SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS FOR THE DENVER BACKPACK:

Large Denver Backpack:

Wide: 16" (40.6 cm)

Tall: 12" (30.5 cm)

Deep: 6" (15.2 cm)

Mini Denver Backpack:

Wide: 12" (30.5 cm)

Tall: 9" (22.9 cm)

Deep: 4" (10.2 cm)

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE DENVER BACKPACK:

Large Denver Backpack:

• 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of quilting weight or home decor exterior fabric
• 1 yard (1 m) of quilting weight lining fabric
• 1 yard (1 m) of contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl
• 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of foam interfacing (such as Pellon Flexfoam FF77)
• 3 5/8 yards (3.5 m) of fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
• 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of fusible web (optional) (such as Pellon Wonder-Under 805)
• Two (2) x 1” (25mm) rectangle rings
• Two (2) x 1” (25mm) strap slides
• One (1) x 1” (25mm) swivel clip
• One (1) x 3/4” (20mm) D-ring or O-ring
• Three (3) x 12” (30cm) all-purpose zippers
• Fabric glue (optional) (such as Beacon Fabritac)
• Coordinating thread

Mini Denver Backpack:

• 3/8 yard (35cm) of quilting weight or home decor exterior fabric
• 1/2 yard (50cm) of quilting weight lining fabric
• 1 yard (1m) of contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl
• 1/3 yard (30cm) of foam interfacing (such as Pellon Flexfoam FF77)
• 2 1/3 yards (2.25m) of fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
• 1/3 yard (30cm) of fusible web (optional) (such as Pellon Wonder-Under 805)
• Two (2) x 3/4” (20mm) rectangle rings
• Two (2) x 3/4” (20mm) strap slides
• One (1) x 3/4” (20mm) swivel clip
• One (1) x 1/2” (12mm) D-ring or O-ring
• Three (3) x 9” (30cm) all-purpose zippers
• Fabric glue (optional) (such as Beacon Fabritac)
• Coordinating thread

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - THE DENVER BACKPACK:

What difficulty is the Denver Backpack?

Alicia's rating: 3/4 - You should already be somewhat familiar with sewing patterns and common sewing terms.

Can I sell the Denver Backpacks that I make?

You MAY sell individual bags handmade by you using this pattern. Use for mass production is prohibited. If you decide to sell your handcrafted Swoon Denver Backpacks, then we would be grateful if you would mention Swoon Sewing Patterns in your online sales listing.

Is there a video tutorial for the Denver Backpack?

Swoon Sewing Patterns do not come with video tutorials, however many of our lovely friends, fans, and followers have recorded live sews, sew alongs, and advice sews. We recommend searching for 'Swoon Patterns Denver Backpack' on YouTube to see the latest fan-made videos.

We are currently aware of the following fan-made videos:

Monica from Castine Handcrafted: Part One - https://youtu.be/kcMaD-QYI7M, Part Two - https://youtu.be/qy3__GDI4vg

Tori from Seams Legit: https://youtu.be/FC8iv5zQ2Mg, https://youtu.be/4KaSoj2JkEs

Lauren from More Me Know: https://youtu.be/r-CWBHp3sRk

Kirsten from das Haus mit dem Rosensofa: https://youtu.be/IF_7hPxp0kc (German language)

Plus many many more videos of the Denver Backpack and mini backpack

Need help with sewing your Denver Backpack?

Have a question about purchasing, downloading, or printing your pattern?

Please note: The Denver Backpack is a downloadable PDF sewing pattern. It is not a finished bag, nor a paper sewing pattern. Your Denver Backpack PDF file will be available in the Downloads area of your account immediately after checkout. You will not receive an emailed copy of the Denver Backpack sewing pattern; please download the Denver Backpack file from your account after checkout.

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