Large messenger bag with front zipper pocket - sewing tutorial

Large Messenger Bag with front zipper pocket

I have been wanting to make a larger size messenger bag that is more structured, thus able to carry heavier items such as books, tablets, diapers, wipes, my kid's toys, etc, yet still looking chic and feminine hence I designed this bag and of course share the adventure of the making with you.

For this bag we will use some 2.5" strips, I used some jelly roll strips that I have laying around (you can also cut from your scraps).

I also added a front zipper pocket to store my phone, and of course some internal pockets (3 zipper pockets & 1 slip pocket) 

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SUPPLIES 
12" x 2.5" strips (5x) for the flap
15" x 2.5" strips (14x) for the front and bag exterior
1 yard of fabric for the lining and pockets
Fusible woven Interfacing
Sew in Foam Stabilizer (I used soft and stable)
Fusible Fleece 
Bias piping tape 
2 nylon coil zipper (at least 7" long)
1 set of magnetic snap
1.5" Webbing Strap 50" - 60" long
1.5" D rings (2x)
1.5" adjustable strap slider 

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CUTTING 
Flap
-From the strips cut 12" x 2.5" (5x)
-From the lining fabric cut 10.5" x 12" (1x)
-From the fusible woven interfacing cut 10.5" x 12" (1x)
-From the fusible fleece cut 10.5" x 11.5" (1x)

Front and back exterior
-From the strips cut 15" x 2.5" (14x)
-From the fusible woven interfacing cut 14.5" x 15" (2x)
-From the foam stabilizer cut 14.5" x 14.5" (2x)

Front external zipper pocket
-From the lining fabric cut 10" x 9" (2x)
-From the fusible woven interfacing cut 10" x 9" (2x)

Lining
-From the lining fabric cut 14.5" x 15" (2x)

Internal slip pockets
-From the lining fabric cut 14.5" x 8" (2x)

Internal zipper pocket
-From the lining fabric cut 10" x 9" (2x)

Strap Anchors
-From the webbing strap cut 3" strips (2x)

​Strap
-From the webbing strap cut between 50"-60" long
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STRIPS LAYOUT

Flap

Front & Back Exterior

Watch the full tutorial on my Youtube Channel

Happy Sewing!!