A black floral mini messenger bag

I've been wanting to make a little messenger bag -- just large enough for a small wallet, water bottle, and maybe a camera -- but the mechanics of figuring out an adjustable strap was daunting....until I found this at the local thrift store!Here is a little walk through the process...first cutting out all the fabric pieces (two outer side pockets, inner pocket, outer pieces, lining for all, and interfacing for most), mini D rings (and little webbing strips), and a zipper (oops, he didn't make the photo-op):Then sewing all the pocket pieces and top stitching and securing the D rings:

Adding the interior pocket to the liner (I always like one for pens): Then sewing the zipper between the two right sides (and no, a zipper foot is not always necessary):Then, with the zipper open, sew around (outer pieces and liner pieces facing each other) leaving an opening to turn it right side out (and add the D-rings too):
The finished bag (a fairly quick project):Other project notes: I also added a flat bottom so it could stand up better. It seems a little too vertical, but everything fits. *Love* having pockets on both sides and not having to deal with a flap when trying to find stuff. When I get tired of this bag, I can recycle the straps for another bag :)

Have a great weekend -- I'll see you all in a couple of weeks after family camp!