Upcycled Burlap Messenger Bags
Big on unique style with and eco-friendly vibe, our burlap messenger bags are the perfect blend of sleek geek and eco-friendly fabulous. They make a statement. The Java Jayne upcycled messenger bag takes a classic approach to design and a “reduce, reuse, recycle” approach to its construction.
Basic Burlap Messenger Bags:
Our basic bags include a spacious size bag approximately 13” wide x 11” tall x 4” deep. The front flap features the original coffee grower’s packaging. The interior is lined with light weight cotton fabric. It also includes a roomy 10” wide x 6.5” tall interior patch pocket with a 2” centered Velcro closure. The 1.75” wide shoulder strap is adjustable up to a maximum length of about 53” with “D” rings.
Upscale Messenger Bags:
Java Jayne messenger bags have all the convenience of a modern tech bag, with totally eco-friendly style. It is approximately 13” wide x 11” tall x 4” deep.
The front flap of this upcycled messenger bag features the original coffee grower’s markings. It features a 12″ wide x 6″ deep front flap pocket with a sturdy two way zipper. The flap securely fastens to the body of the bag with 2 mini-parachute clips on adjustable 1″ wide burlap straps for those extra bulky loads.
Under the flap is even more pocket storage. It has a 12″ wide x 7″ tall burlap patch pocket lined with matching cotton lining. On top of the patch pocket is another 3 compartment pocket made from the same matching lining material, perfect for gadgets like phones and cords. Compartments are roughly 3.5″, 2.75, 3.5″ (all 3.75″ tall).
Inside the bag is lined with matching lightweight cotton print fabric. You’ll also find another velcro closure pocket along the back side of the bag (11.5″ wide x 8″ deep) and a metal key clasp for easy key storage and retrieval. The bottom of the bag includes repurposed cardboard reinforcement to help maintain the bag’s great shape and support heavy loads.
The back of the coffee sack bag includes still more storage with a full width veclro closure pocket that is 8.5″ deep. The 2″ wide adjustable shoulder strap (up to approx. 54″) features easy push button fastening with rugged parachute clip, and also has a hand strap along the top of the bag for briefcase style carrying.
How do you soften the burlap? I am trying to make seat cushions and don’t want the burlap to be too itchy.
Sara,
Thanks for your question. I wash the bags which helps some, but burlap, by it’s nature, isn’t really a soft material. I guess you could try using some fabric softener when you wash it, which may make it a bit more manageable. One thing I’ve found is that different coffee growers use different types of burlap for their bags, some are rougher than others. Look for a brand that has a thinner, tighter weave. Those make for less itchy seating. Good luck. 🙂
I would like to purchase a messenger bag made from the coffee bags that is lined on the inside with a “fun funky printed material”. Do you make anything in with that description?
Yes I do. Please contact me at dvautier@hotmail.com
These bags from the coffee sacks are so cool. I like the way they look, and reading what features they have, it seems they are very nice indeed.
I am also a sewer and along with my wife we also do bags in a similar fashion, but with some other features.
Even now, after a good run with bags i am still carrying the original prototype that we made when this started for us, and i will likely carry it till just before it falls apart, at which point i will repair it and carry on using it. I suppose i am a sentimental fool in this regard, but why not.
Thanks Johan, I’d love to see what types of bags you make. It’s always great to see what others are doing. Do you have a site or a link or anything? Diane