Whether you’re strolling through town, traveling, or running a quick errand, you want your cell phone, keys, and wallet within easy reach\u2014without having to rummage through your bag. With the Messenger Bag Ruana sewing pattern, you can make a compact crossbody bag with well-designed compartments, a sturdy bottom, and a comfortable fit across your body. <\/p>\n
The Ruana Messenger Bag is a digital pattern with detailed PDF sewing instructions. You\u2019ll receive a pattern with instructions\u2014not a finished bag. Included are the pattern in A4 and A0 sizes, illustrated step-by-step instructions, and 8 supplementary tutorials on important bag details. <\/p>\n
The finished bag measures approximately (H\/W\/D) 25 \u00d7 26 \u00d7 12 cm. This keeps Ruana compact, yet it offers enough space for a cell phone, keys, wallet, snacks, toiletries, headphones, or other small everyday items. <\/p>\n
With a difficulty level of 3 out of 5, this pattern is suitable for sewers with experience making bags. Thanks to its many zippered compartments, Ruana is ideal if you\u2019ve already sewn your first bags and want to expand your experience with zippers, shoulder straps, and bag details. <\/p>\n
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The Ruana Messenger Bag is a pattern for a compact crossbody bag with a modern design. It\u2019s worn across the body, so it sits close to you when you want to have both hands free while you\u2019re on the go. Measuring approximately (H\/W\/D) 25 \u00d7 26 \u00d7 12 cm, Ruana is smaller than a shopper bag but more spacious than many very narrow crossbody bags. It\u2019s perfect for everyday use, leisure, travel, work, or a stroll through town. Zippered compartments, interior pockets, and side pockets help you keep your essentials organized. That way, your cell phone, keys, or wallet won\u2019t end up loose in the main compartment. <\/p>\n
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This pattern is suitable for sewers with experience making bags. With a difficulty level of 3 out of 5, Ruana is the right project for you if you\u2019ve already sewn simple bags and are now looking to make a bag with multiple zippered compartments, strap construction, and a sturdier structure. The illustrated step-by-step instructions will guide you through the sewing process. You can practice attaching zippers, magnetic snaps, carrying straps, strap ends, rivets, and book screws. The pattern was tested by test sewers of varying skill levels and is designed to be compatible with home sewing machines.<\/p>\n
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The crossbody style is practical because the bag sits close to your body, leaving both hands free. This comes in handy when shopping, traveling, strolling through town, or on your way to work. Thanks to the adjustable strap, you can customize Ruana to fit your height and your preferred carrying style. You can wear it higher on your body or a little more casually at hip level. <\/p>\n
Thanks to its compact size and adjustable strap, Ruana isn’t as cumbersome as a large shopping bag, yet it keeps things more organized than a small pouch without compartments.<\/p>\n
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The finished Ruana messenger bag measures approximately (H\/W\/D) 25 cm high \u00d7 26 cm wide \u00d7 12 cm deep. This keeps it pleasantly compact while still offering enough space for your everyday essentials. For example, the bag can hold a cell phone, keys, a wallet, snacks, toiletries, headphones, a transit pass, sunglasses, or small purchases. The sturdy bag bottom helps the Ruana retain its shape better and stand more securely when you set it down. <\/p>\n
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Ruana features several zippered compartments, interior pockets, and side pockets. This allows you to store important items separately and find them more quickly. Zippered compartments are especially useful for wallets, keys, cards, headphones, or other small items that need to be stored safely. Interior and side compartments help you make better use of the available space. This layout is especially useful with a compact bag: You don’t have unnecessary extra space, but you can find what you need more quickly when you’re on the go.<\/p>\n
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Fabrics that give the Ruana messenger bag structure and match the desired look are ideal for this bag. Canvas makes the Ruana sturdy and suitable for everyday use. Cotton fabrics work well for lighter versions or details. Faux leather gives the bag a more modern or slightly more elegant look. Coated fabrics are a good choice if you want the bag to be easier to care for or more water-repellent. Sturdy decorative fabrics give the bag more structure and work well for more eye-catching fabric combinations. Depending on the fabric you choose, you can sew ruanas for women and men\u2014simple, sporty, modern, or more colorful.<\/p>\n
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You can use Ruana as an everyday bag, a crossbody bag, a shoulder bag, a work bag, a travel bag, or a companion for your free time. In everyday life, it keeps your cell phone, keys, and wallet within easy reach. When traveling, you can keep your essentials close to your body. While strolling through town or shopping, you\u2019ll have both hands free without having to carry a large backpack or shopping bag. Ruana is especially great for days when you want to travel light but still need a well-organized layout. <\/p>\n
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The eBook includes the pattern in A4 format for printing at home and the pattern in A0 format for plotting. The A0 file is handy if you don’t want to tape a lot of A4 pages together. <\/p>\n
You’ll also receive detailed, illustrated step-by-step instructions with helpful explanations on zippers, pocket construction, and shoulder straps.<\/p>\n
In addition, the guide includes 8 supplementary tutorials: A Brief Sewing Glossary, Magnetic Buttons, Basic DIY Carrying Strap, Extending a Carrying Strap, Carrying Strap Variations, Adjustable Carrying Strap, Strap Ends, and Rivets and Book Screws.<\/p>\n
This product is a digital sewing pattern with instructions. No finished bag will be shipped. <\/p>\n
