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Vintage-Inspired Messenger Bags—With Easy-To-Follow Sewing Patterns

The "Messenger Chic" Bag Bundle

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What people are saying about the bag patterns on the Sew Modern Bags marketplace

Work 'n' play in style with the top 3 easy-to-construct messenger bag designs (with a classy retro 1940s feel) by expert pattern designer Charlie's Aunt—all in 1 convenient bundle!

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Charlie's Aunt goes above & beyond to create simple-to-make patterns with very clear instructions.

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Here's how you can make beautiful messenger bags—with ease!

INTRODUCING...

By designer "Charlie's Aunt"—only available on the Sew Modern Bags marketplace

Instant pattern download

Clear step-by-step instructions with diagrams

Skill level: Easy/Intermediate

Fabric & materials lists

Full size pattern pieces to print at home

1. Cley Messenger Bag

This bag is influenced by a hybrid of vintage fishermen’s bags and wartime satchels. Cley is stylish and practical. It can be made in a variety of fabrics and with a contrasting strap/pocket.

It features the Charlie’s Aunt signature asymmetrical styling on the flap and front pocket. Inside there is a zippered pocket and a patch pocket.

This style is named after Cley next the Sea, a village on the north Norfolk coast in an area of outstanding natural beauty which was once an important trading port.

9.5" (24 cm) high by 13" (33 cm) wide by 2" (5 cm) base width

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS & FILES:

• 11 pages of easy step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams to help you through each step
• 7 full size pattern pieces for printing at home
• All templates are actual size
• All seam allowances included
• Very clear instructions

Meet Your Designer

Simple Patterns + Expert Designer = Stylish Bags For You!

Emma, owner & designer of Charlie's Aunt brings you beautiful & functional bags inspired by her family's stories about rural life during the war years, and happy days spent in the Suffolk countryside where she grew up. You'll find each bag well-thought out to be both very practical—without compromising on style.

Charlie’s Aunt is based in a quiet rural village in Suffolk where she is heavily influenced by those breath-taking surroundings and this is echoed in her fabric and colour choices. Since launching in 2011, Charlie’s Aunt patterns have gained praise from enthusiastic sewers and crafters all over the world. The business was a shortlisted finalist in the Country Homes & Interiors magazine ‘My Country Business Awards’ and the first Charlie’s Aunt sewing pattern for Simplicity was also published in spring 2018.

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Sew Modern Bags is a platform that brings together sewing enthusiasts (that's you!) with experienced pattern designers (like Charlie's Aunt)—so you can sew bags you love!

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As soon as you make your purchase you'll be send a download link to your email for instant access.

What skill level are these patterns for? 
These patterns are best for beginners to confident beginners/intermediate.

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No, this is digital download PDF file, not a paper sewing pattern which you can download immediately after checking out & get sewing right away!

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34 pages of step-by-step instructions

23 pattern sheets

All templates are actual size

All seam allowances are already added

Clear diagrams & instructions for the entire process

2. Marsham Messenger Bag

Inspired by the 1940s ‘make-do-and-mend’ era, this strikingly simple messenger bag is pieced together with three contrasting fabrics to give a homespun look with infinite possibilities. 

The Marsham Messenger Bag pattern also includes instructions for adding an interior patch pocket, using the flap template. It can be made in anything from traditional wool tweed paired with corduroy or moleskin to cotton decorator fabrics and is the ideal size for everyday use.

9.5" (24 cm) high by 13" (33 cm) wide by 2" (5 cm) base width

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS & FILES:

• 11 pages of easy step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams to help you through each step
• 7 full size pattern pieces for printing at home
• All templates are actual size
• All seam allowances included
• Very clear instructions

3. Letheringsett Messenger Bag

The Letheringsett Messenger Bag is influenced by styles from the 1940s. This simple design features a choice of two pockets, one pleated, one paneled, and can be made with a two-part front and back, or all in one colour.

Letheringsett also has two interior pockets, one patch and one zippered. It is a good practical size and shape for everyday use and looks equally stylish in contrasting winter or summer fabrics.

11" (28 cm) high by 10" (25 cm) wide by 2" (5 cm) wide at the base

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS & FILES:

• 13 pages of easy step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams to help you through each step
• 9 full size pattern pieces for printing at home
• All templates are actual size
• All seam allowances included (just under 1/2" unless otherwise stated)
• Very clear instructions