Noodlehead Buckthorn Backpack and Tote

Buy the Buckthorn Backpack and Tote sewing pattern from Noodlehead. You’ll love this zippered top backpack and tote for everyday use. They both have a front pocket for easy access to smaller items and a flat oval base. A divided interior pocket keeps everything inside organised. The backpack has adjustable straps and fits tablets, small laptops and/or notebooks! The tote is perfect for projects on the go.

Note: This pattern is also available as part of the Noodlehead Bestselling Bag Bundle.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

NOTE: Printed pattern pieces are provided for the base only. Rotary cutting instructions/measurements are provided for all the other pieces (just cut and sew, no pattern pieces needed).

Suggested fabrics: Canvas or waxed canvas (7-10 oz.) for exterior fabric. Quilting cotton for lining.

Looking for a time saver? Use a 7-10 oz. waxed canvas for the exterior, an 8-10 oz. canvas for the lining, and cotton webbing. No need to add interfacing or stabiliser to the exterior or lining. It’s the speediest sew, and sturdy too!

Fabric requirements: 

Backpack: 44″ (1.1 m) wide fabric: Exterior fabric, 3/4 yd (0.7 m) // Lining fabric (includes interior pocket), 1 yd (0.91 m).

Tote: 44″ (1.1 m) wide fabric: Exterior fabric, 2/3 yd (0.6 m) // Lining fabric (includes interior pocket), 1 yd (0.91 m).

Sizing: 

Backpack: Approx. finished dimensions: 13″ (33 cm) W x 5 1/2″ (14 cm) D measured at oval base x 14″ (35.6 cm) H.

Tote: Approx. finished dimensions: 10 1/2″ (26.7 cm) W x 6 1/2″ (16.5 cm) D measured at oval base x 11 1/2″ (29.2 cm) H.

Notions: Fusible woven interfacing (20″/51 cm wide), 1 1/2 yd (1.3 m) for backpack or 1 1/3 yd (1.21 m) for tote; 1/2 yd (0.45 m) of fusible fleece interfacing or foam (44″/1.1 m wide or 58″/1.5 m wide); one handbag zipper for top closure (must be 1 1/4″/3.18 cm wide), 16″ (40.6 cm) for backpack or 14″ (35.6 cm) for tote // Backpack only: 4 yd (3.7 m) of 1 1/2″ (3.8 cm) wide cotton webbing (or substitute 3/4 yd/0.7 m of quilting cotton weight accent fabric + additional 1 1/2 yd/1.3 m of fusible woven interfacing to make your own straps/handles); two 1 1/2″ (3.8 cm) wide triangle rings (can substitute two 1 1/2″/3.8 cm wide D-rings); two 1 1/2″ (3.8 cm) wide swivel snaps; two 1 1/2″ (3.8 cm) wide strap sliders // Tote only: 2 yd (1.9 m) of 1″ (2.5 cm) wide cotton webbing (or substitute 1/4 yd/0.25 m of quilting cotton weight accent fabric + additional 1/3 yd/0.3 m of fusible woven interfacing for making your own handles).

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