Planetary Backpack PDF Sewing Pattern - ENGLISH
The Planetary Backpack is a relaxed drawstring backpack with a top cover flap and an easy access outer front pocket. A midsized backpack (approximate finished internal dimensions: 370mm (14 ½”) tall x 420mm (16 ½”) wide) perfect for a trip to the park or all the essentials needed for your little one’s first trip to outer space! It is a Confident Beginner level pattern; a few challenges but nothing you can’t handle!
This listing is for a digital product and not a finished item. English language instructions.
This pattern is sold for personal use only. Should you wish to sell small quantities of your own sewing using this PDF pattern please contact me at info@incompletestitches.com for written permission.
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The Planetary Backpack is a relaxed drawstring backpack with a top cover flap and an easy access outer front pocket. A midsized backpack perfect for a trip to the park or all the essentials needed for your little one’s first trip to outer space! The main bag is accessed via the circular top flap and drawstring closure. There an outer pocket secured with a snap fixing and internally a simple patch pocket.
The tutorial contains a template to add your own “MARS” applique to the top flap. Check out the PLANETARYsewalong blogpost here for inspo and PLANETARYhack tutorials on adding piping to your bag, a padded back and simplified drawstring casing.
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It is a "Confident Beginner" level pattern requiring a bit of confidence handling multiple layers of fabric. New to bag making?? Don't worry, the pattern comes with a comprehensive PDF tutorial making it a great entry level bag making project.
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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD INCLUDES A ZIPPED FILE CONTAINING:
- A detailed, extensive, illustrated step-by-step tutorial to guide you in confidently sewing your own Planetary Backpack
- A tiled print at home PDF pattern (that works for both A4 & letter page sizes)
- A0 copyshop pattern
- A layered PDF projector file
Upon purchase you will be sent a link to the zipped pattern file that lasts for 24hours after purchase - but don’t worry! Should you need to access your pattern at a later date just click on the original email to be sent a new one. For your own convenience we do advise that you download and save your files securely on your computer upon purchase.
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OUTER FABRIC:
Mid - heavy weight stable fabrics such as oilskin/waxed canvas, mid-heavy weight canvas, a stable mid/heavy weight linen, corduroy, twill, denim, etc.
LINING FABRIC:
Mid - light weight stable fabrics such as cotton, quilting cotton, linen etc.
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NOTIONS required include:
- 3m x 25mm (1 inch) webbing
- 25mm (1 inch) D-rings - x3
- 25mm (1 inch) adjustable sliders - x3
- 25mm (1 inch) Swivel Hook/Side Release Buckle
- 1.2m Drawstring
- 2x Eyelet Grommets
- Snap Fixing
- Interfacing: The Planetary Backpack is designed to be a relaxed backpack and can be made without overall interfacing, depending on the fabric you choose and the level or structure that you desire, you may wish to interface some areas. The pattern tutorial contains suggestions on suitable fabrics and on areas where you may want to consider adding interfacing.
- Bondaweb - OPTIONAL
- Denim needle/needle suitable for your fabric choice
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Huge thank you to a wonderful team of testers who provided excellent feedback and inspirational sewing.
Tester photos shown from:
www.instagram.com/kleines_tragbares/
www.instagram.com/handmade_by_nicole.hug/
