Wayfarer Sling Backpack - Small Unisex Sling Backpack Pattern

Designed to cater to the dynamic lifestyles of today’s trendsetters, the Wayfarer is not just an accessory but an essential companion for those who crave convenience without sacrificing style. 

What sets this small convertible backpack apart is its ingenious convertible straps, allowing you to seamlessly switch between a single-strap crossbody style or a classic backpack look.

***This is a downloadable PDF pattern in English available for digital download. You are NOT purchasing a completed bag!*****

Two Styles Included:

Instructions are provided to make the backpack in two styles:

Style 1: A simple backpack with a single zippered compartment; and

Style 2: An advanced backpack with a double zippered compartment.

Separate instructions files are provided for each style to avoid confusion. Style 1 pattern includes 33 pages of concise step-by-step instructions with colour photographs to help you through each step. Style 2 includes 36 pages of concise step-by-step instructions with colour photographs. 

The pattern pieces are provided in a separate document comprising printable full pattern pieces including rectangular pattern pieces. All pattern pieces include seam allowance.

PDF only and PDF+SVG options are available during purchase. Cut files for use with popular cutting machines, for example, Brother Scan n Cut, are provided in DXF and SVG formats.  Note: A 12″ x 24″ mat is required to cut the pattern pieces. Cut files have been thoroughly tested on multiple cutting machines

Disclaimer: No technical support or assistance in any form will be provided for said cut files. Please purchase the cut files only if you are proficient in using your cutting machine.

Finished Size:

Style 1: 8” W x 14.5" H x 3.5” D

Style 2: 8” W x 14.5” H x 4.5” D

Features:

* Zipper pocket with overlay on the front flap

* 1 or 2 main zipper compartments based on style

* Zippered back pocket

* Interior zipper pockets

* Miscellaneous interior pockets

* Two strap options: Adjustable sling strap or convertible strap

* Two methods for assembling the bag: Binding and birthing

Extras:

* A0 file included

* Projector file included

*Old pattern file included

*SVG files available

The main zipper compartments contain interior zippers and storage slots to organize basic everyday essentials and the front flap pocket is perfect for storing quick-access items. The back pocket can function as a concealed carry pocket to keep your wallet safe and reachable while traveling.

Skill Level:

Style 1: Intermediate

Style 2: Advanced

Basic Skills Needed:

– Basic sewing skills

– Familiarity with sewing patterns.

– Sewing curved seams

– Installing a zipper

– Determine Interfacing requirements

Materials Required:

1 yard (1 meter) of exterior fabric

2 yards (1.8 meters) of lining fabric

7” x 10” (18 x 25.4 cm) piece of leather/vinyl/cork for accent piece

3 yards (2.7 meters) of fusible medium weight woven interfacing

¾ yard (0.7 meters) of foam/fusible fleece interfacing

3” x 5” (7.6 x 12.7 cm) piece of stabilizer

Three 1” D-rings

One 1” wide side release buckle

One 6.5” (16.5 cm) long #5 zipper for exterior front pocket

One 9” (23 cm) long #5 zipper for exterior back pocket

Two or Four 12” (30.5 cm) long pieces of 3 mm cording for the bottle holders

One or two cord stops

¼ yard (0.25 meters) of mesh fabric for bottle holders

Style 1:

One 7.5” long (19 cm) zipper for bag interior

One 16.25” long (41.27 cm) #5 for bag compartment

Style 2:

Two 7.5” long (19 cm) zippers for bag interior

Two 16.25” long (41.27 cm) #5 for bag compartments

Sling Strap:

One 1″ swivel clasp

One 1″ tri-glide slider

1.5 yards (1.4 meters) of 1” wide webbing/strapping

Convertible Strap:

Two 1″ swivel clasps

Two 1″ tri-glide sliders

2 yards (1.8 meters) of 1” wide webbing/strapping

One 16” long (41 cm) #5 zipper

Other Notions:

– 3/16” or 9 mm Grommets/eyelets for bottle holder and grommet setting tools

– Wonder clips/Pins

– Double sided tape or glue

– Erasable fabric marker

– Co-ordinating thread

– Edge Paint (Optional)

– Teflon foot or walking foot if using vinyl or leather

– 2.5 yards (2.3 meters) of ⅜” to ½” wide pre made Bias tape or 1” wide Fold Over Elastic (or)

– Two 45” (115 cm) long (or cut width of fabric) strips of waterproof canvas for the binding method

Measurements are approximate and don’t account for directional or fussy cutting.

By purchasing this pattern, A Quaint Stitch grants the purchaser a non-exclusive, non-transferable, simple right of use license to use the sewing pattern for personal or limited commercial use. The rights to reproduce, publish or distribute the sewing pattern in whole or in part, to allow third parties to use it, to edit it or to change it in any form is strictly prohibited. Commercial use is limited to individual brand sales and is prohibited for mass production or manufacturers. 

No refunds will be entertained because of the nature of this product!