Kids Zoo Backpack Sewing Pattern

Fabric – You will need a woven or non-stretch fabric. Cotton, quilting cotton, denim, cotton lawn, canvas, and even upholstery fabric would work. You could use a faux leather/ leather or suede, but you will need the correct machine and needle to work with this fabric as there are a lot of layers that need sewing together.

Lining Fabric – It needs to be a light to medium weight woven fabric. Suitable fabrics include habotai (silk or polyester), poly anti-static lining, cotton, quilting cotton, and satin. If your main fabric is not too thick, you could also use this for the lining.

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Notions

• NOTE – For webbing pieces you can use any width from 1 - 1.25 inches wide. Remember to use the same width sliders where needed. The D-ring can be the same size or wider than the webbing.

  • 2x 1.5 inch wide D-ring
  • 2x Sliders (same width as your webbing)
  • Straps:
    • 1 - 1.25 inch wide Webbing. 30 inches in will be sufficient for all sizes.
    • Padding – You can use a wadding, batting or even a fleece to pad the Straps – approximately 0.75 – 2 yards will be sufficient
  • 1x Zipper:
    • Small - 22 inches long
    • Large – 25 inches long
  • OPTIONAL Penguin / Alien – You will need a handful of stuffing
  • OPTIONAL Zipper Pocket – 1x 7 inch zipper per pocket
    • NOTE – You can add one to the plain or Alien OPTION on the front, and one to the back.
  • OPTIONAL Buggy Pocket – 1 x 8 inch zipper
    • NOTE – You can add one to the plain or Cat OPTION.
  • OPTIONAL Batting / Interfacing – You can add interfacing to all pieces or batting to all pieces except the pockets. If you are using a light weight fabric (e.g., quilting cotton) for the backpack, you will need to add batting/interfacing to stabilize it. If you are using a heavy weight fabric this is not needed. You will need approximately 1.5 – 2.5 yards.
  • OPTIONAL Fusible webbing e.g., Pellon 805 Wonder-Under, ‘heat n bond’, ‘bondaweb’, fusible web or iron-on adhesive. You will need this if you are making the Cat, Alien or Penguin. Approximately ¼ yard will be sufficient. Alternatively, you can use fabric glue to stick your pieces down.
  • Cat OPTION - Embroidery thread for the cat’s whiskers
  • OPTIONAL Personalisation – vinyl, fabric paints, scrap of fabric for applique
  • Thread to match

Tools

• Sewing machine
• Scissors
• Pins or clips
• Tape measure or ruler
• Optional washaway sewing tape