Sallie Tomato Connie – Paper Pattern

Connie is a practical backpack tote which makes for a great hands free bag! This pattern has been cleverly designed to avoid using any bias binding. The name and design of this backpack was inspired by the movie, Palm Springs Weekend.

FINISHED SIZE: Choose between two sizes, full or mini. The finished size of the mini is 9″ wide, 12″ high, and 3″ deep. The finished size of the full is 11″ wide, 15″ high, and 4″ deep.

FEATURES: carry handles, an exterior slip pocket, covered front zipper pocket, adjustable straps, double slide zipper top closure, and optional mesh pockets

RECOMMENDED FABRICS: Please review the back of the pattern cover for recommended fabrics. Shop our selection of Cork Fabric or Faux Leather, for a designer finish. We also offer quality Interfacing and Stabilizers.

HARDWARE REQUIRED: The only hardware required is a set of Ladder Lock Buckles for the adjustable padded straps.

ZIPPER REQUIRED: This pattern requires a 8” single slide and 18” (or longer) single slide zipper for the mini, 10” single slide and 22” (or longer) double slide zipper for the full. Shop our selection of Zippers by the Yard, to achieve the professional appearance of metal, but with ease of sewing with nylon!

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Sallie Tomato Shaw – Paper Pattern

Shaw is a simple backpack that comes in three sizes! This pattern has been cleverly designed to avoid using any bias binding. The name of this pattern was inspired by my first cruise, and the movie, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. 

FINISHED SIZE: The finished sizes are: small 8″ wide, 9″ high, and 4″ deep, medium 10″ wide, 12″ high, and 5″ deep, and large 12″ wide, 15″ high, and 6″ deep.

FEATURES: front zipper pocket, adjustable padded shoulder straps, handle, and double slide zipper top closure.

RECOMMENDED FABRICS: Please review the back of the pattern cover for recommended fabrics. Shop our selection of Cork Fabric or Faux Leather, for a designer finish. We also offer quality Interfacing and Stabilizers

ZIPPER REQUIRED: This pattern requires a 7” single slide and 15-¼” double slide zipper for the small, 8” single slide and 18” double slide zipper for the medium, and a 8” single slide and 22-½” double slide zipper for the large. Shop our selection of Zippers by the Yard, to achieve the professional appearance of metal, but with ease of sewing with nylon!

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Sallie Tomato Sloanne- Paper Pattern

The Sloane convertible backpack can be carried on your back, over the shoulder or even crossbody.  The name and design of this pattern was inspired by the actress Mia Sara, who played Sloane Peterson in Ferris Buellers Day Off.  A secret zipper pocket in front and pockets inside give you space to organize.

PATTERN DIFFICULTY: Beginner

FINISHED SIZE: 11″ wide, 10″ high, and 3″ deep

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Uh Oh Creations – Bailey Backpack Paper Pattern

With this purchase, you will receive a paper copy of this pattern sent to you in the mail. The Bailey Backpack is a small backpack design that can even be created as a mini with multiple different front panel options. The pattern … Read More

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Uh Oh Creations – Keanu Backpack Paper Pattern

With this purchase, you will receive a paper copy of this pattern sent to you in the mail. The Keanu Backpack is a full-size backpack that can be made for men, women or children! Designed to be the ideal commuter for work … Read More

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Uh Oh Creations – Mini Billy Backpack Paper Pattern

The Mini Billy Backpack is a little backpack or sling bag that is meant to be a small purse when you don’t need to carry a lot with you. Also ideal for the small humans in your life that want their very … Read More

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