Buy the Mia Messenger Bag sewing pattern from BF Patterns. Say hello to your new everyday companion: the Mia Messenger Bag! Sleek, versatile, and effortlessly practical, this bag is designed to keep up with your busy days.

It features a secure zipper and optional magnetic snap closure to keep your essentials safe, plus two handy front pockets for grab-and-go convenience. Mia is fully lined with a zippered pocket and optional device pocket, perfectly sized for small laptops or tablets.

Finished with a wide, comfy strap, Mia can be worn crossbody or over the shoulder — your choice, your vibe.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: When selecting your fabric, medium to heavyweight wovens are the way to go! The designer's top picks are denim, canvas, twill, heavyweight nylon, ripstop, faux leather, and vinyl. Lightweight wovens such as poplin, lawn, batiste, and quilt weight cotton will work perfectly for the lining. 

Fabric requirements: 

45" (114 cm) wide fabric: Self (short/medium strap), 1.2 yd (1.1 m) // Self (long strap), 1.3 yd (1.2 m) // Lining, 1 yd (0.9 m).

60" (152 cm) wide fabric: Self (short/medium strap), 1 yd (0.9 m) // Self (long strap), 1 yd (0.9 m) // Lining, 0.8 yd (0.7 m).

Sizing: Finished measurements: W 13.5" (34 cm) x H 9" (23 cm) x D 5" (13 cm).

Notions: Medium weight fusible interfacing; one 15" (38 cm) #5 closed end zipper; one 9" (22 cm) #3 closed end zipper // Optional: one 3/4" magnetic snap; 1" square of Velcro (for device pocket).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (45 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: Yes.

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