EUGÈNE – Backpack and shoulder bag – Paper Sewing Pattern ikatee

Paper sewing pattern for backpack

EUGÈNE is the perfect pattern for a backpack or shoulder bag, for everyday use or for all your activities and those of your family.

Fully lined. Clever interior storage including padded pocket for tablet or laptop. Lined, zippered front pocket and elasticated side pocket for water bottle. Wide zipped opening for an optimal convenience. Handles for carrying by hand, adjustable back straps and/or shoulder strap.

Sewing level: intermediate to advanced

What you will learn with this pattern: to assemble a lining, to assemble zippers, pockets, handles, back and/or shoulder straps.

A detailed description of the different versions sewn and the supplies used can be found on our blog.

A free video will available  on the site showing the complete assembly 

A worksheet is available here. It allows you to note all the tips you want on each of your creations

Sizes :  S, M, L

S bag: 23 x 32 x 11 cm = 9 x 12^5/8x 4^3/8 in. (W x H x D). 8 litres. 
Tablet compatible
M bag: 27 x 37 x 13 cm = 10^5/8 x 14^5/8x 5^1/8 in. (W x H x D). 13 litres. 
Compatible with 13″ or 14″ laptop 
L bag: 29 x 40 x 15 cm = 11^3/8 x 15^3/4x 5^7/8 in.(W x H x D). 17 litres. 
15″ laptop compatible

(W x H x D = Width x Height x Depth)

All our bags are designed to be carried by hand, on the back or over the shoulder. They’re ideal for everyday use, shopping, walking or sports. The size S bag is suitable for children from around 5 years old, but can also be a perfect shoulder bag for adults when sewn with a shoulder strap. The size M bag can carry laptops of around 13 and 14 ”. It can also be used for adults or children as a schoolbag. Finally, the EUGÈNE bag in size L can carry a computer up to 15″; it’s designed more for adults.

Supplies and fabrics:

– Outer fabric: medium to heavyweight 250-400g/m2 woven fabrics, such as canvas, gabardine, bachette, denim, corduroy, waxed canvas, quilted fabric, fake leather or leather. Thinner woven fabrics such as waffle, linen or ribstop (nylon parachute fabric) for a “soft bag” effect or to be lined with thick wadding.
– Lining: cotton poplin, chambray or thin polyester fabric.
– Wadding: thick or thin, depending on the desired effect, fusible or not and optional Style-Vil foamed interlining from Vlieseline for the back and tablet/laptop pocket.