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Messenger Bag Patterns – Trendy DIY Designs YOU Can Sew

Ready to level up your DIY game and add a personal touch to your style? Dive into the world of messenger bag patterns where you can create the ultimate accessory that’s as unique as you are. Whether you’re a sewing pro or just picking up a needle for the first time, these messenger style bag patterns are designed to be fun and foolproof. Mix and match fabrics, play with pockets, and let your creativity run wild. With these patterns, you’re not just making a bag; you’re crafting a statement piece that’s all about your vibe. Just imagine all the pockets and colors you can play with! Let’s get our creative juices flowing and sew something that’ll turn heads. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!

Easy messenger bag

Here’s a bag that is practical and stylish, but also extremely easy to make, featuring a body in the shape of a vertical rectangle, a big main pocket with a smaller pocket inside, a large flap over the main pocket that reaches almost to the bottom of the bag, and a long strap that lets you carry it in a cross-body manner.

by Diaryofaquilter

Small messenger bag

Fans of fashionable bags with many pockets love this pattern because it helps you make a bag with a slightly boxy shape that makes sure your stuff isn’t mashed together inside, with two open and one zippered interior pockets, one open exterior pocket, and a flap that closes the main pocket.

by Notimetosew

Connor messenger bag

Here’s a bag that’s a favorite of men and boys, thanks to its sturdy exterior that has a large flap closure with three vertical decorative studs, a flat rectangular bottom, a strap that is detachable due to the carabiner hooks on its ends, and an optional interior pocket.

by Punkinpatterns

Mina messenger bag

Finished bag measurements: ~ 13 1/2” x 10 1/2” x 3 3/4” (34.5 x 26.5 x 9.5 cm)

Bags for all purposes like this one are great to have in your wardrobe, with a boxed bottom, two pockets on the outside, a zippered pocket for your valuables inside, open pockets for your earphones or business cards, a large flap over the main pocket, and a long shoulder strap.

by Yoansewingstudio

Canvas messenger bag with pockets

has large zippered pockets on both the front and back of the exterior bag along with two generous pockets on the bag front

fabric needed: 2/3 of a yard for the outer, 1 1/4 yard for the lining, 3 yards of woven interfacing, 1/2 a yard of heavyweight interfacing.

The bag we have here is elegant and fun to sew, but also durable and extremely practical with a wide main pocket split into half horizontally, a long flap that goes over the main pocket, a large zippered pocket on the exterior, and two smaller slip pockets below it.

by Rosiesartstudio

Small or Larger messenger bag

Bring your laptop or tablet with you in style with this cheerful bag that comes in two sizes and has a rectangular bottom, a small interior pocket without closure that can hold your thumb drives, a big flap over the bag top, and a long strap that lets you easily carry the bag in a cross-body style.

by Andriedesigns

 Denim messenger bag pattern with magnetic snaps

This messenger bag pattern will help you make a sturdy, all-purpose bag that men and women like equally thanks to its big main pocket with an additional interior pocket, an outer pocket next to the main one with a zipper, a flap with snaps as a closure, a long cross-body strap, and a diagonal zippered pocket on the outside of the flap.

by Vickymyerscreations

Men’s messenger bag pattern

Surprise your husband or brother with a bag that’s a unique accessory you created just for him, featuring a wide horizontal rectangle body made of canvas, an adjustable shoulder strap, and a big flap that has a zippered pocket and two straps with buckles as closure on its edge.

by Wkdesigner

Kids messenger bag

Make your kid feel special in school with a bag that’s unique and different from the usual ones most of their friends have, with a big rectangular pocket that won’t crumble up their books, a big flap with children’s motifs over the pocket opening, and a long shoulder strap.

by Zaaberry

Mini messenger bag

The adorable miniature bag you can make with this pattern can complete most of your outfits thanks to its chic look with curved bottom corners, a contrasting flap closure that goes across the main pocket, a strap with D-rings on its ends, a zippered pocket on the back, and a slip pocket inside the main one that can keep your wallet.

by Bluecallapatterns

Waxed canvas messenger bag

Here’s a messenger bag that will allow you to bring your electronic devices with you safely even when it rains, thanks to its waxed canvas exterior with leather details a large main pocket that has two slip pockets and one zippered pocket, a large flap closure with a push lock, and an adjustable shoulder strap.

