Simple Messenger Bag - Parts 1 & 2

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Supplies:

2/3 yard of 60" wide fabric for exterior
2/3 yard of 60" wide fabric for interior

OR

1 yard of 44" wide fabric for exterior
1 yard of 44" wide fabric for interior

Thread to match

If you want to use a lighter weight fabric, be sure to match it with a heavier weight. Two light weights won't be substantial enough without interfacing. Two heavyweight fabrics will be tough on your machine (but not impossible).

Part One: Cut Your Fabric!

We'll need from each fabric:
two cuts of 15" (tall) x 18" (wide)
one cut of 13" (tall) x 15" (wide)
one 3" wide strip across the entire length of the fabric (we'll cut this down later)