Gingham Messenger Bag {A-Z Series, “G”}

A, B, C, D, E, F….G!!! Good Golly, can you believe we are already celebrating the letter “G”? Who knew learning more about the alphabet could be so super fun and full of crafty genius galore?!? Today we have the adorable Kimbo from a Girl and a Glue Gun sharing her homework assignment and her interpretation of what the letter “G” stands for. This project is pure awesomeness and it will have you screaming Goodness, Gracious…this “G” project is the GREATEST! Enjoy!

Hi! I’m Kimbo with a Girl and a glue gun! I got the letter G! I’m sure it has something to do with the three G’s in my blog title! But today I’m unplugging the glue gun and plugging in the sewing machine to show you my letter G messenger bag!!!!

It’s Gingham. It’s Girlie. And it even has some Glitter. The triple threat of g’s. (and cuteness.)

(First! You will have to excuse my pictures! It’s been raining and dark all week (weeks) long! Makes it impossible to snag good how-to pictures!)

Here’s the supplies –everything found at The Ribbon Retreat!

(Isn’t that mini pink trim dreamy??? I love it!)

You will need to cut two rectangles…(I wanted the flap and inside to be contrasting so I cut and sewed to make it that way.) The contrasting piece is 13 inches long!
(You can see on that top piece I added a pocket–if you want a pocket –add it NOW or forever regret it.)

Put right sides together and sew around the bag…leaving the top flap part open (you can add interfacing or stuffing for reinforcement!)

I (last minute) decided to add curved edges to my flap…so I used a plate and cut some before sewing around.

Then turn right sides out.

I folded in the unfinished edges and pinned the remaining opening and sewed it closed.

Now. Your dimensions are 13 and 13 for front and back and 11 for flap. So folding it up (so the inside is on the outside–see my pocket?) you are going to sew up the two sides.

Then pinch the corners to sew it into a triangle. It makes a great bottom for the bag!

Now…since you sewed up the sides of the bag it leaves a little overhang on the sides of the bag flap. I just rolled it over and pinned it and sewed it up! I love the little gingham that sticks out!

Then add the pom pom trim!

And for the strap:

My strip for the strap (say that five times fast –strip for strap strip for strap strip for strap) was 46 inches by 5 inches. I ended up folding it in towards each other and then used The Ribbon Retreat’s sparkly ribbon to cover up the seam! I used the 3/4″ ribbon, but you could use the 1.5″ if you would rather see more sparkle than fabric.

Then attach to the sides of the bag!!!

It’s really easy…and made so cute thanks to all The Ribbon Retreat goodness!!!!

As one who loves gingham, glitter and all things girlee…I am lovin’ this sweet little bag! Thank you Kimbo for sharing this g-g-g-g-great project, your incredible talent, and your adorable personality with us today! Ladies and gentlemen, this lady is crazy good at creating gorgeous crafts, and she is so much fun too! Make sure to jump over to a Girl and a glue gun to tell her hello…you will love her!

Bags, bags, bags! I love BAGS! I love them because they come in all sorts of different designs, shapes and sizes! Some are perfect for carrying all of your mommy tricks, tips and diapers too and some are perfect for nothing more than your coin purse, lip gloss and cell phone. Whatever your preferred design, size, etc., bags are the bomb!!! Check out these other g-g-g-g-great bags that you are sure to love…

What is your favorite type of bag?

Happy Creating, Happy Letter “G” & Happy BAGS!!!