okay, i am finally getting this pattern up. i am actually not real good at making tutorials for sewing things. but i will do my best. so here goes.....
what you need:
½ yard of brown felt 18"x 66"
thread
ruler
directions:
step 1) cut your fabric into the following pieces:
• 2 - 5"x 9" (sides)
• 1 - 3" x 12" (ammo strap)
• 1 - 3" x 49" (strap)
• 1 - 15"x 59" (bag)
see picture.
step 2) fold the top of 15" x 59" piece down 2-½" and sew it down. your piece will now be 15" x 56-½".
step 3) fold the 15" x 59" piece almost in half. you want the folded end to be 4" lower than the non-folded end. your fabric will now be 15" x 34-½". pin your fabric so it doesn't come apart.
step 4) sewing the pocket detail: sew two, 5" lines starting at the top of pocket to the bottom of the bag. (i used a straight stitch). they should be 5" apart and divide the pocket in 3. see picture.
step 5) sewing the flap detail: sew around the flap part of the messenger bag using a ¼" seam allowance. (i used a zig zag stitch). see picture.
step 6) sewing the ends on the bag: pin your side on the bag starting with the end with the folded part (wrong sides together). sew around 3 sides of the side pieces using a ¼" seam allowance. when you come to the corners, make sure your needle is down, and swing the fabric around to start sewing each side.
step 7) sewing the ammo strap: sew the 12" sides in, using a ½" seam allowance and straight stitch. your piece should now be 2" x 12".
step 8) sewing the strap: fold each end of the strap in 3" and sew a square using a ¼" seam allowance. sew the ammo strap on one end of the large strap by sewing 2" lines across every 4".
step 9) sewing the strap on the bag: pin the strap onto each side of the bag at the top. affix by sewing an "X" accrossed each square on each side. (i have found that once all the treats are loaded in the bag, it is really heavy. the felt is not super sturdy, so you may want to double the strap for more support. i figured it is fine, since the boys will most likely play with the bag without putting such heavy items in it.)
you are now finished!
{autie}
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Anonymous
YOU SAVED FATHER'S DAY! Our plans for my Wookie Hubby fell through, but this will be the best present ever! Thanks for sharing your creativity! "May the force be with you!"
Anonymous
Seriously, thank you! I was searching for something Star Wars Inspired. My son's room is completely decked out in Star Wars and this is a perfect Daddy's Day gift from him and me for our Star Wars loving Daddy! Thank you thank you!!
Jenn
This is amazing!!! I wish my hubby was into Star Wars! I will have to find someone to make some of these for!! Thank you so much for sharing!
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Hadley
You are a life saver! My dad LOVES Star Wars and I have been looking for something Star Wars. This is the one!