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Iris Messenger Bag PDF Sewing Pattern

Iris Messenger Bag PDF Sewing Pattern

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Product Details
Pattern Type: PDF
Stock #: SHH-IRIS-25

Product Description

Sew a roomy, boho-inspired bag with the Iris Messenger Bag PDF sewing pattern. This versatile crossbody bag pattern includes two sizes and plenty of optional features, making it easy to create a relaxed hobo-style bag or a more structured everyday messenger bag.

PDF Messenger Bag Pattern Features

  • Two finished bag sizes
  • Optional zipper pockets and slip pockets
  • Adjustable shoulder strap for crossbody styling
  • Recessed zipper closure
  • Full-color photos and digital illustrations
  • Designed for confident beginners through advanced sewists

Finished Sizes

  • Large Iris bag: approximately 16" W x 15" H x 5" D
  • Small Iris bag: approximately 10" W x 8.5" H x 4.5" D

Choose batting or fusible fleece for a soft, slouchy hobo bag, or use foam interfacing for a more structured messenger bag. Example bags have been sewn in canvas, cotton, metallic crackle vinyl, and denim.

Supplies for the Large Iris Bag

  • 1.5 yards exterior fabric, such as quilting cotton, duck cloth, canvas, linen, cork, or vinyl
  • 1.5–2 yards quilting cotton for the lining
  • 4 yards woven interfacing
  • 2 yards fusible fleece, batting, or foam
  • Two 1.5" D-rings
  • One optional 1.5" adjustable strap buckle
  • Two 12" zippers
  • One 18" zipper

Recommended Sewing Tools

For easier sewing and a polished result, keep a Teflon non-stick sewing foot, Teflon pressing sheet, Chrome Microtex needles, nylon mallet, double-sided sticky tape, an iron, and an Easy Point & Press tool handy.

Instant-Download Sewing Pattern

This is a digital PDF sewing pattern that downloads to your computer for convenient access whenever you are ready to sew. No physical pattern will be shipped.

Watch the Iris Messenger Bag video tutorial by mgrahamsews.

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Adele E.
Recessed Zipper Panel instructions need updating

instructions for Zipper Panel (for recessed zipper) need to made as easy/relatively the same, as the Zipper Panels on the Santorini Tote. Could even just add some direction on the Iris Messenger pattern, for the sewist to refer to specific pages on the "Santorini recessed zipper online tutorial" - for an updated, easier way - with how to calculate panel dimensions for their messenger bag. Just bc the purchaser is buying the pattern later than the Santorini, they should not be shut out of updated, easier directions from same pattern designer.

The recessed zipper panels are done a different way than my Santorini pattern, but that doesn't mean it's more difficult. This pattern was out long before the Santorini Tote had recessed zipper panel hacks. I'm not trying to shut anyone out - how weird for you to say that. It doesn't appear to me you reviewed this specific pattern at all, did you make it?

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Oriel H.
Great pattern

I have already made 2 Iris messenger bags.
Very easy to follow directions. The bag has lots of space and the pockets are wonderful. I have received many compliments on the bag I use.

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Judy R.
Lining with a Pop!

Well written pattern. I used beautiful printed fabric for the lining and a more conservative outer solid fabric since I am using it for business. Love the pop of the lining that shows well under the flap. When I open it, it makes me happy. The size is perfect for carrying what I need to meetings. Pockets keep things orderly inside. Suggestion: Put a magnet into the flap just to keep it well aligned when closed. (I don’t know how to install magnets for this purpose...I’ll have to research that!) I used ByAnnie Soft and Stable for interfacing for more structure and may even use a stiffer interfacing next time, maybe just in the exterior fabric. I was very satisfied and pleased with the Iris bag pattern and design, and enjoyed making it. Thank you, Natalie!

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