Picnic Backpack Sewing Pattern
$12.50 (or 1 credits) $6.25
Explore the outdoors and picnic in style with this modern picnic backpack sewing pattern. Features padded straps, two insulated sections, many pockets and pouches for up to eight settings, and an optional blanket holder.
Instant download digital sewing pattern. Finished measurements are 14 inches wides x 20 inches high x 8 inches deep
Options
• Optional pockets and pouches for the perfect picnic backpack
• Optional blanket holder
• Optional adjustable straps
Features
• Suitable for adventurous beginners
• Packed with pro tips and expert advice
• Includes full size, print-at-home pattern pieces
• Includes step-by-step tutorial with photos
• Instant-download digital sewing pattern


- 2.5 x yards of Insul-Fleece interfacing or insulated Interfacing/ batting
- 8 inches of ¾- to 1 ½-inch-wide webbing for the handle
- 0.75 x yards of high-denisty foam for strap padding
- 2 x 7 inches of ¾- to 1 ½-inch-wide webbing for straps
- 2 x 18 inches of ¾- to 1 ½-inch-wide webbing for shoulder strap connector
- 2x buckles OR slide adjusters – to fit width of webbing
- Zippers: Any style zipper can be used as desired:
- Front - 1 x 58 inch double pull zipper
- Back - 1 x 38 inch double pull zipper
- Front Top Pocket - 1 x 15 inch zipper
- Front Bottom Pocket - 1 x 22 inch zipper
- Side Pocket - 1 x 5 inch zipper
- 2 x 9-inch long 2-inch-wide double-fold bias binding
- OPTIONAL 14 x inches of 1-inch-wide hook and loop tape per insulated divider
- OPTIONAL Plate Pouch:
- 5 x yards of netting/ mesh
- 19 x inches of 2-inch wide bias binding
- 2x 15 inches of ¾- to 1 ½-inch wide webbing
- 1x buckles OR slide adjusters – to fit width of webbing
- OPTIONAL Inner Zipper Pocket:
- 1x 15-inch long zipper
- 1 x yard of 2-inch wide bias binding
- OPTIONAL Cheese Board Pouch:
- 10 x inches of ¾- to 1 ½-inch-wide webbing
- 12 x inches of ¾- to 1 ½-inch-wide webbing
- 1x buckle OR slide adjuster – to fit width of webbing
- OPTIONAL Wine Glass storage – 26 x inches of 2-inch-wide elastic
- OPTIONAL Accessory elastic for salt/ pepper/ bottle opener/ cheese knife/ etc – 5 x 3-inch-lengths of 1-inch-wide elastic
- OPTIONAL Cutlery Holder - 15 x inches of 1-inch-wide elastic
- OPTIONAL Blanket Holder – 4 x 3-inch-lengths of 1-inch-wide elastic
- OPTIONAL Side straps:
- 4 x 15 inches of ¾- to 1 ½-inch wide webbing
- 2x buckles – width to fit webbing
- Thread to match
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Pins or clips
- Tape measure or ruler
- Zipper foot
- Optional washaway sewing tape
FAQs
How do PDF/ digital patterns work? Simply download, print, and sew. You’ll need a free Adobe Acrobat reader program and any home printer (or a nearby copy shop for A0 printing). Once you’ve printed the pieces, tape or glue them together. You’ll find an easy-to-follow how-to guide inside the pattern instructions, plus support in our Facebook group.
The trim-free pattern comes in A4 or US letter printable sizes and includes full pattern pieces and a detailed tutorial to guide you every step of the way. An A0 format (pattern pieces only) is also included should you wish to have your pattern printed professionally. PDF Layers allow you to select and print only the size/s you want/ need.
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“The picnic backpack is such a fun design. All the compartments and places to put your picnic essentials are really great. Plan on taking a couple of days sewing, and you’ll have a super useful backpack.
Buy More Credits
Rebekah Homer –
The picnic backpack is such a fun design. I won’t lie, there’s a ton of pieces, and it can get complex putting everything together. However, all the compartments, and places to put your picnic essentials are really great. Plan on taking a couple days sewing, and you’ll have a super useful backpack.
Connie –
The Picnic Backpack is such a rewarding sew, and once I finished, I could help stare in disbelief that I actually made it with my own two hands! The organization options TOTALLY make my heart sing. This is definitely not a one-day project, but I worked a little each day and had so much fun coordinating all of the notions and finding all of the accessories to fill it! The food and beverage storage areas are insulated, and we had no problem fitting everything including meats, cheeses, crackers, bread, fruit, nuts, condiments, a few dessert options, 3 bottles of water, 2 cans of seltzer, and of course, every possible combo of cutlery, napkins, serving utensils, cutting boards, plates, bowls, and glasses!