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Homemade Messenger Bag

Homemade Messenger Bag

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We call messenger bags "Jack bags" because Jack Bauer of 24 made them look so cool. This one got thrown together with some household items, so it's kind of a MacGeyver/Bauer hybrid.

It's cheap, it's easy, and you'll never cry if you wreck it. It's the Jack Bag!

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Step 1Tools & Supplies

Tools & Supplies

Tools & Supplies:

Paper
Scotch tape
Duct tape
Ruler
Scissors
Xacto knife
Pen/Pencil

Stuff not pictured because I'm disorganized:
Magnetic tape
Hole puncher
Fabric
Iron-on patch compound
Iron

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2 comments

Jul 18, 2011. 4:21 AM

sunshiine says:

Thanks for sharing! This is cute.

Jul 18, 2011. 8:55 AMLissastrata (author) says:

Thanks! :)

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I am a recovering Cub Scout Den Leader. I spent five years in that role and have learned how to do more with less and to be creative in weird ways. Humor is one of the most important parts of my li...