Towpath Waist Pack and Crossbody Bag Sewing Pattern

The Towpath Pack is a small, utility-forward bag designed for daily carry, travel, and long days spent moving through the city. It is available in three distinct carry styles: a traditional waist pack/fanny pack, a lighter low-profile waist pack/fanny pack, and a dedicated crossbody configuration. This pattern includes all three options.

Features

• Small and Large size patterns included
• Includes pattern geometry for three distinct carry styles
• Main zippered compartment
• Optional internal slip pockets
• Internal key loop with hook
• Clean, low-profile silhouette
• Designed for technical fabrics and everyday durability

Finished Dimensions

• Small: 4.75” x 9” x 2.5” (10.2 cm x 22.9 cm x 6.4 cm)
• Large: 5.75” x 10” x 3” (14.6 cm x 25.4 cm x 7.6 cm)

Skill Level

Some sewing experience is recommended.

Description

The Towpath Pack sewing pattern emphasizes clean construction and flexibility through material choice rather than excess features allowing makers to tailor their pack to their preferred carry style and level of internal organization. The pattern emphasizes clean construction and flexibility through material choice rather than excess features.

This pattern is offered in small and large sizes and is well suited for everyday essentials, travel use, and situations where you want a compact bag that stays out of the way.

Carry Options

The Towpath Pack includes three distinct strap styles, each designed around a specific way of carrying the bag: 

• Wide, beefy wings webbing for a stable, traditional waist pack/fanny pack/bum bag feel.
• Narrower, sleek wings for a lighter, lower-profile waist carry. 
• Contoured, tapered wings specifically designed for crossbody or shoulder carry and helps the pack sit flatter against the body when worn across the chest or back.

Your preferred carry style is chosen during construction and all three options are included in one pattern. This approach keeps the design simple and extensible while allowing you to select the carry style that best suits your individual needs.

The Towpath Pack sewing pattern works well with a wide range of technical and pack fabrics, making it easy to adapt to different use cases without altering the pattern itself.

Use Case

The Towpath Pack is sized for the essentials. On a recent trip, it carried the following gear for the Cracked Asphalt crew:

• Phone and wallet
• Passport and travel documents
• Phone charger
• Sunglasses
• Snacks
• Small notebook
• Keys

What's Included

This pattern is available in Large Format/A0 and Letter/A4. It's suitable for both home printers and professional printing services.

With your purchase you will receive:

• Size Large: Large Format/A0 digital pattern (PDF)
• Size Large: Letter/A4 digital pattern (PDF)
• Size Small: Large Format/A0 digital pattern (PDF)
• Size Small: Letter/A4 digital pattern (PDF)
• 31 page fully illustrated digital instruction manual (PDF)

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License

Please respect the intellectual property rights of small, independent makers and refrain from sharing this pattern or using it for commercial purposes. By purchasing this digital product, you are purchasing a single license for your exclusive use.

Feel free to use this pattern as many times as you wish for your own personal projects. Make one for yourself, make one for your auntie, make ten for your fishing buddies. Whatever you want as long as you are the one making it. We ask that if you plan to share the pattern itself or use it for a course that each participant purchase their own license. You can contact us and ask to work something out. I promise we'll be down to help.

Budget-Friendly Construction

Making your own gear doesn't have to destroy your budget. With our Towpath waist pack/crossbody bag sewing pattern, you can embark on a budget-friendly myog journey and create a durable and stylish companion for your adventures. Our pattern is designed with cost-efficiency in mind, allowing you to minimize expenses without compromising on quality.

By following our detailed instructions, you'll be able to make informed decisions about materials and components, ensuring that every penny spent is maximized. Within the pattern instructions, we provide a complete list of materials you will require to construct your own Towpath Pack along with recommendations for fabric and some budget-friendly alternatives for hardware and webbing that won't empty your wallet.

Perhaps more importantly, our pattern is optimized to minimize waste, helping you make the most out of your materials and reducing unnecessary expense. Following our pattern, you'll be able to achieve professional-quality results without the hefty price tag.

Additional Information

For detailed instructions on assembly and sewing techniques, refer to the pattern instructions document provided with your download. Additional information about this pattern can also be found on our website.

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