Roman is at the age where he loves to stuff things into pockets and bags to carry around. This tutorial for a Kids Messenger Bag from Zaaberry was perfect to make him a bag of his own.
The style of bag is great for boys (and girls) and the tutorial was nice and easy to follow. This bag was cut out and sewn in about an hour. The size given makes a bag perfect for a 2 or 3 year old but it’s also simple enough that you could easily make it bigger for an older child.
The strap is long enough that the bag can be carried across the body, but I knew Roman wouldn’t like that, so I shortened the strap so that it can just be carried on the shoulder. Next time, I would also take 2″ off the width of the strap piece to make the finished strap about 1/2″ thinner as I found it a tiny bit wider than I would have liked. I’d also add 1/2″ to the width of the flap pieces to make up for the thinner strap.
I used a London Bus print for the flap outer and the bag lining and a blue drill for the rest of the bag.
This bag was lots of fun to make, nice and quick and the result is soooo cute! Have you made a Zaaberry Bag?
Heather says
I love it! Super cool bag!
Bruise Mouse says
I love this bag. I made one for a friend’s little boy and he loves it too.
http://livingalittlegreener.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/spring-sewing-kids-messenger-bag.html
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atouchofdomesticity says
I’ve not even seen one before but it’s definitely going on my (optimistically long) “to sew” list. I have 3 boys, the youngest are 4 and 2. They would absolutely love it! Your version is lovely. Off to check out Bruise Mouse’s now…
thingsforboys says
Ahhh…the ‘to sew’ list. I love it, yet hate it at the same time! Bruise Mouse made hers for a 4yr old and said the size was perfect.
Roslyn says
Love it! I made one a while back for a birthday gift, but I used heavy interfacing and it was too stiff. It still came out OK though. Love the London buses fabric!
thingsforboys says
it was a fluke, but the interfacing I used was the perfect weight! That never happens!!
Toni-Maree @ Sew Jereli says
This is gorgeous Abby! A messenger bag has been on my to do list forever. Well dont for getting some sewing time in, your super-mum! 😀
thingsforboys says
haha, thanks! Hubby helps out with the time a bit. He took the boys for an adventure on the weekend.
Laura says
This is so cute and I bet Roman loves the buses. Good to know it’s so quick to make too.
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion says
This is really cute 12 years ago my eldest was obsessed with London buses and he would say it with an Irish accent just like my grandmother it was cute, he would’ve LOVED this
The Vintage Rose says
Great idea to carry stuff. something to play with if you get stuck waiting somwhere. I would add a small fold up car mat.