Xaden Backpack

About the Xaden Backpack

This backpack is perfect for school. It has two mesh pockets on the side for drinks, a front flat pocket, a larger second pocket, and main compartment. Pockets inside include three pockets including one for laptops.

Finished size: Approximately 13"L x 6"W x 18"H

Video Tutorial: (work in progress. Link will be posted once uploaded!)

Level of difficulty for this pattern is 4 out of 5. This bag is domestic friendly, but has thick seams where straps are attached. The difficulty of this bag lies in the number of pieces, time required, and knowledge expectation. 

It requires basic sewing skills along with knowledge and experience in the following:

Curves

Zippers and zippers on curves

Binding (lots of it!)

Piping (with option to using Bias Tape instead)

Pleating (one part)

Materials:

• Exterior fabric, to include main and accents (qt: 1 yd, rec: woven/canvas or similar)
• Lining fabric (qt: 1 yd, rec: WPC/WRC/Ripstop/woven/canvas or similar)

• Mesh: Straps, Back Panel, Pockets (qt: 36" x 20")

• Foam (qt: 18" x 36", Single sided fusible)
• Interfacing for all Woven fabrics (optional for Cotton Canvas)

• Piping or 1/2" single folded bias tape (qt: 24")
• Binding (qt: 7 yds, rec: 1" WPC/1" FOE/1" thin webbing/double fold bias tape 0.5")
• 1" Elastic (qt: 25", rec: FOE)
• 1" Webbing (qt: 2 yds, specifically used for straps)

• 1" Single Adjust Side Release Buckle (qt: 1 set)
• 1" Adjustable Slider / Ladder Lock (qt: 2)
• #5 Zipper tape (1.25" width, qt: 2.5 yds)
• #5 Zipper pull, (qt: 6)

• *There is one inside pocket that you can replace a #5 zipper tape and instead use #3 Zipper Tape/Pull. This piece will go into a seam allowance that will eventually be bound. It will be more domestic friendly to use #3 Zipper Tape/Pull for this part. Required amount of zipper tape for this is 14".

Material recommendation:

• Use a non-stretchy base such as woven or types of canvas (cotton, nylon, etc). Ripstop and similar fabrics are also acceptable for linings.
• If using woven, it must be interfaced.
• You want to keep your materials light, but also durable.
• For straps using webbing, opt for something strong.
• For all bindings if using webbing, opt for something that is thin. 

Tools/notions:

• DST
• Clips/Pins
• Rotary cutter / scissors
• Cutting mat
• Fabric pen / chalk
• Ruler
• Needles
• Thread for sewing machine
• Iron and ironing board

About the Pattern

This product is a digital download. It is a PDF pattern, not a physical product! Once payment has been processed, you will receive an e-mail with a link to download the files electronically. 

The download includes 4 files. Files include instructions and the pattern in layers coordinating with size. They can be opened with a program that opens PDF, the recommended program to use is Adobe Reader (free!). With Adobe Reader, you can select layers. 

PDF Tutorial: Interactive and full color. This file has all the information you need on how to make this pattern.

US Letter 8.5" x 11" / A4 8.3" x 11.7": The pattern will fit a US Letter and A4 size paper that you can print at your home printer. You must glue or tape the papers together.

A0 Print (36" x 48") : The pattern is on one page, you must send this file to a print shop for them to print. You will not have to glue or tape the papers together.

Projector: Specifically designed for projector use. You'll be able to easily use the pattern on your projector.

Usage and Refunds

This pattern (all files included in this sale) may not be sold, distributed, or shared. Small business owners may sell finished handmade items using this pattern. This pattern may not be used for mass manufacturing.

Due to the nature of this product, I do not accept refunds. However I would like to help with any problems you have. Please fill out the form in the Contact Us page.