Noodlehead – Making Backpack pattern (with mini) Noodlehead

Making Backpack (with mini) pattern by Anna Graham of Noodlehead.

This backpack which is perfect in its simplicity, but also great for customising, comes with two sizes to sew.  Choose your favourite canvas and get to work creating your very own custom carry-all for when you are on the go.

20 page pattern book includes step by step instructions and lots of helpful diagrams.

There are no special pattern pieces – just grab your rotary cutter and ruler, and ready, set  sew.  This project is suitable for those with some experience in bag making or adventurous beginners.

Finished dimensions: 11.5 wide x 15″ tall x 5″ deep ( 29cm x 38cm x 12cm)

Materials Needed: Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric.

• 1 yard (1 m) Exterior Fabric
• 1 yard (1 m) Lining Fabric
• 2 yards (1.8 m) Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101- 20”-wide)
• 1 yard (1 m) Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing (Pellon 809 – 42”-wide)^
• ½ yard (0.4 m) Foam Stabilizer (ByAnnie’s or 1 yard (1 m) Pellon Flex-Foam) ^
• (2) 1 ½” (3.8 cm) wide rectangle rings & (2) 1 ½” (3.8 cm) wide strap sliders
• (1) 22” (55 cm) zipper for top closure
• (1) 8” (20 cm) zipper for interior zip pocket
• 1 1/8 yards (1 m) of 1” (2.5 cm) wide cotton or poly webbing for top handles
• 2 ½ (2.2 m) yards of 1 ½” (3.8 cm) wide cotton or poly webbing for straps
• 3 ½ (3.2 m) yards straight-grain ½” (12 mm) wide double fold binding

Recommended Fabrics: canvas (7-9 oz. weight) or waxed canvas (10-12 oz. weight) for exterior fabric, quilting cotton for lining fabric

^ =omit if using waxed canvas