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Around the Block Messenger Bag Pattern

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Not too big. Not too small. Carry it in comfort in this messenger bag

Around the Block Messenger BagExplore around the block or around the world carrying this secure and spacious messenger bag with magnetic-snap closure and adjustable strap.

Make it with or without the zippered pockets and top zipper under the flap. Detailed color photos and diagrams are included in the pattern so sewing the bag is a snap.

This bag was inspired by a retreat that took place in Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada at a shop called – what else?? – Around the Block. Day one of the retreat was a class to make the messenger bag created in honor of the shop. With a little bit of prep work students made good headway making their bags, and a good many of them actually finished that day!

Be sure to view the photo gallery further down to see what others have done with this pattern!

Around the Block Pattern and Extras

Select any picture to view a slideshow that includes pattern requirements, plus available kits and notions. Click the pink button beneath the slideshow to shop the bag.

Around the Block Pattern
Pattern Requirements
Hardware Kit brass
Hardware Kit nickel
Bosal In R Form Sew-In 36x58
TP971F Batting
Decor Bond interfacing
Simply Taupe zipper
Frixion markers

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Here’s what Marilyn Murphy says about the pattern:

“I love the size of this bag and also that it has an over-the-shoulder strap for when I go to quilt shows. The three zippers went in just beautifully. I will certainly make another one of these.””



Brenda’s photo gallery

Around-the-Block-pink-front
Around-the-Block-beige-fron
Around the Block
Around the Block back view
Around the Block snap closure
Around the Block closure
Around the Block from top-closed
Around the Block from top-open

Show ‘n Tell Gallery of Around the Block made by customers

Click on the pictures in the gallery to see the full photo and description. To add your project and be entered in our monthly draw, go to Show ‘n Tell.

Darlene Hale - Around The Block
Carol Skinner - Around The Block Bag
Carol Skinner - Around The Block Bag
Carol Skinner - Around The Block Bag
Pat Scully - Around The Block Bag
Toby's Around The Block Bag
Diane Middleton - Around The Bock Bag
Catherine Gray - Around the Block Bag
Merle Seibec - Around the Block
Lennie Kirkup Around The Block Bag
Catharine Drevniok - Around the Block Bag
Catharine Drevniok-Around the Block Bag back view
Sheila-Wilton-Around the Block Bag
Alexandra R - Around the Block Bag
Bev I - Around the Block Bag
Beve - Around the Block Bag
Arlene R - Around the Block Bag
Brenda M - Around the Block Bag
Cindy D - Around the Block Bag
Barb M - Around the Block Bag
Denise J - Around the Block Bag
Denise J - Around the Block Bag
Cora M - Around the Block Bag
Denise J - Around the Block Bag
Denise J - Around the Block Bag
Denise J - Around the Block Bag
Diane A - Around the Block Bag
Doreen J - Around the Block Bag
Jocelyne - Around the Block Bag
Judith E - Around the Block Bag
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