Mischievous Gnome Messenger Bag
I was inspired to sew again after seeing Monique’s gorgeous Mischievous Gnome Messenger Bag. If you click the link, you’ll see that I totally copied her.
I love this little patch on the front
Inner side of strap (the outside is wool)
A ribbon wrapped around this button closes the bag
Interior zippered pocket
Pattern: Mischievous Gnome Messenger Bag by Montessori By Hand
Mods: I used a slightly heavier interfacing because I couldn’t find the one listed in the pattern. I also changed up the fabric combo a bit and used four fabrics instead of three.
Thoughts: The pattern instructions are absolutely stellar. I was a little nervous about making the interior zippered pocket — I’ve never done one before — but I had no problems understanding the process. I’m the type of person who likes very detailed instructions and I was completely satisfied with these! I also liked the full-size pattern pieces and the photos accompanying the directions. If Meg came out with more bag patterns, I would definitely buy them!
Oh great job on the bag! your zipper stitching looks wonderful!! I always hate the gamble with topstitching because it is always in the place that you just don’t want to rip out so most times you end up settling.
I love Meg’s patterns too. Don’t forget to post it over on her Flickr site, I am sure she would be happy as am I :O)
very very cute! i’m sure you’ll put it to great use
that is amazing! what a great sized bag! i had no idea why there was “gnome” in the title until I looked at the original pattern!
I love it! Great job! Yet another reason why I should learn to sew…..
Ok, now I’m probably going to totally copy you. This so cute!! Cutest messenger bag I’ve seen, and i love the colors you chose…and the cute little square patch. :o)
Love the bag! Great fabrics. Now I think I need to make me one!
pretty!!!!
What a great bag! You did such a nice job on it. I just bought the Montessori By Hand’s Emmeline apron pattern. I’m glad to know you liked the bag pattern so well.
Oh, that is an awesome bag! You did an incredible job on it. I can already tell that I *need* one too.
The bag is wonderful! I’m glad to see you’re sewing again . . you sew perfectly. I really, really like this bag.
What a pretty bag! I’m so happy to see you make it, I just ordered that pattern plus the apron last week and I can’t wait to make it.
So cute!
Yaaay! It looks great. Lovely, straight stitching. You did a terrific job!
It’s gorgeous! The color combo and fabric textures works so well.
I like it! Great job! I want to make one for myself too!
(just have to find the time)…