Learn How to Make the Foldaway Travel Packpack
A full video tutorial to use alongside the sewing pattern.
This backpack is ideal for travelling. It's reversible and can be worn with the zips against your back, making it anti-theft and extra secure. When not in use, it rolls up into a compact tube that can easily fit into your main travel luggage. Depending how full it is, you can even wear it under your jacket to keep things super secure.
What's included?
- Digital PDF file with 14 pages of step-by-step photo instructions
- Handy cutting chart and pattern pieces to print at home
- Full video tutorial
- Instant download after purchase
- All measurements are in imperial (inches) and metric (centimetres)
- A0 file for use with projectors or a print shop
- SVG files are not included due to the size of the pattern pieces - many of them are too big for the cutting mat
Good to know
- Quick and simple construction
- Available in English or French
- Tested for accuracy by a team of amazing pattern testers
- Loads more information available using the drop-down menus below
Where to source press studs:
- We stock press studs with machine die sets.
- If you're in the EU, check out Serial Bag Makers.
- For the USA, check out Kamsnaps.
Cover photo bag made by AMJM.
Whatever fabrics you decide to use, make sure they’re suitable for your sewing machine. For domestic machines, it’s usually best to stick with cotton, especially for your first bag.
[36cm x 27cm x up to 7.5cm]
- Two separate zip compartments
- Quick and simple to sew
- Reversible so you can wear it as an anti-theft backpack
Immediately after purchase, you will receive the following files:
- PDF file including step by step photo instructions and printable pattern pieces (Letter paper format for those in the USA & Canada, A4 paper for those outside the USA & Canada)- A0 file: for print shop and projector use only
This is NOT a finished bag. This is a digital sewing pattern to download and print at home to help you create your own bag. This digital file is for your personal use and that of your family only and is not to be shared or reproduced. See full terms and conditions.
Acrylic templates are available to purchase from:
Soon to be available from:Kallosphere in the UK
ARC Expressions in the USA
In the meantime, you can message them through their website to request a set.
30" (80cm) Exterior fabric (44"/110cm wide)* - personally I prefer to use two fabrics for this
27" (70cm) Lining fabric (44"/110cm wide)*
Medium weight woven fusible interfacing - enough for all cotton pieces - we like FastFuse, which is 150cm wide
3" x 12" (8cm x 30cm) Decovil light stabiliser or similar
3" x 9" (8cm x 23cm) Ultra firm stabiliser for the base
Notions:
80" (202cm) Webbing 1" (2.5cm) wide for the straps
26" (66cm) No.5 size zip tape and two No.5 zip pulls
Hardware:
2 x Strap sliders 1" (2.5cm)
2 x Rectangle rings 1" (2.5cm)
1 x Press stud fastener 5/8" (1.5cm)
Optional:
2 x Medium (8mm post) rivets
*Measurements account for directional fabrics
Page 29 of the pattern contains a list of various brand names for suitable interfacing and stabilisers
As this is an electronic product, we cannot process refunds or returns as it cannot be returned once delivered. This pattern, once purchased, is not to be shared or reproduced in any way.
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To make this bag you’ll need to use various tools/equipment. You should only use tools that are well maintained and that you are competent at using. I recommend reading and following the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool. This pattern does not include safety precautions for the use of tools, so you are responsible for the safe use of any tools you use. If in doubt, seek guidance from an experienced professional of the tools you are using or contact the manufacturer directly. You are responsible for ensuring that you have a safe and suitable working environment. The instructions in this pattern are suggestions only and you are responsible for ensuring that you can carry out the suggestions safely without causing injury or harm to yourself or others. You are also responsible for ensuring that your sewing machine and other equipment are capable of carrying out the suggestions. I cannot be held accountable for damage caused because the tools used are unsuitable.
