The Guardian Anti-Theft Backpack sewing pattern (+ video)
This is the Guardian Anti-Theft Backpack pdf sewing pattern from the designer Linds Handmade.
The Guardian Anti-Theft Backpack have straps that are cut 40” long and fully adjustable with a convenient grab handle along the top. The pattern also includes instructions for an optional, removable shoulder strap as well.
It features two exterior side slip pockets and inside has a slip pocket and two pen pockets. This pattern uses binding only on the bottom base on the interior of the bag. The “anti-theft” nature of this design is that the main entry to the interior of the bag is through a zipper that lies against your back.
Skill level:
The designer rated her sewing project as suitable for intermediate sewers. It uses advanced bag making techniques that require the sewer to have a general familiarity with bag making. It requires accurate cutting/sewing, and installing a curved zipper which can be challenging for new sewers.
But if you have the time and skills, this great bag is completely worth the effort.
Sizing info:
When you have finished making your very own Guardian Anti-Theft Backpack it will measure approximately 11” wide by 5” deep and 11” tall.
Video tutorial included:
Besides writing a tutorial the designer has also produced a full length how-to video on her YouTube channel showing you how to make this bag from start to finish if you need any additional support. You can watch that video below.
The video starts with a quick overview of the bag and it’s features so you can decide if this pattern is just right for you.
What’s needed to make a Guardian Anti-Theft Backpack:
- ½ yard of main fabric,
- ½ yard of accent fabric,
- ½ yard of waterproof canvas (WPC),
- 1 yard of 17” Decovil light (more if not using WPC for lining),
- 1 yard of 45” woven interfacing (*fabric dependent),
- 20” of #5 zipper tape and 1 zipper pull,
- Two to four 1” D rings (4 if doing optional shoulder strap),
- Two 1½” strap adjusters (with rounded corners for comfort),
- Two 1½” swivel clasps,
- Two 1” swivel clasps (*optional for shoulder strap),
- Small rivets (*optional),
- 3¼ yards of 1½” webbing for straps/grab handle,
- 5/32” Leather hole punch or rotary punch (*optional),
- Rotary cutter (or SHARP X-Acto knife/box cutter),
- Quilting ruler,
- Wonder clips,
- Removable marking pen/chalk,
- One roll of ¼” Double-sided tape, Fabri-Tac™, or leather glue,
- 1 yard of ½” double fold bias tape (*only if not using WPC),
- An 8″ by 11″ piece of cork/vinyl/leather (*optional for grab handle and shoulder strap).
With this add this excellent backpack sewing pattern to your collection you will receive a PDF pattern with full pattern pieces, detailed pictures, and step-by-step instructions on how to make your own backpack.
If you would like to download the pdf pattern you can click on the blue button below.
