Sew a roomy, boho-inspired bag with the Iris Messenger Bag PDF sewing pattern. This versatile crossbody bag pattern includes two sizes and plenty of optional features, making it easy to create a relaxed hobo-style bag or a more structured everyday messenger bag.
PDF Messenger Bag Pattern Features
- Two finished bag sizes
- Optional zipper pockets and slip pockets
- Adjustable shoulder strap for crossbody styling
- Recessed zipper closure
- Full-color photos and digital illustrations
- Designed for confident beginners through advanced sewists
Finished Sizes
- Large Iris bag: approximately 16" W x 15" H x 5" D
- Small Iris bag: approximately 10" W x 8.5" H x 4.5" D
Choose batting or fusible fleece for a soft, slouchy hobo bag, or use foam interfacing for a more structured messenger bag. Example bags have been sewn in canvas, cotton, metallic crackle vinyl, and denim.
Supplies for the Large Iris Bag
- 1.5 yards exterior fabric, such as quilting cotton, duck cloth, canvas, linen, cork, or vinyl
- 1.5–2 yards quilting cotton for the lining
- 4 yards woven interfacing
- 2 yards fusible fleece, batting, or foam
- Two 1.5" D-rings
- One optional 1.5" adjustable strap buckle
- Two 12" zippers
- One 18" zipper
Recommended Sewing Tools
For easier sewing and a polished result, keep a Teflon non-stick sewing foot, Teflon pressing sheet, Chrome Microtex needles, nylon mallet, double-sided sticky tape, an iron, and an Easy Point & Press tool handy.
Instant-Download Sewing Pattern
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern that downloads to your computer for convenient access whenever you are ready to sew. No physical pattern will be shipped.