The Study Buddy Backpack
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The Study Buddy is a backpack sewing pattern that is not only beautiful but super practical too.
This is an Intermediate + sewing pattern. It has a bound construction and you will learn some fun techniques while sewing up this bag.
This listing is for the instant downloadable pattern templates and booklet. This includes full colour step by step instructions, and full sized templates to print, and Projector file as well as a free video tutorial.
Note that while SVGs are not included in the main pattern due to size, they are included in the add on packs.
Features
Front zipper pocket
Back security zipper pocket
Padded straps
Handle
2 x side bottle pockets
Inside zipper pocket
Inside device sleeve
You Will Need
Main Study Buddy:
*Fabric:
- Main/Outer Fabric: H: 1m (39”) x W: 1.4m (55”) or 2 x 45cm / 18” rolls
- Lining Fabric: H: 1m (39”) x W: 1.4m (55”)
Interfacing and Stabiliser:
- Non-Woven Interfacing: H: 1m (39”) x W: 1.4m (55”)
- Woven Interfacing: H: 1m (39”) x W: 1.4m (55”)
- Fusible Fleece H: 1.25m (50”) x W: 0.7m (27.5”) (or Foam Stabiliser)
Hardware and Notions:
- Main Zipper: Size #5 – 1 x 64cm (25 1/4”) with 2 pulls attached, facing each other
- Front Pocket Zipper: Size #5 – 1 x 38cm (15”) with 1 or 2 pulls attached, facing each other
- Zipper Pockets Zippers: Size #5 – 2 x 21cm (8 1/4”) with 1 pull
2.5cm (1”) Webbing: 2 x 58cm (22 3/4”) and 2 x 27cm (10 5/8”) - Rucksack Strap Sliders: 2 x 25mm (1”)
- Elastic: 2 x 7cm (2 3/4”) x 2cm (3/4”) lengthsBias Binding: 3m (120”) x 1cm (3/8”) when folded
Optional:
- Rivets (double capped): 6 x 8mm (5/16”) x 8mm (5/16”) posts
- Scraps of Decovil Light or Heavy
Obviously you can choose whichever colours you like, but for the sake of clarity, these are the colours in this pattern.
Colouring pages are included to design your own Unicorn!
*Outer (Main) Fabric:
- Pink Non-Fraying Fabric: W: 40cm x H: 30cm (approx. W: 16” x H: 12”)
- Green Non-Fraying Fabric: W: 40cm x H: 30cm (approx. W: 16” x H: 12”)
- Yellow Non-Fraying Fabric: W: 10cm x H: 30cm (approx. W: 4” x H: 12”)
- White Non-Fraying Fabric: W: 12cm x H: 30cm (approx. W: 5” x H: 12”)
- Black Non-Fraying Fabric: W: 12cm x H: 30cm (approx. W: 5” x H: 12”)
*Optional:
Small piece of fusible foam Stabiliser for the horn and scraps of Decovil for the magnet installation.
*Notions:
1 x 18mm (3/4”) Magnetic Clasp.
Watch the free video tutorial to sew along to: https://youtu.be/h2qtPSl-V9E?si=PEAen9BK_oO5i4tX
This bag sewing pattern comes with downloadable pattern templates, written instructions, Projector file, SVGs (add on pack only) and free video tutorial.
SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate +
As well as full written instructions that you can sew along to, there is a full video step by step tutorial on my YouTube channel. (scroll down).
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Please note this is not a physical bag - this listing is for a printable digital download pattern templates and booklet.
Please make an account to be able to access the downloads.
The sewing patterns have full seam allowance included as explained in the pattern.
*Full step by step written instructions with photos in both Letter and A4 PDFs.
*Full sized templates to download and print.
*Projector Files
*SVGS (for the add on pack only)
*Full video tutorial for you to sew along with (or if you get stuck) on Youtube.
FINISHED SIZE:
The bag measures as follows: W: 32.5cm x H: 39.5cm x D:13cm (W: 12 13/16” x H: 15 9/16” x D: 5 1/8”)
If you make a bag from this pattern, please tag #studio7t7pattern #studybuddy so that I can share your makes!