What’s Included<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 “Ruana” Messenger Bag Pattern as a digital eBook Product Details<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Pattern for a modern messenger bag Sewing Level & Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Difficulty level 3 out of 5 Material & Application<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Suitable materials: canvas, cotton fabrics, faux leather, coated fabrics, or sturdy decorative fabrics Do you love having lots of zippered compartments in your bags and want to keep everything safely stowed away? Then the Ruana is the next bag pattern for you! I\u2019ll show you step-by-step how to sew a compact crossbody bag measuring approximately (H\/W\/D) 25 \u00d7 26 \u00d7 12 cm. This crossbody bag features zippered compartments, interior pockets, side pockets, a sturdy bag bottom, and an adjustable shoulder strap. The Ruana eBook is perfect for you if you want to sew a modern crossbody bag that doesn\u2019t look bulky but neatly stores your phone, keys, wallet, cosmetics, snacks, and other small everyday items. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n An overview of the key features of the “Messanger Bag Ruana”: <\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Digital pattern for a modern messenger bag Important: Some sewing patterns are still available under my old label, Cutting Corners Design. They will be gradually transitioned over. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2374,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[363,299,292,291,474,440,696,692,384,301,374,691,394,305,304,306,303,307,371,478,369,698,392,300,297,699,361,309,424,317,310,312,367,365,378,315,316],"product_tag":[428,397,480,479,713,402],"class_list":["post-2365","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-a0-pdf","product_cat-a4-file","product_cat-all-bag-patterns","product_cat-all-sewing-patterns","product_cat-cool","product_cat-crossbody-bags","product_cat-e-books-in-us-letter-size-for-self-printing","product_cat-english-sewing-patterns","product_cat-everyday-life","product_cat-festival","product_cat-for-sale-at-markets","product_cat-german-sewing-patterns","product_cat-latest-sewing-patterns","product_cat-made-of-canvas","product_cat-made-of-coated-fabrics","product_cat-made-of-corduroy","product_cat-made-of-cotton","product_cat-made-of-faux-leather","product_cat-made-of-jeans","product_cat-messenger-bag","product_cat-modern","product_cat-pattern-measurements-in-cm","product_cat-popular-sewing-patterns","product_cat-projector-compatible","product_cat-seamstresses-with-experience-sewing-bags","product_cat-sewing-patterns-in-inches","product_cat-shoulder-bags","product_cat-simple","product_cat-small-bags","product_cat-teenager","product_cat-with-a-bottom","product_cat-with-a-lining","product_cat-with-a-pocket","product_cat-with-a-zipper-opening","product_cat-with-rivets","product_cat-with-zippered-compartments","product_cat-womens","product_tag-beginners","product_tag-crossbody","product_tag-messenger-bag","product_tag-modern","product_tag-ruana","product_tag-zippered-compartments","wcmi-has-gallery","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2365"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2365\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10346,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2365\/revisions\/10346"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2365"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2365"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2714 A4-sized pattern for printing at home
\n\u2714 A0-sized pattern for plotting
\n\u2714 Detailed, illustrated step-by-step sewing instructions
\n\u2714 Helpful explanations on zippers and bag construction
\n\u2714 Instructions for a compact crossbody bag with zippered compartments
\n\u2714 8 supplementary tutorials: A brief sewing glossary, magnetic snap, basic DIY shoulder strap, lengthening a shoulder strap, shoulder strap variations, adjustable shoulder strap, strap ends, as well as rivets and book screws<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 Finished dimensions: approx. (H\/W\/D) 25 \u00d7 26 \u00d7 12 cm
\n\u2714 Compact crossbody bag with storage space for everyday items
\n\u2714 Multiple zippered compartments for your cell phone, keys, wallet, or small items
\n\u2714 Interior and side compartments for better organization
\n\u2714 Sturdy bag bottom for better stability and shape
\n\u2714 Can be worn crossbody to keep your hands free on the go
\n\u2714 Adjustable shoulder strap
\n\u2714 Suitable for both women and men
\n\u2714 Digital pattern with PDF sewing instructions
\n\u2714 Not a finished product, but a pattern and instructions<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 Suitable for sewers with bag-making experience
\n\u2714 A good choice if you\u2019ve already sewn simple bags
\n\u2714 A great way to practice zipper pockets, carrying straps, and bag details
\n\u2714 Illustrated step-by-step instructions
\n\u2714 Includes 8 supplementary tutorials on key bag-making techniques
\n\u2714 Designed to be compatible with home sewing machines
\n\u2714 Tested by test sewers of various skill levels<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 Canvas for a sturdy everyday bag
\n\u2714 Cotton fabrics for lighter versions or details
\n\u2714 Faux leather for a more modern or elegant look
\n\u2714 Coated fabrics for easier-to-care-for or more water-repellent versions
\n\u2714 Sturdy decorative fabrics for more structure and eye-catching fabric combinations
\n\u2714 Ideal as an everyday bag, crossbody bag, shoulder bag, work bag, or travel bag
\n\u2714 Suitable for everyday use, leisure, travel, work, shopping, and strolling around town<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n\u2714 Finished dimensions: approx. (H\/W\/D) 25 \u00d7 26 \u00d7 12 cm
\n\u2714 Difficulty level 3 out of 5 \u2013 for sewers with bag-making experience
\n\u2714 Patterns included in A4 and A0 sizes
\n\u2714 Compact crossbody bag for everyday use, work, travel, and city strolls
\n\u2714 Multiple zippered compartments for secure organization
\n\u2714 Interior and side pockets for better organization in everyday life
\n\u2714 Sturdy bag bottom for better stability and shape
\n\u2714 Includes 8 tutorials on magnetic snaps, the shoulder strap, strap ends, rivets, and book screws
\n\u2714 Digital PDF pattern with instructions\u2014no finished product included<\/p>\n