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Messenger Laptop Bag Tutorial

4/11/2012

6 Comments

 
I've been working on a laptop bag the past couple of weeks.  I wanted something quilted and soft and "me" to carry my laptop and "stuff" around in, so I set about making the fabric (with some help from my four year old) and designing/sewing a neat, messenger inspired tote.  Here are pics and detailed instructions, if you'd like to make one for yourself.  Sewing experience is recommended, but not required if you are a brave and determined soul.

Materials:
2 yards of PFD cotton fabric
Soda soak solution
Procion MX Dyes in the colors of your choice
(I used #25 turquoise, #20 dusty rose, and #300 new black)
1-1/2 yards of Pellon interfacing
1/2 yard of PFD cotton fabric for inside divider
1 yard of thick batting of your choice
Matching thread

         **Hover your mouse over each of the images for detailed instructions**

I hope you enjoy this fun tutorial.  It will take you some time to complete it, but once you have, you will truly have a one of a kind, very unique, and custom made messenger bag to fit you and your laptop.  I like the simplicity of this design, but you may choose to keep going by adding a button and some cord for a closure, or doing some hand stitching, or adding beads....the sky's the limit!  The main thing is, HAVE FUN!
6 Comments
Beth Bailey
4/11/2012 05:40:33 am

Way to go on the tutorial Kimberly! This looks fun, fun, fun!

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Kristin Steiner link
4/11/2012 06:06:10 am

You are so wonderful to share your idea! Your step by step instructions make it look very do-able. Terrific project.

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Kimberly Ollis link
4/15/2012 01:19:30 am

Thanks a bunch, Kristi! I was happy to share it! I hope you show me yours if you decide to try it. It turned out just the way I wanted it to, my laptop fits so nice and snug inside! And I can wear the strap over one shoulder or as a cross-body kind of bag, which I like.

Kimberly Ollis link
4/15/2012 01:16:16 am

Thanks, Beth! This was great fun to make, especially with Grayson helping! The batiking was my favorite part!

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Marty Mason link
4/14/2012 10:41:47 pm

Double WOW on this tutorial. I love it and feel up to the challenge of making myself a one-of-a-kind laptop bag.

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Kimberly Ollis link
4/15/2012 01:10:57 am

Yeah!! Do it, do it, do it! It was fun to make starting from scratch and it's well worth the time! You'll love it!

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