Connie Backpack, in English

Connie is a practical backpack tote which makes for a great hands free bag! This pattern has been cleverly designed to avoid using any bias binding. 

Features:

• carry handles

• exterior slip pocket

• covered front zipper pocket

• adjustable straps

• double slide zipper top closure

• optional mesh pockets

Finished size: Choose between two sizes: mini: 9" wide, 12" high and 3" deep. Full: 11" wide, 15” high, and 4” deep (27,5 cm wide x 37,5 cm high x 10 cm deep)

Recommended fabrics:

• For the best results, use quilt weight cotton, canvas, denim, or linen for the exterior. Sallie Tomato recommends quilt weight cotton for the lining. 

Required materials:

Fabric (based on fabric of 110cm wide - mini between brackets)

• 45 (60) cm outer fabric 

• 40 (60) cm lining fabric

Reinforcement (converted to European alternatives, taking into account other widths)

• Sew-in foam = +/- 60 (80) cm Style-vil

Hardware

• Webbing 25mm wide, 300 (320) cm

• Optional: mesh: 25 (30) cm and 90cm fold-over elastic

• 2 ladder lock buckles of 25 mm

• 1 single slide zipper of 20 (25) cm

• 1 double slide zipper of 45 (55) cm

  • Tip: a (spiral) zipper by the yard with 3 sliders works perfectly for both zippers!