Sew a backpack with the TALIS sewing pattern – your practical companion for everyday life and excursions
Whether for a city trip, a family outing, or the school day – you are well equipped with the TALIS backpack. This versatile sewing pattern for a backpack in three sizes (S, M, L) offers you the opportunity to sew a sturdy and functional unisex backpack yourself. The instructions are designed in such a way that even advanced sewers can reach their goal with some patience and joy in the details – step by step.
City backpack sewing pattern TALIS – one backpack, three sizes, many possibilities
The TALIS backpack is available in sizes S, M, and L. Depending on your needs, you can sew a small backpack for short trips. Of course, you can also use this sewing pattern to sew a large backpack that offers space for a laptop, folders, or sports gear. Thanks to the rectangular shape, everything stays well organized. The drawstring closure with an additional snap button ensures quick access, even when you're in a hurry on the go.
Sew a unisex backpack from durable fabrics
With fabrics like oilskin, canvas, gabardine, ripstop, or denim, your TALIS becomes an everyday, weather-resistant companion. These materials are ideal for anyone who enjoys being outdoors. For the lining, light to medium-weight woven fabrics like poplin or linen are suitable. Colorful accents or an individual label can also be easily integrated.
Sew a simple backpack – with clear instructions and many details
The eBook contains everything you need for your project:
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Sewing pattern in three sizes (S, M, L) to print on A4 or A0
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Black and white version as well as a multi-colored version with layers feature
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Detailed, illustrated sewing instructions that explain all steps in an understandable way
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A finished measurements table for better size selection
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A cutting layout for better clarity when cutting
- ✂️ Sewing level: easy
- ⏰ Sewing time: 1 afternoon
With these instructions, your city backpack will be a success. Even if you venture into new techniques: we explain every step to you very precisely in the instructions.
Material list for the TALIS backpack
For your self-sewn backpack, you will need:
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Outer fabric: e.g., oilskin, canvas, denim, gabardine, corduroy, linen, ripstop
Lining fabric: e.g., poplin, linen
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Webbing 25 mm
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4 sliders (25 mm)
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2 zippers (30 mm): S: 15 cm / M: 18 cm / L: 25 cm
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1 closure: snap button, magnet, or LOXX
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Cord: S: 135 cm / M: 160 cm / L: 185 cm
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Optional: 2 cord stoppers, 8 eyelets, label
Depending on the texture and desired stiffness, you can reinforce your outer fabric, e.g., with fabric interfacing, Deco-vil, or Style-vil, and the lining as well, e.g., with G700. Corinna reinforced the bottom of the green backpack with Style-vil and then quilted it along the grain line.
You will also need basic sewing supplies such as a sewing machine, scissors, pins, an iron, and thread.
Backpack sewing pattern TALIS – your project for more flexibility on the go
Whether you want to sew a simple backpack, want to start your first big project, or are looking for a practical and modern sewing pattern for a city backpack – TALIS combines function, style, and individuality. With the detailed instructions and versatile design possibilities, it is ideal for everyone who values handmade items and enjoys implementing their own ideas.
You can order the materials for the bag here
You can order all materials and fabrics as well as the sewing accessories for the TALIS backpack from Simone at the Nähcafé am Wasserturm:
These non-elastic fabrics are very well suited:
You can also order iron-on interfacing from Simone:
Required basic sewing supplies
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