{"product_id":"the-courier-bag","title":"The Courier Bag — Messenger Bag Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Archivo:wght@400;600;800;900\u0026family=Instrument+Serif:ital@0;1\u0026display=swap');\n.rcd{--paper:#efeee8;--ink:#252826;--mut:#5f6461;--line:rgba(37,40,38,.2);--or:#d9793e;--rust:#98451f;--sage:#c6ccba;font-family:Archivo,Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(37,40,38,.045) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(37,40,38,.045) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:20px 20px;border-top:4px solid var(--or);padding:22px 18px 26px;line-height:1.55;font-size:15px;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;box-sizing:border-box}\n.rcd *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.rcd p{margin:10px 0 0}\n.rcd .k{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut);margin:0}\n.rcd .k 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class=\"sq\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eRoughcut \/ Field Notes 002 · \u003cb\u003eSewing pattern + guided build\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"t\"\u003eThe Courier \u003cspan\u003eBag.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s\"\u003eMake your next everyday bag, one detail at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eA practical messenger-style sewing pattern with a zipped utility organiser, welted zip pockets, a padded laptop sleeve and an adjustable padded shoulder strap. Choose your fabric, binding and hardware, and build a bag that feels like yours from the first stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e40\u003csmall\u003ecm\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e30\u003csmall\u003ecm\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9\u003csmall\u003ecm\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA place for \u003cem\u003eeverything you carry.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"d\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipped utility organiser: pen pockets, a darted pocket, a zip pocket and a back pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide pockets with an optional drawcord cinch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipped flap, 25 mm Cobra-style buckle closure and grab handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelted zip pockets on the flap and the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced base and corners, padded sleeve for a laptop up to 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully lined, bound edges, removable padded shoulder pad on an adjustable 38 mm strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in \u003cem\u003ethe download.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Build Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 34-page companion to the video. Shopping list with exact quantities, every zip and webbing length, cutting plan, pattern symbols and chapters A–H step by step. Designed to print in colour on A4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-size pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree A0 sheets at 1:1 with a 2\" test square, plus A4 and US Letter tiled versions for printing at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour-coded A0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery piece tinted by its chapter letter, so you can sort the pieces before you sew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA clickable guide to real shops in the UK, Europe, US \u0026amp; Canada, Australia \u0026amp; NZ and Asia, with stock checked at launch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e05\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull video sew-along\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complete build on the Roughcut YouTube channel from 9 October 2026, chapter by chapter. Pause, replay, make it with me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA clear route, \u003cem\u003eall the way through.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38 coded pieces, sorted into eight stages. Each one is a chapter of the video and the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"st\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"background:#D9793E\"\u003eA\u003c\/i\u003eUtility organiser\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"background:#3F8F86\"\u003eB\u003c\/i\u003eSides \u0026amp; pockets\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"background:#6F64B5\"\u003eC\u003c\/i\u003eBack, flap \u0026amp; handle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"background:#C99A2E\"\u003eD\u003c\/i\u003eThe base\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"background:#C2577A\"\u003eE\u003c\/i\u003eLaptop sleeve\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"background:#7D8B94\"\u003eF\u003c\/i\u003eThe lining\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"background:#5E8C4A\"\u003eG\u003c\/i\u003eStrap \u0026amp; shoulder pad\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"background:#252826\"\u003eH\u003c\/i\u003eAssembly \u0026amp; binding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--mut)\"\u003eOne size · ¼\" seam allowance · Skill level 5\/5. Not because any step is hard, but because there are lots of them. Beginners who follow the chapters carefully can make this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your \u003cem\u003eformat.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"n\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003eDigital download\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\" style=\"margin:0\"\u003e£15.95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything above, delivered instantly. Print the A0 sheets at a copy shop or tile the A4 \/ US Letter pages at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"n\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003ePrinted \u0026amp; shipped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\" style=\"margin:0\"\u003e£24.95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full download, plus the three A0 sheets printed and posted to you. Includes £9 for printing (£3 per sheet). Delivery is calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan your \u003cem\u003ematerials.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter shell fabric (no stretch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"q\"\u003e1.5 m @150 cm · 2.5 m @90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLining (also builds the organiser)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"q\"\u003e1.5 m @150 cm · 2 m @90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5 coil zip + 6 sliders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"q\"\u003e1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWebbing, 38 mm and 25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"q\"\u003e2 m each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBinding, 25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"q\"\u003e6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHook \u0026amp; loop, 38 mm sew-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"q\"\u003e1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm Cobra buckle, 2 × 38 mm side-release, ladderlock, keepers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"q\"\u003e1 set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mm closed-cell foam · bonded V69 thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"q\"\u003e0.5 m · 1 spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--mut)\"\u003eFull quantities, specifications and substitutions are in the Build Book. Every strap can be made from fabric instead of webbing, and the bag works just as well in denim or canvas you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis is a sewing pattern.\u003c\/b\u003e Fabric, hardware and a finished bag are not included.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"end\"\u003eShare your finished build with \u003cstrong\u003e#ROUGHCUTMYOG\u003c\/strong\u003e, or upload it through Community Builds at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roughcutpatterns.com\"\u003eroughcutpatterns.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rough Cut Sewing Patterns","offers":[{"title":"Digital download","offer_id":64717324452217,"sku":"RC-COURIER-DIGITAL","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed \u0026 shipped","offer_id":64717324484985,"sku":"RC-COURIER-PRINT","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/9311\/5769\/files\/courier-bag-cream-cutout.png?v=1791566050","url":"https:\/\/roughcutpatterns.com\/products\/the-courier-bag","provider":"RoughcutMYOG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}