The pattern comes with a paper pattern and instructions to make a backpack that we have called a Commuter bag.
Suitable fabrics: heavy weight cotton, oil cloth, cotton blends, linen, linen blends, canvas.
Suitable lining fabric: medium weight cotton or cotton blends.
Fabric requirements -
Main fabric
112cm fabric width you need 90cm
120cm+ fabric width you need 80cm
Main fabric when bag has a contrasting base fabric
112cm fabric width you need 75cm
120cm+ fabric width you need 60cm
Contrasting base fabric
112cm+ fabric width you need 20cm
Lining fabric
112cm fabric width you need 60cm (cut on fold)
120cm+ fabric width you need 50cm
* Note - Inside pocket is optional
Notions:
- 35 x 37cm Flexi-foam
- 46cm zip + 20cm zip (both heavy duty)
- 2.5m webbing (3cm wide) + 40cm webbing (5cm wide)
- 2 rectangular rings (3.5cm) + 2 strap adjusters (3.5cm)
Difficulty: intermediate