The Dawn To Dusk Backpack PDF Pattern by ChrisW Designs includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating a practical and stylish backpack with 5 pen pockets, a small coin pocket, and a front flap pocket with a zipper. There are 2 handy side pockets with magnetic snaps and the inside has a slip pocket with elastic that fits a small laptop. The straps are adjustable. Recommended for experienced sewers due to the many special features. Finished size: 14" X 13" x 6".
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Exterior fabric: 1-1/4 yds
- Lining fabric: 49” x 44”
- Sew-in interfacing: Mid-weight – 1/2 yd
- Fusible interfacing: Mid-weight – 10” x 44”
- Fusible fleece: Light weight – 1/2 yd
- Matching thread (I use Gutermann Polyester)
- 10-1/2” X 5-1/4” firm single side fusible Peltex – for base
- 24” zipper to match exterior - for the top
- 14” zipper - for the Front Pocket
- 8” zipper to match lining fabric - for the Interior Zipper Pocket
- 10-1/2" of 1/2" wide elastic
- 45-1/2" of 1” wide webbing for the adjustable straps
- (2) 1" strap adjusters
- (4) 1/2” bag feet
- (4) 3/4” buckles
- (4) eyelets that your buckle’s pins will fit through; I used 3/16” inner hole diameter
- 18mm regular magnetic snap for the Front Pocket
- (2) 14mm regular magnetic snaps for the Side Pockets
- Fray stopper or fabric glue
The Dawn To Dusk Backpack PDF Sewing Pattern by ChrisW Designs has a total of 105 pages, including 22 pages of pattern templates and 13 pages of text only instuctions for optional printing.
