Yasmina Backpack

THIS IS A PDF PATTERN IN ENGLISH, NOT A FINISHED BAG!

AVAILABLE FOR INSTANT DOWNLOAD:

• DEJAdesigns-Yasmina_Backpack-Instructions.pdf
  Step by step instructions with detailed pictures, showing you how to make your own Yasmina Backpack.

• DEJAdesigns-Yasmina_Backpack-A4_Printables.pdf
• DEJAdesigns-Yasmina_Backpack-LETTER_Printables.pdf
  Full pattern pieces in letter size OR A4 format and measurements.

This is a pattern that would not generally be a beginner pattern but strives to be, as it has very detailed explanations and over 400 photos to guide you through every step.⁣
⁣It is great for an adventurous beginner interested in learning new things as it has various techniques explained and tips and tricks throughout the instructions.⁣
And an intermediate sewist can breeze through it easily because of all the photos.⁣

 

⁣Full video tutorial available here:

 

MAIN FEATURES

• Two sizes – medium sized backpack and a smaller, slim backpack purse
• Front panel great for showcasing your fabric
• Zipper pocket on the back for security, a double slip pocket and a zipper pocket inside
• Both measurements (imperial and metric) with cutting instructions as well as pattern pieces available (whole pieces – no fold)
• Detailed instructions with over 400 photos
• Two-sided straps and handle, no raw edges technique for the ends of your straps
• Two ways of doing interior zipper pocket – regular (zipper facing – no raw edges) and with vinyl/cork/leather overlay
• Various fabric/interfacing/stabilizer options discussed

 

REQUIREMENTS:

FABRIC:

FOR LARGE SIZE:

• 1 yd (m) Exterior fabric, 55” (140 cm) wide
• 3/4 yd (m) Lining fabric 55” (140 cm) wide
• *optional: 1 ¼” (3.2 cm) wide webbing (if doing webbing straps and connectors – 1” wide can also be used alternatively)

FOR SMALL SIZE:

• 1/2 yd (m) Exterior fabric, 55” (140 cm) wide
• 1/2 yd (m) Lining fabric, 55” (140 cm) wide
• *optional – 1” (2.5 cm) wide webbing (if doing webbing straps and handle)

 

INTERFACING, STABILIZERS

• Woven interfacing for all cotton/lightweight fabric pieces
• Vilene H250 or Pellon 809 Décor-Bond (for cotton straps and connectors) – woven interfacing can be used alternatively
• A small piece of light nonwoven interfacing for the zipper facing – if doing the facing method (two methods for zipper pocket are explained)
• Decovil Light/Heavy – reinforcements/stabilizers – (pages 6-8)
• Decovil Light/Fusible fleece/H630/H640/Thermolam/Foam for structure – depending on materials choice (check pages 6-8)

HARDWARE

• 8/9 mm diameter rivets of various post lengths – depending on the fabric choice
• 5# nylon zipper tape (zipper by the meter/yard) + 3 corresponding zipper pulls: (37 5/8” (95.5 cm) for LARGE, 33 3/4″ (85.5 cm) for SMALL SIZE)
• 2 x slide adjusters, 2 x rectangle rings : 1 1/4 ” (3.2 cm) for LARGE size, 1” (2.5 cm) for SMALL SIZE
• *1” (2.5 cm) can be used alternatively for large size as well)

 

OTHER TOOLS AND NOTIONS

• Removable marking tools (silver pen/air erasable pen/chalk etc)
• Wonder clips
• Quilting ruler
• Cutting tools (sharp scissors, rotary cutter, crafting knife, other preferred tools)
• Fabri-tac glue (or equivalent)
• Double sided tape of various widths

 

Feel free to make and sell your Yasmina Backpacks (provided they are not mass produced). Credit is always appreciated.

Do not sell or share any part of this pattern.

No refunds or returns are possible because it is a digital product.

 

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