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.
With the additional (optional) add on pack (more coming soon!) you can level up this pattern to turn it into a unicorn also.
This is an Intermediate + sewing pattern. It has a bound construction and you will learn some fun techniques while sewing up this bag.
The Unicorn Add On Pack is the first add on for the Study Buddy
This add on pack and gives you all the templates and instructions to create a magnetic closure forelock, mane, ears and horn to really give a wow factor to your 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
(Optional) Unicorn Add On:
*Fabric:
The following fabric amounts are worked out for 30cm (12”) rolls of faux leather. Of course, you can use scraps and there are some elements that you can use such as fraying fabric (like cotton) on the Ears and Back Of Front Forelock.
For the non-fraying fabric, you can use faux leather or felt. However, felt is not very long-lasting, so please use
caution.
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!