Pattern Testing & Improvement

Measured and cut panels to ensure size and fit of various belongings

Reduce the size of the bag, remove the cover flap, limit to one pocket on front panel

Companion

carry your life

How can the functionality of a backpack be enhanced by altering the form?

Backpacks are unwieldy and cumbersome

A messenger bag is easy to maneuver

-Simple and classic

-Occupies more space than necessary

-Good structure

-Too urban

-Expansive storage

-Not easily accessible

Fabric choice

Durable fabric for the outer shell of the bag, to provide the bag safety throughout its use

Light fabric for the interior to ensure ease of finding belongings

Patterned interior fabric making dirt and stains less noticeable

Available options

Body

Duck canvas

Canvas

Cordura

Polyester

Liner

Satin

Cotton

Polyester

Canvas

Final Bag Production

sew pocket

attach pocket to liner

join liner and body

iron and sew strap