how this turned out. I would do things in a different order next time, just to make things a little easier on my self (such as sewing pockets to gusset prior to sewing to bottom of bag/lining).  I really had no idea what I was doing with the gussets so I was extremely satisfied when I turned it all right side out and it looked GOOD! The leather made it pretty hard to sew through too.  All in all, I really didn't have too many problems with it, it just took a lot of time to think things through and try to do it in the right order and get the directions right.

Thanks for taking the time to look and thanks to all those who took the time to write up tuts so that I could make my bag!
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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2008 02:02:59 AM »

That's beautiful! What do you have the front decorated
with? Beads? Paint?  The stitching is very pretty and I
love the fabric of the lining. Very nice!!
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« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2008 11:26:32 AM »

That looks REALLY good.  Better then my first diaper bag came out....At least my ex loved it....
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« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2008 01:11:20 PM »

That's beautiful! What do you have the front decorated
with? Beads? Paint?  The stitching is very pretty and I
love the fabric of the lining. Very nice!!

It's a sequined detail. I didn't actually do it, the fabric was already decorated with it. I just found the plain black cord fabric to go with it.

Thanks everyone!
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« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2008 04:42:32 PM »

A beautiful bag, and love the bright lining!!  Great job!
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« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2008 09:07:43 PM »

i love it!!! especially the lining fabric its so bright and cheery!
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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2008 04:38:38 PM »

Holy Smokes! That's nearly the Exact Bag I've been planning in my head for about the past week.  Even including a Key Leash! I dunno whether to be crabby that you beat me to it, or to be happy for you.  I think I'll be happy for you. It's a great bag. Congratulations!
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2008 03:27:35 PM »

What a great looking bag! It really looks like it will earn its keep and not just look pretty- which it definitely does, too!
I'm in love with the lining! What is it? Where did you find it?
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2008 04:23:25 PM »

It's just a cotton I found at JoAnn's.

Thanks for all the kind words. I'm still trying to get used to it.  I thought the interfacing would be stiff enough, but now It's getting more broken in, it's a bit floppy, but still fine.
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« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2008 04:49:52 PM »

OOOOOhhh....I LOVE IT!!!!
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