Sew a classic backpack — fully lined, clean-finished, and built to last through daily use.
The medium size hits the sweet spot: roomy enough for everything you need, compact enough to not feel bulky. Proper backpack straps, zippered compartments, and a polished finish inside and out. A go-to everyday bag that works just as well for school, the gym, or the weekend market.
What you'll get:
• PDF pattern files in A4 and US Letter
• Full step-by-step photo sewing tutorial
• Fabric suggestions, cutting layout, and sizing notes
• Pattern in both inches and centimeters
Finished size: 27 × 38 × 12 cm (10⁵/₈" × 14¹¹/₆₄" × 4²³/₃₂")
Difficulty: Beginner — no previous sewing experience needed
Format: Instant PDF download
Materials needed:
• Shell fabric: 70 × 95 cm (27⁹/₁₆" × 37¹³/₃₂")
• Lining fabric: 45 × 95 cm (17²³/₃₂" × 37¹³/₃₂")
• Cotton flat rope, 2 cm wide: 16 cm (6¹⁹/₆₄")
• Cotton flat rope, 3 cm wide: 352 cm (138³⁷/₆₄")
• Binding: 360 cm (141⁴⁷/₆₄") of 4 cm wide ready-made bias binding or 2 cm wide trimming tape
• Zipper: 1× 25 cm (9²⁷/₃₂") + 2× 40 cm (15³/₄")
• Metal webbing belt tips: 2×, adjusters: 2×
• Recommended fabric: 100% linen or 100% cotton (Jagoda used 100% raw cotton 280g/m² shell + printed cotton 140g/m² lining)
Please note: no refunds on instant download patterns.
check our Fabric & Gear Favorites for fabric and tools recommendations
Sew a classic backpack — fully lined, clean-finished, and built to last through daily use.
The medium size hits the sweet spot: roomy enough for everything you need, compact enough to not feel bulky. Proper backpack straps, zippered compartments, and a polished finish inside and out. A go-to everyday bag that works just as well for school, the gym, or the weekend market.
What you'll get:
• PDF pattern files in A4 and US Letter
• Full step-by-step photo sewing tutorial
• Fabric suggestions, cutting layout, and sizing notes
• Pattern in both inches and centimeters
Finished size: 27 × 38 × 12 cm (10⁵/₈" × 14¹¹/₆₄" × 4²³/₃₂")
Difficulty: Beginner — no previous sewing experience needed
Format: Instant PDF download
Materials needed:
• Shell fabric: 70 × 95 cm (27⁹/₁₆" × 37¹³/₃₂")
• Lining fabric: 45 × 95 cm (17²³/₃₂" × 37¹³/₃₂")
• Cotton flat rope, 2 cm wide: 16 cm (6¹⁹/₆₄")
• Cotton flat rope, 3 cm wide: 352 cm (138³⁷/₆₄")
• Binding: 360 cm (141⁴⁷/₆₄") of 4 cm wide ready-made bias binding or 2 cm wide trimming tape
• Zipper: 1× 25 cm (9²⁷/₃₂") + 2× 40 cm (15³/₄")
• Metal webbing belt tips: 2×, adjusters: 2×
• Recommended fabric: 100% linen or 100% cotton (Jagoda used 100% raw cotton 280g/m² shell + printed cotton 140g/m² lining)
Please note: no refunds on instant download patterns.
check our Fabric & Gear Favorites for fabric and tools recommendations
