211 – Day Pack Pattern

One size.

Skill Level:  2 - Easy

This day pack, or book bag, pattern is perfect to make for carrying things for school or work, or for going for a hike.  The bag closes with a double zipper and has a large outer zippered pocket, as well as a hang loop at the top.  The inside has an option for adding a padded pocket that can store electronics or small computers (and adds a layer of comfort).  The adjustable straps can also be padded.  

Pack Size:  
14 x 10 x 5 (35.5cm x 25.5cm x 12.5cm)

Suggested Fabrics:
Pack: Waterproof 400 denier nylon Pack Cloth, 500 denier nylon Cordura, or medium to heavy cotton duck.
Padding: Lightweight fleece

Fabric Requirements:
1 yd 45 or 60 (115cm or 150cm) wide fabric
1/8 yd (12cm) padding for strap only OR 3/8 yd (34cm) padding for strap plus optional inside pocket

Notions:
1-1/4 yd (115cm) #5 coil zipper, three #5 coil zipper pulls, 1-1/4yd (115cm) 1 (2.5cm) nylon webbing, two 1 (2.5cm) double bar buckles, polyester thread.

This pattern is available as a PDF pattern.  The PDF pattern will be available to download after checkout.  The PDF pattern has files layered by size for print at home (A4 or 8.5x11), copy shop (A0 and 36), and a projector file, as well as instructions.