Messenger Bag “Ruana” – the perfect city bag
Looking for a modern and functional bag to accompany you in everyday life? With the "Ruana" messenger bag, you can sew just that yourself – perfect for sewing beginners and experienced bag makers alike! Thanks to its stylish design and practical size (25 x 26 x 12 cm), it offers enough space for your essentials while remaining pleasantly compact.
Stylish, practical & easy to sew
Whether strolling through the city, commuting to work, or meeting friends – the "Ruana" messenger bag is a real eye-catcher. Thanks to its clever side compartments, your everyday essentials are always organized and within easy reach. The well-designed pattern allows you to create a bag that is both functional and stylish.
🪡Messenger Bag Ruana is the second project idea from my book " The Ultimate Guide to Bag Sewing ".
Why the “Ruana” messenger bag is the ideal sewing project
The "Ruana" messenger bag is ideal for both sewing beginners and experienced bag makers. It combines simple construction with a high-quality result. Here are the main advantages for you:
✔ Perfect for sewing beginners – easy-to-understand instructions for a simple start
✔ Compact & spacious – 25 x 26 x 12 cm with well-designed storage space for everyday use
✔ Versatile & stylish – goes with every outfit and occasion
✔ Practical inner and side compartments – for optimal organization
✔ Individually customizable – choose fabrics, colors and extras to suit your taste
✔ Part of the book "The Ultimate Guide to Bag Sewing" – a proven and creative project ideaStart your bag sewing project now!
With the "Ruana" messenger bag pattern, you can sew your own stylish and functional bag . Whether you're making your first bag or want to expand your skills, this project offers a great combination of style and functionality. Get the pattern now and start your next bag-making project !
Ruana Messenger Bag
- 0.5 m outer fabric
- 0.8 m lining fabric
- 0.3 m lightweight fleece
- 0.5 m medium-weight fleece
- 0.3 m - 0.5 m thick fleece
- 1.1 m zipper (wide)
Of this, 22 cm is for the flap, 24 cm for the side zipper, 24 cm for the zippered pocket in the bag lining and
39 cm for the pocket flap
- 4 zippers (wide)
- 2 sets of magnetic buttons (1.8 cm)
- 2 D-rings (in desired width)
- 2 carabiners (in desired width)
- 1 slider (in desired width)
- Possibly 1.5 m of webbing (in the desired width)
- 50 cm cord for homemade piping (0.3 cm diameter) or ready-made piping



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