Check out the best selling pattern from A Quaint Stitch! This fun and portable bag will be your next go-to for any errands run or day out! Two Styles Included! Instructions are provided to make the backpack in two styles: Style 1: A simple backpack with a single zippered compartment; and Style 2: An advanced backpack with a double zippered compartment. Features: * Zipper pocket with overlay on the front flap * 1 or 2 main zipper compartments based on style * Zippered back pocket * Interior zipper pockets * Miscellaneous interior pockets * Two strap options: Adjustable sling strap or convertible strap * Two methods for assembling the bag: Binding and birthing Extras: * A0 file included * Projector file included * Cut files are available for purchase The Pattern: Style 1 pattern includes 33 pages of concise step-by-step instructions with colour photographs to help you through each step. Style 2 includes 36 pages of concise step-by-step instructions with colour photographs. The pattern pieces are provided in a separate document comprising printable full pattern pieces including rectangular pattern pieces. All pattern pieces include seam allowance. Finished Size: Style 1: 8” W x 14.5″ H x 3.5” D Style 2: 8” W x 14.5” H x 4.5” D Skill Level: Style 1: Intermediate Style 2: Advanced Materials Required: 1 yard (1 meter) of exterior fabric 2 yards (1.8 meters) of lining fabric 7” x 10” (18 x 25.4 cm) piece of leather/vinyl/cork for accent piece 3 yards (2.7 meters) of fusible medium weight woven interfacing ¾ yard (0.7 meters) of foam/fusible fleece interfacing 3” x 5” (7.6 x 12.7 cm) piece of stabilizer Three 1” D-rings One 1” wide side release buckle One 6.5” (16.5 cm) long #5 zipper for exterior front pocket One 9” (23 cm) long #5 zipper for exterior back pocket Two or Four 12” (30.5 cm) long pieces of 3 mm cording for the bottle holders One or two cord stops ¼ yard (0.25 meters) of mesh fabric for bottle holders Style 1: One 7.5” long (19 cm) zipper for bag interior One 16.25” long (41.27 cm) #5 for bag compartment Style 2: Two 7.5” long (19 cm) zippers for bag interior Two 16.25” long (41.27 cm) #5 for bag compartments Sling Strap: One 1″ swivel clasp One 1″ tri-glide slider 1.5 yards (1.4 meters) of 1” wide webbing/strapping Convertible Strap: Two 1″ swivel clasps Two 1″ tri-glide sliders 2 yards (1.8 meters) of 1” wide webbing/strapping One 16” long (41 cm) #5 zipper Other Notions: – 3/16” or 9 mm Grommets/eyelets for bottle holder and grommet setting tools – Wonder clips/Pins – Double sided tape or glue – Erasable fabric marker – Co-ordinating thread – Edge Paint (Optional) – Teflon foot or walking foot if using vinyl or leather – 2.5 yards (2.3 meters) of ⅜” to ½” wide pre made Bias tape or 1” wide Fold Over Elastic (or) – Two 45” (115 cm) long (or cut width of fabric) strips of waterproof canvas for the binding method Measurements are approximate and don’t account for directional or fussy cutting. Download: Please note this is a digital download PDF file, not a paper sewing pattern.
