Reepham Messenger Bag Pattern. Sewing pattern for a neat messenger bag in 1940’s utilitarian style with asymmetrical detailing, softened with pretty pleating. Reepham is trimmed with buttons and features a practical back pocket, which also doubles as a template for an interior pocket template. It is perfectly sized for everyday use and makes up beautifully in most fabrics from Charlies Aunt signature British tweeds, corduroy and velvet to cotton canvas. Make with a self fabric strap all in one color or add a purchased strap. The Reepham Messenger Bags approximate finished dimensions are: Height 11in (28cm), Width 12in (31cm), Base depth 2in (5cm), strap length is approx. 39in (100cm).