Sew a large classic backpack — fully lined, structured, and roomy enough to fit a 15" laptop.
This is the bigger sibling of the Classic Backpack, designed for everything you actually need to carry. Proper backpack straps, multiple zippered compartments, and a clean finish inside and out. The kind of bag you take to work, school, or the weekend away. Beginner-friendly with a result that looks seriously polished.
What you'll get:
• PDF pattern files in A0, 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: 29 × 40 × 13 cm (11²⁷/₆₄" × 15³/₄" × 5¹/₈") — fits a 15" laptop
Difficulty: Beginner — no previous sewing experience needed
Format: Instant PDF download
Materials needed:
• Shell fabric: 70 × 100 cm (27⁹/₁₆" × 39³/₈")
• Lining fabric: 48 × 100 cm (18⁵⁷/₆₄" × 39³/₈")
• Cotton flat rope, 2 cm wide: 16 cm (6¹⁹/₆₄")
• Cotton flat rope, 3 cm wide: 366 cm (144³/₃₂")
• Binding: 390 cm (153³⁵/₆₄") of 4 cm wide ready-made bias binding or 2 cm wide trimming tape
• Zipper: 1× 27 cm (10⁵/₈") + 2× 44 cm (17²¹/₆₄")
• 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
Sew a large classic backpack — fully lined, structured, and roomy enough to fit a 15" laptop.
This is the bigger sibling of the Classic Backpack, designed for everything you actually need to carry. Proper backpack straps, multiple zippered compartments, and a clean finish inside and out. The kind of bag you take to work, school, or the weekend away. Beginner-friendly with a result that looks seriously polished.
What you'll get:
• PDF pattern files in A0, 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: 29 × 40 × 13 cm (11²⁷/₆₄" × 15³/₄" × 5¹/₈") — fits a 15" laptop
Difficulty: Beginner — no previous sewing experience needed
Format: Instant PDF download
Materials needed:
• Shell fabric: 70 × 100 cm (27⁹/₁₆" × 39³/₈")
• Lining fabric: 48 × 100 cm (18⁵⁷/₆₄" × 39³/₈")
• Cotton flat rope, 2 cm wide: 16 cm (6¹⁹/₆₄")
• Cotton flat rope, 3 cm wide: 366 cm (144³/₃₂")
• Binding: 390 cm (153³⁵/₆₄") of 4 cm wide ready-made bias binding or 2 cm wide trimming tape
• Zipper: 1× 27 cm (10⁵/₈") + 2× 44 cm (17²¹/₆₄")
• 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
