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Made out of 2 pairs of old school trousers and an old shirt that was too small :)
Made from two pairs of old school trousers and an old shirt. Inspired by corsets.

Posted by Steph. from Reading, England, United Kingdom • Published See Steph.'s 138 projects »
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  • How to make a messenger bag. Another School Bag - Step 1
    Step 1

    Collect your trouser and shirt. Cut them up to form this:

    Play around with what you want the front of the bag to look like, but don't secure anything yet.

  • How to make a messenger bag. Another School Bag - Step 2
    Step 2

    Attach the D-Rings using some black ribbon. Sew a long line down because this will probably save thread.

  • Step 3

    If had hemmed the ribbons my sewing wouldn't have coped, so I painted the ends with clear nail varnish to stop it from fraying.
    (this will be hidden)

  • How to make a messenger bag. Another School Bag - Step 4
    Step 4

    Lace the long black ribbon through the D-rings and stitch the top (as discreetly as you can( so that is doesn't move all over the place)

  • Step 5

    Now follow this tutorial to make the actual bag
    (it is an older bag that I made)
    http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/school-bag

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