Sew your own messenger bag with this digital download, a PDF sewing pattern that you can download and print from your home computer.

The Mercury Messenger Bag, an original Toriska pattern, is a trendy and unique take on the traditional messenger bag. It is available in two sizes, the Large size that is perfect for laptops and binders, and the Small size that fits tablets and paperback books. There are several pockets inside and out, including a zippered interior divider pocket or a padded divider pocket for laptops (fits laptops up to 14”/35.5cm wide). You’ll find all sorts of uses for both sizes of the Mercury Messenger Bag. This pattern is for intermediate bag sewers and has a drop-in lining.

DIMENSIONS:

Small: 9.5” long, 11” tall, 3.5” wide (24.1 x 27.9 x 8.9 cm), Strap: 24.5”- 45” (62.2- 114.3 cm), Purse drop: 10.5”- 21”

Large: 15.5” long, 12.5” tall, 3.5” wide (39.4 x 31.8 x 8.9 cm), Strap: 24.5”- 45” (62.2- 114.3 cm), Purse drop: 9”- 20” (22.9- 50.8 cm)

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

(See pictures for exact amounts)

- Exterior fabric, accent fabric, interior fabric

- Woven fusible interfacing

- Foam interfacing

-Peltex interfacing

- (1) zipper, 8” or 14”

- (3-4) 1.5” inside diamter O-rings

-(3-4) 1”-1.5” swivel hooks

-(1) slider for adjustable strap

-optional purse feet

You can see more tester photos in the blog post about this pattern.

You will receive a zipped file with three files:

1. The first is the A4/letter file with pattern instructions. This pattern includes 28 pages of instructions, with detailed illustrations and links to video tutorials to help with the tricky steps. There are 13 pages of the Small printable pattern and 23 for the Large, but all the piece dimensions are also included in a cut chart if you don’t want to print the pattern. Pattern instructions are given in both inches and centimeters. This can be printed on Letter or A4 paper.

2. The second file is an A0/copyshop file meant to be printed at a copy shop or on a large format printer. This is two pages. There is a print release on that file in the bottom left corner.

3. The third file is a Projector file. An increasing number of people are utilizing projectors for sewing. This file includes several layers with a 1” and 4 cm grid each on their own layer and each size on a layer. There are also inverted layers, which have a black background and white lines and work better on certain fabrics. The exterior, lining and interfacing pieces are each on their own page.

The A0 and Projector files were included April 2023. If you purchased the pattern before this, contact me through the Contact link to receive the new files.

YES! You may sell items made from this pattern. No, you may not distribute the actual pattern, I own it, copyright 2019, All Rights Reserved.

Note about Digital products:

Upon purchase, your download link will be available for 24 hours from when you first click on the download link. If you miss your chance to download or lose your pattern (your computer crashes, etc), contact me through the Contact link at the bottom of the page for a replacement link.

Discounts

Receive a 10% discount on orders over $18 with the code: TENPERCENT

Receive a 15% discount on orders over $25 with the code: FIFTEENPERCENT

Receive a 20% discount on orders over $35 with the code: TWENTYPERCENT

Errata/Updates

-4/18/23- Projector and A0 files added