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April Slim Backpack

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$9.00

This beginner-friendly slim backpack features a large front zipper pocket, hidden side main compartment zipper, and 3 slip pockets inside. April is a great project to use up small leftovers of fabrics, and she can also be worn as a slingback by clipping the back straps to one side.

Description

This backpack features a large front zipper pocket, hidden side main compartment zipper, and three slip pockets inside. It can be worn as a slingback also by clipping back straps to one side. This a beginner-friendly project, with a lot of pictures illustrating each step of the pattern. It’s a great project to use small leftovers of fabrics and make it a very unique colorful bag.

Finished size:
14.5″ tall by 10″ wide (8″ wide on the top) by 2.5″ deep.

Skill level:
This a beginner-friendly project.

Supplies needed:
• Outer Fabric #1 – 16” tall by 13” wide – Vinyl (Cork)
• Outer Fabric #2 – 24” tall by 13” wide – Waterproof Canvas
• Outer Fabric (Accent Fabric) – 11” tall by 13” wide – Canvas / Cotton
• Interfacing – 11” tall by 13” wide – Fusible Fleece (Decovil Light)
• Interfacing – 16” wide by 16” tall – Pellon 809 (Decovil Light)
• Lining – ½ Yard – Quilting Cotton
• Zipper – 11” & 11.5” of #5 zipper tape & (2) #5 zipper pulls
• Purse Strap / Tabs / Handle – 90” of 1-inch Webbing Tape, (8) Sets of 8-10mm Rivets, (2) 1-inch slider adjusters & (2) 1-inch swivel hooks, (3) 1-inch D-Rings
• Thread – Polyester Thread
• Double-Sided Sewing Tape
• Ruler / Measuring Tape
• Marking Tool – Heat Erase Pen / Chalk
• Quilting Ruler with a 90-Degree Engle/ Speed Square

The Pattern:
The pattern doesn’t require a printer as all the needed pattern pieces will be cut based on the Cuts Template and measurement provided in the Cut List.

Download:
Please note this is a digital download PDF file, not a paper sewing pattern. Please download immediately after check out.

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