Messenger Bag Sewing Kit

Sew your own stylish, everyday messenger bag with this all-in-one sewing kit, complete with pattern and a step-by-step video tutorial. Designed for practicality and polish, this project features an adjustable strap and professional hardware so your finished bag looks shop-made while remaining beginner-friendly.

Follow along with clear written and illustrated instructions, or watch the full video walkthrough to see each step in action—from cutting and interfacing to assembling the body, flap, and strap. The clever construction allows you to showcase coordinating fabrics; flip the flap to reveal both, or keep the exterior cohesive. The finished bag is even reversible for two looks in one.

The kit includes:

• Exterior fabric
• Lining fabric
• Interfacing
• Strap
• (2) square rings
• (1) sliding buckle
• Sew-on label
• Detailed instructions (reuse the pattern with your own fabrics!)
• Pattern pieces
• Access to the step-by-step video

With each kit, you can make 1 bag. This project requires a sewing machine.

Perfect for everyday carry, commuting, or travel, this DIY messenger bag kit is a great way to build bag-making skills while creating something you’ll actually use. Learn how to attach hardware, work with interfacing for structure, and sew an adjustable crossbody strap for a comfortable, custom fit. The reusable pattern lets you make it again and again in your favorite fabrics.