Messenger Bag - Recycled Wool Sweater Hip Bag - PDF Pattern
This upcycled sweater messenger bag might be the “HIPPEST” purse you will ever have!
The easy to follow instructions and the many descriptive photos make this sewing project a snap! Pattern includes instructions for 3 different bag styles.
Just think of all the endless possibilities of sweater colors and texture combinations? You will not be able to make just one bag. Sew one for your friend, sister, mother..............
The inside zippered pocket is great for keeping your keys and other accessories. If you are not into sewing zippers, no worries, there are instructions to sew a simple inside pocket that is nice to hold your cell phone, and a nifty place to hold a pen, without a zipper!
Braided fleece, that can also be recycled, is made into a unique and comfortable cross the body strap. Who would have thought?
The finished bag measures approximately 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, plenty of room for all your goods. I love wearing this purse!
You will need Adobe to read this pattern; it can be downloaded free online (www.adobe.com).
Save your pdf files and print out as many times as you want.
Contains:
- Illustrated sewing pattern
- US measurement
- Printable PDF file
Materials you need at home:
- Sewing machine
- Felted Wool sweaters
- Pins
- Iron
- Scissors
- Lining fabric (cotton, or cotton blend)
- Approximately 1/4 yard fleece for braided strap, or whatever else you would like to make the strap with. (Pre-maid straps, leather,fabric etc)
- Zipper (for optional zipper pocket) 6 1/2 inches or longer, *Needle and thread (upholstery thread optional)
- Approximately 5-6 inches, 1/8 inch cording or thick shoelace
Jan Howell
Creating things that are simple, useful and unique is what I like to do. I love working with fabrics, papers, strings, plants; items that have texture, color and fragrance. What is even more enjoyable to me, is to be able to empower others with the knowledge and skills to create things for themselves.
As a wife, a mother of three wonderful children, and as a yoga instructor, I strive to find balance in life by incorporating the simple things around me. Taking time out from the busy world to create, ponder and share is a big part of that, when done in balance. My hope is to bring to you a variety of items and information that you can use and enjoy.