The Skylark is an expandable backpack designed to be a fun project for both new and seasoned bag makers. It is an expandable backpack that features:
- two(2) exterior anti-theft pockets
- one(1) interior zipper pocket
- one(1) interior slip pocket
- adjustable shoulder straps
- one(1) main zipper compartment.
It has a ‘wing’ feature on the sides that allows an expansion or reduction of its main compartment to accommodate more items. The front panel is also the perfect spot to show off beautiful fabrics and custom made designs. Its pair of shoulder straps can be adjusted to suit wearers of different build and its anti-theft zipper design is one step ahead in securing your items. Its interior pockets are bonus spaces to fit smaller items.
The Skylark is a fun project that comes together easily and can be fully made on a domestic sewing machine. It is a soft-structure backpack that does not require the use of interfacing unless very light fabric is used, and it can be made in two different sizes:
– Small Skylark: L = 25.5cm/10”, H = 33cm/13”, W = 14cm/5.5”.
– Large Skylark: L = 32cm/12.5”, H = 41cm/16”, W= 17.5cm/7”.
This pattern has both SEWING INSTRUCTIONS and a FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL to confidently walk you through the making process. The sewing instructions is written in ENGLISH and it can be downloaded alongside the pattern files immediately after purchase. The video tutorial is about 1hour 40minutes, and it has been divided into 13 parts so you can watch them in bits. The video tutorial is also explained in ENGLISH with captions. It is best to look through both the video tutorial and the sewing instructions before making this project.
There are separate pattern files for each bag size and all pattern pieces have been included. This pattern is printable on A4 & Letter sizes. After checkout, you will receive an email with a link to download the pattern files.
The basic skills needed to pull off a perfect skylark is an expert use of a sewing machine, a good or excellent top-stitching skill, and basic knowledge of seam binding.
MATERIALS & NOTIONS [for Small Skylark]:
• Patterned Fabric [for Exterior] – 30cm by 60cm (12” x 24”)
• Plain Fabric [for Exterior] – 64cm by 114cm (25” x 45”)
• Interior Lining Fabric – 46cm by 114cm (18” x 45”)
• Waterproof Canvas [light/medium weight] – 64cm by 114cm (25” x 45”)
• Zipper Tape (#5 or #6) – length of 41” or 104cm
• Webbing/Belt (1” or 25mm) – Length of 357cm/141” (approx. 4 yards)
• Binding Tape [can be cut out from interior lining fabric] – 114cm or 45”
• OPTIONAL: Interfacing [light/medium weight] – 64cm by 114cm (25” x 45”)
***Interfacing is recommended for light-weight fabrics only.
MATERIALS & NOTIONS [for Large Skylark]:
• Patterned Fabric [for Exterior] – 40cm by 80cm (16” x 32”)
• Plain Fabric [for Exterior] – 92cm by 114cm (36” x 45”)
• Interior Lining Fabric – 64cm by 114cm (25” x 45”)
• Waterproof Canvas [light/medium weight] – 92cm by 114cm (36” x 45”)
• Zipper Tape (#5 or #6) – length of 53” or 134cm
• Webbing/Belt (1” or 25mm) – Length of 357cm/141” (approx. 4 yards)
• Binding Tape [can be cut out from interior lining fabric] – 127cm or 50”
• OPTIONAL: Interfacing [light/medium weight] – 92cm by 114cm (36” x 45”)
***Interfacing is recommended for light-weight fabrics only.
HARDWARES:
• Square/Oval Rings (1” or 25mm) – 2 pieces
• Sliders/Adjusters/Ladder Buckles (1” or 25mm) – 6 pieces
• Zipper Pulls (#5 or #6) – 5 pieces
• Other Notions: Co-ordinating Threads, Sewing Clips, Double-sided Tape
NOTE: this product you are about to purchase is a digital pattern, and not the finished product. You can only sell or share items made from this pattern, but not the digital pattern files. Purchasing this product (for free or otherwise) means you have agreed to these terms.
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