The Companion Backpack is a bag that you will want to take with you wherever you go!
Picture this: a bag so versatile, you'll never leave home without it!
As an “Extra Bonus”, we’re offering two sizes for the price of one; the mini, perfect for your essentials like a phone and Mustard Seed Wallet, or the standard, soon to be your go-to "Everything" bag!
The Companion boasts a flawless shape, minus the hassle from the difficulties of sewing curves. Inside, you'll find a zipper pocket and sizable slip pocket, while the outside sports a back zipper pocket for heightened security of your personal belongings.
Tailor the Companion to your taste by highlighting a cherished panel on the front, or elevate its style with an optional front slip pocket featuring a chic flap closure. The possibilities are endless!
Fancy a change?
Though it's designed as a backpack, it can effortlessly transform into a shoulder bag, stroller/bicycle bag, or even a hip bag! Ready to make the Companion your forever sidekick wherever life takes you?
Finished sizing:
- Standard: 12”w x 9 1/2”h x 3 3/4”d
- Mini: 6”w x 6 1/2”h x 2”d
We hope you enjoy making the Companion Backpack, and would love to see your versions. Please be sure to post them in the Cherishing Today Designs Facebook Group.
Happy Sewing!
This listing is for a DOWNLOADABLE PDF pattern only! You are NOT buying a completed Bag. By purchasing this pattern, Cherishing Today grants the purchaser a non-exclusive, non-transferable, simple right-of-use license to use the sewing pattern for personal or limited commercial use. The rights to reproduce, publish, or distribute the sewing pattern in whole or in part, to allow third parties to use it, to edit it or to change it in any form is strictly prohibited. Commercial use is limited to individual brand sales and is prohibited for mass production or manufacturers.
With this purchase, you will receive 1- zipped file folder with 6 files [3 PDF files (1 written tutorial and 2 pattern templates), 1 file with SVG files, and 2 Projector file]. The file will be an instant download PDF pattern tutorial with detailed pictures and step by step instructions on how to make your own Companion Backpack.
As written, this pattern can be made on any domestic machine. A cut chart has been provided for each size, but the pattern pieces are required to guarantee the outcome of the finished pouch. There are YouTube video tutorials by Cherishing Today and Jessica Grace & Bacon to follow along!
Supplies:
- DST (Double-Sided Tape)
- Glue Stick or Fabri-Tac
- Sewing Clips
- Fabric Marking Tools
- Seam Ripper / Stiletto
- Rotary Cutter
- Scissors
- Rulers
- Lighter
- Hole Punch
- Grommet Press
Material / Hardware:
- Exterior Main (half yard)
- Exterior Accent (fat quarter)
- Lining (1 yard)
- Interfacing is dependent on material used
- #5 Zipper Tape (1 yard) 4 - #5 Zipper Pulls
- 1 - Webbing (3 yards)
- 2 - 1” Rectangle Rings 2 - 1” Slide Adjusters
- 2 - 1” D-Rings or Triangle Rings [Optional]
- 1 - Tag [Optional]
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