Tutorial: (nintendo) messenger bag

[frogz]

i was brave. i love dinos. i love your bag. i made my own, slightly different. i used velcro instead. hope you like it. the inside is bright blue/turquise. it looks cute, but i did not want to go image heavy on you. <3 thanks so much for the tutorial, you rock!

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Wow, that turned out awesome! I love dinosaurs, so it makes me happy that your's is made out of dino fabric  You should send me more photos (of the lining and such) And maybe I could put some of the photos on my site (I'm happy that the tute worked well for you!)

Where did you get that fabric?

[novemberlies]

oh this is the best part, the fabric was $3 a yard at wal mart, i could not resist. i got the lining in the quilting department of joann fabrics and used some iron on interfacing that makes it feel sort of like a thing plastic to toughen it up.

here are a few more pics:








sorry it is so image heavy.

[novemberlies]

oh, and i am going out tonight to buy some dinosaur buttons to add to the front, so it will button closed. haha, this is my favorite thing ever.  i adore you for inspiring me to make it.

[answer42]

Thank you so much for the extremely helpful tutorial! This was my first major project (evident in the quality. The interfacing I put in and my hap-hazard measuring kinda did me in) and it turned out better than I thought it would!


the outside, demure and plain. (holding some books and etc..for weight) I may leave it as is or put a stencil or applique on it.. what do you think?


the inside, maps! There is a handy pocket (the black thing) and a hidden pocket on the side for cell phone or pens,pencils (yay for measuring mistakes!)

Thank you again for the lovely tutorial! Next time I make one I will be sure to measure and sew correctly 

[Crafty_Boy_13]

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[mingaling88]

I love messenger bags! this was is greaaaat! 

[humblestumble]

Just wanted to say thanks! I know I havent visited here yet (its been a while) but it's really cool that you made this.

[taloola]

all your guys' bags are great! 

[Zelda.Suicide]

thanks for this tutorial
its great
and easy to follow

i made one for my little brother for his birthday
the one he's been using for his books has fallen apart
its a little plain
i wanted to do a stencil on it
but i ran out of time
and this way he can personalize it himself
he's an artsy fellow



its cream colored canvas with black lining
and there also a small black pocket inside

this was my first messanger bag, im so proud

[lisiepeasie]

 Great tutorial! Thanks! Love the small details on your bag like the closures and the piping.