Messenger bag with buttons

Messenger bags can be feminine and go well with many girly outfits, and this one that comes in two sizes proves that point with its slightly slouchy shape, exterior and interior pockets, an adjustable shoulder strap, and a flap closure with two fabric loops that go over two large buttons on the bag to keep it closed.

by Sewmodernbags

Messenger bag with tuck lock clasps

Learn how to add tuck locks and make this beautiful bag along the way, featuring a well-shaped rectangular body that keeps the boxy form thanks to the foam stuffing, with one big exterior pocket at the back, one smaller pocket at the front behind the flap, a smartphone and pencil pocket inside the large main pocket, an adjustable shoulder strap, a hanging loop, and two tuck locks on the closure flap.

by Sew4home

Fold over messenger bag

This soft bag is great to have for casual activities like trips to the beach or afternoon field days because it’s soft and light, has an interior pocket for your belongings like keys and wallets, and has a fold-over flap closure that snaps onto the side so nothing can get in or out.

by Noodle-head

Messenger bag with zip top closure

Contrasting sides and the proper shape of a box are the features that catch your eye first on this bag, but then you notice it’s much more than that because it also has a zipper closure on the main pocket, a flap that goes over it, a magnetic clasp, a zippered interior pocket, and two exterior slip pockets underneath the flap.

by Pinoyinoz

Mini messenger bag for kids

Your little one can now have a bag just like the bags mom and dad take to work, with a big lined rectangular pocket, boxed bottom corners, a large flap in contrasting fabric, a long strap, and an optional pocket under the flap, as well as their favorite animal made of felt that will greet them whenever they raise the flap.

by Merrimentdesign

Mens messenger bag in waxed cotton with button closure

People who enjoy outdoor activities like hiking or camping prefer to have bags that are water resistant, like the one here that is made of waxed canvas, has a big slip pocket on the front, another one in the main pocket, a zippered pocket on the back, a long shoulder strap, and a flap that has a fabric loop that hooks onto a big button to keep the bag shut.

by Fabricandflowers

Mini fold-over messenger bag

Spread the positive vibes of spring with this cheerful bag that has a vertical rectangle body shape, a cord or drawstring as a shoulder strap, a lined interior with a pocket for your phone or wallet, and a fold-over top section that has a magnetic clasp closure.

by U-createcrafts

Zip top messenger bag

Folk who are on the go want trustworthy bags that can hold a lot, and this lined bag offers that, with its deep main pocket that has a flat bottom and a zipper on the top, optional pockets in and on the bag, and an adjustable shoulder strap that has D-rings on its ends so you can replace it easier.

by Thesewingdirectory

Large messenger bag with inside pocket

A bag of this quality and such a design would cost a fortune in a store, but you can make it for a fraction of that cost and get a chic messenger bag with an interior bag that has three compartments in different sizes for your phone, pen, and your wallet, as well as an adjustable shoulder strap and a large closure flap.

by Trishnewbery

Free leather messenger bag for men

Here’s a pattern that will show you how to make a luxurious leather bag with a flat rectangular bottom, a wide main pocket with an additional interior pocket, a matching leather strap, a curved top side with a flap closure, and two belts starting from the back of the bag over the flap and to the two buckles on the front of the bag.

get the template here: App.netsuite

School messenger bag

When school is about to start your little one needs the ideal bag for classes, featuring a wide body with a large main pocket that has batting to keep its shape and a small interior pocket for your valuables, a closure flap with a contrasting decorative section near the edge and a magnetic clasp, a long adjustable strap, and a handle on the top of the bag.

by Fabricmutt

The assortment of messenger bags you can sew with all these free messenger bag patterns is wide enough to find at least something for everyone. State your favorites in the comments, let’s see which pattern is the most attractive one! Don’t forget that you can subscribe to the mailing list if you fill out the form. Have fun carrying all kinds of stuff in your new messenger bags!