The Sedron is a great backpack for teenagers and adults alike and was designed by Adam, as he wanted a rustic and hardwearing design. It’s a unisex design but it’s an ideal bag to make for the men if your life as we so often struggle to find bag patterns suited to men.
It’s sized to fit a standard paper binder and a medium size laptop. Instructions are included for an interior bottle pocket, exterior and interior zip pockets and a laptop strap. The bag doesn’t include padding for a laptop, but the strap is designed to hold a laptop that’s within a protective sleeve. The bag also features a small grab handle that’s built into the straps. This grab handle is designed to fit 2 or 3 fingers and is suitable for grabbing the bag, but not designed for hanging or holding it.
We’ve rated it as intermediate. It’s a massive bag, which takes some time to construct.
Due to the size, we recommend using waxed canvas (12oz/400gsm) for the exterior fabric and heavyweight (18oz/600gsm) waterproof canvas for the lining. Using these materials means you won’t need to interface anything and will only need a small amount of stabiliser. This keeps the cost down and also saves you time. You’ll need to have some bag making experience to create this bag.
The main stabiliser is for the base and the back panel. For this you can use Peltex 71, Decovil Heavy or foam. We use a new method that means you won’t need to fuse or sew in the stabiliser. There’s also some foam in the pattern, which is used for padding the shoulders.
This is a PDF digital sewing pattern in English available for instant download. See the “DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS” page for details on how to download your pattern after purchase.
This pattern is written using both imperial (inches) and metric (centimeteres) measurements.
Included in the photos are bags made by our pattern testers. Please be aware that some of the testers have made small modifications to their bags. Instructions for these modifications are not included in the pattern.
Acrylic Templates available to purchase separately
Required Supplies:
- 44″ (112cm) No.5 zipper tape & 4 zip pulls – 2 of these are for the optional zip pockets
- 27″ x 54″ (70cm x 140cm) Waxed canvas, cork or vinyl exterior fabric (12oz/400gsm)*
- 36″ x 54″ (90cm x 140cm) Waterproof canvas lining fabric (18oz/600gsm)*
- 117″ x 0.5″ (300cm x 1.2cm) Double fold bias binding
- 18″ x 35″ (50cm x 89cm) Ultra firm stabiliser – Peltex or similar
- 7″ x 35″ (18cm x 89cm) Style-Vil/Annie’s Soft & Stable Foam
- 2 x 1″ (2.5cm) Side release buckles OR 2 x 3/4″ (18mm) Magnetic snaps
- 2 x 1.5″ (3.8cm) Strap sliders
- 26 x Medium double cap rivets (8mm post) – REQUIRED if using buckles
*Measurements do not account for directional fabrics
Optional Extras:
- 6″ x 1″ (15cm x 2.5cm) Velcro – OPTIONAL for laptop strap
- 7″ x 0.5″ (18cm x 1.2cm) Fold-over elastic – OPTIONAL for bottle pocket
- 9″ x 9″ (23cm x 23cm) Two-way stretch mesh fabric – OPTIONAL for bottle pocket
- 90″ x 1.5″ (220cm x 3.8cm) Webbing – OPTIONAL instead of making fabric straps
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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SAFETY:
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.
Wendy McMullen Verified Owner –
I made this backpack for my 18 year old son using waxed canvas – perfect size and fits his laptop. Fantastic pattern writing too. Video also available which complements the pattern so easy to follow. Definitely recommend.
Karena Scott Verified Owner –
Such a great pattern perfect for my sons school bag. Love the shape and overall design. Pattern is well written with clear instructions and the video tutorial is was extremely helpful. As usual Country Cow Designs have lived up to their excellent reputation.
Elaine Thompson Verified Owner –
The pattern is just what I’m looking for, as a backpack for my granddaughter to take to school. Fantastic instructions, and a video tutorial too, what could be better
Greg Smith Verified Owner –
Nice pattern, good job for first fabric design from a leather worker. I started with leather too.