Looking for an easy and practical DIY sewing project? This step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to make a canvas shoulder bag with 3D pockets that offer extra storage space. Perfect for beginners, this messenger bag-style project is a great way to organize your daily essentials while creating something handmade and personal.
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 12¼″(31㎝) W × 9⅛″(23㎝) H × 4″(10㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main Panel
② 13″ × 9⅞″ (33㎝ × 25㎝) Outer layer
② 13″ × 9⅞″ (33㎝ × 25㎝) Lining
② 12¼″ × 9⅛″ (31㎝ × 23㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Side panel
② 8¾″ × 4¾″ (22㎝ × 12㎝) Outer layer
② 8¾″ × 4¾″ (22㎝ × 12㎝) Lining
② 8″ × 4″ (20㎝ × 10㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Bottom panel
① 14⅝″ × 4¾″ (37㎝ × 12㎝) Outer layer
① 14⅝″ × 4¾″ (37㎝ × 12㎝) Lining
① 13¾″ × 4″ (35㎝ × 10㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Front pocket
① 10¾″ × 7⅛″ (27㎝ × 18㎝) Outer layer
① 10¾″ × 7⅛″ (27㎝ × 18㎝) Lining
① 22⅜″ × 1¾″ (57㎝ × 4.5㎝) Outer layer
① 22⅜″ × 1¾″ (57㎝ × 4.5㎝) Lining
◆ Side pocket
② 7⅛″ × 7⅛″ (18㎝ × 18㎝) Outer layer
② 7⅛″ × 7⅛″ (18㎝ × 18㎝) Lining
◆ Flap
① 12⅝″ × 9⅞″ (32㎝ × 25㎝) Outer layer
① 12⅝″ × 9⅞″ (32㎝ × 25㎝) Lining
① 11⅞″ × 9⅛″ (30㎝ × 23㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Strap
① 3¼″ × 35⅜″ (8㎝ × 90㎝) Outer layer
① 3¼″ × 23¾″ (8㎝ × 60㎝) Outer layer
① 3¼″ × 4″ (8㎝ × 10㎝) Outer layer
◆ Inside pocket
① 10¾″ × 11⅞″ (27㎝ × 30㎝) Lining
◆ Others
① Magnetic Buttons
① 1¼″ (3㎝) Wide Rectangle Ring
① 1¼″ (3㎝) Wide Triglides Slide
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the front pocket and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″. Turn right side out. Place the front pocket on the right side of the main panel and sew.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the side pocket and sew the top with an allowance of about 3/8″. Turn right side out. Place the side pockets on the right side of the side panels and sew.
Place the right sides together of the main panel and gusset and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″. Turn the finished main panel outer layer right side out and sew the bag straps on both sides. Put the outer layer inside the finished main panel lining and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Turn them right side out and sew the opening. Put the lining inside the outer layer and topstitch the top of the bag entrance. Place the finished bag flap on the back of the bag and sew.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
