Description

The Big Bluestem Backpack is an unlined waxed canvas pattern. Designed to be a simple backpack for quick cutting and sewing, and lots of using.

Features:

  • Padded shoulder straps
  • Padded back panel
  • Large top zipper opening
  • Zipper flaps covering both zippers
  • Large front zipper pocket for accessories
  • Fits a 15 laptop for school or work

Pattern comes with step-by-step, easy to follow, written instructions and illustrations.

If you havent made a bag before, this is a good pattern to get started with.

The waxed canvas gets lovely wrinkle lines with use.

Fabric notes:

  • 1 yard 56 wide or 1 1/2 yard 42 wide 10 oz waxed cotton canvas
  • 1/2 yard batting — sweatshirt fabric, an old blanket, cotton quilting batting, etc. can be used
  • 2 yards 1 webbing
  • 2 rectangle D rings for 1 webbing
  • 2 slide adjusters for 1 webbing
  • 30 zipper bag zipper
  • 12 zipper one way zipper

Sewing level:Advanced beginner