Mail Bag (Letter Carriers) Messenger Style Bag Pattern

[Mugsy]

Anyone have or can anyone direct me to a pattern for a US mail letter carriers bag? They kind of look like a large messenger style bags. New ones are made from a heavy fabric but the older ones were leather, surely a pattern exists for one out there somewhere?

Thanks!

[makitmama]

I have a 1954 mail bag on my porch airing out before I make a cargo bag out of it. It is straightforward, and dated 1954. I do make hobo bags, and messenger bags. The easiest way to do one is to sew two rectangles together and box the corners, which makes the general shape. Then, add whatever straps you want.

there is a simple messenger bag pattern on instructables that could be modified easily also-

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-XO-Laptop-Bag/