Sailrite® Waxed Canvas Backpack Pattern

Make your own custom vintage-inspired backpack or knapsack with this template pattern. For DIYers who prefer to choose their own fabric, notions and hardware pieces, this is the perfect solution! This sheet of Sailrite^® Patterning Material is plotted and numbered with all the template pieces needed to make our Waxed Canvas Backpack Kit (#124926, #124927, #124928, #124931).

Once you choose your own fabric, notions and hardware, you can follow along with our step-by-step video tutorial to complete the backpack kit. Or use our tutorial as a guideline and make the backpack to your own specifications and liking — it’s totally customizable. The best part is that these template pieces are reusable, so you can make as many backpacks as you want.

Finished Measurements: 31"L x 12-1/2"W, unrolled

Here are the materials you’ll need to make the backpack shown in the video below:

• 1 yd. bag fabric of choice
• 1 yd. lining fabric of choice
• 5" x 15" panel veg tan leather 4 to 5 oz.
• 8 ft. 1-1/2" webbing
• 1 ft. 1" hook
• 1 ft. 1" loop
• 2 snap fastener cloth-to-cloth assemblies
• 2 1-1/2" adjustable strap buckles
• Double cap rivets (for decoration)
• Rivets installation tool (if needed)
• 2 pieces template plastic (for stiffener)

If you follow along with our video tutorial, you'll learn some valuable sewing skills and techniques including:

• How to create a bag pocket.
• How to add a lining to the inside of a bag.
• How to install bag fastener hardware.
• How to make a bag handle.
• How to cut leather and apply leather dye and finishing products (dye not included in kit).
• How to sew webbing, leather and more.