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The latest functional and stylish backpacks design from Sincerely, Jen Pattern Company just released, named Fun Bobby Backpack. I am honored that I am in her tester group. So happy to be there!

Fun Bobby Backpack pattern has a unique design. It will become your reliable bag in everyday life and during a day traveling.

I really enjoy did this project. I made this tester version in cotton canvas for the exterior with a Snoopy theme and cotton for the interior. This bag has a zippered big pocket on the front and a zippered pocket in the back (perfect to put the important things that need quick access). And, I used webbing for the strap.

This bag also has a big opened pocket on each side that enough for the bottle. For interior part also have opened slip pockets and zippered pocket.

And this bag has no binding or drops in this bag but a birthing technique through the zippered pocket. This pattern also comes with a video tutorial, so easy to follow, the instructions also very clear.

Here is the pattern’s link, click here!

Full length sews along videos are included! The links can be found on page 17 of the pattern.
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
Finished Measurements:
11.5” W x 13.5” H x 5” D
This is a downloadable PDF Pattern. This is not a finished product.
SUPPLIES:
2/3 Yard quilting cotton for Exterior (45” wide)
2/3 Yard quilting cotton for Exterior Contrast (45” wide)
1-1/2 Yards quilting cotton for Lining (45” wide)
5 Yards fusible woven interfacing (Pellon Shape-Flex SF-101 – 20” wide)
1-1/4 Yard sew-in foam stabilizer (Pellon Flex Foam Sew-In FF77 – 20” wide)
1/4 Yard firm fusible stabilizer (Pellon Decovil Heavy 526 – 20” wide)
19” Double-pull Handbag zipper (#5) (20” length of zipper-by-the-yard) (main closure)
12” Handbag zipper (#5) (12.5” length of zipper-by-the-yard) (front exterior pocket)
9” Handbag zipper (#5) (10” length of zipper-by-the-yard) (back exterior pocket)
10” All-purpose zipper (#3) (11” length of zipper-by-the-yard) (interior zipper pocket)
Two (2) 1” D-rings
Two (2) 1” Strap slides
Pins or clips
Coordinating Thread

Those top zipper allows the bag to open wide and keep everything safe inside.

Happy sewing!

I love handmade, I buy handmade, I make handmade and I sell handmade. Handmade is so special 🙂

Yes, again I have had the pleasure of testing a pattern for Bagstock Designs. It is always a happy time when she has a new bag pattern to test. Her pattern has clear instructions, and well written as well. That’s why it’s easy to follow. This time she comes up with a backpack style, and it called THE MERAKI Backpack. The meaning of Meraki that I got from google was “The soul, creativity, or love put into something; The essence of yourself that is put into your work.” Oh, that’s a beautiful name with gorgeous meaning, Love it!

The Meraki Backpack is a medium-sized backpack with a stylish look and practical storage. It’s a perfect companion for outings as it is not too big, yet not too small. It also can be your everyday bag too.

FEATURES

Front Exterior Hidden zipper pocket
Interior zipper pocket
Two interior slip pockets
Adjustable back straps

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS – 11” W at bottom x 12” H x 4.5” D

Pattern includes 42 pages of easy step-by-step instructions with color photos to help you through each step. The pattern also includes printable pattern pieces with seam allowances included.

BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY

Basic sewing skills, You should be familiar with sewing patterns.

The English PDF PATTERN is AVAILABLE FOR INSTANT DOWNLOAD, HERE !!!!

Snap button on the side. But the pattern asks to use a magnetic snap. I used the snap button to get inspiration!

As an amateur bag maker, the most time-consuming thing for me is choosing the right fabric in the right mood 😉 This time for Meraki, I chose Art Gallery Fabrics On-Lines for the main exterior, and also faux leather top grain dark brown for the flap and base. For the interior, I used linen fabric. The interfacings that I used were fusible woven and sew in foam to make it a sturdy look.
#The AGF fabric I bought here.