Sew What! Bags: 18 Pattern-Free Projects You Can Customize to Fit Your Needs (31 page)

 
City Satchel
 

SKILL LEVEL
daredevil

 

This signature bag is used by couriers all over the world. Make it rugged for the road warrior in you, classic enough for the office, or hip enough for hitting the streets. Choose your fabrics, size, and pocket configuration to suit your personal style and needs.

 

OUR FINISHED SIZE
: 12" × 17" × 4" deep, 43" strap

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

 

1¼ yards of fabric for the bag and strap

¾ yard of fabric for the flap and pockets

½ yard of fabric for the lining (optional)

Sewing supplies (
see page
18
)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

 

Decide your size

Cut your fabric

Make and attach the pockets

Stitch the bag

Make and attach the strap

Make and attach the flap

Line the bag (optional)

CUT YOUR FABRIC

 

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