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BACTRIAN - Pattern for a shoulder bag / backpack

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This is a digital pattern - NOT a finished product. Sorry, no returns.

BACTRIAN, because it has two pretty humps and it can carry a lot.
Finished Size: 10-1/2” L x 11” H x 3.5” W (27 cm L x 28 cm H x 9 cm W)

BACTRIAN can hold an iPad plus lots of other items but the slim profile makes it compact for carrying. Pull the straps through the D-rings to convert instantly to a back pack; no need to clip or unclip anything. The suspender-like crossover straps help keep the top of the bag secure while it is on your back. Make BACTRIAN dressy, classic or casual according to fabric choices.

FEATURES:
  • Vertical, exterior zippered pockets on both sides for phone or keys
  • Exterior zippers are included in a seam line
  • Straps are “piped” using vinyl tubing for a firm finish
  • Top recessed zipper closure
  • Inside zippered pocket and slip pocket
  • The base is inset and has four bag feet
  • BACTRIAN stands up straight with the aid of foam interfacing
  • The pattern is rated as intermediate because of the fairly narrow inset base and the challenges of the asymmetry.
PATTERN INCLUDES:
  • Both drafted pattern pieces and measurements
  • Link to Rapidsizer for printing a pdf of measured pieces.
  • Lots of colour drawings to aid in construction
  • ID tags for keeping the cut pieces organized
  • Alternate choices for straps and finishing at the end of the pattern
  • Flat straps and a quilting-weight cotton will make this an easier project and there is lots of detail for the very confident beginning bag maker.
  • This pattern is rated intermediate because of the tight corners on the inset base.
MATERIALS and SUPPLIES:
Exterior and top facing
1/2 yard (.45 m) of 42” (107 cm) wide quilting cotton or equivalent leather, vinyl or cork.
Lining
1/3 yard (50 cm) quilting cotton

Straps
36” x 6” (91 cm x 15.2 cm) main or contrasting fabric
68” (172 cm) of 1/4” (6mm) outside diameter vinyl tubing. You can find this in the plumbing section of your hardware store. It usually comes in rolls of 120” (3.05 m)

Interfacing
1 yard (.9 meters) 20 “ (51 cm) wide fusible woven interfacing (e.g., Pellon Shape Flex SF101)
2/3 yard (.5 m) Pellon Flex-foam one-side fusible FF78F1or equivalent
1/4 yard (.2 m.) Pellon 809 Decor Bond or similar firm fusible interfacing
1 piece - 11” x 3.5” (28 cm x 9 cm) firm stabilizer (e.g., Peltex, plastic grid, core flute)

Notions
1 - 14” (35 cm) #4.5 or #5 zipper tape, for top closure.
2 - 6” (15 cm) #4.5 or #5 coil zippers or 16” (40.6 cm) of coil zipper tape for outside pockets.
1 - 9” (23 cm) #3 zipper for inside pocket.
4 - 3/4” (1.9 cm) D-rings
2 - 1/2” (1.25 cm) swivel hooks. You can use larger hooks but they must be able to fit through the D-rings.
4 - bag feet
1 - zipper end. You can choose to make a fabric end for your zipper.

Marking chalk or erasable pen. Check to ensure marks will erase from your fabric choice.
Pins and/or clips
Optional:
Plain white eraser, craft knife, double-sided tape
Spray starch, duct tape
You will get a PDF (4MB) file