Sew a backpack with the TALIS pattern – your practical companion for everyday life and excursions
Whether for a city trip, family outing, or daily school routine – you'll be well-equipped with the TALIS backpack. This versatile backpack sewing pattern in three sizes (S, M, L) offers you the opportunity to sew a sturdy and functional unisex backpack yourself. The instructions are structured so that even advanced sewers can reach their goal – step by step – with a little patience and an eye for detail.
City backpack sewing pattern TALIS – one backpack, three sizes, many possibilities
The TALIS backpack is available to you 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 pattern to sew a large backpack that provides 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 while on the go.
Sew a unisex backpack from durable fabrics
With fabrics like oilskin, canvas, gabardine, ripstop, or denim, your TALIS will become 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. You can also easily incorporate colorful accents or a personalized label.
Sew a simple backpack – with clear instructions and lots of details
The eBook contains everything you need for your project:
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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 a layer function
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Detailed, illustrated sewing instructions that explain all steps clearly
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A finished dimensions table for better size selection
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A cutting layout for a better overview when cutting
- ✂️ Sewing level: easy
- ⏰ Sewing time: 1 afternoon
With these instructions, you will successfully complete your city backpack. Even if you are venturing into new techniques, we explain every step in the instructions in great detail.
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
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Lining fabric: e.g., poplin, linen
25 mm webbing
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4 slides (25 mm)
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2 zippers (30 mm): S: 15 cm / M: 18 cm / L: 25 cm
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1 fastener: 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 structure, you can reinforce your outer fabric, for example with interfacing, Decovil, or Style-vil, and likewise the lining with, for example, G700. Corinna reinforced the bottom of the green backpack with Style-vil and then topstitched it along the grain line.
You will also need basic sewing supplies such as a sewing machine, scissors, pins, an iron, and thread.
TALIS backpack sewing pattern – 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 options, 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 supplies for the TALIS backpack from Simone at the Nähcafé am Wasserturm:
These non-stretch fabrics are very well suited:
You can also order the iron-on interfacing from Simone:
Required basic sewing supplies
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