How to Sew a Messenger Bag

How to sew a messenger bag; get expert tips from a master seamstress on home sewing methods and techniques in this free instructional video series.

Series Summary

Make your own messenger bag as a fashion statement or just a way to save money. Either way, put your sewing skills to work. Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine is still a valuable skill and can be used for industry, home, or artistic purposes. Industrial sewing is usually done with the use of machines, but for seamstresses, alteration givers, and most casual sewers, an old fashioned needle and thread is still incredibly useful and more often than not the desired method since it enables far more detail. Tailoring and dressmaking require not only a needle and thread, but also other tools and materials that you can find easily at arts and crafts stores.

In this free series of instructional sewing videos, our expert seamstress Lenee Alexander will demonstrate how to sew your own messenger bag, which can also double as a purse or handbag. She takes you through each step of the process, from choosing the material to picking out a strap to determining button placement. You will learn how to cut and mark the fabric, then how to reinforce it to make sure your messenger bag is fit for duty. Lenee also shows you stitching techniques to hold everything together.

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