Siah Sidekick PDF Sewing Pattern (includes SVGs, A0 File, Projector Files and Video!)
This listing is for a DOWNLOADABLE PDF pattern only! You are NOT purchasing a completed backpack! By purchasing this pattern Linds Handmade LLC grants the purchaser a non-exclusive, non-transferable, simple right of use license to use the sewing pattern for personal or limited commercial use. The rights to reproduce, publish or distribute the sewing pattern in whole or in part, to allow third parties to use it, to edit it or to change it in any form is strictly prohibited. Commercial use is limited to individual brand sales and is prohibited for mass production or manufacturers.
With this purchase you will receive an instant download PDF pattern with full pattern pieces, detailed pictures, and step by step instructions on how to make your own mini backpack. There is even a full-length how-to video on our YouTube channel, Linds Handmade Designs, showing you how to make this bag from start to finish if you need any additional support.
This is an intermediate pattern, in that it uses advanced bag making techniques that require the sewer to have a general familiarity with bag making. It requires accurate cutting/sewing and installing a curved side gusset which can be challenging for new sewers. Specs: approximately 11” wide by 11½” high and 5½” deep. Straps are cut 40” long and fully adjustable with a convenient grab handle along the top. It features 1 exterior vertical zipper pocket along the back for easy access to your cellphone while the bag is being worn, and inside has a slip pocket, zippered pocket, and a bottle sleeve. This bag has a drop in lining.
Materials & Supplies:
- ½ yd main fabric
- ⅓ yd accent fabric
- ¾ yd waterproof canvas
- 10”w x 4”h piece of viny/cork/leather (for zipper overlays)
- 1 yd 45” midweight woven interfacing*
- 1 yd Decovil light
- ⅔ yd yard Peltex 71F
- (1) 1½” O ring
- (2) 1” rectangle rings
- (2) 1” strap adjusters
- (1) flip/turn lock
- 1 yd #5 zipper tape
- (4) #5 zipper pulls
- (1) ½” swivel clasp (*for optional key clasp)
- 10” of ½” wide webbing (*for optional key clasp)
- 2¾ yds 1” wide webbing
- (4) Purse feet
- ⅛” double-sided tape
- Craft glue stick (*optional)
- Wonder clips or metal hair clips
- Quilting ruler
- Rotary cutter
- Marking pen
- Threadlock Semi-Permanent Blue (*optional for hardware using screws)
- Mini screwdriver (*for any hardware needing screws)
- ³∕₃₂” leather hole punch or rotary punch (*optional for rivets)
- (9) small (6mm) rivets and setting tool (*optional)
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I really enjoyed trying this pattern. I would say I am not a beginner but definitely not advanced and get like some of this pattern needed more descriptions on what to do. I had to go watch the videos to understand parts every once in a while. It could just be due to me not knowing all terms yet. Loved my finished bag though even with my mistakes.
Love this pattern, easy to understand and sew together. I have had several requests for them.
Excellent tutorial to go with easy to understand pattern. Innovative design -- really great bag!
Very cute bag. Pattern is easy to read and love the accompanying video.
I haven't made this yet but I have a vision as to how I want it to look and I don't have all the materials. I have sewn quite a few of Linds Handmade patterns and they have always been very well written and easy to follow.