Batala Backpack - PDF Sewing Pattern

Handbag backpack substitute, with proper pockets for cell phone, keys etc that doesn't look like your regular backpack, more like a pretty handbag or an accessory. It has a sturdy center, so it holds it shape nicely despite the half circle sides which gives the beautiful folds on the sides.

It might not be the most practical backpack, but it's so pretty and unusual! It's such a handy size to replace your everyday handbag and it's super comfortable to wear with it's padded, adjustable straps, and you can easily hang it in the big D-ring. You close it with a drawstring and a magnetic snap lock for the lid. On the backside you have a safe zippered pocket, as I'm always a bit worried about carrying my things on my back otherwise, then it feels good to know the keys and any other important little things are safely tucked away towards my back where no one can get to it. The interior has a zippered pocket and an open pocket for your cell phone.

BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY

This is an intermediate pattern, so some bag sewing experience is recommended.

MEASUREMENTS

Finished size: ~12" high and ~7" wide at the top.

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Fabric:

1/2 yard Exterior: Cotton (the forest green).

25 x 25" Exterior faux leather: (the purple soft sides), suede or other stable but draping fabric.

1 yard Lining: Cotton (all of the interior).

1 Fat Quarter (18" x 22") cotton decorative fabric: The tiger fabric.

1 Fat Quarter (18" x 22") cotton piping fabric: (the purple piping) or 2 yards store bought piping.

Interfacing:

1/2 yard Medium weight fusible interfacing: with loft for straps, such as Pellon Fusible Thermolam.

1/2 yard of light weight fusible interfacing: such as Vilene G700 woven fusible or Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex.

15 x 24" Heavy weight fusible interfacing: such as Fast 2 Fuse Heavy, Decovil Heavy or Pellon Peltex.

Notions:

1 - 2” D­-ring: if your quilt store doesn’t carry them, buy from a hardware store or dive shop).

2 - 1” Rectangular rings.

2 - 1” Rectangle sliders:  for adjusting strap length.

1 - Magnetic snap lock.

1 yard of Drawstring: for closing your bag.

2 yards of Drawstring for piping: only if you’re making your own.

2 -7” Zippers for pockets: one matching lining and one matching exterior.

20 - Eyelets in a suitable size for your drawstring: The bag in the pattern uses 3/8” size.

1 - Double plastic cord lock: for drawstring.

2 - Plastic cord ends: if you wish.

Fabric glue: like Gutermann Textile Glue HT2.

Wonder Clips or similar.

Rotary cutter, cutting mat & ruler.

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PDF SEWING PATTERN

This is a PDF sewing pattern file for download and printing yourself. It's a full color pattern with step by step instructions, each accompanied by a color photo to make it fun to sew and the pattern easy to follow. When the payment has been received an automatic email will be sent with a download link to your pattern.

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