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Batala Backpack sewing pattern

| May 3, 2018 | All bag patterns, Backpacks | No Comments
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If you want a practical backpack that looks more like a pretty handbag or accessory then the Batala Backpack is the bag for you. The Batala Backpack has proper pockets for your cellphone, keys etc and it has a sturdy center, so it holds it shape nicely despite the half circle sides which gives the beautiful folds on the sides. It's such a handy size to replace your everyday handbag and it's super comfortable to wear with it's padded adjustable straps and you can easily hand carry it using the big D-ring.

If you want a practical backpack that looks more like a pretty handbag or accessory then the Batala Backpack is the bag for you. The Batala Backpack has proper pockets for your cellphone, keys etc and it has a sturdy center, so it holds its shape nicely despite the half-circle sides which gives the beautiful folds on the sides. It’s such a handy size to replace your everyday handbag and it’s super comfortable to wear with it’s padded adjustable straps and you can easily hand carry it using the big D-ring.

You close it with a drawstring and a magnetic snap lock for the lid. On the backside, you have a safe zippered pocket for you to safely carry your important little things. The interior of the bag has a zippered pocket and an open pocket for your cellphone.

The Batala Backpack is 12″ high by 7″ wide and can be made by a sewer with basic sewing skills. If you are not sure how to work with eyelets then the instructions included with the pattern show you how.

If you want a practical backpack that looks more like a pretty handbag or accessory then the Batala Backpack is the bag for you. The Batala Backpack has proper pockets for your cellphone, keys etc and it has a sturdy center, so it holds it shape nicely despite the half circle sides which gives the beautiful folds on the sides. It's such a handy size to replace your everyday handbag and it's super comfortable to wear with it's padded adjustable straps and you can easily hand carry it using the big D-ring.

What you need to make the Batala Backpack:-

  • 1/2 Yard exterior cotton fabric – pick a pretty quilting cotton,
  • 25 x 25″ Exterior faux leather, suede or other stable but draping fabric,
  • 1 Yard lining cotton,
  • 1 Fat Quarter (18″ x 22″) cotton decorative fabric,
  • 1 Fat Quarter (18″ x 22″) cotton piping fabric or 2 yards store-bought piping,
  • 1/2 Yard medium weight fusible interfacing with loft for straps, such as Pellon Fusible Fleece,
  • 1/2 Yard of lightweight fusible interfacing such as Vilene G700 woven fusible or Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex,
  • 15 x 24″ heavyweight stable fusible interfacing such as Fast 2 Fuse Heavy or Pellon Peltex,
  • One 2″ D-­ring – look at our resources page for suggested hardware suppliers,
  • Two 1″ Rectangular rings,
  • Two 1″ Rectangle sliders for adjusting strap length,
  • 1 Yard of drawstring for closing your bag,
  • 2 Yards of drawstring for piping (if you’re making your own),
  • Two 7″ zippers for pockets, one matching lining and one matching exterior,
  • Twenty eyelets in a suitable size for your drawstring. The bag in the pattern uses 3/8″ size,
  • One double plastic cord lock for the drawstring,
  • Two plastic cord ends if you wish,
  • Fabric glue (like Gutermann Textile Glue HT2 or Fabritac),
  • Wonder Clips or similar,
  • Rotary cutter, cutting mat & ruler,
  • Basic sewing supplies,
  • Sewing machine.

Click here for the pattern

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