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Sew a messenger bag that hangs from a bike’s handle bars! Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how to make it. It’s like the bike baskets from years gone by, but made from fabric and with a… Read more ... 
Adjustable straps are kind of like magic. The way the strap loops back on itself allows you to easily adjust the length. They’re hard not to make, as long as you know exactly which pieces get sewn and looped where. … Read more ... 
Kids love to carry bags! It gives them a place to carry their little treasures hands-free, which is always a big help. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a kid-sized mini messenger bag. The long strap… Read more ... 
This mini messenger is sized just right to hold your tablet! You can sew one yourself using a free tutorial from Staci of Crafty Staci. Pockets on the front (under the flap) give a place for all the little… Read more ... 
This pretend play diaper bag looks just like the real deal, except it’s small enough for a young child to play mommy or daddy to a favorite doll. Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make it. … Read more ... 
I made this messenger bag with my teenage daughter in mind, but I’m loving it enough that I think I’ll keep it for myself! It’s called the Campus Messenger Back and it’s perfect for back-to-school time! I’ve got a tutorial… Read more ... 
Courtney from A Little Craft In Your Day shows how you can make this awesome sling bag with a Boho style. It’s made entirely from rectangles of fabric and is a good project for a beginner. Because of how… Read more ... 
(perhaps featuring their favorite characters), while older kids will probably appreciate… Read more ...