We would have written: "Our new one for your old one!" But the Gold Rush is also something for us girls! So: sew an ultra-cool messenger bag - and be happy. :)
Sewing the "Gold Rush" men's bag: pattern for a messenger bag
Do you want to make your sweetheart happy?
Just sew a custom messenger bag! :)
Our Gold Rush from the US mail bag was originally intended for Daddy - but it only took a few days before Maxim snatched it up:
By the way: Our Gold Rush messenger bag is not just for real men!
It is unisex and also offers girls plenty of space for everything that is important. Even a college notebook fits easily inside. This makes the bag a perfect companion that even looks good at university!
Or use it as a really cool diaper bag - it doesn't always have to be flowers and unicorns, does it? ;)
The bag is – depending on the seam allowance used, approx. 27 x 37 cm large (closed).
You can make it from many materials. Cotton woven fabrics, quilted bag fabric, faux leather, canvas, denim, corduroy, oiled cloth and heavy-duty sailcloth are very suitable - used ones are also welcome, like in our case.
We used an old US mail bag! ;)
Our tip:
You can also waterproof your Gold Rush and have a reliable companion in wind and weather!
Our Gold Rush messenger bag is slightly smaller than usual courier bags.
This way, your sweetheart can also use it great for a stroll through town.
Nevertheless, it has room for two - 3 A4-format college notebooks.
The bag flap offers plenty of space for appliqués and/or fabric printing.
Beginner-friendly:
Since we describe every work step in detail, the bag can also be made by sewing beginners who have already gotten to know their sewing machine a little.
Two bags in one:
The flap pocket is huge and well padded.
This way, you can quickly have your phone at hand.
This makes a special phone bag unnecessary (even if it is still so pretty!)
This is all included:
- illustrated sewing instructions (43 photos)
- incl. pattern
- suitable for beginners
- Experienced sewers sew the bag in approx. 2 – 3 hours.
- If you have any questions, you can write me an email anytime, I am happy to help you: hilfe@sewsimple.de
Material consumption:
- approx. 40 cm each of main and lining fabric, interfacing (iron-on) and volume interfacing (iron-on).
- approx. 150 – 160 cm strap webbing
- 2 pieces of strap webbing, each 8 cm long, depending on the width of the strap webbing:
- 2 D-rings
- 2 snap hooks with swivel
- 1 strap slider
- 1 snap fastener, Velcro tape or similar.
- 1 zipper, 20 – 22 cm long
Sewing time:
- Experienced sewers sew the Gold Rush messenger bag in approx. 2 hours.
Direct download:
- You can get the pattern here. Download it and get started
What should it be: Crossbody or shoulder bag?
The Gold Rush messenger bag is worn very casually as a crossbody bag.
The loops placed on the side in the seam ensure that the bag hugs the body nicely.
Do you love shoulder bags? Our sewing instructions include both options.
By the way, the Gold Rush is ideal as a partner bag to our bag "Red Rocks"!
We wish you lots of fun sewing!
Happy simple sewing, your Sabine
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