The Day Hiker Bag PDF Pattern by Henny Penny Patterns includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating a bag that takes you through your hike with style, with the features you need such as a water bottle holder, key holder, sandwich bag, adjustable shoulder strap, and insulation to keep everything cool! Finished size is 12"W x 11"H x 3"D.
Materials Needed:
- 1 yd Fabric A – Main body of outer bag, 2 outside pockets
- 1/2 yd Fabric B – Front flap, back pocket flap, 2 outside pocket linings, 2 tabs 4” X 4”
- 1/2 yd Vinyl or Laminated Fabric – Lining of main bag, outside of sandwich/snack bag; OPTION: Heat N Bond by Therm O Web to make your own vinyl fabric. This comes in a package of 2 yards by 17” and is plenty for this pattern project. Follow the instructions given on the package. If you wish to use this option, add 1/2 yard to Fabric B (making it 1 yard total) and iron-on the vinyl to this Fabric B. You may also use 1/2 yard of a third fabric and use the iron-on vinyl instead.
- 1/2 yd Insul-Bright® - Insul-Bright is by the Warm Company and helps keep your water cool and your sandwich/snack fresh.
- 1/4 yd Interfacing (Pellon 987F or equivalent) – Interfacing for 2 outside pockets, the front flap, and the smaller flap for the back pocket.
- 9" of 1" wide Elastic – To hold water bottle in place
- 16" of 1" to 1 1/2" wide ribbon, trim, webbing, etc. - Decoration for the back flap; TIP: Do not use the thin, silky ribbon – use a heavier gauge ribbon (grosgrain) or trim.
- 3" of Velcro (Hook & Loop Tape) – cut into three 1” pieces
- 18" of 1" wide Ribbon, webbing, etc. – key fob to hold your keys
- 1" lobster claw/swivel snap
- (3) 1" D-rings, O-rings or rectangular rings
- 1" Buckle – Center bar can be sliding or fixed in placed
- 60" of 1" wide Webbing - for adjustable handle
- Fray Check™ by Dritz
The Day Hiker Bag PDF Sewing Pattern by Henny Penny Patterns has a total of 49 pages of instructions, illustrations, and photos, including 6 pages of pattern templates. There is a appended bonus printout of 9 pages of instructons with no photos for easy printing.
