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Are you looking for a new sewing project and want to sew your own backpack that's not only stylish but also practical? Then the Torben roll-top backpack pattern is just what you need!
With this versatile backpack, you'll be perfectly equipped – whether for work, sports, or your favorite leisure activities.
🪡Rolltop Backpack Torben is the third project idea from my book " The Ultimate Guide to Bag Sewing ".
The Torben roll-top backpack impresses with its generous dimensions of 37 cm (55 cm with the roll-top extended) x 30 cm x 15 cm. It offers enough space to carry a wide A4 binder and a laptop, while clever features – such as the practical bottle holder, external shoulder strap, and numerous zippered compartments – provide additional storage and organization. An optional laptop compartment offers extra protection for your tech.
This sewing pattern is perfect for beginners with some bag-making experience who are looking for a new and exciting project. Take on this creative sewing project and create a backpack that not only looks great but also accompanies and supports you in your everyday life.
Get the sewing pattern for the Torben roll-top backpack now and start your next DIY adventure! Ideal for anyone looking for individual and functional sewing projects.
Torben roll-top backpack
- 1 m outer fabric
- 1.5 m lining fabric
- 0.4 m mesh fabric
- 1 m² of foam (e.g., Style-Vil) or heavy fleece
- 0.5 m medium-weight fleece
- 0.5 m lightweight fleece
- 1 snap buckle (4 cm)
- 1 bar buckle (4 cm)
- 2 clamp buckles (4 cm)
- 27 cm continuous zipper (wide) and 1 zipper pull (wide) for each zippered pocket you want to add.
- 3.5 m webbing (4 cm)
- This includes 45 cm of webbing for the handle, 37 cm of webbing for the lower part of the buckle, 45 cm of webbing for the upper buckle, 2 x 50 cm of webbing for the upper strap and 2 x 50 cm - 55 cm (depending on the desired length) of webbing for the lower strap holder of the backpack.
- 17 cm elastic band (2.5 cm or smaller)
- 1 label or rivet for dividing the outer compartment.
- Possibly a 5 cm Velcro closure for the laptop compartment or a magnetic snap.
- Optional for the roll-top opening: 35 cm Velcro strap, one LOXX button or 3 sets of snap fasteners
