Summary
- Easy-to-read instructions, colour photographs, and pattern pieces
- Spacious bag with loads of features
- Packed with pockets
- Full video tutorial with Mrs H on YouTube
This pattern comes with a full video sew along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qCxvwPyIb8
Bag Features
The Buddy Backpack is packed with pockets and features! Measuring 11" x 13 1/2" x 5" (28cm x 34cm x 12.5cm) it's very comfortable, but fairly capacious!
There's a laptop pocket, pen slots, keyring holder/pocket, zip pocket, slip pockets, bottle holder and it's all encased with a top zip closure!
Outside of the zip compartment is a hidden back pocket under the flap.
The Buddy backpack uses strap sliders so that the short top handle pulls down out of the way when worn on your back, and the backpack straps pull up out of the way when carrying the short handle!
Pattern Features
The Buddy Backpack bag sewing pattern features comprehensive instructions, pattern pieces, and colour photographs.
The Buddy Backpack bag sewing pattern is classified as an adventurous intermediate/advanced level bag sewing pattern. It is written in UK English and has been thoroughly tested by a team of expert sewing pattern testers.
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Pattern FAQs
What difficulty is this sewing pattern?
This is an adventurous intermediate/advanced level sewing pattern.However, if you get stuck, please ask us for help in our Facebook group: Facebook Support Group for Sewing Patterns by Mrs H.
How big is the finished bag?
The Buddy Backpack bag has finished dimensions of 11" wide x 13 1/2" high x 5" deep (28cm x 34cm x 12.5cm)
What materials will I need for this bag?
Fabric:
- 1 ⅛ yard (1m) main fabrics (8 layers at its thickest) plus OPTIONAL 1 x FQ contrast fabric
- 2 yards (1.8m) lining fabrics
- 3 yards (3m) medium interfacing (based on 35” (90cm) width, narrower will need more)
- ½ yard (0.4m) Decovil light
- 1 ⅛ yard (1m) foam stabiliser
- 10 ½” x 11 ¼” (26.5cm x 28.5cm) fusible fleece
- 16" x ½ " (41cm x 1.2cm) ribbon to match width of the swivel clip
- 10 ½" x 5" (27cm x 12.5cm) firm bag base mesh
Hardware:
- 1 x ¾" (18mm) slim magnetic snap
- 2 x ⁹/¹⁶" (14mm) slim magnetic snap
- 2 x 1" (25mm) rectangle rings
- 4 x 1" (25mm) adjustable bar strap sliders (use wide mouth sliders if using faux leather /vinyl/cork)
- 14 x medium double cap rivets (⅜" Caps x ⁵/¹⁶" Post (9mm x 8mm)) (use size small if using all cotton)
- 4 x ½" (12mm) domed purse feet
- 10" (25.5cm) #3 zip (cut continuous at 12"(30.5cm)) to match lining
- 18" (46cm) #5 zip (cut continuous at 18"(46cm)) to match exterior
- 1 x metal zip end
- 1 x ½" (12mm) swivel clip
- OPTIONAL: 1 x 'handmade' metal bag label
- OPTIONAL: 1 x metal edge trim (Style A - Large Pointed)
Supplies:
- Double sided basting tape
- Zip foot & walking foot
- Wonder Clips
- Fray Check
- Pressing cloth
- Pinking shears
- Duct tape
- Chalk marker/erasable pen
What's the tag for social media?
#BuddyBackpack
Where can I find more inspiration?
Click through the photos at the top of this page to see some of our testers' amazing makes, or keep an eye on our social media feeds.
Is there a sew along for the Buddy Backpack?
Yes! Mrs H filmed a full-length video tutorial. Find it on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qCxvwPyIb8
I've found a mistake!
Oh no! Please send us an email to mrsh@mrs-h.com so that we can add it to our Errata page.
I have a question not answered here
Send us an email to help@mrs-h.com or pop over to the Sewing Patterns by Mrs H Facebook Support Group and we'll do our best to help!
