Toddler Backpack Sewing Pattern PDF
(NOTE: this is the new updated version of the pattern, if you purchased the pattern between March 2009 - October 2011 and do not wish to purchase the updated version click here to find the edits you should make to your pattern.)Purchase this version if you will use the pattern for yourself or for gifts for others (no profit, for personal use only).License to Sell Toddler Backpacks (pattern not included)Purchase this license in addition to the pattern if you would like to sell backpacks from the pattern. Small-scale handmade sales only; one license for each person who makes/sells the bags. Design credit must be given wherever the bags are sold ("Pattern designed by Rae Hoekstra of made-by-rae.com" on tags or listings) Please register your shop with me once you have backpacks ready to sell. For more information on my Seller's Program, please click here.Included in the Toddler Backpack Sewing Pattern PDF:Step-by-step instructionsFull-color photographs to augment the instructionsClear directions on how to easily enlarge the pattern for a larger childComplete set of pattern pieces (including rectangular pieces)REJOICE! THIS PATTERN HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE:*Updated instructions*Clearer and more detailed instructions for making a larger (school-aged child) sized backpack*NEW! Step-by-step photos and instructions for lining the backpack*NEW! Printable one-page summary instruction sheet (“cheat sheet”)Materials:The pattern uses about a 1/2 yard of medium- to heavy-weight canvas for the outside. The backpack holds its shape pretty well due to the piping and the quilted bottom, but if you wanted a more rigid backpack you could also interface it with something thick, like another layer of canvas. In addition to the outer fabric, you'll need about 1/4 yard of 54"-wide (or 1/3 yard of 45"-wide) medium-weight fabric (I used some bottom-weight twill from JoAnn) for the straps and bottom and a small amount of fleece or quilt batting for the bottom panel and strap padding.Notions: two 1" plastic strap adjusters (or four 1" D-rings), 3/4" yards of 1" nylon strap, one 14" zipper, and one package of pre-made 1/2" bias tape piping (2 1/2 yards total if you are a Crazy Person and think you'd like to make your own).The larger version uses the same materials/fabric amounts as the original instructions with these exceptions:• 16" zipper (14" + 2" width increase)• 3 yards pre-made ½" bias tape piping (you will need two packages instead of one.)
a few of the notions neededI actually bought all of my supplies at JoAnn. The piping comes in all kinds of colors and I was pleasantly surprised at the selection of colors in nylon strap (often called "webbing").Finished dimensions, toddler size: Height: 11 3/8", Width: 10", Depth: 4 1/4"Finished dimensions, Larger size (if you add 2" to the pattern pieces as clearly instructed):Height: 13 3/8", Width: 12", Depth: 4 1/4"See more Toddler Backpacks The toddler backpack was featured on my blog in the following posts:Toddler Backpack Little Truck BackpackBackpack MadnessJackpack GiveawayHere's my little guy (almost 2 years old!) modeling his very own backpack:
