mini messenger phone bag - sewing tutorial - 2 versions, patchwork and solid

Another fun cellphone bag project for you to sew. Finished bag measurements : 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 3/4" (14 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm)
Download the pattern here : https://bit.ly/3nhWOAw (metric measurements are included in version 2)
NOTE: I use the version 1 as the full demonstration in this video, and included brief explanation for version 2 (included the d-ring tabs installation that I did differently for version 2).

The link to the hardware installation of the adjustable strap    • Large laptop bag - Sewing Tutorial - ...  

Supplies : Version 1 (patchwork)
Fabric Requirements
Fabric A,B,C (jelly roll fabric) : 3x Jelly roll strips/ 2 1/2" strips
Fabric D,E (straps, d ring tabs) : 2x Jelly roll strips
Fabric F (lining fabric) : 1/3 yard of cotton quilting fabric




23“x 5 1/2” fusible fleece (thermolam) Pellon TP971F https://amzn.to/3CszmXa
1/4 yard (20“ wide) fusible woven interfacing - Pellon SF 101 https://amzn.to/2N9E1td
1 set of magnetic snap closure https://amzn.to/3n2lEDm
All purpose zipper 1” (2.5cm) wide, at least 6” long https://amzn.to/3CaYxOb
(2x) 1/2” (12mm) d-rings hhttps://amzn.to/3Gf640O
1/2” (12mm) Adjustable Strap Adjuster https://amzn.to/2XEfXnv
(2x) 1/2” (12mm) swivel hooks https://amzn.to/3juiyIl
1/4” Basting Tape https://amzn.to/3xKhpBH


Supplies - version 2

Fabric 1 : 1/4 yard of vinyl/ faux leather fabric https://amzn.to/3b9pwxM
Fabric 2 : 1/3 yard of cotton quilting fabric
Fabric 3: 1/3 yard of cotton quilting fabric (or use 1x fat quarter)
1/4 yard (20“ wide) fusible woven interfacing - Pellon SF 101 https://amzn.to/2N9E1td
1 set of magnetic snap closure https://amzn.to/3n2lEDm
All purpose zipper 1” (2.5cm) wide, at least 6” long* https://amzn.to/3CaYxOb
(2x) 1/2” (12mm) d-rings hhttps://amzn.to/3Gf640O
1/2” (12mm)
Adjustable Strap Adjuster https://amzn.to/2XEfXnv
(2x) 1/2” (12mm) swivel hooks https://amzn.to/3juiyIl
(2x) set of rivet ;i used medium 5/16” (8mm) size https://amzn.to/3i2pGu6
1/4” Basting Tape https://amzn.to/3xKhpBH

The link to the hardware installation of the adjustable strap    • Large laptop bag - Sewing Tutorial - ...  



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Time stamps
Intro 0:00
sewing the jelly roll strips 1:25
Front exterior panels 1:51
Front pocket panel 2:18
Installing the zipper pocket 2:29
installing the female magnetic snap 4:04
sewing the pocket lining/installing the pocket 4:26
Preparing the flap panel 5:07
Installing the male magnetic snap 5:28
Sewing/attaching the flap 6:06
Assembling the bag exterior 7:09
Boxing the corners 7:25
Preparing the upper interior panels 8:13
Card pockets 8:29
Assembling the back interior panel 9:36
Assembling the front interior panel 10:13
Preparing the slip pocket panels 10:27
Sewing and attaching the slip pocket 10:38
Assembling the bag interior 11:05
Preparing the strap panels 11:18
Sewing and attaching the d-ring tabs 11:35
Sewing the adjustable strap 12:27
Assembling the bag/finishing 12:58
Version 2 (brief instructions) 14:45
Adding RFID fabric (optional) 15:46
Installing the d-ring tabs with rivets/ finishing 16:11
Closing 18:07

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