Brancaster Messenger Bag Pattern

The Brancaster Messenger Bag is a practical shape and size for all occasions and can be made in a variety of fabrics, and with a contrasting strap/pocket. The template for the front pocket also doubles up as an interior pocket with divider. The bags finished dimensions are: Height 9.5�,  Width 13�, Base width 2�

You will need:

To make whole bag in one fabric, you will need:
2/3 yard (60cm) of 60� (154cm) wide or ¾ yard (65cm) of 44� (112cm) wide exterior fabric
To make with a contrast pocket and strap, you will need:
2/3 yard (60cm) of 60� (154cm) wide or 44� (112cm) wide main exterior fabric
1/3 yard (30cm) of 60� (154cm) wide or 44� (112cm) wide contrast fabric
For all combinations, you will need:
¾ yard (65cm) of 44� (112cm) wide lining fabric
1/3 yard (30cm) of 44� (112cm) wide firm sew-in interfacing
½ yard (50cm) of 36� (92cm) wide fusible interfacing
40� x 5� (105cm x 14cm) of fusible web
Piece of plastic canvas 2� x 12� (5cm x 30cm)
1 magnetic snap
2 or 3 big buttons