The Barista Backpack is a full-sized bag designed for ultimate versatility. Both the Child and Full-size versions easily fit standard notebooks, folders, and books, while the Full-size offers extra room for large binders. With plenty of space for everyday school supplies, it also doubles as the perfect travel companion. Whether you are packing for a weekend getaway or heading out for your daily commute, this bag is built to go anywhere.
Barista Backpack Video Tour: https://youtu.be/MtKV_q2mE3E
PATTERN FEATURES
Two size versions, Child and Full size
Two interior slip pocket options
Two backpack strap styles
Grab handle
Expandable side bottle pockets
Front zipper pocket
YouTube/Video Tutorial Links
Printable, Projector, and A0 Files
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished size: Child Size: 12” W x 15” H x 5” D
Finished size: Full Size: 14” W x 17.5” H x 6” D
MATERIALS
Fabric Requirements
- Exterior: 7/8 yard canvas, WPC, nylon, or similar material (based on 60” width)
Interior: 7/8 yard canvas, WPC, or cotton woven (based on 60” width)
1/2 yard clear vinyl (for clear vinyl interior pocket option)
Interfacing/Stabilizer
SF101 (woven interfacing): 2 yards
Decovil Light Stabilizer: 1/4 yard
Foam Stabilizer: 1/2 yard
Fleece Interfacing: 1/3 yard
Hardware
(2-4) #5 zipper pulls (1-2 for main zipper, 1-2 for front pocket)
#5 zipper tape (34” for Child Size; 40.5” for Full Size)
(2) 1” rectangle rings
(2) 1” buckle sliders
Optional: (4) 8mm rivets (for securing straps)
Optional: (2) 1” D-rings (for webbing loops)
Other Materials
65-78” 1” webbing (65” for Child Size; 78” for Full Size)
6-8” 3/8” wide elastic for each bottle pocket (6” for Child Size; 8” for Full Size)
5.25 yards 1/2” wide double fold bias tape (158” for Child Size; 187” for Full Size)
Rivet press
Double-sided tape
Marking tool
SKILL LEVEL
The Barista Backpack is categorized as an intermediate bag pattern and recommended for sewists who have some familiarity with bag making patterns. There is a full video sew along included with the pattern for visual learners and those who prefer a little more detail about sewing bags.
BARISTA FABRIC DESIGN
Love the Barista fabric used to make the BARISTA BACKPACK? By purchasing this pattern, buyer will receive a one-time code to preorder this fabric on any base at a 10% discount. Barista fabric can be found in out Pick-A-Print section.
Barista Backpack Fabric: https://www.thestyledmagnolia.com/product-page/pick-a-print-barista
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TAKE NOTE
**This is not a physical bag. Due to this being an instant download there will be no refunds for digital products.**

