Sewing: the 'Choose your own adventure' bag

Are you feeling the need for travel? Or maybe just a lot of trips around the shops. The choice is yours with this simple yet hugely versatile messenger bag, which you can embellish as much or as little as you like.

The full instructions are here, but to get started, here's what you'll need:

• 1 yard of 54"+ wide fabric, or 1.5 yards of 45" wide fabric
• 1/2 yard contrast lining
• 1/2 yard interfacing OR 1/2 yard coated nylon and 1 yard 18" wide applique fusible web
Thread
• Buttons for pocket closures
• 14" zipper for the main compartment closure

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